Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 11 minutes ago

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The M4 iPad Air is Apple’s most balanced tablet. So why does it feel like the company is coasting?

In this review, I break down three things I loved about the M4 iPad Air and the areas where Apple really needs to improve.

Written version: slatepad.org/2026/03/31/m4-ipad-air-review

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:23 - Design
01:52 - Yesterday’s Display
03:54 - The M4 Chip
05:32 - Thermals
06:18 - Cameras
07:29 - iPadOS 26
08:24 - Connectivity
08:58 - Pricing
10:16 - Conclusion