Front camera Top button/Touch ID Volume buttons Rear camera Smart Connector USB-C connector SIM tray (Wi-Fi + Cellular) Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil The iPad Air display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches. Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, 122° field of view
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO; speeds up to 1.2 Gbps Simultaneous dual band Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi + Cellular models
For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular/networks. All models Digital compass Wi‑Fi iBeacon microlocation Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
USB-C port with support for: Charging DisplayPort USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) Supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz Video mirroring Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV Video mirroring and video out support through USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately) Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video
Charging via power adapter or USB‑C to computer system iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad. Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad. Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, Clips, and Apple Store app are preinstalled on iPad. Syncing to a Mac or PC requires: macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from itunes.com/download)
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English (UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified) Spell check English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Arabic (Najdi), Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Netherlands, Belgium), Finnish, Greek, Hindi (Devanagari), Hungarian, Irish Gaelic, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Telugu, Turkish, Vietnamese English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Arabic (Najdi), Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Netherlands, Belgium), Finnish, Greek, Hindi (Devanagari), Hungarian, Irish Gaelic, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Telugu, Turkish, Vietnamese Apple Pay supported regions Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China mainland,10 Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, U.S., Vatican City Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics; .usdz; .pkpass (Wallet)
iPad Air is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:11 Learn more about the iPad Air Product Environmental Report (PDF) 100% recycled rare earth elements in the enclosure and audio magnets, representing 96% of the rare earth elements in the device 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular. ◊◊◊ USB‑C to Apple Pencil Adapter required to work with iPad (10th generation).
iPad Air 5th Generation Battery Replacement
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Apple iPad Air (5th Gen) review: the best iPad for most people
While Apple’s “What’s a computer?” iPad TV ad from a couple of years ago was widely mocked (and is still strangely irritating, to be fair), the company has continued to improve the iOS tablet experience. Let’s be clear: the iPad Air 5th Gen won’t replace your laptop or desktop, but the tablet is now much more than a way to watch Netflix while under the covers.
For those who can afford it, it is likely to become your go-to device for video calling, reading news, browsing the internet, iOS gaming and some working while on the go.
There are some spec downsides, but these are only really apparent if you compare it head-to-head to the even pricier 12.9-inch iPad Pro, particularly the 120Hz refresh rate, known as ProMotion technology, and the ability to sign in via Face ID. Powered by the speedy M1 chip and running iPadOS 15.4, the slate sits under the iPad Pro in the most recent line-up of tablets in terms of pricing and performance. The design hasn’t changed since the predecessor, so anyone who owns the iPad Air (4th generation) should think twice if the new specs are actually needed before upgrading.
The Air 5th gen runs iPadOS 15, so it will be a familiar experience if you have ever used a Pro, mini or base iPad model. Thanks to the software, the iPad Air 5th Gen supports Universal Control that can make it become a secondary display to your Mac computer, even dragging and dropping content between the two devices.
The audio that comes from the quad-speaker set-up is also solid, handling all types of genres and giving off a generally pleasing sound profile that’s more than loud enough for indoor use.
The synth on Flume’s “Insane” was pulsing, the guitars on Metallica’s “Battery” were chugging, and Nirvana was suitably distorted. It’s bulky and weighty, but transforms the Air 5th Gen into a mini Apple laptop – with a fully working trackpad and keys that have nice travel and overall usability once you get used to their smaller sizing. And all of the apps you expect to see are back, including Photo Booth, Facetime GarageBand, iMovie, Stocks, Pages, Find My, iTunes Store and Keynote.
The big warning for anyone moving from Android is that you will definitely need to make an Apple ID to have a decent experience. The Apple Pencil 2nd Gen sits magnetically on the top or side of the iPad, depending on how it’s rotated. Whether you want to browse the internet or watch a couple of hours of Netflix on a flight, the Air 5th Gen display has you covered. The display has not had a drastic upgrade from earlier models in the series – but will be pretty noticeable for anyone who is coming from an older iPad.
Everything is still more than readable and image quality is solid, but you will definitely see some reflections and irritating glare from the sun and other objects in your surroundings, especially on brighter days. We found that results on both to be perfectly usable when taken in bright conditions, although we could still much prefer reaching for an iPhone 13 or Pixel 6 Pro for taking snaps on the go.
The bezels around the edges of the display were roughly the size of our fingertips and, like the Pro and mini, means that you can grip the sides of the tablet without obstructing too much of the screen. It’s not new, but we still love the design of the Air 5th Gen. Sleek, premium and portable (at least when it’s not in the bulkier keyboard case), it ticks all of our boxes. Apple promises around 10 hours of battery life when using the iPad Air 5th Gen for tasks such as browsing the internet on Wi‑Fi or watching video.
We found that number to be broadly accurate when testing the longevity using YouTube videos, watching some Twitch content and checking Reddit multiple times at mid-brightness. Apple has kept battery performance similar across its iPad models, and that 10-hour figure seems consistent in the recent line-up. That number is only used to test continuous use, and while it’s dependent on usage the tablet will last for multiple days if you are just picking it up for shorter bursts.
In one charging test playing a looping YouTube video at full brightness, the Air 5th Gen battery depleted from 20% to dead in one hour and 10 minutes. It says that today it is “carbon neutral for global corporate operations” and claims it is aiming to have “net-zero climate impact across the entire business” by the year 2030, including supply chains.
The Apple website reads: “All iPad models meet Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency, remain free of numerous harmful substances, and use wood fibre in the packaging that comes from recycled sources or responsibly managed forests.” With a lovely display, thin frame and Pro-level performance, the Air 5 gives you a taste of the high-end without having to pay around £1000 for the luxury.
Priced from £569, the iPad Air 5th Gen doesn’t have everything offered by the Pro, such as the 120Hz refresh rate, Face ID, dual camera set-up and more storage – but it provides a fantastic iOS experience and has great compatibility with accessories such as the Pencil 2 and Magic Keyboard. Air 4 users can probably skip this model and there are Android tablet alternatives available – including the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and the Xiaomi Pad 5 – but if you want to upgrade to an iPad with a bigger screen than the mini and you don’t need the flagship-level powers of the Pro, the Apple Air 5th generation is the one for you.
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Information about your battery usage and activity appears for the last 24 hours and up to the last 10 days. Battery Level graph (in Last 24 Hours): Shows the battery level, charging intervals, and periods when iPad was in Low Power Mode or the battery was critically low. Note: To see battery information for a specific hour or day, tap that time interval in the graph.
Battery life and charge cycles vary with use and settings.
iPad Air 5th Generation Battery Replacement
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iPad Air 5 Features Pull Tabs for Easier Battery Replacements
In comparison, previous iPad Air models have completely glued-in battery cells that are more difficult to remove, with technicians commonly using a solvent like isopropyl alcohol to loosen the large amount of adhesive. The pull tabs could also have environmental benefits by making it easier for Apple’s recycling partners to remove the battery from the iPad’s aluminum enclosure.
However, despite having pull tabs, iFixit previously found that the iPad mini’s battery is still glued down along the top and bottom edges, so it is not an entirely repair-friendly design.
Apple iPad Air (2022)
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Apple iPad Air (2022) Review: Speedy but Frustrating
The fifth-generation tablet packs the same speedy M1 chip as Apple’s MacBooks and desktop computers, making it more powerful than ever for both content creators and gamers. But in order to get your full money’s worth, it’s crucial to make sure your day-to-day tasks would truly benefit from the added performance and features—and that iPadOS is up to the challenge. Apple added a bigger, nearly bezel-free display; integrated Touch ID into the top button while ditching the home button; swapped a proprietary Lightning port for an industry-standard USB-C port; and added fun color options like sky blue, green, and rose gold. The 2022 iPad Air sports nearly the same bezel-free design, a 10.9-inch display with 500 nits of brightness, a Touch ID top button, USB-C port, 12-megapixel rear camera, and an array of vibrant colors. It’s also worth noting that if you want to get the most out of your slim new computer and enjoy the complete iPad Air experience, you’ll have to splurge for the Magic Keyboard ($299) and second-generation Apple Pencil ($129). There’s also now a 12-megapixel ultrawide front-facing camera (up from 7 megapixels on its predecessor), complete with Center Stage—making Apple’s intelligent framing software for video calls a standard feature that’s now available on all iPad models.
During Zoom calls for work, the camera has a tendency to wiggle around if I’m adjusting my seating position in my chair or pan to the side if I’m reaching for my coffee cup.
Please report the real battery life you get with Air 5
Old thread but, for those encountering it in the future, as I did, it is important to emphasize that a single test or comparison of battery life proves virtually nothing! (The other viable approach would be to run all the apps one usually does, ensure, somehow, they are in the same state, do the exact same tasks, and see how battery life compares from 100% to shut down.) Furthermore, one needs to use common sense about battery life “measures” and real world use.
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