Last year Astropad launched its impressive Rock Paper Pencil kit for iPad that delivers a reusable/removable matte screen protector plus a ballpoint-style Apple Pencil tip for a real pen-on-paper...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/18/review-astropad-rock-paper-pencil-v2-pen-on-paper-ipad/
Ross Young of DSCC has great news for potential 12.9-inch iPad Air buyers. According to Young, the newly introduced larger iPad Air will use the same display technology as the current 12.9-inch i...
In the latest edition of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter , Mark Gurman reports that he is hearing Apple is gearing up to launch the new iPad Pro and iPad Air during the week of May 6. The lau...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/07/new-ipad-pro-may-mark-gurman/
A new supply-chain report reiterates earlier reports that some engineers previously working on Vision Pro have been moved to working a folding iPhone or iPad project. It also claims that the ...
An iPad and iPhone fraudster who is estimated to have cost Apple more than $6M in replacement devices has been sentenced to 51 months in prison. His two co-defendants were sentenced to 41 mo...
Curious how much RAM Apple has put in its different iPads or how much memory your current iPad has? While the company doesn’t publicly share the information, memory details show up in teardowns...
In addition to a new iPad Pro lineup , there’s also a new iPad Air on the way this year. In fact, this could be the biggest update to the iPad Air lineup ever, with Apple planning a big-screen ...
Curious what chip Apple has put in its iPads over the years or what A or M-series is in your current iPad? What about the chip used in the original iPad? Read along for a look at the complete iPa...
The leaker Instant Digital has been busy on Weibo recently, with a series of claims about the upcoming iPad Pro models. One of these was that an iPad announcement would be made on March 26 – b...
Among all the rumors, there’s one hinting at updates to the front-facing camera of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro. Leaker ShrimpApplePro is now corroborating these rumors with a report about th...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/19/ipad-air-6-front-camera-rumor/
The 2018 iPad Pro deserves a prominent spot in the Apple hardware hall-of-fame. No other product from Apple has remained so functional for so long without appearing long in the tooth. The , speci...
There was once a time when the iPad was one of my most-used devices. And yet, despite currently owning two iPads, I’ve hardly used either of them so far this year, and am not even slightly tem...
Apple is gearing up to refresh its entire iPad lineup this year, starting with the iPad Pro as soon as this month. Here are four things to expect if you’re planning to buy a new iPad Pro this y...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/08/new-ipad-pro-features-rumors/
Federico Viticci at MacStories has done something that’s truly incredible, even by his standards. In his search for the perfect keyboard and trackpad combination for Apple Vision Pro, Federico...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/04/this-hybrid-mac-ipad-laptop-and-tablet-will-blow-your-mind/
UPDATE 8:43AM PT: Beats Solo 4 are not expected to launch for several more weeks, according to a source familiar with the matter. No word on when to expect new iPads. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman ...
A new rumor today claims that Apple will announce new products this week via press releases. This comes after Bloomberg reported this morning that Apple isn’t planning to hold a dedicated event...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/03/apple-new-ipad-mac-launch-press-release-rumor/
Last summer Astropad launched its impressive Rock Paper Pencil kit for iPad that delivers a reusable/removable matte screen protector plus ball point-style Apple Pencil tip for a true pen-on-pape...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/21/astropad-pen-on-paper-ipad-upgrade-rock-paper-pencil-v2/
Astropad has been making impressive software and hardware like Studio and Luna Display for years and now the company has launched its latest innovation that turns your iPad into a versatile pen...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/15/astropad-slate-ipad-into-no-screen-tablet-for-mac/
Buying any first-gen Apple product has always been associated with a certain degree of bravery, whether that’s because of the inevitable bugs and shortcomings of any venture into a new product ...
Recommendations to fast charge iPhone usually include picking up the or similar. But what about using a higher-powered USB-C charger from your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air? Follow along for whic...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/08/fast-charge-iphone-macbook-charger/
A supply chain report says that the first Apple foldable device could launch in 2026 or 2027 – later than some sources have suggested – but that it’s unclear whether it will be a folding i...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/02/apple-foldable-iphone-or-ipad/
Thinking about upgrading your iPad in 2024? If you can help it, you may want to wait with upgrades for the whole lineup slated this year. However, there may be some circumstances where it makes s...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/30/should-you-buy-a-new-ipad-now/
With the revamped 2024 iPad Pro rumored to have a huge price increase, it’s getting more expensive to own an iPad. Even right now if you want to get all 1st party accessories from Apple, you co...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/30/11-budget-accessories-for-your-new-ipad-in-2024-hands-on/
Yesterday, Apple announced some major changes to the App Store and the broader iPhone platform in the European Union, including support for alternative app marketplaces. There’s one piece of n...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/26/ios-17-app-stores-and-more-ipad-changes/
A new supply-chain report claims that Apple has cut the number of OLED iPad Pro orders by 20-30%, as the company reportedly adopts a more pessimistic view of likely sales. It follows a recen...
A new supply-chain report says that OLED iPad production is now underway. LG is said to have recently started manufacturing displays for the 13-inch iPad Pro , with OLED panels for the 11-inch ...
For its final CES 2024 launch, Satechi has unveiled its 145W USB-C 4-Port Travel Charger with international adapters. The accessory is a GaN charger with a compact design and plenty of power for...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/11/satechi-launches-145w-gan-4-port-international-travel-charger/
In November Apple launched an all-new Apple Pencil . It’s got USB-C and a mix of features from the premium while holding some back to keep the price tag at $50 below the high-end model. Here’...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/09/apple-pencil-usb-c-vs-apple-pencil-2/
Since first launching back in 2022, Apple’s Universal Control feature has become a key part of my workflow. The feature makes using multiple Macs or iPads a surprisingly seamless process. Here�...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/04/universal-contorl-ipad-and-mac-feature/
Here’s the thing about : it’s always being worked on, and that work is never complete. You know, like roadwork. As a kid, I recall thinking Atlanta was only under construction for a few weeks...
While much of the focus recently has been on iOS 17 and the iPhone 15, Apple also has a new update for iPad users that’s now available. I’ve been using iPadOS 17 on my iPad Pro, and there are...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/31/ipados-17-stage-manager-widgets/
TikTok on iOS has received a new experience for iPad users today that the platform calls “a complete upgrade.” That includes fresh navigation bars, a new video feed with “enhanced clarity,�...
Welcome to our 2023 edition of the best MIDI keyboards for iPad and Mac. With the reveal of Logic Pro for iPad (it’s about time, Apple) and the holidays on the way, it seems a fitting time to ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/16/best-midi-keyboards-ipad-mac/
December could very well be security month at Apple with the launch of Stolen Device Protection , the shuttering of Beeper Mini , and now, the stealthy fix to a Bluetooth exploit that has been wr...
Apple is widely expected to transition its two iPad Pro models to OLED displays in early 2024, followed eventually by the rest of the lineup. A new report supply chain report from Nikkei Asia ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/14/foldable-ipad-oled-screens-rumors/
In a report last year from CIRP, we learned that most iPhone purchases in the US happen at carriers, not Apple. And in March this year, we got a look at where iPad and Mac US sales are happenin...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/06/where-people-buy-iphones-ipads-macs/
New M3 iPads are almost upon us, and according to Mark Gurman , the launch may see new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories introduced as well. more…
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/06/apple-pencil-3-next-gen-magic-keyboard-ipad-m3/
SwingVision, an Apple Design Award-winning app in innovation, today introduced its expansion into pickleball. Initially an app meant to act as a tennis coach helping users to perfect every aspec...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/05/apple-design-award-winner-swingvision-makes-its-pickleball-debut/
As we approach the end of 2023, Apple is taking a retrospective look at the last year in media. After recently naming Taylor Swift artist of the year for being the “most-streamed female artist...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/28/apple-books-year-in-review-top-podcasts/
iPad illustration pioneer Procreate has officially launched its new app called “Dreams”. It’s designed to make it easy to “create rich 2D animations, expressive videos, and breathtaking s...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/22/procreate-launches-ipad-animation-app-dreams/
In September, 9to5Mac reported that Flipper Zero, a popular and cheap hacking tool, was being used to wreak havoc on nearby iPhones and iPads, spamming them with fake Bluetooth pop-ups until they...
While you can’t run Windows through Boot Camp on Apple Silicon Macs , there are still several ways to run Windows apps on Macs. But you can now also do the same on iPhone and iPad , using a ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/16/run-windows-on-your-apple-device/
A strange quirk of production delays and scheduling has meant Apple has not updated any iPad model this calendar year, for the first time ever. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo iPad Pro with OLED dis...
Apple announced its fiscal Q4 2023 earnings results on Thursday , with revenue of $89.50 billion between July and September. Regarding the iPad, Apple reported revenue of $6.4 billion, down from ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/02/ipad-revenue-decrease-no-new-products/
Earlier this year, Astropad launched its Magnetic Screen Protector for iPad delivering a paper-like feeling with Apple Pencil. Then the company launched a new product this fall that offers an e...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/27/astropad-rock-paper-pencil-pen-on-paper-ipad-review/
A vulnerability in A-series and M-series chips could force iPhones, Macs, and iPads to divulge passwords and other sensitive information...
Extensions continue to play a key part in adding third-party functionality to Safari . They’re often great ways to boost productivity, security, and privacy to a rather barebones browsing exper...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/22/best-safari-extensions-for-iphone-ipad-and-mac-2023/
I recently came across this post from AppleHub on X, formerly known as Twitter, which showed off a render of an iPad beginning to fold in half. At first glance, it looked great. Who wouldn’t ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/20/poll-would-you-want-a-folding-ipad-or-a-folding-iphone/
Earlier this month, 9to5Mac reported that Apple is currently developing two new iPad Air models alongside an updated iPad mini. A new report today from DigiTimes adds more fuel to this fire, say...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/19/why-the-rumored-12-9-inch-ipad-air-actually-makes-a-lot-of-sense/
We’ve been hearing claims about folding iPhones and folding iPads for years now, with the latest supply chain report saying that it could launch as soon as 2024. Today’s report echoes ear...
After conflicting reports about whether Apple was going to launch new iPads , a new Apple Pencil , or both, the matter appeared to have been settled with yesterday’s announcement of the Apple ...
Well that’s a twist no one seemed to predict. Apple didn’t announce new iPads nor did it unveil a third-generation Apple Pencil with interchangeable tips. Instead, it pre-announced a third mo...
All current Apple processors are compared in an updated chart, mixing in iPhone , iPad , and Mac chips to show their relative power in benchmark tests – including, of course, the new A17 Pro ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/17/apple-processors-compared-a17-pro/
Yes, Apple has been working on new iPads, and this doesn’t come as a surprise to those who read 9to5Mac frequently . Following our report earlier this month, there were reports from other sourc...
What started as a minor iPad spec bump rumor over the weekend has since been clarified to be a rare Apple Pencil update. We expect Apple to release the rumored Apple Pencil with interchangeable ...
It was suggested yesterday that new iPads might be announced as soon as tomorrow, and our own sources indicate that...
Via Supercharged , Apple is set to announce new iPad updates this week, likely on Tuesday October 17. 9to5Mac has corroborated the report with our own sources. (UPDATE: It is looking more likely ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/15/apple-to-announce-new-ipad-models-this-week-featuring-upgraded-chips/
Astropad, the maker of Astropad Studio , Luna Display , Rock Paper Pencil , and more is out with its latest product today in beta. Offering creators (and anyone) lots of flexibility for input a...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/12/astropad-slate-beta-control-mac-with-ipad-apple-pencil/
I have personally been a Paperlike customer since 2018. I bought my first iPad Pro in 2018 and my first accessory, besides the Apple Pencil, was a Paperlike screen protector. As someone who take...
Apple hasn’t released any new iPads for quite some time, since the last ones – the M2 iPad Pro and the iPad 10 – were introduced in October last year. Rumors have been conflicting about wh...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/05/ipad-mini-7-new-ipad-air-rumors/
As someone who is an iPad enthusiast and uses their iPad as their main form of computing, I have gone through an abundance of iPad stands. Some good, and some, not so good. The variety of iPad st...
Three days after launching iOS 17, Apple has issued iOS 17.0.1 with three important security patches. Notably, Apple says it’s aware all of the fixed vulnerabilities were reported as being act...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/21/ios-17-0-1-re-patches-3-exploited-security-flaws/
Lux, which makes the Halide Camera app, has unlocked a whole new vibe with their new HDMI monitor software for iPad. more…
Up until now, Camo has been an impressive app for Mac that lets you use your iPhone or other camera as your webcam. Now the Apple Design Award finalist has launched an all-new experience designe...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/18/camo-studio-ipad-new-powerful-streaming-recording-app/
Apple is holding a special event tomorrow, and by now, we all know what to expect from it: new iPhones and Apple Watches. Of course, the company may have a few surprises for Tuesday, such as new ...
Procreate, pioneer and leader in the iPad illustration space – and two-time Apple Design Award winner – has unveiled its newest app that aims to make it easy to “create rich 2D animations, ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/08/procreate-teases-dreams-ipad-animation-app/
In October 2022, Apple updated its tablet lineup with new iPad Pro models and the launch of the entry-level iPad 10 while leaving the iPad Air and mini unchanged. Now a new report from CIRP looks...
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman again indicated that 2024 will see a “major update” to the iPad Pro lineup. This follows his earlier report saying much the same thing, though with less detail. ...
After previously launching its Magnetic Screen Protector for iPad that delivers a paper-like experience with Apple Pencil, Astropad is out today with a new product that offers an even more reali...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/08/24/astropad-ipad-pen-on-paper-kit-rock-paper-pencil/
Ever since I was little and we would fly somewhere or go on road trips for vacation, I have always wanted to be able to bring a portable Playstation or video game console setup with me. It was th...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/08/05/how-to-use-your-ipad-as-a-game-console-display-video/
Yesterday’s earnings report revealed mixed news for AAPL Q3 2023, starting with a fair chunk of bad news. Jason Snell...
Update: Bloomberg today reports that both Apple and Samsung have responded to the sudden announcement by halting laptop imports into India. This is likely to be a temporary pause until a license...
The Apple Pencil 2 is coming up on five years since it was released alongside the redesigned 2018 iPad Pro. It is still the best version of a digital pencil that Apple sells. Since its release, i...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/08/02/are-cheaper-apple-pencil-alternatives-worth-it-video/
iPad owners who had the screen replaced by a third-party service center are reporting that an Apple Pencil problem occurs afterward – and it appears to be a deliberate move on Apple’s part...
It’s been widely reported that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature signficantly smaller bezels than their predecessors. In fact, multiple different CAD drawings obtained by 9to...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/30/resdeign-ipad-smaller-bezels-rumor/
Update: Details for all 10 states are now online. Tax-free shopping is available both online and in stores. You’ll want to note the dates in your diary as some participating states give you a...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/24/sales-tax-holiday-apple-products/
A face recognition system powered by iPads lets international business travellers skip two of the three checkpoints at Eurostar’s London terminus. Usually, when you board an international tr...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/18/face-recognition-powered-by-ipad/
After launching its annual Back to School promo for the US in June, Apple has made the special deals available in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Depending on where you live, you’ll be elig...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/13/apple-back-to-school-promo-europe-middle-east-asia/
Luna Display is a great way to use a Mac or iPad to extend the screen of your primary Mac and today Astropad has released the latest version of the software. The update brings peer-to-peer netwo...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/11/luna-display-peer-to-peer-networking-and-mac-mac-usb/
Last fall Astropad, the makers of Astropad Studio and Luna Display launched a handy tool for artists and creators using iPad called Darkboard . Now the ultra-lightweight ergonomic drawing surfa...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/27/astropad-darkboard-for-ipad-upgraded-with-foldable-stand/
Speaking of lost stuff, there’s one iPad feature that I hope Apple finds a way to deliver. There’s already a patent for it, and iOS 17 is a positive sign that it could actually happen. more�...
It’s been two weeks since Apple previewed the next major software update for iPad. Developer beta testers have already had access to the iPadOS 17 beta version, and today iPadOS 17 beta 2 is ou...
We reported a couple of days ago that a planned new European law could force Apple to make iPhone battery replacement an easier process. The law would also apply to other tech products made by...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/21/iphone-battery-replacement-legislation/
The news was spot on yesterday . One day after the Apple event where new Macs were introduced, the company has kicked off its annual Back to School promotion in the United States. more…
Apple today formally introduced iPadOS 17, alongside iOS 17 and macOS 14. As always, Apple aims to allow as many older iPads as possible to support the latest version, without compromising perfo...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/05/which-ipads-support-ipados-17/
Late last year, Apple finally updated the entry-level iPad to bring it into line with the all-screen design of its more expensive models – and that decision appears to have paid off. Marke...
The saying “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” apparently doesn’t apply to an iPad Pro left behind in a hotel room. Instead, when I left my iPad Pro in a Las Vegas hotel room last Novem...
Apple left it to third-party developers to create whiteboard apps on iPad for years. Then it made one out of the blue called Freeform in iPadOS 16. iPhone and Mac versions put the collaborative a...
iPad has been around for 13 years, but it wasn’t until 2015 that Apple began to push it as a computer replacement with the launch of the first iPad Pro. Even now that iPads run on the same powe...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/24/final-cut-for-ipad-limitations/
Last year Moft launched its Snap Float Folio for iPad. It uses an origami-style design that offers protection as well as four stands in one – with one of the modes elevating your iPad up to 3....
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/24/moft-new-float-folio-ipad-magnetic-origami-design/
Along with Apple launching Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad today, we’ve got the first reviews from those who have been testing out the apps ahead of their release. Early feedback says Fin...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/23/reviews-final-cut-pro-ipad-logic-pro-ipad/
Apple announced earlier this month that it would be bringing its professional creative software for filmmakers and musicians to its tablets for the first time. Now Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro ar...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/23/apple-releases-final-cut-pro-and-logic-pro-for-ipad/
The latest Samsung advanced display tech has been announced, all of which will be made available to consumer electronics clients like Apple . The Korean company’s significant lead in screen te...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/23/samsung-advanced-display-tech/
iPad production in India looks likely to start soon, after Apple largely succeeded in a bid for greater financial incentives from the government. The Cupertino company rejected a previous offer...
Whether you’re having temporary trouble with your WiFi or would like to set up a wired connection so you don’t give up most of your internet’s performance , follow along for how to use Ethe...
Just like adults, it can be easy for kiddos to get sucked into passively watching videos on iPad or TV. But what about more engaging digital experiences that encourage creative and fun learning? ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/10/best-apps-for-young-kids-fun-learning/
Final Cut Pro – as well as Logic Pro – is officially coming to iPad with a touch-based UI. Read on for Final Cut Pro iPad compatibility, its capabilities, pricing, release date, and more. ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/09/final-cut-pro-ipad-compatibility-capabilities-release-date-more/
Logic Pro – along with Final Cut Pro – is officially landing on iPad with what looks like a compelling touch-based experience. Follow along for Logic Pro iPad compatibility, what features...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/09/logic-pro-ipad-compatibility-features-release-date-more/
Mic drop moment for pro apps team at Apple this morning. Apple just announced that Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro are officially and finally coming to iPad. Final Cut Pro is Apple’s professional v...
Global tablet shipments are now below pre-pandemic levels, says a new market intelligence report, as part of a “severe” cutback in consumer spending. Apple wasn’t immune to this, with Q1...