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Apple unveils blazing-fast iPad Air twice as fast as its predecessor

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Apple has introduced the latest iPad Air, now equipped with the powerful M3 chip, making it nearly twice as fast as its predecessor. Designed for seamless performance, the new iPad Air is available in two sizes — 11-inch and 13-inch — offering users more flexibility than ever before.

Unveiled on March 4, the new iPad Air is the first-of-its-kind to feature advanced graphics, improved speed, power efficiency, and AI-driven capabilities through Apple Intelligence. 

The device supports Apple Pencil Pro, the Magic Keyboard, and iPadOS 18, enhancing its versatility for students, professionals, and creatives alike.

Here’s a look at what’s inside the new device:

The M3 chip delivers 35 per cent faster CPU performance and 40 per cent improved graphics over M1, with hardware-accelerated ray tracing for ultra-realistic gaming and rendering. The Neural Engine is now 60 per cent faster, unlocking smarter AI features across apps.

Built for Creativity and Productivity

Designed for versatility, the new iPad Air supports Apple Pencil Pro, the all-new Magic Keyboard, and iPadOS 18. The 13-inch model provides more screen space, while the 5G connectivity and enhanced cameras ensure seamless remote work and content creation.

Supercharged performance with M3

iPad Air with M3 empowers users to be productive and creative wherever they are, from aspiring creatives using demanding apps and working with large files, to travelers editing content on the go.

Get smarter with Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence delivers helpful and relevant intelligence. In Photos, the Clean Up tool makes it easy to remove distracting elements in images, and natural language search allows users to search for just about any photo or video by simply describing what they are looking for. 

With Image Wand in the Notes app, users can make notes more visually engaging by turning rough sketches into delightful images, just by drawing a circle around the sketch with their Apple Pencil. 

Users can even circle empty space within a note, and Image Wand will gather context from the surrounding area to create a relevant image that complements the note and makes it more visual.

Things go faster with ChatGPT

With ChatGPT seamlessly integrated into Writing Tools and Siri, users can tap into ChatGPT’s expertise without jumping between applications, so they can get things done faster and easier than ever before

The latest software update introduces:

  • Math Notes for real-time equation solving
  • Smart Script for refined handwritten notes
  • Audio transcription for searchable recordings 
  • Redesigned Control Center for quick access

Siri now integrates ChatGPT, letting users access AI-powered assistance without switching apps.

Pricing and Availability

Pre-orders began on March 4, with availability from March 12.

(Source: apple.com)

With over 35 years of experience in journalism, copywriting, and PR, Michael Gomes is a seasoned media professional deeply rooted in the UAE’s print and digital landscape.

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No cash? No card? No problem: Now shop at Dubai Duty Free with crypto

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Dubai Duty Free has become the first airport retailer in the Middle East to introduce Crypto.com Pay, allowing eligible UAE residents to pay for purchases using their Crypto.com accounts.

The new payment option is now available at Dubai International Airport (DXB), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC/AMIA) and online at Dubai Duty Free’s website.

The rollout follows a strategic partnership signed between Dubai Duty Free and Crypto.com in July 2025 and supports Dubai’s wider push towards a cashless economy under the D33 Economic Agenda.

How it works

For in-store purchases, shoppers simply select Crypto.com Pay at checkout, scan the QR code displayed at the counter using the Crypto.com app and approve the payment. The transaction is processed instantly, with Dubai Duty Free receiving settlement in UAE dirhams.

Online shoppers can also choose Crypto.com Pay during checkout, scan the QR code generated on the payment page and confirm the transaction through the Crypto.com app. Mobile users are redirected directly to the app before returning to complete their purchase.

Available for eligible UAE residents

The service is currently available to eligible UAE residents with a Crypto.com account. Payments are processed through Crypto.com’s regulated payment platform, with transactions settled in dirhams.

Dubai Duty Free said the launch expands its range of digital payment options, which already includes Apple Pay, Alipay and TerraPay, while offering customers another convenient way to pay.

The move also strengthens Dubai’s ambition to become a global leader in digital commerce, with the emirate targeting 90 per cent of financial transactions to be cashless by the end of 2026.

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August fuel rates announced: UAE petrol prices go up

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UAE motorists will pay more at the pump from Saturday after the UAE Fuel Price Committee announced higher petrol and diesel prices for August 2026.

The revised rates, which take effect from August 1, are:

  • Super 98: Dh3.60 per litre (up from Dh3.40)
  • Special 95: Dh3.49 per litre (up from Dh3.29)
  • E-Plus 91: Dh3.41 per litre (up from Dh3.21)
  • Diesel: Dh3.80 per litre (up from Dh3.60)

The increase reverses July’s price reduction and comes after volatility in global oil markets during the past month.

The UAE Fuel Price Committee reviews retail fuel prices at the end of each month, with rates determined in line with movements in international oil markets.

The new prices will remain in effect throughout August 2026.

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UAE’s Jaywan card can now be used for online shopping on thousands of websites

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Online shopping with the UAE’s Jaywan card just got a major upgrade.

Network International has announced that Jaywan cardholders can now use their cards to pay on thousands of online stores connected to its payment gateway, expanding the domestic payment scheme beyond in-store purchases.

The move is expected to make online payments faster and more convenient while supporting the UAE’s push towards a cashless economy.

What is Jaywan?

Launched by Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, Jaywan is the country’s domestic payment card scheme.

It was introduced to provide a secure local payment option, reduce transaction costs and strengthen the UAE’s digital payments ecosystem.

Until now, Jaywan cards were mainly accepted for in-store purchases. With the latest expansion, cardholders can also use them for online shopping across thousands of merchants powered by Network International.

What this means for shoppers

For UAE residents, the update means more flexibility when shopping online.

Whether you’re ordering groceries, booking services or buying products online, you’ll be able to use your Jaywan card anywhere that supports Network International’s payment gateway.

The company says the integration offers secure, fast and seamless online payments, while merchants won’t face additional charges for Jaywan transactions processed through its platform.

A step towards a cashless UAE

The expansion is part of the UAE’s broader strategy to accelerate digital payments and reduce reliance on cash.

By making Jaywan available both in stores and online, payment providers are helping create a more connected digital payment ecosystem for businesses and consumers alike.

As more banks, merchants and payment providers adopt the scheme, residents can expect to see Jaywan accepted across even more everyday payment services in the future.

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