The iPad Air is finally getting the M4 chip: Preorder now
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PREORDER NOW: As of March 4, the iPad Air with M4 chip is now available for preorder. Models starts at $599 and ship by March 11. Plus, save $40 on the new iPad Air when you preorder at Walmart for $559.
A big upgrade is coming to our favorite iPad. The iPad Air, Apple's best blend of performance and price, now comes with the M4 chip. This announcement comes ahead of a "special Apple experience" scheduled for 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 4. Apple CEO Tim Cook teased the experience on social media, and he also referred to a Monday, March 2 announcement.
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We now know the Monday announcement was the new iPad Air with M4 chip and iPhone 17e. Previously, the iPad came with the M3 chip, making it a well-rounded device with the potential to compete with any laptop. So, are you ready to preorder the new tablet? Here's how.
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When can you preorder the new iPad Air M4?
The iPad Air with M4 chip is available for preorder as of Wednesday, March 4 at 6:15 a.m. PT. Preorders are available at Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T.
When does the new iPad Air M4 tablet arrive?
While preorders for the new iPad Air are live, the device will be available beginning Wednesday, March 11. Luckily, that means you just have to wait one week between preorder and pickup.
What's the new price for the iPad Air with M4 chip?
With a new device, especially one receiving an upgrade like the iPad Air with M4 chip, you'd expect an increase in the starting price. However, Apple is continuing its trend of maintaining its devices' starting prices even with a new generation.
The iPad Air with M4 chip starts at $599, the same price as the current iPad Air with M3 chip.
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