iPad Air 2
IR filter , video stabilisation, face detection, HDR, ƒ/2.4 aperture | |
Touchpad | Glass |
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Connectivity |
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Power | 27.62 iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center |
Dimensions | 240 mm (9.4 in) (h) 169.5 mm (6.67 in) (w) 6.1 mm (0.24 in) (d) |
Mass | Wi-Fi: 437 g (0.963 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 444 g (0.979 lb) |
Predecessor | iPad Air |
Successor | iPad Pro (9.7 inch) iPad Air (3rd generation) iPad (5th generation) |
Related | |
Website | iPad Air 2 at the Wayback Machine (archived March 21, 2017) |
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The iPad Air 2 is the second-generation
The first-generation iPad Pro replaced the iPad Air 2 as the flagship iPad model, with the 9.7 inch version releasing March 31, 2016, and the Air 2 being relegated as the mid-range iPad model.
The iPad Air 2 was discontinued on March 21, 2017, as was the iPad Mini 2, alongside the introduction of the iPad (5th generation), which replaced the Air 2 as the entry-level iPad model. Its successor, the third-generation iPad Air, was released on March 18, 2019.[6] The iPad Air 2 supported eight versions of iOS and iPadOS, from iOS 8 to iPadOS 15, but does not support iPadOS 16 due to hardware limitations.[7]
History
The iPad Air 2 was announced during a keynote on October 16, 2014, and was the first iPad to feature Touch ID. The theme of the keynote was "it's been way too long".[8] The Air 2 began arriving in retail stores on October 22, 2014. The slogan for the device was Change Is in the Air. With the release of the new iPad Pro, the slogan for the device was changed to Light. Heavyweight.
Features
Software
The iPad Air 2 originally shipped with iOS 8 pre-installed and includes a version of Apple Pay with the in-store NFC functionality removed. The included Touch ID sensor allows the user to pay for items online without needing to enter the user's card details.
iOS 8 comes with several built-in applications, which are Camera, Photos, Messages,
On June 8, 2015, it was announced at the
It was revealed at WWDC 2019 that the iPad Air 2 would support
With the release of iPadOS 13.4, the iPad Air 2 supports the new mouse and trackpad feature. It works by using the camera connection kits or via bluetooth. Bluetooth powered keyboards with a trackpad may also work depending on the manufacturer.
At WWDC 2020, the iPad Air 2 was revealed to support
On June 7, 2021 at the WWDC 2021, the iPad Air 2 was revealed to support iPadOS 15. This makes it the first device to support eight generations of software including both iOS and iPadOS.
On June 6, 2022 after iPadOS 16 was announced at the WWDC 2022, it was revealed that the iPad Air 2 will not be compatible with this new version of the operating system.[14]
Hardware
The iPad Air 2 inherits hardware similar to both the
Unlike its iPad predecessors, the mute/orientation lock switch has been removed to accommodate the reduced depth. Instead, the user must use the Control Center to access these functions.
It has a slightly smaller battery compared to the iPad Air, although Apple claims the same 10-hour battery life as before. The iPad Air 2 is available in 16, 32, 64 or 128 GB storage options with no storage expansion options. Apple has released a "camera connection kit" with an SD card reader, but it can only be used to transfer photos and videos to an iPad.[17]
Reception
The iPad Air 2 received positive reviews. The Verge called the Air 2 "the best tablet ever made", giving it a score of 9.3 out of 10 while noting that it offered only "iterative improvement" and that there were "missed opportunities" in its design.[18]
Timeline
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Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.[19]
References
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- ^ "Apple brings back the iPad Air with new 10.5-inch display and Apple Pencil support". The Verge. 2019-03-18. Archived from the original on 2022-06-08. Retrieved 2019-03-19.
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- ^ "'It's been way too long': Apple sends out invites for Thursday, October 16th iPad & Mac event". 9to5Mac. Archived from the original on 2014-11-18. Retrieved 2014-11-14.
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- ^ Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News – Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
External links
- iPad Air 2 – official site; archived from the original on March 21, 2017