Select an iPad Air
Choose a model:
Wi-Fi
Connects to the Internet over Wi-Fi networks.
Wi-Fi + Cellular
Connects to the Internet over Wi-Fi and fast cellular data networks — up to LTE.1 Contact a cellular data service provider to sign up for a simple, month-to-month plan right on your iPad and cancel anytime without penalty.
iPad Air at a glance.
Thin. Solid.
iPad Air is just 7.5 millimeters thin and weighs just one pound. Even though it’s extremely light, it has a refined aluminum unibody enclosure that feels solid and durable in your hand.
9.7-inch Retina display
Photos and videos look incredibly detailed and text is razor sharp on the stunning Retina display, which features over 3.1 million pixels — a million more than an HDTV.
A7 chip
The powerful and power-efficient A7 chip with 64-bit architecture makes everything remarkably responsive — while still delivering up to 10 hours of battery life.2
Ultrafast wireless
Get fast Wi-Fi performance using 802.11n with MIMO.3 And the Wi-Fi + Cellular model supports more LTE bands for fast connections the world over.1
Powerful apps included
iPad comes with great apps for sending email, browsing the web, and making video calls. It also includes apps that let you do amazing things with your photos, movies, music, documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
Over 500,000 apps on
the App Store
The App Store has incredible apps designed specifically for iPad. These aren’t just scaled-up phone apps. They take full advantage of iPad technologies like the gyroscope, accelerometer, and every pixel in the Retina display. So there’s almost no limit to what iPad — or you — can do.4
What’s in the box
- iPad Air
- Lightning to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
iOS 9
iOS 9 is the world's most intuitive, advanced, and secure mobile operating system. Improved apps and new features like Slide Over and Picture in Picture help you get more done in powerful yet simple ways.
Limited Warranty
Every iPad Air comes with complimentary telephone technical support for 90 days from your iPad Air purchase date and a one-year limited warranty.
Choose the iPad that’s right for you.
What’s the difference in storage sizes?
iPad Air comes in two storage sizes: 16GB and 32GB.5 The term “GB” stands for gigabytes. The more gigabytes you have, the more content you can store on your iPad — apps, HD videos, movies, photos, books, magazines, and more. If, for example, you have a large music library or you frequently download HD movies, it’s a good idea to consider an iPad with a larger storage capacity. If you have a relatively small music or photo library or rarely make or buy movies, an iPad with a smaller capacity may be better for you. Of course, over time you will add more content to your iPad, so you’ll want to think about how your storage needs may evolve.
Wi–Fi or Wi–Fi + Cellular?
Wi-Fi model: Uses high-speed Wi-Fi networking to connect to the Internet. It’s ideal if you have a wireless Internet router in your home or if you’ll be using your iPad Air near a wireless hotspot in a coffee shop or school library, for example. There are Wi-Fi hotspots nearly everywhere around the world — iPad with Wi-Fi finds them automatically.
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: iPad can also connect to the Internet using a fast cellular connection when Wi-Fi isn’t available. So you can stay connected on the train, at the park, or on a road trip. You can buy a Wi-Fi + Cellular model without a contract, and service is sold separately. See your carrier for rate plan information.
| Network Provider | Data | Plan Cost | Activation |
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250MB per month | $14.99 | Visit AT&T site for coverage map. |
| 3GB per month | $30.00 | ||
| 5GB per month | $50.00 | ||
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1GB per month | $14.99 | Visit Sprint site for coverage map. |
| 3GB per month | $34.99 | ||
| 6GB per month | $49.99 | ||
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200MB per month | free | Visit T-Mobile site for coverage map. |
| 3.2GB per month | $30.00 | ||
| 5.2GB per month | $40.00 | ||
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1GB per month | $20.00 | Visit Verizon site for coverage map. |
| 2GB per month | $30.00 | ||
| 6GB per month | $50.00 |
Includes Wi-Fi browsing; refer to carrier website for terms and conditions.
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon.
The iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular model you purchase will work with one of these wireless carriers: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon. While you don’t have to activate service right away, you should choose your iPad according to the carrier you prefer. Each carrier offers a range of data plan options. Visit your favorite carrier’s website to see data plans.
No contract. No long-term commitment.
When you decide to activate data service, you can choose the amount of data per month you want to buy — with no long-term contract. So if you have a business trip or vacation approaching, just sign up for the month you’ll be traveling and cancel when you get back.
No new plan required.
Your carrier may offer flexible shared plans that let you use the data service you already have — like the one you use with your smartphone — on your iPad. This convenient upgrade to your existing plan means you won’t need to sign up for a new data plan to get connected on iPad. Visit your favorite carrier’s website to see data plans.
Warranty
Limited Warranty
Every iPad Air comes with complimentary telephone technical support for 90 days from your iPad Air purchase date and a one-year limited warranty.
AppleCare+ for iPad
AppleCare+ for iPad extends your coverage to two years from the original purchase date of your iPad and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage. Just add AppleCare+ during the checkout process.6
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do all iPad models use the same type of SIM card?
iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, and iPad mini 3 models with Wi-Fi + Cellular can use either the Apple SIM card or a carrier-supported nano-SIM card. iPad Air, iPad mini 2, and iPad mini models with Wi-Fi + Cellular use a nano-SIM card. All other iPad models use a micro-SIM card. Micro-SIM cards cannot be used in devices that use the Apple SIM or another nano-SIM card.
More information on iPad support for LTE networks by carrier and country
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Do accessories for iPad 2 and iPad (3rd generation) work with newer iPad models?
iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, and iPad mini use the Lightning connector, which is different from the 30-pin connector on iPad 2 and iPad (3rd generation). However, you can purchase a Lightning to 30-pin Adapter to use with existing 30-pin accessories (except those that require video output). For more information about compatibility, visit the iPad accessory pages.
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Which power adapter should I use to charge my iPad?
iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad mini 4, and iPad mini 2 come with a 10W USB Power Adapter. iPad Pro comes with a 12W USB Power Adapter. If you need to purchase an additional adapter, choose the 12W adapter because it can charge all iPad models.
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Which cover or case should I use?
The iPad Air Smart Cover is compatible with both iPad Air 2 and iPad Air. The iPad Air 2 Smart Case fits only iPad Air 2. The iPad Air Smart Case fits only iPad Air. The iPad mini Smart Cover and the iPad mini Smart Case work with iPad mini, iPad mini 2, and iPad mini 3. There are Smart Covers and Silicone Cases made especially for iPad Pro, including the Smart Keyboard. And you can purchase a Smart Cover or Silicone Case that is compatible with iPad mini 4.
Technical Specifications
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iOS 9With an all-new design and all-new features, iOS 9 is the world’s most advanced mobile OS. In its most advanced form. iOS 9 includes:
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Camera 
Photos 
Messages 
FaceTime 
Music 
Safari 
Maps 
Siri 
Calendar 
iTunes Store 
App Store 
Notes 
Contacts 
iBooks 
Game Center 
Reminders 
Clock 
Videos 
Photo Booth 
Podcasts 
News 
Find My iPhone 
Find My Friends 
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Pages 
Numbers 
Keynote 
iMovie 
GarageBand 
iTunes U 
Apple Store 
Trailers 
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Audio Playback |
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TV and Video |
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Mail Attachment Support |
Viewable document types.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics |
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Intelligent Assistant11 |
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- Data plan required. LTE is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds will vary based on site conditions. For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and see www.apple.com/ipad/LTE.
- Testing conducted by Apple in October 2013 using preproduction iPad Air units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback, audio playback, and Internet browsing using Wi‑Fi or cellular data network. Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Audio content was a playlist of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store. Internet over Wi‑Fi and cellular data network tests were conducted using dedicated web and mail servers, browsing snapshot versions of 20 popular web pages, and receiving mail once an hour. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network (except for Internet browsing over cellular data network); the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off; Brightness was set to 50%; and WPA2 encryption was enabled. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary.
- Actual speed will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors.
- Refers to the total number worldwide. Not all content is available in all countries.
- 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
- AppleCare+ for iPad provides coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage from handling. Each incident is subject to a $49 service fee.
- Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
- Cellular data service is available only on Wi-Fi + Cellular models. The model you purchase is configured to work with a particular cellular network technology. Data plan required.
- FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
- iMovie, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are free on the App Store for qualifying iOS 9 compatible devices with initial activation on or after September 1, 2013. GarageBand is free on the App Store for qualifying iOS 9 compatible devices with initial activation on or after September 1, 2014. See www.apple.com/ios/whats-new for iOS 9 compatible devices. Downloading apps requires an Apple ID.
- Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
- Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.
