Apple's iPad Air has been a winner since its release with some noting it as one of the best-performing tablets around. In an attempt to succeed in the same way, Apple will be releasing the successor of the tablet this fall. The iPad Air 2 will reportedly be a "game changer" offering features like TV and game console support along with the A8 processor. Can the iPad Air 2 outperform its predecessor?
The iPad Air is best known for combining the convenience/portability and performance of Apple's MacBook and iPad series. It offered the best of both worlds drawing positive response from the market. More importantly, running on the A7 chip placed the iPad Air on a pedestal. This time, analysts believe that Apple may be able to replicate the same success with iPad Air 2. If the reports were to be believed then the upcoming slate will be delivering some impressive features.
According to Seeking Alpha and the Inquisitr, Apple will be bumping up the processor of the iPad Air 2 using the A8 chipset. An upgraded A8 chip will offer better performance and speed for the tablet. According to reports, Apple will be using the 20 nanometer process to develop the A8 processor. This will allow the company to bump the capacity of the processor while still minimizing the current draw. COU performance and graphics should also be upgraded.
What strikes many analysts is the reported 4K ultra-definition support to be added in the slate. This will be twice the resolution of the original Air tablet which is at 3840 x 2160 pixels. The same resolution has slowly been trickling to professional computer monitors and television sets.
Consumers will also be thrilled to find out about the Metal API. According to Seeking Alpha, this will allow the iPad Air to deliver excellent gaming experience. Apple can upgrade graphics five or ten times than the previous offering through Metal. Game developers were ecstatic during the WWDC when they heard about this. If Apple can push through with these specs then the iPad Air 2 may be a contender against standard gaming platforms.
Join the Conversation