iPad Air 2 release date, news and rumors

The IPAD 4 CASE FOR KIDS, the obvious follow up to the iPad Air, is set to be an iterative update to the current best tablet on the market right now.

While its name is likely to be in the iPad Air 2 region, this will actually be Apple's sixth generation full size (9.7-inch) tablet - and the Cupertino based firm will be looking to continue its domination at the top end of the market.

Many rival manufacturers have attempted to ape the iPad's success, but numerous Android and Windows devices have tried and failed to match the premium build quality, consumer lust and ultimately the sales figures that Apple has enjoyed.

Apple is going to have a tough job topping the iPad Air, after it gained a coveted 5 star TechRadar review and it currently sits proudly at number 1 in our "Best Tablets in the World" top 10.

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Rumors and speculation have been pouring in as is the norm with an Apple product and we've collected them all in one place. Think of this as your one-stop-shop for ipad air case news and get ready, because the latest rumors suggest it's almost here.

Cut to the chase

What is it? The sequel to the iPad Air
When is it out? It will likely be announced on October 16 for a November launch
What will it cost? The IPAD AIR CASE FOR KIDS will probably start at £479 / $500 / AU$600
iPad Air 2 release date

It looks like we're probably going to see the iPad Air 2 on October 16, which is now so close we can almost touch it.

Even if it doesn't materialize then we shouldn't have much longer to wait, with earlier rumors pointing to October 21. Either way it seems that sometime in October is likely.

As for the actual release date that's likely to be early to mid November. Why November? Well that's when the iPad Air made an appearance last year, and Apple does like to stick to its annual product cycle - if you overlook the whole KIDS IPAD 4 CASE  thing. It should be on track for November too, as according to Bloomberg's sources the iPad Air 2 has already gone into production.

iPad Air 2 processor and RAM

There were some early rumors buzzing around as KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the new iPad Air will come with an Apple A8 processor and sources speaking to ETNews believe the same. Of course that now seems almost certain given that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus both shipped with the A8.

As well as a new processor it could have 2GB of RAM, double the amount in the original iPad Air. That's according to supply chain sources for Taiwan's TechNews, though given that the iPhone 6 stuck with 1GB of RAM we're not so sure.

iPad Air 2 camera

As well as predicting an A8 processor, Kuo also believes that the iPad Air 2 will sport an 8MP rear camera, up from 5MP on the iPad Air.

Kuo's theories are looking increasingly likely, as according to sources speaking to ETNews the iPad Air 2's main camera will be boosted from 5 to 8MP, while the front-facing snapper will be increased to 1.5MP.

We've not heard much else about the camera yet, but a leaked iPad Air 2 case has a mysterious hole, which is positioned near the camera hole. What this could be for is anyone's guess, perhaps a laser autofocus or an LED flash?