iPad Air shootout — 2024 M2 iPad Air vs M1 iPad Air compared
Two years after the last update, Apple has introduced the sixth-generation iPad Air with the M2 processor and a new size. Here's how they compare on paper.Fifth-gen iPad Air [left], sixth-gen iPad Air [right]The iPad Air is decidedly the mid-range option in the Apple tablet catalog. It's a step up from the iPad and iPad mini in offering Pro-level performance through its use of Apple Silicon, but it's not quite at the level of the iPad Pro range itself.Apple's last change to the iPad Air was in March 2022, meaning there has been a two-year gap between the fifth and sixth generations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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This $65 iPhone 15 Plus leather wallet folio case is unbelievably just $5 today
Macworld A new iPhone case doesn’t just bring protection, it can bring style, class, and functionality too. Today’s deal brings all that at an insanely low price: Amazon’s Woot is selling the Case-Mate Leather Wallet Folio for the iPhone 15 Plus for just $5, a ridiculous $60 off the MSRP and the lowest price you’ll ever find for a case this good. This case doesn’t just look good with “soft” genuine pebbled black leather, it also adds space for 3 credit cards, an ID card, and cash that doubles as a stand for watching movies. It also has built-in RFID shielding to “protect your card information from identity theft with innovative blocking material.” It’s also MagSafe compatible so you won’t lose easy charging. On the protection side, it has 12-ft drop protection with “soft cushion corners” to “safeguard your iPhone 15 Plus against drops, bumps, dirt, or scratches.” It also has raised bezels around the corners to keep your screen safe after a drop. This case comes with a 90-day Woot warranty and includes free shipping for Amazon Prime members. We haven’t tested it ourselves, but it has 4.5 stars with more than 400 ratings on Amazon, where it still sells for $65. iPhone

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Apple doubles down on AI virtual musicians, adds intelligent stem splitting, more in new Logic Pro for iPad and Mac
Today at Apple’s Let Loose event, we got our first look at its new M4 chip and the new iPad Pros it powers, the next-generation iPad Air, and the new Apple Pencil Pro, but it wasn’t all hardware. Apple also briefly touched on the latest editions of Final Cut and the new version of Logic Pro for iPad and Mac. Apple’s beloved flagship DAW has been banging out the beats for years now, with a major overhaul of the app back in 2021 and relatively steady stream of new features (by Apple’s standards anyway) since then. But today marks the unveil of Logic Pro for iPad 2 and Logic Pro for Mac 11. Let’s dive into some of the details on the new AI tech, intelligent Stem Splitter, and more.  more…

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Bummer! New iPads won’t work with old Apple Pencil.
As Apple introduces the all-new Apple Pencil Pro, an Apple Pencil 2 compatibility chart shows the older stylus doesn't work with new iPads. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Tim Cook sports Nike sneakers custom made for the iPad launch
Despite all attention being on the new iPad Air and iPad Pro at the "Let Loose" event, Tim Cook wore a pair of Nike sneakers that were designed and made for him specifically for the launch.Tim Cook's custom-made sneakers (Source: Apple via Hypebeast)Never let it be said that Apple does not sweat the details. Back in 2019 when it launched the Apple Watch Series 5 with its first-ever always-on display, Apple was even specific about who did and did not get to wear one.It was very simple. If you presented anything during that keynote before the Apple Watch Series 5 was announced, you wore a Series 4 — and everyone afterwards wore a Series 5. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple News in iOS 17.5 to introduce offline browsing of Today and News+ tabs for subscribers
Today Apple released the RC build of iOS 17.5, among other OS updates, and the release notes brought word of a valuable enhancement coming to the Apple News app for News+ subscribers. We’ve known for some time that News+ would be gaining a new game, Quartiles, when iOS 17.5 launched. Now it seems there’s another key feature coming to subscribers. more…

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Assets in iOS 17.5 unveil new Beats Pill, hint at imminent release
New assets found within the release candidate for iOS 17.5 show three colors of the yet-unreleased new Beats Pill, suggesting that the device is nearing release.Beats PillBeats is currently in the process of updating its personal audio collection, which includes the Beats Solo 4 and Beats Solo Buds. While it has not yet made an official announcement, a new Beats Pill speaker appears on the horizon.On Tuesday, AppleInsider found evidence of an unreleased Beats Pill in the assets within iOS 17.5 RC. Multiple images showcasing a black, gold, and red Beats Pill were found. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New generation Beats Pill speaker confirmed by iOS 17.5 RC code
In recent weeks, we’ve seen celebrities like LeBron James and Daniel Ricciardo walking around with a mysterious Beats speaker that looks a lot like the old Beats Pill+. Now with the release of iOS 17.5 RC on Tuesday, we’ve been able to confirm that Apple does indeed have plans to bring Beats Pill back. more…

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PSA: New iPad Pro and iPad Air no longer include a charger in the box in some countries
Apple unveiled its new iPad Pro and iPad Air lineups today, alongside updates to the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. For customers in the UK and other countries across Europe, however, there’s a downside: Apple is no longer including a charger in the box with the new iPad Air and iPad Pro. more…

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Grab the M3 MacBook Air at a $149 Discount
The M3 MacBook Air is the perfect companion for those who are constantly out and about. Today, the 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip and 256GB model is down to just $1,149.99 from its original price of $1,300 on Amazon. The M3 chip is a beast in the graphical and processing department, able to run […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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iPhone 16 rumored colors announced
The rumored colors arriving on the iPhone 16 lineup have been leaked online. A leak from the Chinese website Weibo by the handle ‘Fixed focus digital’ has revealed the colors for the upcoming iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone Pro models. The iPhone 16 Plus will have seven colors, with a few colors making a comeback […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple ‘Building’ M2 and M4 AI servers
Apple is building its internal AI servers using the M2 Ultra chip, according to Jeff Pu, Haitong analyst. The claim was seen in the latest investor’s note to clients, with analysis from Pu himself. Foxconn is believed to be assembling AI server components with the M2 Ultra chip, and ultimately upgrade it with the M4 […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple foldables arriving in 2025
Apple’s foldable devices will be in production starting in 2025, according to Jeff Pu. Haitong analyst Jeff Pu mentioned in an investor’s note that Apple will be producing foldable devices due to increased supply chain visibility. The Cupertino-based company will make a foldable device with large screens, presumably for the MacBook or iPad before the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple’s latest Smart Folios bring more viewing angles to new iPad Pro and Air
Today alongside the introduction of the M4 iPad Pro and new iPad Air 6, Apple has launched a brand new Smart Folio accessory for each device that comes with a small but valuable improvement. more…

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Apple Pencil buyer's guide — which of the four models works with your iPad?
Apple now has four Apple Pencil models, and compatibility varies greatly. Here's which Apple Pencils are compatible with which iPads.Apple has, once again, made the Apple Pencil lineup a little more confusingNot only are there four discrete Apple Pencil models, each has its own list of features. Discerning which one you need based on your iPad model can be a little confusing, so let's take a moment to break down the differences. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Top-tier 2024 iPad Pros get faster chip, more RAM, hefty price tags
The amount of RAM in the 2024 iPad Pro depends on how much storage is added. And the chip gets an upgrade with more capacity, too. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple unveils powerful new AI-focused M4 chip
Apple unveiled its latest iPad Pro models on Tuesday powered by new Apple Silicon, the M4 SoC, with a new Neural Engine for AI and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple's new release candidates betas arrive for everything but Mac and Apple Vision Pro
Apple's release candidate beta round arrived on Tuesday for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS are release candidates, but macOS is conspicuously absent so far.iOS 17Developers taking part in Apple's beta program can get the latest builds from the Apple Developer Center or by simply updating their iPhone or iPad that are already running the betas, using the Settings app. Public beta versions generally appear not long after the developer versions, and can be signed up to via the Apple Beta Software Program website.The release candidates for iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.5 turn up after the fourth betas, which Apple brought out on April 30. The third round was on April 23, the second on April 16, and the first surfaced on April 2. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple rolling out RC builds of iOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, more
Following the Let Loose event this morning, Apple is now releasing RC builds of iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and tvOS 17.5 to developers and beta testers. The updates add some new features and also come with bug fixes. more…

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Apple rolls out the fifth visionOS 1.2 beta
Developers can now download and install the fifth beta of visionOS 1.2 to their Apple Vision Pro for testing.visionOSThe fifth beta build visionOS 1.2, appears after the fourth, which Apple brought out on April 30. The third was issued on April 24, the second was on April 16, while the first appeared on April 2.The fifth build is build number 21O5587a, replacing the fourth beta, build number 21O5580a. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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