iPad

Reuters: A Retina iPad Mini Would Face Severe Stock Shortages

Rumors have been swirling which suggest that Apple is readying a new iPad mini with Retina display. Now, though, Reuters reports that supplies will be severely limited when the new tablet goes on sale. Citing a number of supply chain sources, Reuters claims that Apple will be “unable to widely roll out” the Retina display…

This Lightning Dock Lets You Dial in a Perfect Fit For iPads in Cases

Dropping an iPad onto a dock is not only an easy way to keep its battery charged, it also props it up so it’s not laying sprawled across your desk wasting valuable real estate. And where as most docks can only accommodate an iPad going au naturel, Belkin’s new Express Dock features a dial ’round…

iPad 5 to Mimic the Mini’s Looks, Suggests Latest Parts Leak

The iPad 5 looks as though it’ll be taking its design cues from the little tablet that could, the iPad Mini, if the latest supply chain leak is to be believed. SW-Box has gotten its hands on what it claims is the latest Apple tablet shell, and it’s looking decidedly Mini-like. Snuggling up next to…

Jony Ive and Craig Federighi Talk Design, User Experience and Touch ID

Last week, Business Week ran a fairly boring interview with Tim Cook, Jonathan Ive and Craig Federighi. Now, though, it’s released a longer interview with just Ive and Federighi, which is kinda interesting. Here are some of the highlights. Ive on making complex solutions seems effortless: I feel that it’s lovely when as a user…

Mailbox for iOS Has a Huge Security Flaw (Update: It’s Fixed)

Mailbox, the tidy iOS email app recently purchased by Dropbox, has a pretty wide-open hole that could allow bad actors to hijack your device. And unlike phishing attempts that should probably set off your sketchiness detector, this flaw involves emails that look completely innocuous. https://gizmodo.com/mailbox-review-your-bad-email-redemption-5983668 As Italian researcher Michele Spagnuolo shows, the Mailbox app will…

Good news for globetrotting Apple users: AppleCare+ now covers service in other countries. Seems the plan, which used to apply only to the country of purchase, now lets you get the coverage offered wherever you are. [TechCrunch]

Here’s a Leaked ‘Space Gray’ Version of the Next Full-Sized iPad

We’ve already seen a possible ‘Space Gray’ version of the upcoming iPad Mini 2 floating around and now it’s time for the big brother version to get covered in gray steel too. https://gizmodo.com/leaked-ipad-mini-2-casing-shows-a-possible-space-gray-1359100602 This gray is different than the usual silver seen on full-sized iPads mind you and if real, it would match up color-wise…

The NYPD Really, Really Wants You to Upgrade to iOS 7

Not too keen on leaving iOS 6 for the brave new world of iOS 7? Well there’s a pro-7 lobbying group that you might not expect: New York City cops. iDevice theft in NYC is bad. Real bad. So bad, the NYPD has a squad devoted to dealing with it. But both Apple and the…

The complete Apple iOS 7 guide: Everything you need for a happy upgrade

You can upgrade your iPhone and iPad now with iOS 7. You probably have a lot of questions about it—here are all the answers you need. Should I upgrade to iOS 7? If your device can support it, the answer is probably yes. Read Gizmodo’s review to get a better idea about what to expect.…

News Anchor Mistakes Stack of Paper for iPad During Entire Broadcast

Have you had the sneaking suspicious recently that your iPad has quadrupled in size? Do you find yourself frustrated by a perpetually-frozen screen? Good news! It’s because you’re holding printer paper. But no need to be embarrassed; it happens to the best of us—just ask our avant-garde newscaster friend from the other side of the…

What the Next iPad Might Look Like Next to the Current iPad

Reports have been filed, sources have spoken, parts have leaked and most everybody agrees that the next iPad (iPad 5?) will sport a much thinner bezel than what we’re used to from the current iPad. Basically, with the narrower bezel and thinner body, the next iPad will look like a bigger version of the iPad…

Amazon Instant Video for iOS now supports AirPlay, allowing Prime customers to beam video from iPhone or iPad to their TV. Neat.

Apple Offers ‘Last Compatible Versions’ of iOS Apps for Ageing Devices

With iOS 7 due to land tomorrow, Apple seems to have decided to look after users with ageing hardware, too. It now offers a ‘last compatible version’ of iOS apps if you attempt to download an app not supported by your current firmware. https://gizmodo.com/ios-7-will-be-out-september-18-with-even-more-new-featu-1278033928 The new feature was spotted and posted to Reddit, and prompts…

A Goldpagne iPad Mini Would Actually Look Really Nice

Now that a gold iPhone has actually manifested itself and made (a select few people’s) dreams come true, it’s time to move on to the next logical question—what would goldpagne look like on an iPad Mini? https://gizmodo.com/the-gold-iphone-5s-is-an-actual-thing-and-it-looks-like-1281717480 Our good friend Martin Hajek had that very same question, and he’s provided the world with these lovely…

Looking for at least $200 when you trade in your iPad? Consider taking it to a Microsoft Store. They’re offering gift cards worth at least two Benjamins for “gently used” iPad 2, 3 or 4 models, which, no surprise, they’re hoping you’ll use toward a new Surface. [ZDnet]

You can upgrade your iPhone and iPad with the all-new iOS 7 right now

The all-new and elegant iOS 7 is officially coming out next week, but if you are too impatient to wait, here’s a very easy method to upgrade your iPhone or iPad right now. https://lifehacker.com/how-to-upgrade-to-ios-7-right-now-1288208215

Disney Wants You To Bring Your iPad To The Little Mermaid Screenings

Well here’s something you’ll hate. Most theaters do everything they can to discourage people from using their mobile devices during a movie. But Disney is re-releasing The Little Mermaid starting September 13, and actually encourages moviegoers to bring and use their iPad during the film. Say wha? The screenings are kind of a modern take…

iOS 7 Will Be Out September 18 with Even More New Features

After developers spent months calling out the bugs and bemoaning the bad battery life, iOS 7 is finally ready for the public. If you haven’t seen iOS 7, be excited. It’s beautiful, feature-rich and just like Apple promised us at WWDC last June, it will make your device feel like a new phone (or tablet).…

Opera Coast: a Stripped-Down Browser Built Just for iPad

Web browsing on the iPad—or any tablet for that matter—is far too frustrating of an experience for what’s really one of the device’s most basic uses. Safari for iOS was designed with an iPhone in mind, so anything larger becomes an awkward mix of sweeping gestures and pointed tapping. Opera’s newly launched iPad-only browser, Coast,…

This Is Possibly Perhaps What the New iPad Will Look Like

There have been a number of component leaks all claiming to show off Apple’s new iPad recently. But now, prolific Apple leaker Sonny Dickson has put together components to give us the best idea so far of what the next-gen iPads might look like. https://gizmodo.com/video-claims-to-show-new-ipad-with-smaller-body-same-s-1250081355 In fact, the new images align neatly with a video…