Apple iPad Air 2026 13-inch M4 Processor iPadOS Wi-Fi & Cellular 256GB

The 13-inch iPad Air. Built for Apple Intelligence.(1) iPad Air, now supercharged by the Apple M4 chip. Powerfully capable and affordable. It features a stunning Liquid Retina display, a 12MP Center Stage front camera for great video calls, iPadOS, and blazing-fast Wi-Fi 7(2) and 5G capability.(3) And it works with Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard for iPad Air and more, so you can multitask, study, work, play and create with ease.

Why iPad Air

iPad Air with the Apple M4 chip packs even more performance into a beautiful design, and it comes in two portable sizes. It features Apple Intelligence(1) along with a stunning Liquid Retina display, Touch ID, advanced cameras and Wi-Fi 7.(2)

Performance and storage

The M4 chip delivers advanced graphics and incredible performance for smooth multitasking and complex AI tasks. And with all-day battery life, you can keep working and playing wherever you go.(4) Choose up to 1TB of storage for apps, music, movies and more.(5)

iPadOS + apps

Run apps(6) and get more done with the game-changing capabilities and intuitive design of iPadOS. The flexible windowing system lets you control, organise and manage your workflows like never before.

Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you create, communicate and get things done effortlessly with groundbreaking privacy protections at every step.(1)

13-inch Liquid Retina Display

The gorgeous Liquid Retina display features advanced technologies like P3 wide colour, True Tone and ultra-low reflectivity, which make everything look stunning.(7)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 7 with Apple N1(2) enables fast wireless connections for transfers of photos, documents and large video files. And superfast 5G with Apple C1X(3) gives you the flexibility to stay connected in more places.

Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard for iPad Air

Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) enable intuitive and precise control for drawing, note-taking and creativity. Magic Keyboard provides an amazing typing experience and a trackpad with haptic feedback.(8)

Advanced cameras

iPad Air features a 12MP Center Stage front camera that's perfect for video calls and selfies and a 12MP Wide back camera for document scanning and capturing photos and 4K videos.

Unlock and pay with Touch ID

Touch ID lets you use your fingerprint to unlock your iPad Air, sign in to apps and make payments securely with Apple Pay.(9)

Footnotes

1. Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-gb/121115.
2. Wi-Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported.
3. Data plan required. 5G is available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/ipad/cellular.
4. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/uk/batteries for more information.
5. Available space is less and varies due to many factors. Storage capacity is subject to change based on software version, settings and iPad model. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.
6. Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change. Third-party software sold separately.
7. The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 13-inch iPad Air is 12.9 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
8. Accessories sold separately and subject to availability. Compatibility varies by generation.
9. Apple Pay on iPad works in apps and on websites.

Please be aware

This iPad includes a USB-C charging cable, but does not include a USB-C power adapter. Therefore, if you do not already own one, you will need to purchase the Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter in order to charge this iPad.

Additional information

Manufacturers often update their Operating System (OS) software over the course of a device's lifespan – this means that your product might ship with a more advanced OS than specified.

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