Overview
- First-look reviews say the M4 iPad Air is substantially faster with 12GB of memory, Apple’s N1 chip for Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and the C1X modem on cellular models, while the design and 60Hz display remain unchanged.
- Benchmarks and hands-on tests indicate the M4 iPad Air narrows the CPU gap with the M5 iPad Pro yet still trails in graphics performance.
- The M4 iPad Air arrives March 11 in 11‑inch and 13‑inch sizes starting at $599, with support for Apple Pencil Pro and Apple’s keyboard accessories.
- Reviews of the new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros find up to roughly 15% faster CPU and 20% faster GPU performance versus the prior generation, along with up to 2x SSD throughput, 1TB base storage, Wi‑Fi 7 via the N1 chip, and modestly longer battery life.
- Several outlets note the $599 MacBook Neo undercuts an iPad Air plus keyboard for productivity, positioning the tablet as best for those who value touch, Pencil support, and portability over total system cost.