Performance and Software
Under the hood, the iPad Air was powered by the Apple A7 chipset, built on a 28 nm process. With a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone CPU and quad-core PowerVR G6430 GPU, it provided a substantial performance leap from its predecessors. It handled multitasking and demanding applications with ease, thanks to its efficient architecture. Originally running iOS 7, it was compatible with upgrades up to iPadOS 12.5.6, highlighting Apple's commitment to software longevity. Despite having just 1GB of RAM, the integration between hardware and software ensured smooth performance across various tasks.
- ⬤ Apple iPad Air Overview
- ⬤ Apple iPad Air Design and Build Quality
- ⬤ Apple iPad Air Display
- ⬤ Apple iPad Air Performance and Software