The iPad Air 2 in 2023 | Still Going Strong!

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  • The iPad Air 2 is still going strong, running iPadOS 15 like a champ! In this video, I'll be seeing how it holds up in 2023!
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  • @trilolized
    @trilolized 10 місяців тому +15

    This is still a really good ipad

  • @andrewsmith2792
    @andrewsmith2792 6 місяців тому +3

    Had 2 of these over the years and it was my favourite iPad of all time and I’ve had most of them

  • @strangedivine
    @strangedivine 3 місяці тому +2

    My dad upgraded to a newer iPad so he gave his old Air 2. It’s really good for a 10 year old tablet!

  • @Ibr_k47
    @Ibr_k47 6 місяців тому +3

    I have an extra ipad air 2 with me that i use mostly for movies and youtube but even for when im studying (like running chatGPT) it does the job really well

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  6 місяців тому

      It's still a solid device even today! Happy to hear your great experience with using one! :D

  • @CadgerChristmasLightShow
    @CadgerChristmasLightShow Рік тому +9

    Watching this on an iPad Air 2, flawlessly might I add :) my screen and home button even still works fine after dropping it multiple times. Battery Life is still completely acceptable

    • @Yuji98
      @Yuji98 2 місяці тому

      how many hrs do you get it???

  • @adamterry550
    @adamterry550 2 місяці тому

    Had an air 2 since launch day. Loved that thing. I’ve done thousands of drawings and designs for work on that thing. watched thousands of hours of por…uhh movies on it. All until I was forced to upgrade to the new 13 inch m4 iPad Pro last week. Gotta say I got more use out of the Air 2 than any other Apple product or tech device I’ve ever owned. Here’s hoping that the M4 pro has a life that long.

  • @Bricks_shakur
    @Bricks_shakur Рік тому +4

    This video is literally giving me so much confidence to go ahead and make this purchase I just have one question did you notice any app or program being ran particularly slow or clunky? Thank you

    • @lazartazer
      @lazartazer 11 місяців тому

      Don’t buy the iPad Air 2 buy the iPad 6th and newer for the best experience

    • @Bricks_shakur
      @Bricks_shakur 11 місяців тому +4

      @@lazartazer I’m typing this from the iPad that I brought with no problems whatsoever

  • @daniellechalmers7487
    @daniellechalmers7487 Рік тому +5

    Buying this for my baby

  • @CollectAppleDevices
    @CollectAppleDevices Рік тому +5

    also the iPad Pro 9.7 Inch Is a Good option to,

  • @Allin_00156
    @Allin_00156 Рік тому +3

    I want it just for watching UA-cam videos and reading articles? Is iPad Air 2013 good enough

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому +1

      I’d say so, though UA-cam recently cut support for iOS 12, so your time with the older version would be limited.

  • @Tyllll15
    @Tyllll15 Місяць тому

    its still good for studying??

  • @zacatecas2002
    @zacatecas2002 Рік тому +3

    There’s one other really cool thing about the iPad Air 2 if you have iCloud+: Access to Private Relay on Safari. I believe Private Relay became available with iPad OS 15, which is what the iPad Air 2 runs. Since the iPad Air 2 still get security updates and can be used with Private Relay, the internet security of this old iPad seems very solid to me.

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому

      Yeah, that was added with 15, so this iPad barely manages to get that feature! Quite nice for security, indeed!

  • @zacatecas2002
    @zacatecas2002 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for your video, it was very helpful. How long would you guess that Apple will continue to provide security updates for the iPad Air two?

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому

      I’d bet for a little while. I think it at least will get updates until September of next year.
      However, if I go off of how long iOS 12 got support for, it’ll likely continue to get security updates for a few years, at least. :)
      Either way, if you can find one for a cheap enough price, I’d say to go and get one!

    • @zacatecas2002
      @zacatecas2002 Рік тому +1

      That’s great to know. I am being given an old iPad Air 2 as a gift. When I found out it was made in 2014, I wondered what I was getting. After watching your video, though, I am really excited about getting an iPad Air 2. Thank you so much for your prompt reply, Matt. I hope this message finds you well.

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому +1

      Ah, I see! I’m sure you’ll love it, in that case! iPadOS/iOS 15 is still a great release, and I still use a device on the daily that runs it! :)

  • @khanscombe619
    @khanscombe619 Рік тому +7

    Interestingly enough, an iPad fully capable w/ the power & performance on A15 Bionic, the iPad Mini 6 is not getting Stage Manager. ):

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому

      Yeahhh, kinda dumb, though I will say, the mini, being so small, probably would make it difficult to use that feature. Still wish they allowed it though.

    • @MrBrandonLau
      @MrBrandonLau Рік тому

      @@MattsTechhaving the ability plug into an external monitor and have a desktop environment like the M1 iPads is EXACTLY the kind of thing that Ipad mini needs. It would be THE PERFECT IPAD for many people.

  • @ajmalnajeeb-jq5vg
    @ajmalnajeeb-jq5vg 7 місяців тому

    Hii could you tell me how much hours did you get on full charge?…

  • @hardboiled2000
    @hardboiled2000 Рік тому +3

    Capacitive pencil reccomedation for the Air 2?

  • @xendycz
    @xendycz Рік тому +1

    I wanna buy this ipad for drawing in procreate is it good for it ?

  • @mamanabdurachman199
    @mamanabdurachman199 Рік тому +1

    Hey there i just wondering how long does your ipad air 2 is running? I mean can you tell me your average screen on time

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому +1

      Roughly 6-7 hours of screen on time from my experience with a healthy battery!

    • @Dogeplayingames
      @Dogeplayingames 4 місяці тому

      Mine is 30min😭

  • @jr.maritzaferrer365
    @jr.maritzaferrer365 Рік тому +3

    will this ipad be good for my 2 year daughter? for youtube and disney plus .. does it get youtube in the app? yt kids?

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому +1

      Yeah it should be fine for that. :)

    • @SOTP.
      @SOTP. Рік тому

      no its too new, get something older

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому +1

      Anything older would be unusable.

    • @redpowergaming2336
      @redpowergaming2336 2 місяці тому +1

      No. I tried UA-cam on my iPad Air 2 running iOS 9.3.2, it says error loading tap to retry even when connected to wifi, because it is so outdated

  • @imaginaryobserver
    @imaginaryobserver Рік тому +2

    I mostly use my iPad Air 2 for typing and charts (love that it fits in my bag).
    Is there any way to move files to a card?

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому +2

      Yes, using a Lightning to SD card adapter, the Files app will recognize it as removable storage and will let you transfer files there.

  • @draradil
    @draradil 9 місяців тому

    Does it support snapchat and Instagram in 2024?

  • @leontechtalks
    @leontechtalks Рік тому +4

    That transition made me die laughing lol

  • @axomzenzoyt2429
    @axomzenzoyt2429 Рік тому +1

    Is it good for taking notes

  • @diamondx0
    @diamondx0 Рік тому +4

    i want this ipad ( the 64 g version) is it enough for like 8 year old boy who just playing games and watching youtube ? (Light use)

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому +1

      It’d be perfectly fine for that!

    • @SOTP.
      @SOTP. Рік тому +1

      it is more than "enough", esepetially with a new battery then it becomes god tier

    • @FifaBros69
      @FifaBros69 Рік тому

      Yes, I have had this iPad for 9 years and it is still going strong and I regularly use it to browse UA-cam and stream games. Plus, it still gets bug fixes and patches. Sometimes, it even loads webpages faster than my iPad Pro M2. I still use it everyday and it is extremely useful. It is also at a extremely good price and has been a great investment for me.

  • @Alfadhany-w5n
    @Alfadhany-w5n Рік тому +2

    Can we got a goodnotes & other study app form this ipad air 2 in 2023 ???

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому

      Should be able to, yep!

    • @nitrosense8827
      @nitrosense8827 2 місяці тому

      i'm too late to answer this but i currently have an air 2 as a junior architect and I have so many applications runniNG.

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  2 місяці тому

      Glad to hear that it’s working well for you! :D

  • @vaibhavkaushik-zy4fj
    @vaibhavkaushik-zy4fj Рік тому

    How to upgrade its Ios i found my old ipad and want to upgrade it can you please help how to do it

  • @aisyahputri8169
    @aisyahputri8169 Рік тому +1

    Is it worth to use for the next 2 years?

  • @timzallway4092
    @timzallway4092 11 місяців тому

    Oh gosh i noticed the latest comment was 5 months ago😮 but anyways, does the ipad air 2 have the apple tv app?

  • @Yuji98
    @Yuji98 2 місяці тому

    how about sot???

  • @sparksfly13
    @sparksfly13 Рік тому +1

    i'm looking at buying one of these locally for $40 because the person selling it thinks its an iPad 2! is it worth getting it?

  • @Panritapuan
    @Panritapuan Рік тому

    Can this iPad edit video full hd 1080?

  • @kylegabrielmedrano8162
    @kylegabrielmedrano8162 5 місяців тому

    Can it run procreate

  • @rcash3625
    @rcash3625 Рік тому +2

    Little omissions like that is how apple tricks you to upgrade.

  • @phucthan
    @phucthan 6 місяців тому

    Can I connect external drives to this iPad?

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  6 місяців тому

      Yes! You'll just need a lightning to USB adapter!

  • @rafaelnunez4250
    @rafaelnunez4250 6 місяців тому

    Hello, do you know if Procreate for iPad can be used?

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  6 місяців тому

      So long as it works on iPadOS 15, I don't see why not.

  • @liam2666
    @liam2666 5 місяців тому

    how much of the system and ios takes up the storage

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  5 місяців тому

      Under 6GB, you get more space on it than you'd think.

  • @umbrastudio8069
    @umbrastudio8069 Рік тому +1

    Can we use procreate and other drawing app nicely on this ipad ?

    • @Ziov-pc3cj
      @Ziov-pc3cj Рік тому +1

      I’ve had my iPad for 4 years and it handles all apps

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому

      Should handle those apps just fine. :)

    • @misswomble
      @misswomble Рік тому

      I don't believe it works with the apple pencil, just looking into alternative Bluetooth styluses atm

  • @JPGT
    @JPGT 6 місяців тому

    I see that the battery is nice

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  6 місяців тому

      somehow i didn't notice that, it is nice lol

  • @rezaalif3045
    @rezaalif3045 Рік тому +3

    Still using this ipad air 2 in 2023. Sadly this ipad doesn’t support apple pen 😢 the universal pen is sucks

    • @Ziov-pc3cj
      @Ziov-pc3cj Рік тому

      It supports apple pen but not galaxy pen

    • @Deathstroke1394
      @Deathstroke1394 Рік тому

      @@Ziov-pc3cjthe iPad Air 2 supports apple pen?? Which gen of the pen does it support??

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому +1

      The iPad Air 2 predated the Apple Pencil. It doesn’t support it.

    • @stephanguenette6469
      @stephanguenette6469 Рік тому +1

      @@Deathstroke1394 neither

  • @trinity666_
    @trinity666_ Рік тому

    Does this iPad compatible with the Apple Pencil 1?😊

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому +1

      Unfortunately not, you’ll need:
      iPad Pro (any gen)
      iPad mini 5 or later
      iPad 6th gen or later
      iPad Air 3rd gen or later

    • @SOTP.
      @SOTP. Рік тому

      Predated it by one year, theres always capacitive styluses, but its just not the same.

  • @thepressure1
    @thepressure1 8 місяців тому

    Is this ipad good to play efootball on?

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  8 місяців тому

      I’d say so, so long as it’s not too graphically demanding, and supports iPadOS 15.

    • @thepressure1
      @thepressure1 8 місяців тому

      @@MattsTech can it stream on tiktok too

    • @thepressure1
      @thepressure1 8 місяців тому

      @@MattsTech without glitching

  • @Terminal_Apotos
    @Terminal_Apotos Рік тому +2

    If you do anything other than the most Basic stuff then it CHUGS. Not cool at all

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому +1

      Depends on what you’re doing, it’s a 9 year old tablet, so you can’t expect it to power through everything.

  • @kodaksnaggz1357
    @kodaksnaggz1357 Рік тому +1

    is this worth buying to just use youtube and spotify

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому +1

      As long as it isn't too expensive, yes!

    • @SOTP.
      @SOTP. Рік тому +1

      aboslutely, you could even get something older but ios 12 is from 2018 and support for yt is gonna end, but the air 2 gets a last year os so its totally fine.

    • @kodaksnaggz1357
      @kodaksnaggz1357 Рік тому

      @@SOTP. thanks i’ll look into it

    • @SOTP.
      @SOTP. Рік тому

      @@kodaksnaggz1357 btw you can use it for way more stuff than "just use youtube and spotify" so its a win-win. You might also need to change the battery if it isnt lasting long enough for you.

    • @redpowergaming2336
      @redpowergaming2336 3 дні тому

      UA-cam does not work on my iPad Air 2 because the last compatible version for it was released back in October 2018. I’m running iOS 9.3.2

  • @ory181
    @ory181 Рік тому +1

    Half video talking about quick note. Not showing work iOS 15 on this iPad

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому +1

      To be fair, I mainly talked about the differences between modern iPads and this one, because other than what was said in the video, this iPad can do everything a modern one can. :)

  • @maryjane8406
    @maryjane8406 Рік тому

    Is it support canva apps?

  • @The_Notebooks
    @The_Notebooks Рік тому

    Can I use it as a monitor for mac mini

    • @gustavolevy8016
      @gustavolevy8016 Рік тому

      Maybe with paid apps like duet disply or else, but tbh I’m not sure

  • @dharunabishek8029
    @dharunabishek8029 Рік тому +1

    Can we use otg in air 2

  • @riggoo14
    @riggoo14 Рік тому +1

    Is this ipad good enough for my 3 year old to play games and youtube

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому

      I’d say so, at least for now!

    • @redpowergaming2336
      @redpowergaming2336 2 місяці тому

      No. UA-cam app does not work on my iPad Air 2 on iOS 9.3.2

  • @CollectAppleDevices
    @CollectAppleDevices Рік тому +2

    I still think that the iPad Air 2 could run iPadOS16

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому

      With how little changed with iPadOS 16, it absolutely could have.

  • @Mia-bd7lw
    @Mia-bd7lw Рік тому

    Is it good for soc med?

    • @MattsTech
      @MattsTech  Рік тому

      As long as it'll run the apps you need for such purpose. If you need to check, the apps should require iPadOS 15 or earlier. :)

  • @OmPrakash-tg6lh
    @OmPrakash-tg6lh Рік тому +1

    Ipad 5 vs ipad air2 which is best

    • @rolexsirr
      @rolexsirr Рік тому

      5 because it's still getting updates.

  • @Dr-Random
    @Dr-Random 5 місяців тому

    1:15 lol

  • @mvhmz
    @mvhmz Рік тому

    but my screen is so laggy and slow how do i fix

    • @TeacherFatimaChannel
      @TeacherFatimaChannel Рік тому

      It might be because of the device storage.

    • @redpowergaming2336
      @redpowergaming2336 2 місяці тому

      Don't know, my iPad Air 2 is not lagging one bit. It's on iOS 9.3.2, don't know about you though.

  • @caroltenge5147
    @caroltenge5147 5 місяців тому

    Watching this on a ipad 5 mini. No reason to waste money on more junk that I dont need.

    • @smoke6816
      @smoke6816 Місяць тому

      I mean to be frank it is only 40$ 😂

  • @insanestudios8018
    @insanestudios8018 Рік тому

    worth it for 30 dollars?

  • @anthonygato407
    @anthonygato407 Рік тому

    is this ipad capable of babysitting my 1.5 to child and replace me to do the parenting every day for 15 hours? I just need it for youtube and keeping it from annoying my life.

    • @crocus9905
      @crocus9905 Рік тому +3

      Yes! I've stopped talking to my kid entirely I just let the ipad do the work.

    • @insanestudios8018
      @insanestudios8018 Рік тому

      @@crocus9905 lmao

    • @wiktortramp6493
      @wiktortramp6493 10 місяців тому

      Should've worn a condom

  • @MobileDecay
    @MobileDecay Рік тому

    Thuggery. 😊

  • @logeshwaran1984
    @logeshwaran1984 8 місяців тому

    Battery

  • @robloxboaz4577
    @robloxboaz4577 Рік тому

    ipad air 1 better 😌🤩

    • @NBA_Z0
      @NBA_Z0 Рік тому +1

      Are you on drugs gang?

  • @dyip-vb1wl
    @dyip-vb1wl Рік тому +1

    first

  • @FearCxrl
    @FearCxrl 8 місяців тому

    Eww ugly air 2 than air 3