Apple's newest, thinnest iPad has been well-received, as expected. While it's more of an upgrade than any true revolution, that's likely okay for most people. Here are what reviews around the web are saying:
The Verge, 9.3/10: "There's no question that the iPad Air 2 is the best iPad ever made. It's also the best tablet ever made - its incredible hardware and enormous ecosystem of apps offer a commanding advantage over the competition. But it's not Apple's best product; it's not the company's most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price. It's mostly just thinner."
Engadget, 90/100: "In the wake of dire sales, the Air 2 is exactly what Apple needed to keep the lineup fresh. It may not be a brand-new design, per se, but its thin frame helps keep the marquee tablet looking sleek and exciting, and the extra burst of performance ensures that it stays among the most powerful tablets on the market for the next year. It could use a little help with battery life compared to the Air, but it's still an improvement over the iPad fourth-gen and older. Most importantly, the Air 2 feels like Apple hasn't given up on the tablet form factor, even if it's experiencing a dip in sales."
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TechCrunch, No Score: "The iPad Air 2 is the best reflection of what a tablet likely means to users currently, though - it's a big-screened slate with a gorgeous display, an exhaustive software library and powerful processing capabilities that you'd be comfortable holding all day, should you have to.
"To build the iPad Air 2, Apple had to speed up and improve its usual hardware update process, and the intense focus and commitment required shows in the final results. There's no question that if you're in the market for a tablet, this is the best one available today."
TechRadar, 5/5: "It's no good just saying that a tablet has good design, power or specifications. The ultimate success or failure of any device depends on how it's packaged and whether it comes in at the right price. Apple has drawn on all its strengths to make a tablet that seems to have no flaws, and it will be the best tablet in the market throughout the next year.
"The only problem the brand will have is how to make it better in 12 months time. I'm glad that's not a problem I have to solve.If you're thinking about which tablet to buy, don't. Just pick up the iPad Air 2 and you won't want to make another choice."
CNET, 9/10: "The iPad Air 2 is a nice refinement and finesse of last year's model, with a bevy of tweaks, enhancements, a much faster processor, and the welcome addition of Touch ID. Simply put: it's still the gold standard for tablets."
