Its faster, lighter and thinner than any of its predecessors Since the original iPad was introduced three and a half years ago, Apple has churned out five iterations of its benchmark tablet — and said last month it has sold more than 170 million of them. The latest generation, the iPad Air, arrived Oct. 22 and improves on every aspect of what …
Still got a first-gen iPad? Don’t ditch it yet
Even a three-year-old iPad still has a lot to offer In the life of every device, there’s a moment when you start to wonder whether it’s still useful. Everything becomes old, and obsolescence is all but assured in the world of technology. But “old” is not the same as “obsolete.” It’s been more than three years since Apple debuted the original …
Hands on: At just 1 pound, the iPad Air is worth the weight
Trimmer, faster and noticeably lighter than its predecessor, Apple’s new iPad hits the bulls-eye for portable computing The first thing you notice when you pick up Apple’s new iPad Air is the weight, or rather, the lack thereof. The newest iPad, which arrived in stores on Friday, weighs just a pound, making it almost 30% lighter than the iPad 4. It’s also …
Review: Apple’s iOS 7 is much more than a pretty face
More than a superficial coat of paint, iOS 7 represents a new direction for Apple’s mobile OS Apple has officially released iOS 7, the latest update to the software that powers the iPhone, iPad and the newest iPod touch. The free upgrade packs many new and improved features, including a visual style that forgoes heavy-handed graphics for bright colors and a …
Review: Apple’s iPad Mini ‘tailor made’ for those who think light
If size and weight matter, this tablet’s for you. It’s been two and a half years since Steve Jobs unveiled Apple’s idea of what a tablet should be — the now iconic iPad. Since then,more than 100 million iPads have been sold. They’re seemingly everywhere: Doctors use them to organize patient records; football teams use them as playbook replacements; musicians use them …
New iPad is the ‘epitome’ of what a tablet should be
With a high-resolution ‘Retina’ display, it leaps ahead of rivals. Two years ago, Apple side-swiped the computer industry by releasing the first iPad. Though dismissed by some critics at the time as an overgrown iPhone, the iPad has proved to be just as disruptive to the PC industry as the iPhone was to mobile. And 55 million tablet sales later …
‘Siri, I have some some suggestions for you’
Apple’s voice-controlled personal assistant could be better; here’s how. When Apple’s new iPad was unveiled last week, one of the features users had hoped for didn’t come with it. Siri, the voice-controlled personal assistant that’s been such a hit on the iPhone 4S, wasn’t among the tablet’s new features. (Apple did add a dictation feature, but it has none of Siri’s interactivity; …
Apple’s iPad 2 is the ‘Holy Grail’ of computing
Combo of modern hardware, App Store ecosystem makes it a clear winner. Eleven months ago, Apple released the first iPad, a touchscreen handheld computer that redefined tablets, disrupting the laptop/desktop market just as the iPod did to music players and the iPhone did to smartphones. On Friday, 15 million iPads later, Apple released its successor, the iPad 2. Many people — …
Apple’s iOS 4.3 a welcome update for iPad, iPhone
A faster Safari, enhanced AirPlay, and security fixes make it a must-have. Apple’s update for iOS 4, released Wednesday (two days earlier than expected ), offers a number of changes and new features for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch owners, plus 59 security patches for the mobile version of Safari. Read the article…
Why Apple’s iPad 2 will be another hit
Being thinner, lighter, faster keeps it ahead of rivals for now. Apple’s iPad 2, unveiled by CEO Steve Jobs in a surprise appearance Wednesday at an invitation-only media event, is thinner, lighter, faster and more full-featured, and incorporates enough changes and updates to maintain Apple’s strong sales in the tablet market. Read the article…