I’ve been an iPad user from 2010, when it first shipped; the 9.7-in. screen has been a hallmark of the iPad since it was introduced by then-CEO Steve Jobs. Since then, the screen has undergone numerous revisions and improvements, most notably, adopting the Retina display technology that first appeared on the iPhone. This latest model not only gets many of the …
Apple delivers a ‘significant’ update with iOS 9.3
iOS 9, the mobile OS that powers Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, got a significant update Monday (when Apple also unveiled a new 4-in. iPhone and a 9.7-in. iPad Pro) with the arrival of iOS 9.3. The updated OS introduces several new features, including new 3D Touch shortcuts for existing system apps, Wi-Fi call support for Verizon customers, the ability to encrypt …
In Depth: A month with the iPad Pro (w/video)
Imagine holding two iPad Air 2 tablets in your hands, side by side. If you could combine them into one tablet, you’d likely be more productive, right? That’s what using Apple’s new iPad Pro is like. When held in landscape mode, its 12.9-in. display offers the same screen real estate you’d get from two iPad Air 2s. Which means whether you’re editing a movie …
First impressions: The iPad Pro is ‘wicked fast’ (w/video)
Although Apple has gone smaller and thinner with iPads before — the 7.9-in. mini, for instance — until this past week, it had never gone bigger. The result of that move is the 12.9-in. iPad Pro, which starts at $799 for a 32GB model and goes all the way to $1,079 for a 128GB version with both Wi-Fi and LTE cellular connectivity — accessories …
iOS 9 delivers polish and stability
Over the last couple of years, iOS has rightfully come under criticism for being less than rock-solid stable. This year’s version appears to be aimed at offering better performance, increased stability and a more predictive user experience in which the operating system tries to anticipate user needs. In addition, iOS 9 is packed with refinements and new features that try to …
iPad Air 2 review: A great tablet gets better
Apple’s newest tablet is thinner, lighter, faster and now includes the Touch ID sensor. If you liked last year’s iPad Air, you’ll almost certainly like this year’s version, unveiled early last month (along with the 5K Retina iMac) by Apple CEO Tim Cook. The iPad Air 2 features Touch ID, a (much) faster system architecture and an aluminum enclosure that …
Deep-dive review: iOS 8 packs some snappy new features
Additions to Apple’s new mobile operating system include interactive notifications, an updated Photo app and tighter integration between iOS and OS X devices. It’s almost fall again, and so Apple has released the next generation of software that powers its mobile lineup: iOS 8. As always, this is a free update, and it packs new features and enhancements, both obvious …
Hands on: OS X 10.10 Yosemite beta shows off a new look and features
Apple’s latest OS promises a sparkling new design and some very useful features. During this year’s World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) — where software is introduced and released in beta form to developers and enthusiasts — Apple execs revealed that they would ship a public beta of the latest Mac operating system, OS X 10.10, popularly known as Yosemite. Yosemite marks a major …
Hands on with iOS 7.1: A few good improvements
Apple’s latest upgrade to its mobile operating system adds some useful touches and fixes some glitches. Computerworld – Six months after releasing iOS 7 — the latest major update to the operating system controlling Apple mobile devices — iOS 7.1 has hit the airwaves, providing bug fixes, performance enhancements and the addition of a few welcome additions that should make the experience of using …
Apple’s new iPad Mini: With a Retina Display, it’s a Mini in name only
The latest version of Apple’s smaller tablet is just as powerful as the iPad Air The new iPad Mini with Retina display offers a no-compromise option for tablet fans who want the speed of an iPad Air and the portability of the smaller iPad. Read the article…