The eighth-generation iPad Air, marketed as the iPad Air (M4), is a series of tablet computers developed and marketed by Apple. It was announced on March 2, 2026, and released on March 11, 2026. The device succeeds the iPad Air (M3).
The eighth-generation iPad Air is powered by Apple's M4 chip. According to Apple, M4 offers up to 30 percent faster performance over the M3 and up to 2.3x faster than the M1. It features Apple silicon connectivity N1 and C1X chips, delivering fast wireless and cellular connections with support for Wi-Fi 7.
The iPad Air (M4) continues to be offered in 11-inch and 13-inch variants. Like the previous generation, both sizes feature a Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color and True Tone technology. Storage options include 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB, and all configurations are equipped with 12 GB of unified memory.
The iPad Air (M4) ships with iPadOS 26, which brings a wide range of new features. Featuring the complete redesign since iOS 7, Liquid Glass, A new optional windowing system, a preview app, and support for Local Capture.
All iPad Air (M4) models use the Apple N1 chip which supports WiâÂÂFi 7 for high-speed wireless networking and Bluetooth 6 for modern accessory pairing. Cellular models use the Apple C1X chip, delivering fast wireless and cellular connections.
The device retains a 12-megapixel front-facing camera with Center Stage for video calls, and a 12-megapixel wide rear camera capable of capturing 4K video and high-resolution photos with Smart HDR 4.