$599 M4 iPad Air is a lot like the old one, but with a substantial RAM boost
Summary
Ars Technica covers Apple's new M4 iPad Air, which updates the lineup with an M4 chip and a RAM boost from 8GB to 12GB while preserving the same design and basic feature set. The entry price remains $599 with 128GB base storage, and higher storage options are available; preorder starts March 4 and shipping March 11. The piece highlights modest upgrades, limited new features, and ongoing considerations for accessory compatibility and display tech.