Apple has officially announced the new iPad Air with M4, bringing a major performance boost and next-generation connectivity to its mid-range iPad lineup. Available in 11-inch and 13-inch models, the new iPad Air starts at the same $599 and $799 price points as before — making it an even better value than ever.
Key Upgrades in iPad Air M4
- Chip: Apple M4 — significant performance leap, especially for AI and creative workloads
- RAM: 12GB unified memory
- Modem: C1X — Apple’s latest cellular modem for faster, more reliable 5G
- Networking: Apple N1 chip bringing Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
- Apple Intelligence: Fully supported
- iPadOS 26: Ships with the latest iPadOS, featuring the new windowing system, Liquid Glass design, and more
Design
The M4 iPad Air retains the same elegant edge-to-edge display design with slim bezels and aluminum chassis as the previous generation — available in blue, purple, starlight, and space gray.
iPadOS 26: The Biggest iPad Update Ever
The new iPad Air ships with iPadOS 26, which Apple calls the biggest iPadOS release in history. Key new features include a completely new windowing system, a menu bar accessible with a swipe, a supercharged Files app, the Preview app coming to iPad for the first time, and folders in the Dock for quick access to downloads and documents.
Apple Intelligence
With M4 and 12GB of RAM, the new iPad Air is a powerhouse for Apple Intelligence features — including Visual Intelligence, Live Translation, Writing Tools, and more, all while maintaining Apple’s commitment to on-device privacy.
Pricing & Availability
- 11-inch iPad Air: Starts at $599 ($549 for education)
- 13-inch iPad Air: Starts at $799 ($749 for education)
- Available for pre-order starting March 4, 2026, with availability beginning March 11, 2026
Where to Buy
- iPad Air M4 11-inch — View on Amazon
- iPad Air M4 13-inch — View on Amazon
- Apple Pencil Pro — View on Amazon
- Magic Keyboard for iPad Air — View on Amazon
- iPad Air M4 Cases — View on Amazon
Should You Buy It?
The iPad Air M4 is one of the best tablets on the market at its price point. M4 brings tremendous performance headroom, 12GB of RAM ensures smooth multitasking, and Wi-Fi 7 with the C1X modem means blazing connectivity for years to come. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to pick up an iPad Air, this is it.
