Apple recently updated its website by correcting an error in the graphics processing unit (GPU) core count of the M2 iPad Air model. It turned out that this device, which was first introduced with a 10-core GPU, actually has a 9-core GPU. This change was made quietly on Apple's product specs page and in the official press release.
This error, which came to light with a news report by 9to5Mac, caused Apple to make a statement. “We have updated our website to correct the core count of the M2 iPad Air, but all of our performance claims are based on the 9-core GPU and are accurate,” a spokesperson for the company said. This statement emphasizes that there is no change in the performance of the device. Apple continues to claim that the M2 iPad Air is 50% faster than the M1 model.
Apple is known to rarely make such a fix. The company usually notifies its users more quickly if there are any bugs or changes in its products. However, this time, this change in the product's features was not notified to customers in advance. This has the potential to undermine users' trust. Last month, Apple experienced a similar situation when deleted iPhone photos resurfaced and waited a week before acknowledging the problem.
User trust and transparency are very important in the technology world, especially for large companies like Apple. Users need to have accurate information about the products they purchase. As a result, M2 iPad Air owners should know that their device has a 9-core GPU instead of 10. However, this change does not affect the promised performance of the device.