Less than a year after updating it with the M2 chip and introducing a larger-screen option, Apple gave the iPad Air another hardware refresh with a power bump. To boost its already formidable productivity chops, Apple also treated the iPad Air to a new, more affordably priced Magic Keyboard with a dedicated function row.

Key Takeaways Apple released the M4 MacBook Air earlier this month. Several reviews suggest that upgrading is worth it. The latest version has a new M4 chip that improves speed and performance, which reviewers said is apparent when compared to older models.

The 2025 iPad Air is largely the same as its predecessor, but a faster processor provides more power for students and creators to work and play.