Apple unveiled the sixth-generation iPad Air at its event on 7 May, and you can opt for either an 11- or 13-inch model
After nearly a decade since the last iPad, Apple has officially confirmed that the next model is on the way – and you don’t have long to wait.
The next iPad Air was revealed during Apple’s May event. It will come in two sizes, giving customers the option of a larger display, just like with the iPad Pro range (which also got a refresh at the event).
The original model launched back in November 2013, and became the most expensive iPad ever at the time. It’s long since been replaced by the iPad Pro at the top of Apple’s tablet range, but acts as a middle ground between it and the regular iPad.
The next generation of the iPad Air is the sixth, and Apple has finally lifted the lid on all the specs to expect. Here’s everything you need to know about its release date, pricing and key specs.When was the new iPad Air released?
After being announced at Apple’s ‘Loose Event’ on 7 May 2024, the iPad Air is on sale now.
Buy the iPad Air in the UK
Buy the iPad Air in the US
If you don’t want to go direct, the device is also available from the likes of Amazon and Currys in the UK and Amazon and Best Buy in the US.
Alongside the iPad Air, you can also get your hands on the new iPad Pro, Smart Folio Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro.
Interestingly, these new products landed just under a month before Apple’s WWDC developer conference, which is confirmed to begin on 10 June 2024.
For context, here’s when recent iterations of the iPad Air arrived:
5th generation: March 2022
4th generation: September 2020
3rd generation: March 2019 How much will the new iPad Air cost?
Here are the different prices for the iPad Air:iPad Air (2024) 11-inch prices
iPad Air 11-inch (128GB, Wi-Fi): £599/$599
iPad Air 11-inch (128GB, Wi-Fi & Cellular): £749/$749
iPad Air 11-inch (256GB, Wi-Fi): £699/$699
iPad Air 11-inch (256GB, Wi-Fi & Cellular): £849/$849
iPad Air 11-inch (512GB, Wi-Fi): £899/$899
iPad Air 11-inch (512GB, Wi-Fi & Cellular): £1,049/$1,049
iPad Air 11-inch (1TB, Wi-Fi): £1,099/$1,099
iPad Air 11-inch (1TB, Wi-Fi & Cellular): £1,249/$1,249 iPad Air (2024) 13-inch prices
iPad Air 13-inch (128GB, Wi-Fi): £799/$799
iPad Air 13-inch (128GB, Wi-Fi & Cellular): £949/$949
iPad Air 13-inch (256GB, Wi-Fi): £899/$899
iPad Air 13-inch (256GB, Wi-Fi & Cellular): £1,049/$1,049
iPad Air 13-inch (512GB, Wi-Fi): £1,099/$1,099
iPad Air 13-inch (512GB, Wi-Fi & Cellular): £1,249/$1,249
iPad Air 13-inch (1TB, Wi-Fi): £1,299/$1,299
iPad Air 13-inch (1TBGB, Wi-Fi & Cellular): £1,449/$1,449
For reference, here’s how much the last-generation iPad Air range costs:
iPad Air (64GB, Wi-Fi): £569/$599
iPad Air (256GB, Wi-Fi): £719/$749
iPad Air (64GB, Wi-Fi & Cellular): £719/$749
iPad Air (256GB, Wi-Fi & Cellular): £869/$899
Apple has kept the starting price of the iPad the same in the US, rather than increasing it.
