Here's how to get iPad Air M4 technically for free from Apple!

The newly unveiled iPad Air M4 is now officially available for pre-order following its debut at the Apple Inc. March event — and the tech giant is rolling out a generous trade-in offer that could significantly cut the cost, potentially even making the tablet free.

Apple is offering up to $670 in trade-in credit for eligible devices, with offers starting from $40–$60 depending on the product being exchanged. Customers placing a pre-order can select the “add a trade-in” option and answer a few questions to receive an estimated value for their old device.

For buyers choosing Apple’s financing plan, the trade-in value is applied instantly as credit toward the purchase. Those paying upfront will receive reimbursement to their original payment method once Apple receives and evaluates the traded device.

Pricing and Features

The iPad Air M4 starts at:

$599 for 128GB

$699 for 256GB

$899 for 512GB

$1,000 for 1TB

Powered by Apple’s latest M4 chip, the tablet promises near-laptop performance and enhanced support for Apple Intelligence features. It sports an 11-inch LED display, Wi-Fi 7 capability, optional LTE or 5G connectivity, and all-day battery life.

With the right qualifying trade-in, customers could offset the full base price of the device, making this one of Apple’s most attractive upgrade offers yet — particularly for users holding older iPad models looking to step up to the newest Air.