You can already save up to $50 on the new M4 iPad Air

Source: The Verge

Pricing and Availability

11‑inch iPad Air (M4) – 128 GB Wi‑Fi

• Amazon: $559 (regular $599)
• Best Buy: $559 (regular $599)
• Walmart: $559 (regular $599)

13‑inch iPad Air (M4) – 128 GB Wi‑Fi

• Amazon: $749 (regular $799)
• Walmart: $749 (regular $799)
• Best Buy: $709 (LTE model, regular $749)

Higher‑capacity options

• 11‑inch, 256 GB Wi‑Fi: $649 at Amazon and Walmart (‑$50)
• 13‑inch, 128 GB Wi‑Fi: $749 at Amazon and Walmart (‑$50)

All models are available for preorder ahead of the March 11 launch.

Performance and Features

• Chipset: Apple M4, claimed up to 30 % faster than the previous generation and more than twice the speed of the 2020 M1 iPad Air.
• Memory: 12 GB RAM (up from 8 GB).
• Connectivity: New N1 wireless networking chip enabling Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support for smart‑home devices.
• Software: Runs iPadOS 26 with Apple Intelligence, windowed multitasking, and other iPad‑specific features.
• Battery: Similar endurance to prior models on paper.
• Accessories: Compatible with Apple Pencil USB‑C, Apple Pencil Pro, and Apple Magic Keyboard.

Other Gadget Deals

• Xbox Wireless Controller – Amazon, white or black, $43 (‑$22).
• Garmin Forerunner 265 (42 mm) – Wellbots, $339 with code THEVERGE110 (‑$111), available through March 8.
• Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, and Soundcore, $79.98 (‑$50) with code WS7DV2TVUB9E. Features open‑ear design, IP55 water resistance, wireless charging, 10 h battery life, and AI‑powered real‑time translation for over 100 languages.