Apple is claiming that the iPad Air should be good for around 10 hours of video watching, or nine hours of continuous surfing and wandering around multiple apps.

No matter what we wanted to do on the new iPad Air, we didn't find it a chore; our finger swipes were registered smoothly (although in some games we struggled to activate the gesture control to jump between apps as the action got in the way), and the animations were fluid. Just like your smartphone, your tablet or iPad has a big, beautiful glass screen. And just like the one on your smartphone… That screen (as glossy as it is) can break. An iPad screen protector or tablet screen protector helps keep your screen in great condition, helping to extend the lifespan of your device. When to use an iPad or Tablet Screen Protector However, with less-intense usage, the iPad Air 2020 is good at sipping quietly at power. It can go for an entire 12-hour stint and only use around 5% of the battery, so if you just need it for an hour here and there while on a weekend away, you should be okay to leave the charger at home. The design of the iPad Air 2022 will impress the second you get it into your hands. The sharp, angular edges don't hurt to hold – they give the sense of a premium build, with a rigidity that tells you you're holding a well put-together product.

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We found ourselves enjoying digital sketching, image manipulation and note-taking with the stylus – but Apple’s notion that you can scribble anything more than brief notes, instead of using the keyboard, is nonsensical. The slippery nature of the glass means handwriting never feels or looks good, and only with incredible concentration could we get decent results, and forgo the much more handy keyboard.

Matte screen protectors are a popular choice for those who want to reduce glare and fingerprints on their Apple iPad Air 5’s screen. These protectors have a unique matte finish that helps to diffuse light and minimize reflections, resulting in a clearer and more readable display. When choosing an anti-glare screen protector for your iPad Air 5, look for one that offers high transparency and color accuracy. This ensures that you can enjoy vibrant and true-to-life colors on your display without any distortion or loss of clarity. Additionally, consider a protector that is case-friendly, so you can use it alongside a compatible iPad case for complete device protection. The iPad Air 2022 weighs just 469g (Wi-Fi) or 478g (5G), and is easy to carry in the hand and in a bag. True, if you place it in the weighty Magic Keyboard, which is the accessory that we recommend you buy (assuming you can afford it), the weight goes up to over 1kg – but that's still less than many laptops, and with as much power under the hood, so it's a worthy trade-off. Just like the name suggests the SwitchEasy SwitchPaper gives your iPad screen the beautiful texture of writing on real-life paper! Fall in love with drawing or taking notes on your iPad and effortlessly scribble away as you would in your real-world journal or notebook. All of the precision of writing on paper with the convenience of your iPad. We pushed things a little bit, speedily manipulating 3D objects in the popular app Procreate, and again the Air 2022 was appreciably smoother and faster. We never really felt that the previous iPad Air was slow, but this new version is just so much smoother. Apple has really amped up the power here, and it shows – and if punch is a big consideration for you, then you can confidently choose the iPad Air over the iPad Pro.

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