iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
Our verdict
Carry on.
It’s fully supported. There’s nothing to rescue.
I
Keep using it
It runs iPadOS 26 and receives every security update Apple ships.
II
When the time comes
Apple Trade In or a private sale — this model still holds real value.
SupportedTops out at iPadOS 26.
The record
Introduced
2025
Model identifier
iPad15,5, iPad15,6, iPad17,2
Variants
Wi-Fi · cellular
Chip
Apple M3
Architecture
64-bit ARM
Latest official release
iPadOS 26
With OpenCore Patcher
Not applicable
Security updates
Current — receiving all updates on iPadOS 26.
Apple hardware status
Current
Data confidence
high
Common questions
What is the newest iPadOS for the iPad Air 13-inch (M3)?
The iPad Air 13-inch (M3) officially tops out at iPadOS 26.
Is the iPad Air 13-inch (M3) still getting security updates?
Yes — it runs the current release and receives every security update Apple ships.
Is the iPad Air 13-inch (M3) vintage or obsolete?
Neither — Apple still services this model.
The fine print
a
The identifier iPad17,2 is also used by the iPad Pro 11-inch (M5). Same identifier, different support ceilings — check the year before trusting a lookup.
b
apple_device_models_2013_present.csv (Apple June 2026 identification page) says iPad15,5, iPad15,6 · task1_models.csv (earlier compilation) says iPad17,2. We use: iPad15,5, iPad15,6.
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