IPad Air (8th generation)
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| Also known as | iPad Air (M4) iPad Air 8 iPad Air (11 inch) (5th generation) iPad Air (13 inch) (3rd generation) |
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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Product family | iPad Air |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Generation | 8th |
| Release date | March 11, 2026 |
| Introductory price | $599 USD (11") / $799 USD (13") |
| Operating system | Original: iPadOS 26.3 Current: iPadOS 26.5 |
| System-on-chip used | Apple M4 |
| Memory | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Display | 11 inches (280 mm) 13 inches (330 mm) |
| Camera | Front: 12 MP Rear: 12 MP |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, sub‑6 GHz 5G |
| Online services | App Store, iTunes Store, Books, iCloud, Game Center, Apple Arcade |
| Mass | 11": 464 g (1.02 lbs) (Wi-Fi) 465 g (1.03 lbs) (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 13": 616 g (1.36 lbs) (Wi-Fi) 617 g (1.36 lbs) (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| Predecessor | iPad Air (7th generation) |
| Website | apple.com/ipad-air |
iPad Air 8th generation (also known as iPad Air 8 or iPad Air M4) is a tablet computer developed by Apple. It was announced on March 2, 2026, and released on March 11, 2026.[1]
Features
Operating system
The iPad Air (8th generation) comes pre installed with iPadOS 26. It can also be upgraded to future iPadOS versions when they come out.
Accessories
The iPad Air (8th generation) supports the Magic Keyboard for iPad Air,[2] Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil Pro.[3]
References
- ↑ "Apple introduces new iPad Air, powered by the M4". Apple Newsroom. 2 March 2026. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "iPad Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard - Apple Support". Apple Support. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support". Apple Support. Retrieved 17 May 2026.