Apple’s new iPad Air powered by the M4 chip will also be available for pre-order starting March 4, 2026, with shipping and in-store availability from March 11, 2026. This follows Apple’s usual early-spring refresh cycle for tablets.
The M4 iPad Air brings a significant performance upgrade over the previous generation. Apple says the M4 chip delivers up to 30 percent faster performance than the last model with the M3 chip. It also includes new connectivity chips that enable Wi-Fi 7 and faster wireless connections, and improvements in memory and graphics. The tablet will come in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes and offer storage options from 128 GB up to 1 TB.
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How to Pre Order M4 iPad Air
The new iPad Air with M4 comes in two sizes (11-inch and 13-inch) with storage options from 128GB up to 1TB. You can pick Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi + Cellular versions.
- Open apple.com or the Apple Store app on March 4.
- Navigate to the iPad Air (M4) product page.
- Pick the model size, storage, and network option.
- Add accessories like Apple Pencil or Magic Keyboard if needed.
- Pay and confirm the pre order.
You can also reserve the tablet through authorised resellers or carriers that support Apple pre-orders in your region. Pricing will vary by configuration and market, and accessories like Apple Pencil or keyboards can be added at checkout.
Securing your order on March 4 gives you the best chance of getting the new M4 iPad Air close to the general launch date on March 11.
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