Scott Stein discusses Apple’s latest iPad updates, highlighting the new iPad Air with the M4 chip. He also shares his frustration over the lack of updates for the entry-level iPad and what it means for consumers.
0:00 The State of the iPad Lineup in 2026
0:30 Inside the New iPad Air with M4
1:04 The Problem with the Entry-Level iPad
1:42 Why a Better Basic iPad Matters More
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@SteveBrockMedia
March 3, 2026 at 7:11 pm
I want an updated Mini. You forgot about the Mini.
@worldshaking0502
March 3, 2026 at 7:31 pm
Same
@That_Boi_Eddie
March 3, 2026 at 8:01 pm
Jobs hated the idea of the mini. If apples going back to roots….l
@Smashed_Potatos
March 3, 2026 at 7:17 pm
I want MacOS on the iPad.
@Nomadicways
March 3, 2026 at 7:19 pm
I got the M3 iPad and iPad Pro 2022.
@skyemac8
March 3, 2026 at 7:21 pm
I want a cross platform ipad with both OSs.
@JoseHernandez-wv3ee
March 3, 2026 at 7:24 pm
Possibly this year? So you want this iPad based on a promise I rather get something that has the good stuff now
@worldshaking0502
March 3, 2026 at 7:33 pm
Then Apple announces the updated entry level iPad tomorrow… 🤪
@Ghost818-x8c
March 3, 2026 at 7:47 pm
Where is the mini
@BullishASFook
March 3, 2026 at 7:56 pm
I have the M1 iPad Air, don’t know what year that is because Apples naming of everything is confusing. But that thing is a champ, I don’t know why you would need an M4 unless you are one of those people editing heavy UHD videos on it.
@ChopStickBlood
March 3, 2026 at 8:16 pm
well they are updating the iPad mini this year
@BMar1andonly
March 3, 2026 at 8:27 pm
I wanted the iPad mini updated.
@josevich
March 3, 2026 at 8:28 pm
I don’t want to make a decision based on Apple’s promise of an AI. I’ll upgrade my basic ipad when AI is actually there