India, March 27 -- Back when I reviewed the iPad Air with the M2 chipset, which launched last year (2024), I was of the opinion that you need not spend top-end money to enjoy all the good that an iPad (as a product line) has to offer. Meaning, you need not opt for the iPad Pro to experience the essence of what an iPad is. The performance, the design, and the overall experience-including the display and speakers-were impressive. Even the ability to handle pro apps like Procreate, Final Cut Pro, and more was a highlight.

Now, in 2025, almost a year later, I am reviewing the iPad Air with the M3 chipset, which was launched earlier this month in March. At first glance, this is certainly one of the most incremental updates to the iPad Air in ...