It's difficult to say for certain when Apple will ship, however. The first 12.9-inch iPad Pro arrived in November 2015, followed by the 9.7-inch model in March 2016. Both second-generation Pros debuted in June last year. Third-gen tablets could sport eight ... ( read original story ...)
Why Apple’s 7.9-inch iPad mini has no future
“Apple hasn’t updated the iPad Mini since the introduction of the iPad mini 4 in September 2015,” Eassa writes. “At this point, I think it’s safe to say that the iPad mini product category is, for all intents and purposes, finished.” ( read original story ...)
Apple Seeds Fourth Beta of watchOS 4.3 to Developers With Portrait Nightstand Mode, iPhone Music Controls
Apple today seeded the fourth beta of an upcoming watchOS 4.3 update to developers, two weeks after seeding the third beta and a little over two weeks after releasing watchOS 4.2.3, a minor update focusing on bug fixes. Once the proper configuration ... ( read original story ...)
I’ve tried to figure out why Apple thinks an iPad can replace your computer, and I’ve finally cracked it
Apple keeps saying the iPad can replace your computer. The iPad can do many of the things a computer can, but it's still unrealistic to think it can replace a computer. Apple's claims could be true if you don't own a computer and are provided one by your ... ( read original story ...)
Apple has its eye on the lucrative high-end audio market (AAPL)
High-end audio products are nothing new for Apple. In fact, it brings the company back to the release of the iPod. The iPod Classic was practically tailor-made for audiophiles with its 80GB or 160GB hard drive and support for lossless music. Wired said ... ( read original story ...)
Why the Apple Inc. iPad Mini Has No Future
As of today, Apple still updates its large-screen iPad and iPad Pro product families at a regular clip, something that makes sense considering that Apple management has indicated that sales of its large-screen iPad models are growing, even in a relatively ... ( read original story ...)
New Apple Pencil Patent—How It Can Impact CAD and 3D Apps
The patent shows how the invention would enable a future Apple Pencil to be used off of touch-sensitive surfaces—like the iPad Pro’s screen—and instead used on any type of surface or even in the air. The abstract reads thus: Content can be using an ... ( read original story ...)