Can the iPad 2 run current apps?

Mostly no. It tops out at iOS 9, so apps that require a newer iOS version cannot be installed.

Is the iPad 2 still usable for reading and video?

Yes, for offline books, downloaded video and simple built-in apps. Streaming services and modern browsers often will not work.

Typically just the tablet. Chargers and cables are often missing on secondhand units, and it uses a 30-pin connector.

It is thinner and lighter, adds front and rear cameras, and has the faster A5 chip. Both are equally obsolete today.

Some models do, but cellular support depends on the carrier and network, and older radios may no longer work.

Only for nostalgia or very basic offline use. A current budget tablet runs modern apps and gets security updates.

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