iFixit’s 13-inch M2 iPad Air teardown reveals these 4 changes
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iFixit’s 13-inch M2 iPad Air teardown reveals these 4 changes

It's been almost ten days since Apple launched the new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air. While the highest-end models are thinner, lighter, and more powerful than ever, Apple decided words don't mean much with the M2 iPad Air release, as it's heavier and thicker than the new iPad Pro. Still, this tablet has plenty of new features, such as the M2 processor, new camera placement, a larger 13-inch version, and more storage capacities to choose from. Here's what iFixit discovered in its teardown. As always, tearing down an iPad is no easy task, and Apple still doesn't offer a guide or a repair kit, as it does with some iPhone and MacBook models. That said, once the display is removed, iFixit can see the new front-facing camera arrangement and magnets for the Apple Pencil Pro. Unfortunately, there are no highlights for the new cameras, except for the front-facing lens in a new position. iFixit says that, comparatively, the 13-inch M2 iPad Air battery is slightly bigger and heavier, which might help prolong the tablet's usage. In addition, Apple added bigger speakers, which are positioned on the top left and right corners. In the end, iFixit gives this M2 iPad Air a 3/10 repairability score and jokes that it hopes the next gen's model, "Air," could stand for repAIRability. Since Apple doesn't offer a guide or repair kit, iFixit says it can't give a provisional point for "spare parts or documentation." What's the most interesting about Apple's products with low repairability scores is that with its goal to become carbon neutral by 2030, not making its products repairable is an environmental issue, as some tiny issues might require getting a completely new device. The complete M2 iPad Air teardown video is available below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJojWO2mE8Q Don't Miss: M2 iPad Air actually isn’t the second-best iPad you can get The post iFixit’s 13-inch M2 iPad Air teardown reveals these 4 changes appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $399 M1 iPad Air, $136 electric standing desk, $599 HP 17-inch laptop, Shark vacuums, more Today’s deals: $3.25 smart plugs, $79 AirPods, $849 M2 MacBook Air, $329 Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, more Best Apple deals for May 2024 Memorial Day deals: $20 Amazon credit, $329 iPad 10, $20 TOZO earbuds, Hydro Flask, Motorola foldables, more