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Apple's 2026 iPad Air M4 features 12GB RAM and iPadOS 26 windowed multitasking. See why the M4 chip makes it a true iPad Pro alternative.
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’s tablet lineup—its “good, better, best” of the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro—feels all the more entrenched. That’s mostly because iPadOS 26 means that iPads are actually usable for more than one app at a time.
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Apple's new M4 iPad Air launches today, and the 13-inch model is already on sale for $50 off
Plus, the 11-inch version is still clinging to its preorder deal.
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Deciding between the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air M4? We compare the new 12GB RAM specs, M4 performance gains, and more.
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.
The new iPad Air has an upgraded processor and improved wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.
Our M4 iPad Air review shows how the midrange tablet can be a very worthwhile upgrade for many users, especially when bumping up screen size.
Apple’s M4 chip is the same processor used in many Mac laptops and desktop computers, and it’s faster than the A18 Pro chip inside the MacBook Neo. iPad Air also has a 12MP Center Stage front camera, 12MP wide back camera with 4K video capture, and it’s compatible with Apple Pencil.
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.