Faster laptop-level power, rapid wifi and 5G, plus much-improved multitasking make the middle iPad highly capable beyond just watching TV
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he latest iPad Air is faster in almost all facets, packing not just a processor upgrade but improvements to most of the internal bits that make the tablet work, providing laptop-grade power in a skinny, adaptable touchscreen device.
The new iPad Air M4 costs from the same £599 (€649/$599/A$999) as the outgoing M3 model from last year and again comes in two sizes. One with an 11in screen, which is the best size for most people and a more expensive 13in screen version, which is ideal if you want a second TV or a laptop replacement.
As with the last few generations of iPad Air, nothing has changed on the outside. It is still only 6.1mm thick, weighs under half a kilogram and feels like a quality piece of hardware. The Touch ID power button works great, the screen is crisp, bright and colour accurate, its stereo speakers are loud and clear, and the Centre Stage webcam is excellent.
