iPad Air 2: A whole new level of change. So versatile that you’ll never want to put it down. So light that you won’t have to. For the iPad, our goal has always been somewhat contradictory: to create a device with endless possibilities that’s also so thin and light, you’d almost forget you’re holding it. A device that lets you do amazing things without getting in your way.
The display isn’t just thinner. It’s better. To make the iPad Air 2 so incredibly thin, we first reworked the Retina display, reducing the original three layers to just one. This not only made the display thinner, but also better. Colors look even more vibrant, and the contrast is greater. We’ve also added an anti-reflective coating, making the iPad Air 2 the least reflective tablet in the world.
Massive power. In the most minimalist form. The iPad Air 2 isn’t just thinner—it’s also a lot faster. To achieve this, we developed a new chip, the A8X. It delivers significantly better system and graphics performance than its predecessor. In fact, with its 64-bit architecture, the iPad Air 2 is on par with the average PC. And it’s also very energy-efficient, giving you ten hours of battery life so you can work, game, or shop all day long.
Security based on a unique design: your fingerprint. The iPad Air 2 features our groundbreaking Touch ID technology. It provides unmatched security thanks to the best password you can think of: your fingerprint. So from now on, you can unlock your iPad Air 2 with a single touch. But that’s not all. With Touch ID, you can also shop securely in iTunes, iBooks, and the App Store.
Two amazing cameras. Cleverly disguised as an iPad. The new iSight camera is the best iPad camera yet, featuring advanced optics, an improved sensor, and a powerful, Apple-designed image signal processor. Plus, you can choose from new features like panorama, time-lapse, slow-motion, burst, and timer modes. The front-facing FaceTime camera has also been upgraded. Thanks to the better sensor and larger pixels, it delivers even better image quality in low light. The result? All your photos, videos, video calls, and selfies look absolutely amazing.
Faster mobile internet. Speed is always a plus. Wi-Fi on the iPad Air 2 is fast: more than twice as fast as the previous generation. That means things like downloading movies and streaming videos take less time. And the Wi-Fi + Cellular model features faster, more advanced cellular technology.
Apps made for the iPad. And everything you want to do with it. With the iPad Air 2, you get all kinds of apps for the things you do every day. Like browsing the web, checking email, editing movies and photos, writing reports, or reading a book. And the App Store features hundreds of thousands more apps designed specifically for the large Retina display (not just scaled-up smartphone apps). So whether you’re taking photos, gaming, traveling, or budgeting, there’s always an app to help you out.
iOS 8 and iPad Air 2. A great pair. iOS 8 is the most advanced mobile operating system in the world, packed with new features that make the iPad Air 2 indispensable. Take Continuity, for example, which lets you start something on one device and finish it on another. With Family Sharing, you can make your movies, books, music, and apps available to up to six family members. And with iCloud Drive, you can securely store any type of file so you can access it from any device. In fact, every feature of iOS 8 is designed to work seamlessly with the iPad Air 2—and to take full advantage of the powerful A8X chip, super-fast Wi-Fi, and the stunning Retina display.
Better protected than ever. With a Smart Cover or Smart Case, every pixel of your iPad Air 2 is well protected. Smart Covers are available in seven brand-new colors and are made of durable polyurethane. Smart Cases are made of luxurious aniline leather and protect both the front and back of your iPad.