You Can Already Save $50 on the New M4 iPad Air
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That didn't take long. The M4 iPad Air just came out today, and you can already pick one up at a (small) discount. The wifi 128GB version of the new iPad Air is currently $749, down from $799. While $50 or $800 is not a big discount, the fact that Amazon is cutting the price on Apple's latest flagship iPad on its release day is unusual. This price cut applies to the bigger 13-inch model, while the smaller 11-inch model iPad Air is $559, $40 off the list price of $599 and matching Walmart's pre-order deal.
M3 iPad Air owners should not get too excited—there's nothing notable here other than the presence of the more powerful M4 chip, which will may offer a noticeable efficiency boost over its predecessor. That's likely due to having one more efficiency core than the M3 Air. The biggest difference, however, is the extra 4GB of RAM (12GB total). This means you can multitask for longer with multiple tabs and apps running.
According to Apple, this new iPad should be up to 30% faster than the previous generation, although we won't know for sure until reviewers have tested it out. Other upgrades include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and compatibility with the Thread smart home standard. The other specs are the same: 12MP rear and front cameras, USB-C connectivity with Touch ID, 10 hours of video playback, and 128GB of storage for the base model.
If you still have the M3 iPad or another recent iPad, it's probably not worth upgrading. However, if you have an older iPad (or none at all), this is a good opportunity to get Apple's latest iPad for the best price you're likely to see for a while.