# Thin Tablet Upgrades The Apple iPad Air 2 Utilizes Sophisticated Technology to Fit Everything in By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-10-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-air-2 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/10/16/apple-introduces-ipad-air-2/) & [apple](http://apple.com) You might've thought they couldn't make it any thinner, but with the release of the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-air) iPad Air 2 you'll have to guess again. A mere 6.1mm thin, the Apple iPad Air 2 is not only the [thinnest iPad ever](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrathin-tablet), but also the [lightest at less than one pound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matepad). The sophisticated engineers at Apple eliminated the gaps between the various layers of the previous device to create something that's beyond stunning in both visuals and design. An all-new anti-reflective coating on the screen will reduce up to 56%, which makes the Apple iPad Air 2 a front runner for screen clarity. 10-hour battery life, the all-new A8X chip, Touch ID and all-new iSight camera round off the Apple iPad Air 2 as being one of the most beautiful devices -- available in silver, space gray and gold, no less -- on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Thinner Tablets:** The trend of thinner tablets like the Apple iPad Air 2 opens up opportunities for companies to create even more lightweight and portable devices. - **Anti-reflective Screens:** The trend of anti-reflective screens, as seen in the Apple iPad Air 2, presents opportunities for companies to enhance screen clarity and visibility in their own devices. - **Improved Battery Life:** The trend of improved battery life, exemplified by the 10-hour battery life of the Apple iPad Air 2, provides opportunities for companies to develop more efficient and longer-lasting batteries for their devices. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry should take note of the trend of thinner tablets, anti-reflective screens, and improved battery life to stay competitive and meet consumer demands. - **Tablet Manufacturing:** The tablet manufacturing industry should focus on incorporating thinner designs, anti-reflective screens, and improved battery life in their products to attract customers and drive sales. - **Screen Coating Technology:** The screen coating technology industry should explore and develop new anti-reflective coating techniques to enhance screen clarity and visibility for various devices, inspired by innovations like the Apple iPad Air 2. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherlight 5G-Enabled Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-air.md) - [Featherlight Ultra-Thin Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook.md) - [Ultra Slim Light Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-air-1.md) - [Ultra-Portable Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-ipad-air.md) - [Affordable New-Generation Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-a16-bionic.md) - [AI-Enabled Mini Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seventhgeneration-ipad-mini.md) - [Elevated AI Performance Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-pro-with-the-m5.md) - [Playful Immersive Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad.md) - [Hyper-Slim Style-Matching Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-macbook-air.md)