Apple Quietly Corrects Error: New M2 iPad Air Features Nine-Core GPU, Not Ten as Initially Claimed

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Apple confirmed the correction to 9to5Mac and The Verge
Apple quietly corrected error about M2 iPad Air's GPU
M2 iPad Air has nine-core GPU instead of ten as initially claimed
Apple Quietly Corrects Error: New M2 iPad Air Features Nine-Core GPU, Not Ten as Initially Claimed

Apple recently made an unexpected correction to the specifications of its new M2 iPad Air. The tech giant initially claimed that the tablet came with a 10-core GPU, but it has now been revealed that this was an error and the actual GPU count is nine cores.

The mistake was first reported by 9to5Mac, which noted that Apple had quietly updated its website to reflect the change. The Verge also confirmed the news in a report, stating that an unnamed Apple spokesperson had confirmed the correction.

Apple's statement to 9to5Mac read:


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Apple just corrected the M2 iPad Air’s core count

The Verge Emma Roth Tuesday, 04 June 2024 13:59
  • Unique Points
    • Apple corrected the M2 iPad Air's core count
    • The M2 iPad Air comes with a nine-core GPU
  • Accuracy
    • ]Apple corrected the M2 iPad Air's core count[
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Apple downgrades new M2 iPad Air, now says it features a 9-core GPU instead of 10-core

9to5Mac Chance Miller Saturday, 01 June 2024 20:06
  • Unique Points
    • Apple updated the tech specs of the M2 iPad Air to reflect a 9-core GPU instead of the originally stated 10-core GPU.
    • This marks the first time Apple has sold an M2 chip in any machine with a 9-core GPU.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by citing Apple's original press release and a yet-to-be-updated support page that still state the M2 iPad Air has a 10-core GPU. However, the author does not provide any fallacious reasoning or conclusions based on this information.
    • Despite originally touting the iPad Air’s M2 chip as featuring a 10-core GPU, the company now says it features a 9-core GPU.
    • The original press release for the M2 iPad Air launch still says it features a 10-core GPU, as does this yet-to-be-updated support page.
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5 tablets you should buy instead of the iPad Air (2024)

Digital Trends News Site Christine Romero-Chan Thursday, 30 May 2024 15:00
  • Unique Points
    • Apple released new iPad Air and iPad Pro models in 2024 with M2 and M4 chips respectively.
    • The new iPad Air starts at $599 for the 11-inch Wi-Fi base model, with a 13-inch option available at least $799.
    • The OnePlus Pad features a unique Halo Green design and runs on OxygenOS 13 with three years of Android OS upgrades and four years of security patches.
    • The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus offers a 12.4-inch WQXGA display with a 90Hz refresh rate, good midrange performance, and up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge.
    • Apple discontinued the ninth-generation iPad in 2024, making the 10th-generation iPad more appealing at its reduced price.
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    • The iPad Pro (2024) features an OLED display, offering deeper blacks, brighter colors and increased sharpness compared to the standard iPad Air.
    • The M4 chip in the iPad Pro (2024) is expected to have solid AI capabilities and improved performance with better thermals while using half the power of a thin-and-light PC.
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Apple Says iPad Air Performance Details Are Accurate Despite 9-Core GPU Mistake

Nanoleaf Skylight Smarter Kit Juli Clover Monday, 03 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Apple mistakenly listed the M2 chip in the iPad Air as having a 10-core GPU instead of a 9-core GPU.
    • Apple does not expect to announce any new hardware during its WWDC 2024 keynote on June 10.
    • Sonos Ace headphones have some enticing design elements and features compared to AirPods Max.
    • The iPhone 16 Pro models will have the thinnest bezels of any smartphone.
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Apple downgraded the iPad Air M2 and didn't tell buyers (Update: Apple statement)

Android Authority Tuesday, 04 June 2024 16:01
  • Unique Points
    • Apple initially stated that the latest iPad Air M2 features a 10-core GPU, but that turned out to be false.
    • It does not appear that there will be a 10-core GPU model.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article reports on Apple downgrading the iPad Air M2 from a 10-core GPU to a 9-core GPU without informing buyers at the time of purchase. This is an example of selective reporting and deception by omission. The author also makes editorializing statements, such as 'Apple quietly updated its website to reflect that the iPad Air M2 actually packs a 9-core GPU.' and 'Given that Apple originally designed M2 chips with 8-core and 10-core GPUs, it’s possible that the iPad Air features a binned-down version of the 10-core variant.' These statements are not factual and add unnecessary speculation.
    • Apple quietly updated its website to reflect that the iPad Air M2 actually packs a 9-core GPU.
    • Given that Apple originally designed M2 chips with 8-core and 10-core GPUs, it’s possible that the iPad Air features a binned-down version of the 10-core variant.
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article reports on Apple's mistake in stating that the iPad Air M2 has a 10-core GPU instead of a 9-core GPU. This is an example of an incorrect statement or misrepresentation by the author, which can be considered as a fallacy of error or falsehood. The author also mentions that Apple has since corrected this mistake on their website and issued a statement to clarify the situation.
    • ] Apple initially stated that the latest iPad Air M2 features a 10-core GPU, but that turned out to be false.[
    • Weeks later, Apple quietly updated its website to reflect that the iPad Air M2’s GPU actually packs nine cores only.
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