IPad Air (M4)

iPad Air (M4)

Also known as	iPad Air (8th generation) iPad Air 8
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn
Product family	iPad Air
Type	Tablet computer
Generation	8th
Released	March 11, 2026;1 day ago (2026-03-11)
Introductory price	$599 USD (11") / $799 USD (13")
Operating system	Original: iPadOS 26.3
System on a chip	Apple M4
Memory	12 GB
Storage	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Display	11 inches (280 mm) 13 inches (330 mm)
Camera	Front: 12 MP Rear: 12 MP
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, sub‑6 GHz 5G
Online services	App Store, iTunes Store, Books, iCloud, Game Center, Apple Arcade
Weight	11": 464 g (1.02 lbs) (Wi-Fi) 465 g (1.03 lbs) (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 13": 616 g (1.36 lbs) (Wi-Fi) 617 g (1.36 lbs) (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
Predecessor	iPad Air (M3)
Website	apple.com/ipad-air

The eighth-generation iPad Air, marketed as the iPad Air (M4), is a series of tablet computers developed and marketed by Apple. It was announced on March 2, 2026 and It was released on March 11, 2026. The device succeeds the iPad Air (M3).

Features

Hardware and chip

The eighth-generation iPad Air is powered by Apple's M4 chip. According to Apple, M4 will be a big jump in performance, and up to 30 percent faster than iPad Air with M3 and up to 2.3x faster than iPad Air with M1. it will feature Apple silicon N1 and C1X, delivering fast wireless and cellular connections with support for Wi-Fi 7. ^[1]

The iPad Air (M4) continues to be offered an 11-inch and 13-inch variant. Like the previous generation, both sizes feature a Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color and True Tone technology. ^{[2] [ citation needed ]} Storage options include 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB, and all configurations are equipped with 12 GB of unified memory.

Operating system

The iPad Air (M4) ships with iPadOS 26, which brings a wide range of new features. Featuring the complete redesign since iOS 7, Liquid Glass, A new optional windowing system, a preview app, and support for Local Capture.

Connectivity

All iPad Air (M4) models use the Apple N1 chip which supports Wi‑Fi 7 for high-speed wireless networking and Bluetooth 6 for modern accessory pairing. Cellular models use the Apple C1X chip, delivering fast wireless and cellular connections. ^[3]

Cameras

The device retains a 12-megapixel front-facing camera with Center Stage for video calls, and a 12-megapixel wide rear camera capable of capturing 4K video and high-resolution photos with Smart HDR 4.

Timeline

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See also: List of Apple products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive. ^[4]

References

1. "Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4". Apple Newsroom. Archived from the original on 2026-03-02. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
2. "iPad Air - Technical Specifications". Apple. Archived from the original on 2020-03-24. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
3. "Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4". Apple Newsroom. Archived from the original on 2026-03-02. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
4. Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News – Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.