Apple has introduced the latest version of its iPad Air, now equipped with the powerful M4 chip. This new model is designed primarily for users of older iPads rather than those who recently upgraded from the M3 version. According to the company, the M4 chip offers performance enhancements, making the new iPad Air “up to 30 percent faster than iPad Air with M3” and “up to 2.3x faster than iPad Air with M1.”
Significant upgrades include a boost in RAM from 8GB to 12GB and increased memory bandwidth, now at 120GB/s, which is beneficial for handling demanding applications like iPadOS 26. The new model also features an improved in-house modem, the C1X, which provides up to 50 percent faster cellular data performance and reduces energy consumption by up to 30 percent compared to the M3.
Additionally, the M4 iPad Air incorporates the new N1 wireless chip, enhancing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth performance, including support for Wi-Fi 7. These advancements collectively aim to improve the user experience, particularly for those utilizing cellular connectivity.