The M4 chip set comes to the iPad Air lineup. Pre-orders are open now over at Apple’s website and Amazon. Prices match the same launch prices as the last generation’s M3-chip powered iPad Air tablets.

Amazon has dropped the price on Apple’s latest 11-inch iPad powered by the A16 chip, offering discounts of up to $129 across several configurations. The deal brings the entry price down to as low as $299, making it a strong opportunity for anyone looking for a capable tablet for gaming, streaming, productivity, or everyday browsing.

Apple updates the iPad Air with the M4 chip, 12 GB of memory, Wi-Fi 7, and the new C1X cellular modem. Here's what's new and what it costs.

Amazon's March iPad sale delivers prices as low as $299, with discounts of up to $300 off new and closeout models across Apple's tablet line.

Perhaps one of the most surprising things about the Apple Silicon era is how quickly Apple now updates its products. Take the iPad Air, for example. It’s been less than two years since the company released the M2-powered iPad Air in 11- and 13-inch sizes.

Apple has kicked off the week with the announcement of a new iPad Air, now powered by the M4 chip. This is a fairly modest update, moving the device from the previous M3 to the M4 but otherwise keeping the same hardware and design. The company also announced a new price-friendly smartphone, the iPhone 17e.

Early reviews say the Apple iPad Air delivers impressive performance gains with the M4 chip, but that doesn't mean existing users should rush to upgrade.