Q: iPad Air 2 mail & safari freezing after 9.3

Known issues - waiting on a fix from Apple

The "list" of pertinent articles as I know them to be as of now

- you can read about the problems in these articles, and possibly find workarounds, particularly in the last one

If you can't activate your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch after installing a software update - Apple Support

Apple pausing iOS 9.3 updates for older devices, working on activation fix | iMore

Apple releases new build of iOS 9.3 for users of iPad 2 affected by bricking bug | 9to5Mac 

Apple Addresses GSM iPad 2 Activation Bug With Revised iOS 9.3, but Broader Issue Remains Unfixed - Mac Rumors

If you can’t activate your iPad 2 (GSM model) after you update to iOS 9.3 - Apple Support 

Troubleshooting iOS 9.3 Update Problems

From a post by: ChitlinsCC

I've the same problem not able to open the links at web pages. I can retype the link in the address field to open this, though, but impracticable with long link addresses. This appear booth on my iPhone 6 and my iPad Air 2, running iOS9.3. However, deactivating JavaScript under setting->safari->advance, I can at least follow the link on the web pages. However, links received by email still free the the email application when trying to open

Thanks for this hin. Works partially for Safari.

NO help at all for email link

Apple are you nuts to release such an update??????

I Have the same problem with freezing safari and email.

why does apple not react at this serious problem?.i am on holiday and i have not a laptop .

APPLE do it fast and read the supportforum when you have time during earing Eastern Eggs

greetings from The Netherlands