Apple has decided to update aging iPad Air 2, because market slowing gradually and competition catching up a bit with convertibles & innovations. The new iPad follows same formula of familiarity as old tablet in pretty much every feature conceivable, except for internals, battery and its price.
iPad old A8X chip has been replaced with newer A9, although this too made its way to iPhone 6s and SE.
The battery size of iPad has been raised from 27.62 Wh to 32.4 Wh, increasing the waistline of new iPad slightly from 6.1 mm to 7.5 mm.
The rest of specs stand largely the same. Back Camera is 8 MP f/2.4 variety with 1080p video recording as well but no flash still available now. There’s an HD 1.9 MP (Mega Pixel) camera on the front too.
The iPad’s display still same 9.7” 1536 x 2048, with Touch ID below it & stereo speakers on sides.
As for price, the new iPad starts from just $329 for base 32 GB model, quite move away from $499. The next in line of iPad 128 GB model can be had for $429. The cellular models of iPad start at $459.
With the limiting of mini 4 to just a 128 GB version for $399, Apple has paved course for a mild comeback.
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