series of tablet computers produced by Apple

In October 2014, Apple made the iPad Air thinner and gave it a more powerful processor, Apple’s A8X chip – the same chip found in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. This was also the first time an iPad was available in gold.

The heart of the iPad Air 2 is Apple’s first triple-core CPU, the first iPad chip to run at 1.5 GHz, and the first with 2 GB of system memory, all of which combine to make this about 75% more powerful than the original iPad Air .

The iPad Air 2 gained an 8 MP iSight camera with 10 FPS bust mode and 120 FPS for slow motion video. The FaceTime HD camera has a new lens that allows more light to reach its sensor.

Specs (via Low End Mac)

• Announced: 2014.10.16 at $499 (16 GB), $599 (64 GB), and $699 (128 GB). $130 additional for cellular version.
• Cpu: 1.5 GHz 64-bit triple-core Apple A8X
• Ram: 2 GB
• Display: 9.7″ 2048 x 1536 pixel multitouch screen
• Code Name: J81
• Weight: 0.96 lb. (0.98 lb. for cellular versions)
• Dimensions: 9.4″ x 6.6″ x 0.24″
• Included Accessories: USB 2.0 Lightning connector, 10W 2A power adapter
• Identifiers: WiFi only: iPad5,3 Cellular: iPad5,4
• Wifi Only: iPad5,3
• Cellular: iPad5,4
• Model Numbers: WiFi only: A1566 Cellular: A1567
• Architecture: 64-bit
• Audio Chip: Cirrus Logic CS4398
• Graphics Engine: quad-core PowerVR GXA6850
• Cameras Rear: 8 MP front: 1.2 MP 720p FaceTime HD
• Rear: 8 MP
• Front: 1.2 MP 720p FaceTime HD
• Sensors: accelerometer, ambient light, compass, 3-axis gyroscope, barometer, iBeacon microlocation, fingerprint identity scanner in Home button
• I/O Port: Lightning connector
• Wifi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Bluetooth: 4.0
• Wireless Data: UTMS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA EV-DO Rev. A/B (800, 1900 MHz), LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, and 41)
• Gps: WiFi-assisted GPS
• Battery: 27.3 Watt-hour lithium polymer
• Battery Life: up to 10 hours on WiFi, 9 hours using cellular data
• Original Os: iOS 8.1
• Maximum Os: current
• Itunes Versions: iTunes 12 and later
• Mac Os Required: OS X 10.6.8 or later
• Windows Versions Supported: 7, Vista, XP Home or Professional SP 3 or later