We've known pretty much everything there is to know about the iPad Air 4 for 2020 since its introduction on September 15, except when we can actually buy it. While Apple hasn't said anything more specific than October for a release date, it looks like the tablet will arrive sooner rather than later. As prominent Apple journalist Mark Gurman pointed out on Twitter, Apple Stores are now receiving promotional material for the latest iPad Air, suggesting that you'll be able to buy it very soon, without pre-ordering. It's not a solid confirmation, but Gurman is generally accurate in his Apple information. A few days ago, famous insider Jon Prosser dropped another tip on Twitter, telling people that he was just "packing the money for his iPad Air." The Apple Watch 6 was introduced alongside the iPad Air 4, but is now available to purchase in stores and online. If you're trying to get an iPad Air from Apple's website at the time of writing, you can see the price, but you can't place an order.
Something in the air
This price, in case you missed the news, starts at €599 in the US, €579 in the UK, and AU$899 in Australia. At the moment, there's no indication that a release will be phased out internationally, so the tablet should be available everywhere at the same time. The iPad Air 4 comes with a significant speed boost, an iPad Pro-style aesthetic overhaul, a 10,9-inch display, and a choice of salvage colors. In a first for Apple, it has a Touch ID fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button on the side. In fact, the iPad Air is so good that it may have ruined the iPad Pro, at least until Apple manages to update its line of high-end tablets. The main benefits of the iPad Pro are a better camera, more storage options, and a display with an adaptive refresh rate. In the meantime, we're still waiting for Apple to unveil the iPhone 12. October 13 is currently the best guess for an official event (which will no doubt be online only), though availability may vary across different iPhone models. 'iPhone 12.