Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3)

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Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3)
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iPad Air 13‑inch (M3)
   Brand: Apple (Parent: Apple Inc.)
   Category: Tablet computer • Model / Gen: 6th generation iPad Air A3268、A3269、A3271
   Release Date: 2025-03-04 • Status: In sale
   Classification Date:  • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Known hardware tampering Rare 🔗 Proof No public widespread hardware tampering cases targeting iPad Air M3. Apple hardware has secure boot and sealed enclosure.
Known vulnerabilities Rare 🔗 Proof Occasional iOS/iPadOS vulnerabilities released, Apple provides timely security patches.
Prior attacks Rare 🔗 Proof No public documented targeted attacks specific to iPad Air 13 M3 model.
Updatability Very common 🔗 Proof Apple releases regular iPadOS system, firmware and security updates for supported devices.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Authentication with other systems Partial 🔗 Proof Supports Apple ID, Managed Apple ID, MDM enrollment and enterprise identity integration.
Communications Encrypted with up-to-date encryption 🔗 Proof Uses TLS 1.3, WPA2/WPA3 for Wi‑Fi, end‑to‑end encryption for supported Apple services.
Storage Encrypted with up-to-date encryption 🔗 Proof Built-in full-disk encryption via Data Protection, hardware-backed secure enclave.
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Account management Full 🔗 Proof Supports Apple ID, local passcode, MDM user management and role-based access control.
Authentication Secure 🔗 Proof Supports passcode and Touch ID biometric authentication backed by Secure Enclave.
Brute-force protection Exist 🔗 Proof Auto lockout and delay after repeated wrong passcode attempts to block brute force.
Event logging Access event logged 🔗 Proof iPadOS records authentication and access events, further logging available under MDM.
Passwords Require change after setup with complexity requirements 🔗 Proof Enforce complex passcode rules and periodic rotation via MDM configuration profiles.
Category Score Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property Details
Operating System & App iPadOS (Companion App: )
Hardware (CPU / GPU) CPU: Apple M3 (8-core: 4 performance + 4 efficiency cores) • GPU: 9-core Apple GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Memory & Storage Memory: 8GB unified RAM • Storage: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Power, Battery & Charging Battery: 36.59Wh rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery, up to 10 hours video playback • Power: 20W USB‑C power adapter • Charging: USB‑C charging
Display & Camera Display: 13-inch Liquid Retina, 2732 × 2048 (264 ppi), P3 wide color, True Tone, 600 nits • Camera: 12MP Center Stage front camera; 12MP rear wide camera, 4K video recording
Sound & Connectivity Sound: Stereo speakers • Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3; USB‑C; optional 5G cellular
Physical (Dimensions & Mass) Dimensions: 280.6 × 214.9 × 6.1 mm • Mass: 616 g (Wi‑Fi);617 g (Wi‑Fi + Cellular)


Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) supports Touch ID, secure password rules, brute force protection, access event logging and full Apple ID account management on iPadOS. It uses modern encryption for storage and communications.