Apple has officially stopped signing iOS 12.0.1, meaning users can no longer downgrade from iOS 12.1 to the older version of the operating system.
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6 iPad Note Apps for Typing and Handwriting
Some people like to hand write notes, and others prefer typing. Here are six iPad note apps covering both categories.
Apple's Black Friday Is Here and Mostly Ho-Hum
Apple has never been big on sales, but there’s something about making everything but the newest models eligible for gift cards extra insulting.
Darkroom 4 is Coming to iPad, Beta Available
Photo editor Darkroom has been on the iPhone for a while now. The next release—Darkroom 4—will be coming to the iPad for the first time.
The New iPad Pro Bends
YouTuber JerryRigEverything has taken a rather brutal approach to Apple’s new iPad Pro. In a new video, he tested the 11-inch version’s durability and found that it “doesn’t have any of that structural integrity stuff.” He concluded: “A tablet the size of a piece paper folds like a piece of paper.” It is quite painful to watch the beautiful device just give way, but worth knowing where the weak the points are. (Spoiler alert: they’re right in the middle, by the microphone and Apple Pencil charging dock.)
Apple RAM and SSD Prices, Apple's Pipeline, the Future of iOS - ACM 488
Bryan Chaffin is joined by guest-host John Kheit, who has a bee in his bonnet about Apple’s upgrade pricing for RAM and storage on the new Mac mini and MacBook Air models. They also discuss whether or not Apple actually has a “deep pipeline,” as well features they’d like to see come to iOS in the future.
Apple Releases Swift Playgrounds 2.2, Third Party Content Easier to Find
The What’s Next feature has also received an upgrade to improve the suggestions it makes, while touch gestures have been made more precise.
iPad Pro 11-Inch Teardown Shows Device's Power
The new iPad Pro 11-inch contains eight speakers, a lot of silicon and a downgraded battery, according to a teardown conducted by the team at iFixit.
A Roundup of the Best 2018 Black Friday Tech Deals (Updated)
Black Friday deals seem to be appearing earlier than ever, but are they really deals? Here are some Black Friday tech deals I’ve found so far.
Apple to Stop Revealing iPhone, iPad, Mac Unit Sales Numbers
Apple isn’t going to share quarterly unit sales numbers for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting with its first fiscal quarter of 2019.
Apple Breaks Records Again with $62.9B Revenue for Q4 2018
Apple reported $62.9 billion in revenue for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2018 with 46.89 million iPhones sold.
Apple Releases iOS 12.1.1 Developer Beta 1 with FaceTime Interface Improvements
iOS 12.1.1 developer beta 1 for the iPhone and iPad is out with interface improvements for FaceTime calls.
Halloween Special, New iPads and Macs, Mr. Ricky Cleans House - ACM 486
In this episode, Mr. Ricky pays a visit. And after Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss Apple’s new iPads and Macs, Mr. Ricky decides it’s time to clean up the mess and set our interns free! All that and more in this Halloween 2018 Special Episode!
Apple Store Offline Ahead of 'There's More in the Making' Media Event
No surprise here: Apple’s online store was replaced with the “Be right back” message Tuesday morning ahead of the “There’s More in the Making” media event.
Apple Releasing iOS 12.1 with Group FaceTime, eSIM Support, More on Tuesday
Apple is rolling out the official release of iOS 12.1 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on Tuesday with Group FaceTime and eSIM support, and more.
Apple Pencil 2 May Include Gesture Support
Apple Pencil 2, expected to be announced at Apple’s October 30th media event, will likely include a side button and gesture support.
How to Unlock Tweetbot 5's Extra Themes on the iPhone and iPad
Tweetbot 5 for the iPhone and iPad has five extra themes you can unlock with an in-app donation. Here’s how to do it.
What else at the iPad event, Apple vs Bloomberg – TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-22
Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join Kelly Guimont to speculate on what else we’ll see at the iPad event (besides iPads), and Apple going toe-to-toe against Bloomberg.
Tweetbot 5 for iPhone, iPad, gets Interface Updates, New Dark Mode for OLED Screens
Tweetbot 5 for the iPhone and iPad is out with interface updates, an improved dark theme for OLED iPhones, and more.
iOS 12: Find Songs by Lyrics in Apple Music
You can search for songs in Apple Music based on their lyrics in the Music app on your iPhone or iPad.
This Month Apple Retail Stores Will Host The Big Draw 2018 Festival
Every year Apple retail stores celebrate The Big Draw 2018 festival, a worldwide celebration of drawing held every October.
iOS: How to Use Pages as a Teleprompter for Presentations
It’s called Presenter Mode, and here’s how to turn it on.
Apple's October 30 Media Event, iPhone X Versus iPhone X - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-18
Adam Christianson from the Maccast and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple’s just announced October 30th media event in New York City, plus they debate which is a better upgrade: iPhone XR or a used iPhone X.
Apple Announces October Media Event, iPads and Macs up to Bat
The company is widely expected to announce new iPad models at the event, and some hope there will be new Macs, too.