iPad Air - Why iPad (2024)

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Get the tough things doneeasily. Run powerful appseffortlessly. All‑day batterylife.1 Use multiple apps at once and work betweenthem. Wi‑Fi when you have it.Cellular when youdon’t. Store and share all your stuff withFiles. Write it down. Mark it up.And make itunforgettable. Take amazing notes with ApplePencil. Convert your handwritten notes to typedtext. Draw perfect shapes byhand. Sign documents. Mark upanything. Handwrite in any text field withScribble. Take a QuickNote anywhere. Create on the ultimate canvas for anyproject. Draw a masterpiece with ApplePencil. 3D design at yourfingertips. Produce music or record apodcast. Bring your own animated characters tolife. iPad and Mac make a serious creativeteam. Catch a movie. Blast tunes. Read aclassic. Comes with 3months of AppleTV+. Watch and stream all your favoritecontent. Amazing speakers for music, video, andTV. Catch up on the latest news or read a bestseller. Snap a photo. Scan a doc. Shoot a film. Allonthe samedevice. Edit your photos and videos rightaway. Stay connected. Did you know a document scanner is built rightin? The best platform forAR. Play it like you meanit. AppStore games that look and playamazing. Connect a game controller. Explore a world of games with a free trial of AppleArcade.8 Games are more engaging with motion. Lifelong learning mademagical. Your classroom can beanywhere. Learn something new, be it cooking orCantonese. A great start for all types oflearning. Build your codingskills. Unlock the world around you withAR. There’s an appforthat. iPadOS 17 Privacy Accessibility Environment FAQs
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Yes, it does that.
And then some.

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iPad is so versatile, it’s more than up to any task. Whether you’re working on a project, expressing your creativity, or playing an immersive game, iPad is a fun and powerful way to get it done. Here are just a few of the countless things you can do withiPad.

Get the tough things doneeasily.

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Run powerful appseffortlessly.

iPad works with the powerful apps you’re familiar with, like AdobePhotoshop or MicrosoftOffice, with the added ease of using them with touch.

iPad Air - Why iPad (4)Adobe Photoshop app on iPad.

All‑day batterylife.1

Stay productive and on the go allday.

Use multiple apps at once and work betweenthem.

Multitasking with iPad is more intuitive and powerful than ever. Work seamlessly across apps. Use Slide Over or Split View to work with multiple apps at the same time, and even drag and drop content between apps with touch or a trackpad. And on iPadPro and iPadAir, you can use Stage Manager to overlap, stack, and resize appwindows.2

iPad Air - Why iPad (5)Multitasking on iPad with Stage Manager.

Wi‑Fi when you have it.
Cellular when youdon’t.

Cellular capability means iPad keeps you connected from just about anywhere. So you don’t miss a beat even if you’re away fromWi‑Fi.3

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Store and share all your stuff withFiles.

You can organize, share, and get to all your stuff with the Files app. Manage what’s on your iPad, in iCloud, or on cloud services like Box. Easily access files stored on a thumb drive or other external devices,too.

iPad Air - Why iPad (7)Files app on iPad

Write it down. Mark it up.
And make itunforgettable.

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Take amazing notes with ApplePencil.

Whether you’re taking class notes, keeping a journal, or brainstorming a solution, iPad is always ready to capture your brightest ideas. Then you can easily share them, build on them, and bring them tolife.4

iPad Air - Why iPad (9)Goodnotes 6 app on iPad.

Convert your handwritten notes to typedtext.

With iPad, your handwriting can be just as powerful as typed text. Start with your handwritten note, then with a few taps, copy and paste it as typed text.

iPad Air - Why iPad (10)Notes app on iPad.

Draw perfect shapes byhand.

Draw familiar shapes freehand with ApplePencil and watch as shape recognition snaps them into their idealform.

iPad Air - Why iPad (11)Notes app on iPad.

Sign documents. Mark upanything.

Fill out a form or sign a document right on iPad with your fingertip or ApplePencil, then send it with just a tap. Or take a screenshot and mark it up, give some retouching notes on a photo, or make revisions to adocument.

iPad Air - Why iPad (12)Using Markup on iPad.

Handwrite in any text field withScribble.

Use ApplePencil to write a quick message or search for something in Safari. Your handwriting will automatically convert to typed text, so you don’t have to interrupt yourflow.

iPad Air - Why iPad (13)Apple Maps app on iPad.

Take a QuickNote anywhere.

QuickNote is a fast and easy way to make or get to a note no matter what you’re doing. Start a QuickNote with a swipe of a finger or ApplePencil, then jot down information over any app or screen. Add links, highlights, tags, and mentions for context.

iPad Air - Why iPad (14)Using Quick Note on iPad.

Create on the ultimate canvas for anyproject.

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Draw a masterpiece with ApplePencil.

With tilt and pressure sensitivity, low latency, and pixel‑perfect precision, ApplePencil is the ultimate tool to help turn a blank page into an inspiring work ofart.5

iPad Air - Why iPad (16)Adobe Photoshop app on iPad.

3D design at yourfingertips.

Even the most intensive creative projects are brought to life on iPad. Use touch to move and manipulate objects. ApplePencil to draw and fine‑tune sketches. You can even view them in AR, all on onedevice.

iPad Air - Why iPad (17)Shapr3D app on iPad.

Produce music or record apodcast.

Audio apps for iPad help you learn, practice, record, and create with ease. And with LogicPro for iPad, you have everything you need to create a finished song and more — it’s like having a professional recording studio in yourhands.

iPad Air - Why iPad (18)Logic Pro for iPad on iPad.

Bring your own animated characters tolife.

Use ApplePencil to draw characters and create new worlds with intuitive animation apps designed for all types ofartists.

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Animation Desk app on iPad

iPad and Mac make a serious creativeteam.

With Sidecar, you can extend or mirror your Mac display wirelessly. Then use iPad for precision tasks or as an incredible second display. And with UniversalControl, a single keyboard and mouse or trackpad work seamlessly between your Mac andiPad.

iPad Air - Why iPad (21)Adobe Lightroom app on iPad.

Catch a movie.
Blast tunes. Read aclassic.

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Comes with 3months of AppleTV+.

Every iPad includes a 3‑month subscription to AppleTV+, featuring critically acclaimed AppleOriginal series and films.6

iPad Air - Why iPad (23)The Snoopy Show
iPad Air - Why iPad (24)Mythic Quest
iPad Air - Why iPad (25)The Mosquito Coast
iPad Air - Why iPad (26)Wolfwalkers
iPad Air - Why iPad (27)Ted Lasso
iPad Air - Why iPad (28)Cherry
iPad Air - Why iPad (29)Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry
iPad Air - Why iPad (30)Calls
iPad Air - Why iPad (31)Ghostwriter
iPad Air - Why iPad (32)Earth at Night in Color
iPad Air - Why iPad (33)For All Mankind
iPad Air - Why iPad (34)Servant

Featured Shows: The Snoopy Show, Mythic Quest, The Mosquito Coast, WolfwalkersFeatured Shows: Ted Lasso, Cherry, Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry, CallsFeatured Shows: Ghostwriter, Earth at Night in Color, For All Mankind, Servant

iPad Air - Why iPad (35)The Snoopy Show
iPad Air - Why iPad (36)Mythic Quest
iPad Air - Why iPad (37)The Mosquito Coast
iPad Air - Why iPad (38)Wolfwalkers
iPad Air - Why iPad (39)Ted Lasso
iPad Air - Why iPad (40)Cherry
iPad Air - Why iPad (41)Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry
iPad Air - Why iPad (42)Calls
iPad Air - Why iPad (43)Ghostwriter
iPad Air - Why iPad (44)Earth at Night in Color
iPad Air - Why iPad (45)For All Mankind
iPad Air - Why iPad (46)Servant

Featured Shows: The Snoopy Show, Mythic Quest, The Mosquito Coast, WolfwalkersFeatured Shows: Ted Lasso, Cherry, Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry, CallsFeatured Shows: Ghostwriter, Earth at Night in Color, For All Mankind, Servant

Watch and stream all your favoritecontent.

Catch the newest film and TV releases or rewatch your favorites on an immersive display that goes with youanywhere.

iPad Air - Why iPad (47)SharePlay app on iPad.

Amazing speakers for music, video, andTV.

Listen to a podcast as you cook, blast your favorite playlist, or take a movie togo.

iPad Air - Why iPad (48)Apple Music app on iPad.

Catch up on the latest news or read a bestseller.

iPad makes reading a joy. Check out all your favorite authors, books, and publications with the Books and Newsapps.

iPad Air - Why iPad (49)Apple Books app on iPad.

Snap a photo. Scan a doc.
Shoot a film. Allonthe samedevice.

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Edit your photos and videos rightaway.

iPad makes editing, enjoying, and sharing your photos and videos easy. Capture the perfect shot and make it your own with a suite of powerful built‑in or third‑party editing apps. And use FinalCutPro for iPad to shoot, edit, finish, and deliver professional videos anywhere youare.

iPad Air - Why iPad (51)Final Cut Pro for iPad.

Stay connected.

Use FaceTime and other video conferencing apps to stay connected with family, friends, and the office. You can take selfies,too.

iPad Air - Why iPad (52)Group FaceTime on iPad.

Did you know a document scanner is built rightin?

Use the back camera to scan a document, then mark it up and send it. All from the samedevice.

iPad Air - Why iPad (53)Notes app on iPad.

The best platform forAR.

Advanced cameras, motion tracking, and a large display make iPad the ultimate device for augmented reality. So you can learn, watch, and play in immersiveenvironments.

iPad Air - Why iPad (54)JigSpace app on iPad.

Play it like you meanit.

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AppStore games that look and playamazing.

Browse and enjoy thousands of games designed just for iPad. From high‑speed racing to jigsaw puzzles, there’s a game foreveryone.

iPad Air - Why iPad (56)Sky: Children of the Light
iPad Air - Why iPad (57)FFVII The First Soldier
iPad Air - Why iPad (58)Minecraft
iPad Air - Why iPad (59)Call of Duty®: Mobile
iPad Air - Why iPad (60)Genshin Impact
iPad Air - Why iPad (61)GRIS
iPad Air - Why iPad (62)Inked
iPad Air - Why iPad (63)Rec Room
iPad Air - Why iPad (64)Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
iPad Air - Why iPad (65)Hearthstone
iPad Air - Why iPad (66)Asphalt 9: Legends
iPad Air - Why iPad (67)Mario Kart Tour
iPad Air - Why iPad (68)Black Desert Mobile
iPad Air - Why iPad (69)Seven Knights 2
iPad Air - Why iPad (70)Root Board Game
iPad Air - Why iPad (71)Monopoly
iPad Air - Why iPad (72)MARVEL Strike Force: Squad RPG
iPad Air - Why iPad (73)Roblox
iPad Air - Why iPad (74)Among Us!
iPad Air - Why iPad (75)Stardew Valley
iPad Air - Why iPad (76)Hyper Light Drifter

Featured Games: Sky: Children of the Light, FFVII The First Soldier, Minecraft, Call of Duty®: Mobile, Genshin Impact, GRIS, InkedFeatured Games: Rec Room, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Hearthstone, Asphalt 9: Legends, Mario Kart Tour, Black Desert Mobile, Seven Knights 2Featured Games: Root Board Game, Monopoly, MARVEL Strike Force: Squad RPG, Roblox, Among Us!, Stardew Valley, Hyper Light Drifter

iPad Air - Why iPad (77)Sky: Children of the Light
iPad Air - Why iPad (78)FFVII The First Soldier
iPad Air - Why iPad (79)Minecraft
iPad Air - Why iPad (80)Call of Duty®: Mobile
iPad Air - Why iPad (81)Genshin Impact
iPad Air - Why iPad (82)GRIS
iPad Air - Why iPad (83)Inked
iPad Air - Why iPad (84)Rec Room
iPad Air - Why iPad (85)Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
iPad Air - Why iPad (86)Hearthstone
iPad Air - Why iPad (87)Asphalt 9: Legends
iPad Air - Why iPad (88)Mario Kart Tour
iPad Air - Why iPad (89)Black Desert Mobile
iPad Air - Why iPad (90)Seven Knights 2
iPad Air - Why iPad (91)Root Board Game
iPad Air - Why iPad (92)Monopoly
iPad Air - Why iPad (93)MARVEL Strike Force: Squad RPG
iPad Air - Why iPad (94)Roblox
iPad Air - Why iPad (95)Among Us!
iPad Air - Why iPad (96)Stardew Valley
iPad Air - Why iPad (97)Hyper Light Drifter

Featured Games: Sky: Children of the Light, FFVII The First Soldier, Minecraft, Call of Duty®: Mobile, Genshin Impact, GRIS, InkedFeatured Games: Rec Room, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Hearthstone, Asphalt 9: Legends, Mario Kart Tour, Black Desert Mobile, Seven Knights 2Featured Games: Root Board Game, Monopoly, MARVEL Strike Force: Squad RPG, Roblox, Among Us!, Stardew Valley, Hyper Light Drifter

Connect a game controller.

Pair your PlayStation or Xbox controller with your iPad to create an incredible portable game console. Play solo or squad up with friends inmultiplayer.7

iPad Air - Why iPad (98)Warped Kart Racers app on iPad using a Playstation or Xbox controller.

Explore a world of games with a free trial of AppleArcade.8

Play your way through hundreds of worlds and experience endless fun with AppleArcade. One subscription, zero ads, all you canplay.

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Apple Arcade Animation
iPad Air - Why iPad (101)

Games are more engaging with motion.

Games take on a new dimension with motion sensors built into iPad. Dodge, drive, and take aim with iPad as an amazing handheld gamingdevice.

iPad Air - Why iPad (102)Asphalt 9: Legends app on iPad.

Lifelong learning mademagical.

iPad Air - Why iPad (103)

Your classroom can beanywhere.

Take your learning to go and sign in from wherever you are. Attend a lecture, tackle a group project, or simply stay connected with colleagues and classmates from allover.

iPad Air - Why iPad (104)ZOOM Cloud Meetings app on iPad.

Learn something new, be it cooking orCantonese.

iPad makes a perfect companion for learning. Go step by step with an instructor or zip through a self‑guided course in your free time. However you like to learn, there’s an app forthat.

iPad Air - Why iPad (105)Kitchen Stories app on iPad.

A great start for all types oflearning.

The AppStore has a huge range of educational apps for children to explore outside the classroom. And ScreenTime lets you view and set limits on how much time you and your kids spend on apps, websites, andmore.

iPad Air - Why iPad (106)Star Walk Kids: Astronomy Game app on iPad.

Build your codingskills.

SwiftPlaygrounds makes it fun to learn and experiment with Swift — a powerful programming language created by Apple. Learn code, build real apps with SwiftUI, and see your ideas come to life on the AppStore.

iPad Air - Why iPad (107)Swift Playgrounds app on iPad.

Unlock the world around you withAR.

Expand your mind with augmented reality learning apps. Dive into layers of the human body or point your iPad to the stars and see the constellations aboveyou.

iPad Air - Why iPad (108)Night Sky app on iPad.
iPad Air - Why iPad (109)

There’s an appforthat.

Apps in the AppStore are designed to take full advantage of the power and versatility of iPad. Our AppStore editors curate and recommend the best apps in the world to help you create, have fun, learn, and get thingsdone.

Discover apps for iPad in theAppStore

iPadOS 17

Even more capable. Even more you.

Learn more

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Privacy

We design Apple products with your security in mind to protect your privacy and give you control over yourinformation.

Learn more about our approachtoprivacy

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Accessibility

Technology is most powerful when everyone can useit. That’swhy iPadcomes with accessibility features that support vision, hearing, mobility, andlearningneeds.

Explore all accessibilityfeatures

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Environment

Apple is carbonneutral. And by 2030, all of our products will be too. We’re committed to one day sourcing 100% recycled and renewable materials across our products and packaging, all with clean energy and no carbonfootprint.

Learn more about Apple andtheenvironment

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FAQs

Why is iPad Air better than regular iPad? ›

If you plan to use your iPad to watch videos and play a mix of casual and advanced, graphics-heavy games, then the iPad Air should be your choice. It has a lower price tag, and the M2 chip is fast enough for most people.

What makes iPad Air so special? ›

The iPad Air features a Touch ID sensor integrated into the top button rather than Face ID like the iPad Pro. Other than being built into the top button instead of a Home button, the Touch ID functionality is the same as other devices that have featured Touch ID.

How do I answer the phone on my iPad Air? ›

Make or receive a phone call on your iPad
  1. Make a call: Tap or click a phone number in Contacts, Calendar, FaceTime, Messages, Search, or Safari. Or open FaceTime, enter a contact or phone number, then tap . ...
  2. Receive a call: Swipe, tap, or click the notification to answer or ignore the call.

Why is my iPad screen not responding well? ›

Make sure that your screen is clean and free of any debris or water. Disconnect any Lightning or USB-C accessories. If your screen works after removing an accessory, try using a different outlet, cable, or charger. Remove any cases or screen protectors.

What are the disadvantages of iPad Air? ›

Cons: The battery is not intended to be replaced and self-replacement is more difficult than it needs to be. Internal storage cannot be upgraded and may be inadequate given increasingly large file sizes for images and 4K video (although external storage is a straightforward option). No SD card slot.

Why is it called iPad Air? ›

When Apple released the iPad Air, the change in name from simply "iPad" to "iPad Air" signified a change in philosophy at Apple, which was to break the iPad lineup into models with different size and power capabilities. Those models are the iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro.

What cool things can iPad Air do? ›

Here are just a few of the countless things you can do with iPad.
  • Get the tough things done easily. Run powerful apps effortlessly. ...
  • Write it down. Mark it up. ...
  • Create on the ultimate canvas for any project. Draw a masterpiece with Apple Pencil. ...
  • Snap a photo. Scan a doc. ...
  • Lifelong learning made magical.

What do people do with iPad Air? ›

iPad makes editing, enjoying and sharing your photos and videos easy. Capture the perfect shot and make it your own with a suite of powerful built‑in or third‑party editing apps.

What does air mean on an iPad? ›

Just like the macbook air, the ipad air was a thinner and lighter version of the already existing ipad. Now the name just denotes the inbetween step, a bit like how the macbook air was the inbetween laptop for a few years while the 'macbook' macbook was around.

Can I use my iPad as a cell phone? ›

After setting up your devices, you can make and receive phone calls on your Mac or iPad whenever the iPhone is nearby and on the same network as the other device. , or choose a call option from a menu. You can also make a call directly from the FaceTime app.

Why can't I answer Calls on my iPad? ›

Before you can accept calls on an iPad or Mac, you need to enable the feature. Go to Settings > Phone > Calls on Other Devices on your iPhone. Turn on the switch next to Allow Calls on Other Devices.

Can I make phone calls from my iPad without an iPhone? ›

Tap Wi-Fi Calling, turn on Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone, then turn on Add Wi-Fi Calling For Other Devices. This allows other devices where you're signed in with the same Apple ID to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi even when your iPhone isn't nearby.

Why does my iPad not respond to my finger? ›

Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Make sure that your fingers and the Touch ID sensor are clean and dry. * For the Touch ID sensor, use a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off any dirt or debris. Your finger should cover the Touch ID sensor completely, touching the surrounding metal ring.

How do I stop my iPad from not responding? ›

Press and hold either volume button and the top button until the power off slider appears. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off. If your device is frozen or unresponsive, force restart your device. To turn your device back on, press and hold the top button until you see the Apple logo.

Is the iPad Air or iPad better for school? ›

Overall, we think the iPad Air is a solid choice for college. It's more affordable than the iPad Pro, yet offers a comparable performance for all your studying, research, and note-taking needs.

Is the iPad Air faster? ›

The Air does offer a better display, faster processor, and slightly more advanced features, but for your needs, the regular iPad offers great value for its price.

What's the difference between an iPad Pro and an iPad Air? ›

The iPad Pro screen is brighter and shows all content more smoothly, thanks to ProMotion technology. This technology gives the iPad a high refresh rate. If the iPad Air runs at 60Hz, the iPad Pro runs at 120Hz. This means that every movement, or movement through the system, will feel much more fluid.

Can iPad Air use Apple Pencil? ›

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: iPad mini (6th generation) iPad Air (4th or 5th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th generation)

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