Apple iPad Air
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Classification
| Apple iPad Air | |
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| Classification | |
| Grade | A |
| Calculator version | [[:Category:Calculator v|]] |
| Classification date | |
| Information | |
| Name | Apple iPad Air (6th generation) |
| Brand by Parent | Apple by Apple Inc. |
| Generation | 6th generation |
| Model(s) | A2838, A2880, A2881, A2882 (Wi-Fi & Cellular models) |
| Release date | 2024-05-01 |
| Type/Category | Tablet Computer |
| Website | [1] |
| Status | In sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | 247.6 mm x 178.5 mm x 6.1 mm |
| Mass | 462 g (Wi-Fi model), 477 g (Cellular model) |
| Operating system | iPadOS 17 |
| Companion App | App Store, Apple Configurator (for IT) |
| CPU | Apple M2 chip (8-core CPU) |
| GPU | Apple M2 chip (10-core GPU) |
| Memory | 8GB RAM |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | Built-in 28.93-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery |
| Power | 20W USB-C Power Adapter (included) |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Display | 11-inch or 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display, 264 PPI |
| Camera | 12MP Wide camera (rear), 12MP Ultra Wide camera (front, Center Stage) |
| Sound | Stereo landscape speakers |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G (Cellular models), USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2) |
| Device | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | [2] | Device is tightly sealed. Repairs are difficult and may trigger system integrity protections. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | [3] | Apple provides regular security updates for iPadOS for many years after release. |
| Prior attacks | Rare | [4] | Targeted spyware attacks exist but are not common for general users. |
| Updatability | Very common | [5] | Receives frequent and long-term iPadOS updates directly from Apple. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| System | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Authentication with other systems | Full | [6] | Deeply integrated with iCloud and Apple ID for seamless cross-device functionality. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [7] | iMessage, FaceTime, and iCloud data use end-to-end encryption. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [8] | Features hardware-accelerated AES encryption and a Secure Enclave for data protection. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| User Authentication | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Account management | Full | [9] | An Apple ID is required for core functionality, managed through Apple's ecosystem. |
| Authentication | Secure | [10] | Supports strong methods like Touch ID (in top button) and device passcode. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [] | Increasing time delays are enforced after failed passcode attempts. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | [11] | Login and significant access events can be monitored with managed accounts. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | [12] | Encourages strong passcodes and supports complex passwords for device unlock. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| Grade | A |
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