Ars Technica·1 min read
$599 M4 iPad Air is a lot like the old one, but with a substantial RAM boost
Apple's iPad Air gets a powerful upgrade

Apple's latest iPad Air features the new M4 chip and a significant RAM upgrade to 12GB. Priced at $599, this model is available for preorder on March 4 and launches on March 11.
The boost to 12GB of RAM enhances multitasking capabilities, making it ideal for users of iPadOS 26. However, storage options remain limited, starting at just 128GB.
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