Apple launches a new iPad Air with an upgraded M4 processor
Published: (March 2, 2026 at 09:00 AM EST)
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Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
Overview
After updating its mid‑level tablets last year, Apple announced a new iPad Air powered by the company’s M4 processor. The M4 is the same chip found in the 7th‑generation iPad Pro as well as the 2024 MacBook Pro and Mac mini models.
Performance
Apple states the iPad Air with M4 is up to 30 percent faster than the iPad Air with M3.
Connectivity
The device includes Apple’s N1 wireless networking chip, bringing:
- Wi‑Fi 7
- Bluetooth 6
- Thread connectivity
Cellular Model
Cellular versions feature Apple’s C1X modem, which the company says “offers up to 5 …” (text truncated in source).
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