Revisited review of the Apple iPad Air 2 (8 Years Later) - Is it obsolete?
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Details (history):
The iPad Air 2 is the second-generation iPad Air tablet computer designed, developed, and marketed by Apple. It was announced on October 16, 2014, alongside the iPad Mini 3, both of which were released on October 22, 2014. The iPad Air 2 is thinner, lighter and faster than its predecessor, the first-generation iPad Air, and features Touch ID with the height, width and screen size the same as the iPad Air.

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. The iPad Air 2 supported eight versions of iOS and iPadOS, from iOS 8 to iPadOS 15, but is not supported by iPadOS 16 due to hardware limitations.

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.

The iPad Air 2 inherits hardware similar to both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with a major change in processor to the Apple A8X, the high-end 3-core variant of the Apple A8. The iPad Air 2 has 2 GB RAM (making the iPad Air 2 the first iOS device to have more than 1 GB RAM) and the PowerVR GPU has 8 cores. It also uses the Apple M8 motion co-processor which has a barometer and is the first generation of the iPad to inherit the fingerprint Touch ID sensor from the iPhone. In addition, compared to the iPad Air, it includes an improved 8-megapixel (3264×2448) rear-facing camera with 10 fps burst mode and slow motion video at 120 fps, similar to the iPhone 5S camera capabilities. The front-facing FaceTime HD camera has also been improved with a larger ƒ/2.2 aperture, which allows 81% more light in the image. Apple added a gold option to the existing silver and space gray color choices for the iPad Air 2, the previous existing colors were used on the preceding iPad Air.

Unlike its iPad predecessors, the mute/orientation lock switch has been removed to accommodate the reduced depth.

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.


Original Marketing Highlights:
The Apple iPad Air 2 is incredibly light, thin and capable. A solid upgrade of its prior generation, it has a robust A8X chip with 64-bit architecture. What's more, it has a gorgeous and generous high-definition 9.7-inch screen that makes it the perfect display for the images you'll capture with the device's iSight camera.

The 8-MP camera has advanced optics, an improved sensor and an image signal processor that returns detailed and near cinematic imagery every time. Even video calls are high-resolution and stunning. Also, for such a small package, the speakers produce an oversized sound. Lastly, you get faster connectivity, iCloud functionality, iOS 8, and a fingerprint sensor ensures that the device remains secure at all times.

At just 6.1 mm, the thinnest iPad ever is also the most capable. It has a re-engineered 9.7-Inch Retina display, the Revolutionary touch ID fingerprint sensor, a powerful A8X chip with 64-bit architecture, a new insight camera, an improved FaceTime HD camera, faster wireless, iOS 8, I cloud, and up to 10 hours of battery life. It also comes with great apps for productivity and creativity. And there are many more apps available in the app store.

Believe it or not, Apple has created an iPad even thinner than the first-generation iPad Air! The iPad Air 2 is over 1mm thinner than its predecessor, coming in at a mere 0.24 of an inch thin. It also features fast and fluid performance thanks to Apple's A8X chip with 64-bit architecture, delivering 40% faster CPU performance and 2.5 times the graphics performance of the previous iPad Air. A faster processor means everything runs quicker and smoother, whether you're simply scrolling, zooming, and rotating or working on graphics-intensive apps and games.

802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi 10-hour battery life with rechargeable Li-Polymer battery- Stereo speaker and microphone- 3.5mm headphone jack- Front-facing 1.2MP camera for FaceTime and rear-facing 5MP iSight camera- Runs millions of apps, videos, music, and games from the iTunes Store- 1080p FHD video recording, revisited review, throwback review, still worth it?