M3 iPad Air drops under $500, a standout bargain amid Apple's price hikes

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Verge notes that after price increases, the 11-inch iPad Air with the M3 (128GB, Wi‑Fi + 5G) is just $499 at Best Buy, a strong under-$500 deal that outpaces the base iPad and is close to the newer M4 Air in performance for far less money, thanks to the M3’s power, Apple Pencil Pro support, hover capability, and a laminated display, with iPadOS 27 coming later this year.
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