iPad Air gets the M4 chip: 30% faster, still $599
Apple updated the iPad Air with M4, 12GB of memory and Wi-Fi 7, at the same starting price.
What changed?
Apple updated the iPad Air with the M4 chip. According to Apple:
- 30% faster than the M3 iPad Air.
- 2.3x faster than the M1 iPad Air.
- 12GB of unified memory (50% more).
- A 16-core Neural Engine, 3x faster than M1's.
Other features
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via the N1 chip.
- C1X modem on cellular models.
- 12MP front and rear cameras.
- Storage from 128GB to 1TB.
- Colors: blue, purple, starlight and space gray.
Prices
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| iPad Air 11-inch | $599 |
| iPad Air 13-inch | $799 |
Pre-orders opened March 4 in 35 countries and regions.
Prices are in U.S. dollars; prices in Kurdistan may differ.
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