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Apple's M4 iPad Air Debuts: AI Power Unleashed
2 Mar
Summary
- New iPad Air features the M4 chip for enhanced AI capabilities.
- Pricing remains unchanged at $599 for 11-inch and $799 for 13-inch.
- Pre-orders begin Wednesday, March 4, in 35 countries and regions.
Apple has announced a significant update to its iPad Air lineup, introducing models powered by the new M4 chip. This processor enhances the device's speed and AI capabilities, featuring an updated neural engine and more memory.
The M4 chip promises a substantial performance increase, with Apple stating it is 30% faster than the M3 iPad Air. The device also boasts an 8-core CPU and a 9-core GPU, alongside a 50% increase in unified memory to 12GB.
Despite these technological advancements, the retail price for the new iPad Air remains the same. The 11-inch model starts at $599, and the 13-inch model begins at $799. Educational pricing is also available.
Connectivity has been improved with support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. The new iPad Air will be available for pre-order on Wednesday, March 4, across 35 countries and regions, including the U.S., in four distinct finishes.
