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Nexus 9 vs iPad Air 2: Does Google’s Flagship Live Up?

By Rich W Woods

The Nexus 9 is a device that I have been waiting for for years. I have always used an iPad because of the aspect ratio. Apple has always used a 4:3 aspect ratio because it’s the same as a piece of paper. Android tablets have typically been 8:5, making them better for watching movies because of the widescreen display.

Because of the 8:5 aspect ratio, none of them natively sit in portrait mode. The Nexus 9 is the first flagship Android device to have a 4:3 aspect ratio. I was super excited about it. I wanted to wait for the LTE model, which is why I didn’t buy it on launch day, which was November 3.

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iPad Air 2 vs iPhone 6 Camera Comparison: How Much has Apple Improved the Camera?

By Rich W Woods

On October 16, 2014, Apple announced the iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, Retina iMac, and Mac Mini. While there were no improvements to the iPad Mini line aside from Touch ID, the iPad Air 2 was just the opposite. For the first time, Apple used 2 GB RAM and a triple core processor in a device. Compared to other iOS devices, this thing is a powerhouse.

There is one more notable improvement that Apple made to the iPad Air 2. They gave it an 8 MP camera, where the iPad previously had 5 MP. There is still no flash.

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