{
  "id": 273014,
  "title": "The 11-inch M4 iPad Air is marked down right now at Amazon — buy now for $689",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/the-11-inch-m4-ipad-air-is-marked-down-right-now-at-amazon-buy-now",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T16:11:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/aug-7-apple-ipad-air-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon is currently offering a discount on the 11-inch Apple iPad Air (M4) with a price of $689, down from its original price of $749. This represents an 8% discount or a $60 savings. As back-to-school shopping intensifies, securing a bargain on a brand-new iPad has become challenging, especially considering recent price hikes across Apple's range.\n\nDespite hitting an all-time low of $519 in June, the $689 price point remains the best available for an M4 model at present. It is important to note that Amazon's pricing can vary depending on the color choice. Selecting space gray will increase the price to $709. This particular deal is for the 128GB WiFi model in Starlight color variant.\n\nThe iPad boasts an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, Touch ID, WiFi 7 connectivity, and all-day battery life. It is powered by the new M4 chip, ensuring swift performance even during multitasking. Additionally, the device is equipped with dual 12MP cameras, making it suitable for virtual classes and video calls. Lastly, users have the option to enhance their experience by pairing the iPad with a Magic Keyboard or Apple Pencil Pro for typing up documents or artistic endeavors.",
  "summary": "Right now, the 11-inch Apple iPad Air (M4) is on sale at Amazon for $689. Save $60 on Apple's latest tablet.",
  "key_points": [
    "Amazon offers 11-inch iPad Air (M4) for $689",
    "8% discount, $60 savings from original $749 price",
    "Best M4 model price at $689, space gray costs $709"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Amazon slashes $500 off Apple's M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/amazon-slashes-500-off-apples-m5-max-14-inch-macbook-pro-with-2tb-ssd",
        "published": "2026-08-08T18:49:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}