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M4 in iPads: boost of slowed iPads sales or new tablet era?

If the iPad 2024 ends up being the first Apple device to get the M4 chip, it could be the end of the MacBook renaissance – but I'm not concerned.

If this rumor – which originated from notable Apple leaker Mark Gurman – is accurate, it would be the first time an M-class chip has appeared in an iPad before a Mac or MacBook. The new Macs backed up that confidence, delivering impressive performance, excellent battery life and great value for money – something you don’t often associate with Apple. The MacBook Air with an M3 chip did finally come along in March of this year (in both 13-inch and 15-inch variants), though, and they were well worth the wait, earning coveted five-star reviews and a place at the top of our best laptops guide.

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