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Apple is rumoured to bring three iPad Pro sizes to market next year. (Image source: refargotohp)

Apple iPad Pro 2024 series could top out at 14-inch Mini LED model with boosted Apple M3 SoC

According to new rumours, Apple may offer next-generation iPad Pro tablets in three sizes. While 11-inch and 12.9-inch models are claimed to utilise OLED panels for the first time, a new 14-inch screen size could be on the way wit...

Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2023 17:49

Apple is expected to update its MacBook and iPad lineup with OLED displays, starting in 2024. (Source: Apple)

Report reveals Apple's plans to revamp MacBooks and iPads with OLED screens

Apple's plans for updating its MacBook and iPad lineup with OLED screens have long been rumored. A recent report by Taiwanese publication ET News sheds more light on the company's planned timeline for these display upgrades, start...

Sambit Saha, 17 Nov 2023 21:28

Even before the rumoured Apple Car turns up, Apple and the EV industry share a number of worrying similarities (Image Source: Vanarama)

3 unfortunate similarities between Apple and the electric car industry

CheckMag Even before rumours started circulating about Apple creating its own electric vehicle, some of Apple's business practices shared a lot in common with electric vehicle manufacturers. While not uncommon in the tech industry, they se...

David Devey, 17 Nov 2023 19:16

2018's new Apple Pencil saw a raft of new features announced - and 2023's saw a bunch of them taken away. (Image credit: Own)

Apple’s USB-C Pencil is still pretty...pointless

CheckMag A lot can change in less than a month. New iMacs, MacBooks, and M-series chips might have been announced, but don't let that distract you from the fact that Cupertino's new non-Lightning Pencil – its first in half a decade – is ar...

Matthew Lee, 09 Nov 2023 19:36

Nomad has presented two new leather cases for iPads. (Image: Nomad)

Nomad Leather Folio (Plus): Elegant leather cases for iPad Pro and iPad Air with stand and optional Apple Pencil holder

Nomad is launching new cases for iPad Pro and iPad Air made from high-quality leather, namely the Leather Folio and Leather Folio Plus. In addition to a kickstand for easy tablet setup, the Plus version offers a magnetic holder fo...

Marcus Schwarten, 07 Nov 2023 00:00

Apple's iPad lineup set to receive major updates in 2024. (Source: Apple)

Bloomberg: Apple set to revamp entire iPad lineup in 2024

In the coming year, Apple's iPad lineup, including the standard iPad, iPad Pro, Mini, and Air, are all set to receive substantial updates, as per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Anticipation surrounds the future iPad Pro models, which ar...

Sambit Saha, 05 Nov 2023 21:04

Apple's first ever 3nm processor. (Source: Apple)

Apple to cut back on 3nm orders as market forces start to crush upgrade demands

Next-gen devices with shiny new, cutting-edge 3 nanometer (nm) chipsets are now thought to meet with less consumer enthusiasm or FOMO than one might think as they start to emerge in late 2023 or early 2024. That, according to a re...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Sep 2023 17:35

The previous-gen version of the huge 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the Apple M1 processor is currently on sale for one of its lowest prices yet (Image: Klaus Hinum)

Deal | iPad Pro 12.9-inch tablet with Apple M1 and cellular connectivity discounted by 38%

The attractive cellular configuration of the 2021 iPad Pro 12.9 also comes with 128GB of mass storage, an excellent Mini-LED display and the quick Apple M1 SoC. At almost 40 percent off MSRP, the flagship tablet is still worth con...

Enrico Frahn, 21 Sep 2023 22:11

The iPad Pro may be getting Apple's flagship silicon next year. (Image via Apple and MacRumors, w/ edits)

Rumor | Apple M3 chips, OLED screens may come to iPad Pro next year

Apple's flagship tablet may get a major upgrade next year. Per industry tipster Mark Gurman, Apple will equip the next version of the iPad Pro with the company's upcoming M3 chip, the same silicon rumored to debut in MacBooks late...

Sam Medley, 28 Aug 2023 17:37

The current Magic Keyboard. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | iPad Pro (2024) to launch with new, improved Magic Keyboard

The next crop of iPad Pro-series devices is already slated to emerge with series-first OLED displays in 2024. Now, the slates are also projected to arrive alongside new Magic Keyboards that allegedly finally address the main drawb...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2023 17:09

ESR's new charging station. (Source: ESR)

ESR 100W 6-in-1 GaN Charger with MagSafe and CryoBoost proves OEM's latest crowdfunding hit

ESR's latest Kickstarter campaign combines its line of charging stations with wireless charging docks specifically intended for iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watches with up-to-100 watt (W) wired charging for the first time. Accordin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Aug 2023 17:56

The Apple iPad Pro (M1) with 2TB of mass storage is now considerably cheaper than upon its release (Image: Daniel Schmidt)

Deal | iPad Pro 11 with Apple M1 and 2TB of storage gets enormous 50% discount in limited-time tablet sale

The most spacious model variant of the 2021 iPad Pro with the fast Apple M1 SoC is equipped with 2TB of storage and originally carried an unaffordable price tag of US$1,699, which has now been discounted to a much more bearable US...

Enrico Frahn, 16 Aug 2023 22:40

A dual-display OLED laptop. (Source: Lenovo)

OLED mobile PC market slated to grow by up to 34% by 2030

Apple's rumored OLED iPad Pros are not even here, yet are now already credited with the ability to boost demand of other panels made of the same popular screen material made for the tablets or laptops that will be released to comp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2023 19:49

Rumor | iPad Pro 11 and 12.9 to be first in line for OLED upgrade in 2024

The latest predictions on Apple's switch to OLED technology purports to confirm that it will indeed start with the iPad Pro - albeit not until 2024. The top-end slate tends to come in 2 display size options, both of which are slat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jul 2023 19:48

Rumor | M3 MacBook Pros of all sizes appear on new 2024 Apple product roadmap

A typically knowledgeable tech correspondent now purports to have outlined the rest of Apple's 2023 product launch schedule for it in advance. The line-up also allegedly continues into early 2024, which is apparently when next-gen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2023 20:46

The Sharge Disk (with credit card for scale). (Source: Sharge)

Sharge Disk: The keychain-sized external SSD enclosure going places on Kickstarter

Sharge touts its latest product as the best way to turn up to 2TB of M.2 NVMe SSD storage into a "tiny, lightweight" everyday-carry accessory. It consists of an aluminum enclosure for such a card with a volume touted as equivalent...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2023 16:24

The SHIFT Magnetic Case in action. (Source: ESR)

ESR SHIFT Magnetic Case for iPad Pro (11-inch, 2022) launches to help support extra added use-cases

Now that Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad have been announced, more users might be on the look-out for an accessory that can help them switch between one- and two-handed use with ease. To this end, ESR has released the SHIFT M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2023 19:50

Apple may add a third iPad Pro size of sorts with an M3 refresh. (Image source: Apple)

Leaker tips iPad Ultra to feature 14.1-inch display and Apple M3 Pro chip

According to reports, Apple is considering releasing an even more powerful iPad Pro tablet, which will also be significantly larger than recent 12.9-inch models. Dubbed the iPad Pro Max or the iPad Ultra, the tablet is rumoured to...

Alex Alderson, 02 May 2023 17:45

The iPhone X may not get iOS 17, marking an end to its long story. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 likely to drop support for popular iPhone and iPad models

With Apple's software update season right around the corner, rumors are flying as to which devices will be able to upgrade to the latest OS. Unfortunately, some popular (but older) iPhones and iPads will be left in the dust this u...

Sam Medley, 25 Apr 2023 17:18

iOS 17 tipped to introduce sideloading on iPhones at WWDC 2023

The Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) of 2023 is already touted to go down in history as the event during which Apple's first-gen VR/AR headset is unleashed. However, the latest version of iOS is now also projected to vie fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2023 18:40

Apple 2021 iPad Pro 12.9 with M1 gets significantly discounted across storage variants

Deal | Apple M1 iPad Pro 12.9 variants now on sale with steep discounts up to US$800 for limited time

The Apple iPad Pro 12.9 with M1 SoC is now available at a substantial discount on Best Buy. The e-tailer is offering M1 iPad Pro 12.9 variants from 256 GB to 2 TB at prices ranging from US$1,000 to US$1,600 — that a US$400 to US$8...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Mar 2023 10:48

Apple's upcoming OLED iPad Pro models could be quite expensive (image via own)

2024-bound OLED iPad Pros could come with a prohibitively high price tag

A report from The Elec says the 11-inch OLED iPad Pro could cost US$1,500 for the entry-level variant. Its 13-inch counterpart is said to retail at US$1,800. Both tablets are scheduled for a 2024 launch.

Anil Ganti, 09 Mar 2023 16:07

iPad Pro 2024: Next-gen top-end Apple tablet tipped to come wth OLED from LG or Samsung

The emerging screen manufacturer BOE will reportedly miss out on a chance to contribute the OLED with which next-gen iPad Pros are said to launch. The latest word is that Apple has gone with long-time partners Samsung and LG as su...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2023 17:58

Thunderbolt Go: all cables, no brick. (Source: OWC)

OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock supports dual 4K displays and a USB4 laptop uplink without the need for its own power brick

OWC touts its new Thunderbolt Go as the most agile and versatile dock of its type, as it connects directly to AC without the usual need for a bulky adapter. It supports 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet as well as "full-featured" USB type-C po...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2023 16:51

Apple could launch a foldable iPad next year (image via Andreas Storm on Twitter)

Industry analyst reaffirms 2024 launch window for a foldable iPad

Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple will launch its first-ever foldable iPad in 2024. However, not much is known about it besides the fact that it will feature a carbon fibre kickstand.

Anil Ganti, 30 Jan 2023 17:55

The 2022 iPad Pro was upgraded with the Apple M2 chip. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's 2024 OLED iPad Pro tablets to get slight but significant display size bump

Apple is rumored to be preparing iPad Pro tablets with OLED panels for a 2024 release, and it seems that the introduction of OLED technology won’t be the only significant update for the popular devices. It has reportedly been conf...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Dec 2022 19:40

The new AOHi cable system. (Source: AOHi)

Update | AOHi teases an adjustable-length USB type-C cable system via Kickstarter

AOHi asserts that its upcoming crowd-funding campaign will help the user get their charging cable to the ideal length, using a new "modular" system. It is a new take on power accessories with ends rendered universal with magnetic ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2022 19:06

The 2024 MacBook Air may get an OLED panel like the iPhone 14 Pro Max's, pictured here. (Image: own)

Apple may pivot to OLED displays for 2024 iPad Pros and MacBook Air

According to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, Apple will opt for OLED displays in both iPad Pro models and the MacBook Air in 2024. This would be a change for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which currently uses a mini...

Sam Medley, 12 Dec 2022 20:53

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022): More than a simple model update not necessary

In our review, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) impresses in all areas. Boasting an accurate mini-LED display, a fast M2 SoC, plenty of storage space for those who can afford it, and a long update cycle, it is a tablet of superlativ...

Daniel Schmidt, 01 Dec 2022 17:33

Apple plans to launch a 16-inch iPad next year (image via own)

Colossal 16-inch iPad reportedly in the pipeline for a Q4 2023 launch

The Information has heard from its sources that Apple is working on a 16-inch iPad. It will be launched sometime in Q4, 2023, presumably with an M2, M2 Pro or M2 Max chip and "Ultra" branding.

Anil Ganti, 26 Oct 2022 21:06

The iPad Pro now features the Apple M2 and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. (Image source: Apple)

Apple refreshes iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 with Apple M2, Apple Pencil and Wi-Fi 6E improvements

Apple has announced new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models. Now available with the Apple M2, the iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9 also have Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, unlike the current MacBook Air.

Alex Alderson, 18 Oct 2022 17:33

An Apple M2-powered iPad Pro concept. (Image source: @ld_vova on Twitter)

Apple iPads in 2024 to feature thinner hybrid OLED displays that are cheaper and do not crumple

Apple is reportedly looking at hybrid OLED display technology in its quest to further slim the iPad. Apparently, the company is of the opinion that hybrid OLED is a better alternative to flexible OLED owing to lower production cos...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Oct 2022 08:02

Stage Manager has arrived for more iPads, but external monitor compatibility has been removed for now. (Image source: Apple)

Apple enables Stage Manager software support on older iPad Pro tablets with a catch for newer models

A new iPadOS 16 beta build has confirmed that Apple is moving away from making Stage Manager an M1-exclusive feature. Instead, the multitasking feature has been opened up to iPads with A12X Bionic and A12Z Bionic chipsets.

Alex Alderson, 03 Oct 2022 14:29

The 2022 MacBook Air with the Apple M2 chip rocks a new design. (Source: Notebookcheck)

New MacBook Pros with M2 Pro/Max, Mac Minis with M2/M2 Pro, and iPad Pro with an Apple M2 chip could launch before 2023

Earlier in the year, Apple introduced a redesigned MacBook Air and a minor refresh of the MacBook Pro with the latest M2 chip. As is custom, speculation was high that we’ll see more devices featuring the new chip before 2023. Mark...

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Sep 2022 09:20

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display and is available in space black. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will hit breakneck speeds on AnTuTu and match lofty iPad Pro 5 levels claims leaker

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will hit performance heights beyond 95% of other smartphones according to a leaker. The source has offered an AnTuTu score prediction, which if realized, will place the iPhone 14 Pro Max at similar leve...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Sep 2022 18:48

The OLED MacBook may still have glass display substrate (image: Apple)

Apple's dislike of flexible MacBook OLED display 'wrinkles' forcing Samsung to improvise

Apple is giving its MacBook and iPad OLED display suppliers from Samsung and LG a hard time again, as it is reportedly not content with the image quality of midsize flexible OLED panels. It has requested a hybrid screen for its la...

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Sep 2022 20:27

The 2018 Apple iPad Pro 12.9 features great battery life, impressive speakers, and up to 6 GB RAM. (Image source: Amazon/Unsplash - edited)

Deal | Renewed Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) with 512 GB selling for just US$589 on Amazon as stock rapidly diminishes

Multiple renewed variants of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) are currently selling on Amazon at incredible prices. Prices start from as low as US$509.95 with the pick of the bunch, an iPad Pro with Wi-Fi connectivity and 512 GB sto...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Sep 2022 08:38

iPadOS 16.1's arrival will be delayed this year. (Source: Apple)

iPadOS 16 roll-out delay is confirmed by Apple on the release of its latest beta

Apple has confirmed that the next major iPadOS upgrade will indeed fail to arrive at the same time as that of iOS. The Cupertino giant has indicated that this is because it intends to skip v16.0 and progress directly to 16.1 inste...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Aug 2022 14:57

An Apple iPhone 14 mini model had widely been believed to have been replaced by an iPhone 14 Max SKU. (Image source: ApplesFresh/Unsplash - edited)

Updated | iPhone 14 mini makes surprise appearance in distributor list of upcoming Apple devices that includes the 2022 iPad Pro

There has been mention of an iPhone 14 mini in a leaked list of seven Apple devices that are expected to be released within the next few weeks. The source of the list is a reliable and well-known leaker, meaning an Apple iPhone 14...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Aug 2022 22:55

Apple should be expanding its product line soon with revamped iPads and refreshed Macs. (Image source: Apple)

Apple October event: Improved iPads and modernized M2 Macs on the menu

New iPad tablets and M2-powered Mac computers are apparently on the menu for an Apple October special event according to a well-known analyst. The latest iPad and iPad Pro models are in for an overhaul in comparison to their prede...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Aug 2022 18:09

Apple curiously opted not to spotlight these helpful features coming to iOS 16 (Image source: Unsplash)

iOS 16 Beta 6: 5 starring features Apple kept out of the spotlight

With the official public build of iOS 16 rumored to be just a few weeks away from its debut, Apple enthusiasts cannot wait to get their hands on the latest software features. This list features several iOS 16 tidbits and hidden ad...

Brahm Shank, 16 Aug 2022 05:31

A recent CAD rendering leak led to concept designers imagining the 2022 iPad in a range of colors. (Image source: RendersByShailesh - edited)

Apple iPad 10 specs leak reveals USB-C port presence, A14 Bionic chip, and M2 iPad Pro announcement date

Some key details about the 10th-generation Apple iPad tablet have been leaked on a Korean-language forum, with the information also including a potential announcement date timeframe for the expected M2 iPad Pro. According to the l...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Aug 2022 21:17

Apple reinvents the "closed system". Coming this fall. (Image source: Unsplash - Edited)

Lockdown Mode in iOS 16: 4 brutal costs of going incognito

Coming later this year to iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura, Lockdown Mode is a feature for users who may be at risk of being targeted by high-level digital threats, including those from the NSO Group. Learn how to activate the...

Brahm Shank, 08 Jul 2022 12:25

Apple may release three new iPads before the year is out, including two iPad Pro models. (Image source: Daniel Romero)

Numerous Apple iPads to launch later this year with 14-inch or 15-inch iPad a way off yet

According to a renowned Apple analyst, there could be multiple iPad releases this year, including Apple M2-based iPad Pro models. A new basic iPad is also due this year, but the rumoured 14.1-inch iPad may not arrive until 2024 at...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2022 16:19

The next generation of Apple iPad Pro tablets should feature the company's new M2 SoC. (Image source: @ld_vova/Unsplash - edited)

Apple M2 iPad Pro series prices leaked along with details about more-responsive iPad mini and laminated iPad

The alleged price tags for upcoming Apple M2 iPad Pro tablets have been leaked along with some minor but interesting information about both a future iPad mini slate and the next-generation iPad (10th gen). There are also some conf...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jun 2022 02:54

A snapshot illustrates a few of the prominent new features in iOS 16. (Image source: Apple)

iOS 16 Beta 2: 4 deeply interesting changes not to miss

Apple recently released iOS/iPadOS 16 Beta 2 for registered developers with extended options for customizing the Lock Screen, new filtering tools in the Messages app, Apple Card enhancements, and more to help users stay organized....

Brahm Shank, 23 Jun 2022 10:47

The Apple iPhone 14 series is set to make a splash in the smartphone world. (Image source: iPhone 14 Pro concept - RendersByShailesh & Unsplash - edited)

Apple iPhone 14 release date and iPhone 14 Pro Max with iPad Pro-pummeling performance score shared by leaker

Another leaker has claimed that the Apple iPhone 14 series will be released on September 13, 2022. In addition, the same source has also stated that the iPhone 14 Pro Max will be something of a performance powerhouse and will mana...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jun 2022 23:55