Apple ipad air

Apple has gained a lot of bragging rights with the iPad Air 2: it’s the world’s thinnest tablet, and at that - one of the lightest ones. Notably, it achieves all of this without compromising on performance, as the Air 2 features a massively powerful, tri-core processor.However, you can’t just avoid the laws of physics and having a thinner and lighter device like the iPad Air 2 does mean that something had to give. Unfortunately for many, in Apple’s new tablet this compromise is the battery size. The new iPad Air 2 comes with a 7340mAh battery, nearly 17% smaller than the 8820mAh juicer on last year’s iPad Air.As much as we all like to believe in miracles (especially with the increasingly chilly and Christmas-y weather), our iPad Air 2 battery life test score shows that smaller size in this case does mean shorter actual battery life, and we are not really witnessing a miracle here.The new tablet scored 7 hours and 27 minutes on our battery life test, a full … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Air 2 battery life test: shorter battery life despite Apple’s claims

The Apple iPad Air 2 comes with one most notable improvement: it's thinner and lighter, thin enough to be worthy of the title 'the world's slimmest tablet'. It's also a thing of beauty with its aluminum body, gold-colored version, and exquisite design, but how do you protect such a beauty from damage?The obvious answer is a case that would engulf both the front and back for an additional layer of protection to keep your iPad Air 2 safe and sound. This way you will be able not only to enjoy using your tablet longer and have it protected from accidental falls (and intentional ones, if you have children), but also have it in mint condition, ready to sell it at the best price when time comes to upgrade. … [Read more...] about Best Apple iPad Air 2 cases

Just hours ago, Tim Cook and company took up to the stage at a private event at Apple's Cupertino campus to announce its latest additions to the iPad line -- the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3. Now, if we have to be completely honest, the latter doesn't bring much new to the tablet with the exception of TouchID, but that's not at all the case with the former, which obviously received much more attention from Apple -- both back at the lab and on stage.The iPad Air 2 improves over its predecessor on several fronts -- design, performance, the imaging experience, and a bunch more -- and even scores a few firsts, both for the iPad family and the industry. So what exactly did changed in particular? Let's go through this step by step. Apple iPad Air 2: all the new features Apple iPad Air 2: all the new features 1. The iPad Air 2 is the world's thinnest tablet At 6.1 mm, the iPad Air 2 is not just extremely thin -- it's also the world's thinnest tablet currently sold on the market. To … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Air 2: all the new features

Apple unveiled its drastically lighter and thinner iPad Air (previously referred to as Apple iPad 5), and if you’ve already fallen in love with the new 9.7-inch tablet, it may be about time to dress it up. From ultimate protection and stands to an added keyboard, we’ve picked the best iPad Air cases from makers that you’ve actually heard of.Let’s remember that the Apple iPad Air will launch in stores on November 1st, and that’s around when the cases below will also become available. However you can pre-order some of these cases right now, and for others you have a glimpse at the maker’s upcoming collection.Apple also chips in with its own iPad Smart Case for $80 and with iPad Smart Cover for $40. These two cases are traditionally a great fit and we love the way the small cover folds and attaches magnetically.The other cases you’d find below include names like the Otterbox Defender that will keep that light and thin iPad Air in perfect safety. … [Read more...] about Best Apple iPad Air cases

Let's get this out of the door - we think it's imperative you install a screen protector on your iPad Air 2. Reason? Apple gadgets hold their resell value unlike anything else out there. Keeping that beautiful screen in pristine condition means you'll be able to negotiate a higher price for the older tab when the time to upgrade comes around. In the meantime, it will keep your iPad Air 2 oblivious to scratches, drops, oils, spills, dust, meddling kids, and other natural surprises. If you've never had a screen protector on your device, you have no idea how much pleasant to use it becomes with protection on - especially if you opt for a high quality tempered glass protector. When it comes to a premium product like the iPad Air 2, we don't think anything else will suffice, although you're welcome to buy a cheaper PET film or TPU-made protector if it's what you're after.If you don't know what PET, TPU, or tempered glass means, read our article about choosing a screen protector, and … [Read more...] about 10 top of the line screen protectors for the Apple iPad Air 2