The second-gen Apple Pencil falls back to $79 ahead of next week’s iPad event

[ad_1] Apple’s second-generation Pencil stylus is back on sale for $79, which matches its lowest price to date. We’ve seen this deal a few times over the course of 2024, but it’s still about $35 off the device’s usual street price on Amazon outside of those sales. Apple, meanwhile, normally sells the stylus for $129. … Read more

First iPad 3G tablets reach customers: Today in Apple history

[ad_1] The iPad was the fastest-selling new product line in Apple history. Photo: iPad April 30, 2010: Almost a month after the first-gen iPad went on sale, the first Wi-Fi + 3G iPads arrive in the hands of U.S. customers. The devices ship in boxes identical to the Wi-Fi-only models, but with an additional sticker … Read more

Apple’s first generative AI device might be an iPad Pro instead of a new iPhone

[ad_1] Apple’s highly anticipated new iPad Pro could be the company’s first foray into generative AI. The rumored upcoming tablet, which we’re expecting to see on May 7, is tipped to be powered by an all-new M4 chip that’s optimized to support AI features. This rumor comes via Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who has a solid … Read more

The iPad Pro 2024 could have ‘by far’ the best OLED tablet screen and an M4 chipset

[ad_1] For as much as Apple hyped up the mini-LED screen used by the iPad Pro 12.9 (2022), the fact is that in many ways this isn’t as good as the OLED displays that were already found on numerous rival tablets. But finally it looks like Apple won’t just catch up, but overtake the competition. … Read more

Epic Games to Bring Fortnite to iPad in EU After iPadOS ‘Gatekeeper’ Decision

[ad_1] With Apple soon to be required to bring the same EU changes that it made on the iPhone to the iPad, Epic Games today confirmed that it will release Fortnite for the ‌iPad‌ in the future. ‌Epic Games‌ is already working to release an ‌iPhone‌ version of Fortnite in the EU, with the game … Read more

iPad lets Ukraine fly Soviet-era planes into combat

[ad_1] iPad goes into combat in Ukraine fighter jets. Photo: Ukraine Air Force Ukraine’s Air Force needs to launch modern U.S.-made missiles from Soviet-era fighter jets in combat. The surprise solution to the disconnect? iPad. Apple tablets are reportedly giving the vintage aircraft the ability to control a variety of weapon systems supplied by Western … Read more

Apple to Use ‘Best OLED Panels on the Market’ for Upcoming iPad Pro

[ad_1] Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro models will feature “by far the best OLED tablet panels on the market,” according to Display Supply Chain Consultants. Set to be announced on May 7, the OLED iPad Pro models will feature LTPO (a more power efficient form of OLED), a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate, and a tandem stack … Read more

This super-cool music player is like an iPad and hi-res music streamer in one – and it works with Sonos and Bluetooth as well as wired speakers

[ad_1] Italian hi-fi maker Volumio has just launched a new audio device called the Motivo Streamer, Transport & Headphone Amplifier, which is best described as a high-res music streamer and iPad rolled into one compact and stylish package.  To control the device, Volumio has combined a sleek-looking 8-inch touchscreen with a retro-styled haptic control dial … Read more