Apple iPad Air M4 (2026) Price, Specs, and Availability in the Philippines
Apple has officially refreshed the iPad Air lineup, now featuring the high-performance M4 chip. This update delivers a massive jump in processing power, expanded memory, and next-gen connectivity—all while maintaining its competitive starting price.
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| Apple Debuts New iPad Air Powered by M4 Chip for Only Php42,990 |
M4 Performance: Pro-Level Speed for Everyone
The integration of the M4 silicon transforms the iPad Air into a productivity powerhouse. With an 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU, it outpaces the previous M3 model by 30% and is up to 2.3x faster than the M1 version.
- Graphics & Gaming: Support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading ensures realistic lighting and shadows. 3D rendering is now up to 4x faster than the M1 model.
- Pro Workflows: From 4K video editing in Final Cut Pro to complex compositions in Pixelmator Pro, the M4 handles heavy workloads with ease.
Advanced AI and Increased Memory
Designed for the era of on-device AI, the new iPad Air sees a 50% increase in unified memory, now totaling 12GB.
- Neural Engine: The 16-core Neural Engine is 3x faster than the M1, powering features like "Scene Removal Mask" and advanced text recognition.
- Bandwidth: Memory bandwidth has been boosted to 120GB/s, ensuring AI models and multitasking transitions remain fluid.
Faster Connectivity with N1 and C1X Chips
The iPad Air introduces Apple’s latest custom networking silicon:
- Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 6: Powered by the N1 chip, users get faster, more reliable wireless performance on 5GHz networks and improved AirDrop stability.
- Upgraded Cellular: The C1X modem in cellular models offers up to 50% faster data speeds and is 30% more energy-efficient than the M3 generation.
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iPadOS 26: A Fresh Desktop-Class Experience
The new hardware is complemented by iPadOS 26, which introduces several user-centric innovations:
- Liquid Glass Design: A new translucent UI that reacts dynamically to user input.
- Intuitive Windowing: A revamped system for organizing apps, paired with a new swipe-down menu bar for quick command access.
- Supercharged Files App: Features an updated list view, folder customization, and "Folders in the Dock" for instant access to downloads.
- Preview App: A dedicated space for sketching, marking up PDFs, and editing images.
Two Sizes, Iconic Design
For the first time, users can choose between two sizes:
- 11-inch: The ultimate portable companion.
- 13-inch: Offers a larger canvas for split-screen multitasking and immersive media.
- Finishes: Available in Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray.
Pricing and Availability in the Philippines
The new iPad Air remains a top-tier value proposition, starting at 128GB of base storage.
- 11-inch iPad Air (WiFi) - ₱42,990 (SRP) ₱38,990 (Education)
- 11-inch iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular) - ₱52,990 (SRP)
- 13-inch iPad Air (WiFi) - ₱54,990 (SRP) ₱51,990 (Education)
- 13-inch iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular) - ₱64,990 (SRP)
Accessories:
- Apple Pencil Pro: ₱4,990.
- Apple Pencil Pro: ₱8,690 (supports squeeze and barrel roll).
- Magic Keyboard: ₱17,990 (11-inch) / ₱19,990 (13-inch).