Gurman: Apple’s Second Fall Event to Focus on Both New Macs and New iPads

After Tuesday’s “California streaming” event where Apple will unveil the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and AirPods 3, Apple has one further event planned that will focus on new Mac and iPad announcements, according to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman. Responding to a query about new Macs, Gurman tweeted that “there will be two events,” […]

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8th Generation iPad Stocks Running Low Ahead of Next Week’s Apple Event

Apple’s entry-level iPad stocks are running low at retail stores and online, indicating an update to Apple’s most affordable ‌iPad‌ could be in the offing and may even arrive as soon as this month. Shipping times for the eighth-generation ‌iPad‌ have slipped into October with three to six week wait times, or are “currently unavailable” […]

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Future iPads May Feature Tough Titanium Alloy Chassis Designs

Apple is considering making future iPads with a titanium alloy chassis design, replacing the aluminum-based metal used in current models, according to sources cited by DigiTimes. The claim appears in a piece covering the production of the upcoming ninth-generation iPad, which will reportedly include a PVD (physical vapor deposition) application to enhance the devices’ scratch […]

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Ninth Generation iPad With Faster Processor and Thinner Design Expected This Fall

As the back-to-school season kicks in, Apple plans to update its baseline iPad this fall with a new ninth-generation model tailored towards students, sporting a thinner design and an improved processor, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In September of last year, Apple updated the baseline iPad with the faster and more powerful A12 Bionic chip […]

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Apple Begins Selling Refurbished 8th-Generation iPad Starting at $279

Apple this week began selling refurbished 8th-generation iPad models through its online store in the United States for the first time since the device was released last year. As usual, the refurbished models are discounted by approximately 15% compared to brand new models, with pricing starting at $279 for the 32GB model versus $329 new. […]

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Mac Otakara: iPad Air 5 to Feature iPad Pro-Like Design, No Design Changes Coming to iPad Mini 6 or iPad 9

The next-generation iPad Air will feature a design that’s similar to the third-generation iPad Pro, according to Japanese site Mac Otakara. Citing a Chinese supplier, the site says that the fifth-generation ‌iPad Air‌ will continue to feature a 10.9-inch display and a Touch ID button on the side, but it will gain a dual-lens camera […]

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Deals: Save Up to $34 on Apple’s 10.2-Inch iPads, Starting at $299 for 32GB Wi-Fi

iFixit Tears Down 24-Inch M1 iMac [Updated] Apple last Friday released the first M1 iMac models to customers and began selling them in stores, and iFixit has now started one of its traditional teardowns on the new machines. iFixit is tearing down the mid-tier purple iMac model with an 8-core CPU, an 8-core GPU, and […]

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ZAGG Announces New Pro Keys Case With TrackPad for 11-inch iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad

ZAGG today announced two new iPad integrated keyboard cases for Apple’s ‌iPad‌ models, including the ‌iPad‌, iPad Air, and iPad Pro 11-inch. First up is the Zag Pro Keys, which is compatible with the ‌iPad Pro‌ 11-inch (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation), the ‌iPad Air‌ 10.9-inch (4th generation), and the ‌iPad‌ 10.2-inch (7th and 8th […]

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Wedbush Analysts Say ‘Spring Loaded’ Event Will Debut New iPads With ‘Modest Price Increase,’ Along With ‘a Few Surprises’

Apple is planning to launch a new entry-level iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Pro at its “Spring Loaded” event tomorrow, along with “a few surprises,” according to Wedbush analysts. In a new note to investors, seen by MacRumors, Wedbush analysts Daniel Ives and Strecker Backe explained that the ‌iPad‌ will be the main focus of […]

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Apple Made Sudden Security Changes to its Chips in Fall 2020

Apple made unusual mid-production hardware changes to the A12, A13, and S5 processors in its devices in the fall of 2020 to update the Secure Storage Component, according to Apple Support documents. According to an Apple Support page, spotted by Twitter user Andrew Pantyukhin, Apple changed the Secure Enclave in a number of products in […]

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iPad and MacBook Production Reportedly Delayed Due to Global Chip Shortage

Apple is facing a global shortage of certain components for some of its MacBook Pro and iPad models, causing the Cupertino tech giant and its suppliers to postpone production of the products, according to a new report from Nikkei Asia. According to the report, MacBook Pro production is being hindered due to the shortage of […]

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IDC: Apple Was Third Largest Seller of Tablets in India in 2020

Apple enjoyed considerable gains in the Indian tablet market last year, growing its market share and increasing shipments by 13% year-on-year, according to data from IDC. For the year, Apple replaced the local Indian maker iBall to become the third-largest shipper of tablets in the country. Compared to 2019, Apple saw its shipments of the […]

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Entry-Level iPad With 10.5-Inch Display and A13 Chip Rumored for Spring 2021

Apple is looking to launch an updated ninth-generation iPad with a larger 10.5-inch display and the A13 chip in Spring 2021, according to Chinese website cnBeta. The report, spotted by iMore, speculates that the ninth-generation ‌iPad‌ will be similar to the current eighth-generation ‌iPad‌, but with a number of minor improvements. The ninth-generation ‌iPad‌ is […]

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Deals: Amazon Discounting New 32GB Wi-Fi iPad to $299 ($30 Off)

Amazon is offering the new 32GB Wi-Fi 10.2-inch iPad for $299.00, down from $329.00 in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. This is a match of Walmart’s ongoing offer on the same iPad model, which was introduced on the day the tablet launched last Friday. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you […]

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Gurman: ‘Apple Watch SE’ Likely to Share Series 5 Design and Specs

Ahead of Apple’s “Time Flies” virtual event on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, well-connected Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman has been sharing some last-minute thoughts via Twitter on the new product announcements that he expects to see later today, with a particular emphasis on new Apple Watch models. Gurman has already said his broad expectations […]

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Prosser: iPad and Apple Watch Series 6 Press Release Planned for September 8

Apple is reportedly planning a press release for this Tuesday to announce new iPad and Apple Watch models, according to prolific leaker Jon Prosser. Prosser explains that Apple has a press release scheduled for Tuesday, September 8 at 9:00 EST, but notes that it is not “locked in” until the day itself. Prosser has also […]

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Alleged 10.8-Inch iPad Design Schematics Emerge

Alleged design schematics for an updated iPad with a 10.8-inch display have been shared by 91Mobiles. The schematics reportedly show an ‌iPad‌ with a 10.8-inch display. This correlates with a previous report from supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, which said that Apple plans to launch a new 10.8-inch ‌iPad‌ in the second half of 2020. Although […]

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Apple Begins Selling Refurbished 10.2-Inch iPad Models

Apple this week began selling certified refurbished 10.2-inch iPad models for the first time in the United States, Canada, and select other countries. Prices are discounted by around 15 percent compared to brand new models. Apple says certified refurbished iPad models are thoroughly inspected, tested, cleaned, and repackaged in a new white box, with all […]

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Apple and T-Mobile to Supply 1 Million iPads to California Students

Apple and T-Mobile are to supply students in California with up to one million iPads, according to a press release from the California Department of Education. Apple and T-Mobile are collaborating to provide iPads with high-speed cellular connectivity to students across California, as planning for distance learning in the next school year takes shape. Apple […]

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All the iPad Trackpad Keyboard Cases You Can Buy

With the release of iPadOS 13.4 in March 2020, Apple introduced official Bluetooth mouse and trackpad support for iPads. The update added support for Apple’s own standalone keyboards, mice and trackpads, as well as third-party input devices. It also paved the way for the release of Apple’s own Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, which launched […]

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