Apple just dropped a performance bomb with the new iPad Air M4. Announced on March 2, 2026, this seventh-generation model packs the powerful M4 chip, 12GB of unified memory, and Wi-Fi 7 support.
Pre-orders open today (March 4), with devices shipping March 11. If you’re eyeing a thin, powerful tablet for school, creative work or everyday use.
Pre-orders for the iPad Air M4 begin today, March 4, 2026, at apple.com and the Apple Store app. Availability starts Wednesday, March 11, in 35 countries including the U.S. and India. Education customers get $50 off.
The iPad Air stays ultra-thin and light (under 1.5 lbs even in 13-inch). The Liquid Retina displays are bright and vibrant for streaming, note-taking and multitasking. Combined with support for the Apple Pencil Pro (featuring haptic feedback and barrel roll) and the Magic Keyboard.
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The headlining feature of the new iPad is, undoubtedly, the M4 chip. Boasting an 8-core CPU and a 9-core GPU. Apple claims the iPad Air M4 is up to 30% faster than the M3 model and 2.3x faster than the M1 version in multi-core tasks.
Memory bandwidth jumps to 120GB/s, making 4K video editing, gaming with ray tracing, and AI features feel effortless. For most users, this is more power than they’ll ever need.
This is specifically designed to handle Apple Intelligence and the advanced multitasking features of iPadOS 26. The iPad Air is no longer just a media consumption tablet, it’s a legitimate laptop replacement.
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iPad Air M4: Pricing and Availability
11-inch iPad Air: Starts at $599 / ₹64,900
13-inch iPad Air: Starts at $799 / ₹84,900
Pre-orders open today, March 4, 2026, with official in-store availability beginning Wednesday, March 11.
