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Apple's latest 'Pro' iPads are selling fewer units than expected. (Image source: Apple)

Analyst delivers damning report on new Apple iPad Pro popularity

Apple's latest iPad Pro tablets contain various advantages over the competition, despite their 5 mm housings. Unfortunately, the presence of tandem OLED displays and powerful Apple M4 chipsets has not helped improved sales, accord...

Alex Alderson, 10 Oct 2024 00:10

The M4 iPad Pro was announced in May 2024 and it comes in 11'' and 13'' sizes. (Image source: Apple)

Apple halts iPadOS 18 rollout for the M4 iPad Pro after reports of bricked devices

Some owners of the 11'' and 13'' M4 iPad Pro have bricked their device following the update to iPadOS 18. This has led Apple to stop the update until the issue is fixed.

Habeeb Onawole, 18 Sep 2024 00:23

The MatePad Pro 12.2. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 slated for September 2024 global launch

Huawei has announced that it is nearly ready to unleash its tandem OLED technology on the rest of the world in the form of the MatePad Pro 12.2. The flagship device is touted to deliver an experience to rival the latest top-end iP...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2024 16:59

The whole 2022 iPad Pro M2 line-up is discounted at Best Buy. (Image source: Florian Schmitt / Notebookcheck - edited)

Deal | M2 iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch get up to 36% discount in Best Buy deal - 1TB model starting at $999

A Best Buy sale has brought down prices on M2 Apple iPad Pro models, with seemingly limited availability leaving the cheapest 11-inch models coming in at $999. Both the 12.9-inch and 11-inch M2 iPad Pro variants are on sale, and t...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Sep 2024 06:51

Apple's Magic Keyboard opens a new realm of possibilities for iPad owners that need their tablets to do anything other than media consumption. (Image source: Apple)

Apple to update budget iPad ecosystem with cheaper Magic Keyboard with new features and budget-friendly materials

It seems like Apple is working on a Magic Keyboard accessory for its cheapest iPad and iPad Air models. The $299 Apple Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro was a major success, thanks to its full-size keyboard, haptic trackpad, and exc...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Sep 2024 00:14

iOS 17.6.1, iPadOS 17.6.1 and macOS 14.6.1 are available for download. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 17.6.1, iPadOS 17.6.1 and macOS 14.6.1

Apple has made iOS 17.6.1, iPadOS 17.6.1 and macOS 14.6.1 available for download. The new updates for iPhone, iPad and Macs address an acute problem that had crept in with the previous major updates to iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6 and ma...

Marcus Schwarten, 08 Aug 2024 11:13

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 tipped to launch with tandem OLED display driven by new flagship SoC

Huawei has already indicated that it will launch new MatePad-series tablets soon. Now, one of them is tipped to debut with one of the most cutting-edge displays out there, so as to compete with the latest Apple iPad Pro. The slim-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2024 17:30

Apple Intelligence has supposedly run into some pre-launch issues (image source: Apple)

Apple Intelligence could be pushed back to October; developers might be able to test it next week

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says not all Apple Intelligence features will launch together. In particular, the enhanced Siri could take a while to arrive due to stability issues.

Anil Ganti, 29 Jul 2024 13:43

iOS 18 allows users to customize the Control Center at last. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's public beta of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 introduces hundreds of new features to the iPhone and iPad

Apple has released the first public beta version of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 so that all users of compatible iPhones and iPads can now try out the new features of the biggest operating system updates of the year before the final versi...

Hannes Brecher, 21 Jul 2024 03:38

Apple iPad Pro 13 (Gen 7) (Image source: Daniel Schmidt / Notebookcheck)

iPad Pro 13 (2024) – Apple's Pro tablet stands out in most regards

Super thin, light and fast – these three qualities describe what the iPad Pro 13 is in a nutshell. Our review analysed in detail what else the Apple tablet is capable of. In this article, we’ll summarise our findings once more....

Daniel Schmidt, 20 Jul 2024 18:13

Apple's last-gen iPad Pro has received a substantial price cut (image via Notebookcheck)

Deal | 12.9-inch iPad Pro with Apple M2, 512 GB storage and cellular connectivity gets massive $500 discount on Best Buy

Apple's last-gen flagship tablet, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, is heavily discounted at Best Buy. You can now buy the 5G-enabled 512 GB variant of the tablet for just $1,099.

Anil Ganti, 15 Jun 2024 22:10

iPadOS 18 enables an iPad to intelligently read a user's handwriting. (Image via Apple)

Apple announces iPadOS 18 with new Calculator app that can solve handwritten equations

Apple today announced iPadOS 18, which will bring features centered around user handwriting. An updated Calculator and Notes app both include machine learning features to read handwriting and either solve equations or create a fon...

Sam Medley, 10 Jun 2024 20:12

On June 10, 2024, at 10 am PT in California, the keynote for WWDC 2024 will start and is likely to be all about Apple Intelligence.

Apple WWDC 2024: Watch the Apple Intelligence launch event live here

Finally, iPhone, iPad and Mac owners will soon also benefit from generative AI, for which Apple is about to coin a new marketing term. If you want to hear Tim Cook and his team repeatedly utter "Apple Intelligence", look no furthe...

Alexander Fagot, 10 Jun 2024 19:00

Second-gen iPad Pro tipped to miss out on upcoming software upgrade

Apple's imminent WWDC 24 event is expected to introduce the latest version of iPadOS as well as its iOS 18 counterpart for iPhones. An impressively long list of devices are now linked to eligibility for either major software upgra...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2024 16:23

iPad Pro cooling modified with Airjets. (Photo: Andreas Sebayang/Notebookcheck.com)

Computex 2024 | Frore Systems makes iPad Pro 12.9 faster with Airjet and shows industrial reference design

Frore Systems once again showed the converted system at Computex. Two Airjet Mini Slim cool an iPad Pro 12.9 of the latest generation. Frore System also showcased the reference design for cooling AI systems from Nvidia as well as ...

Andreas Sebayang, 05 Jun 2024 15:57

The Apple iPad Pro 11 2024 is a great tablet again, but you have to be able to afford it.

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024): Is the OLED tablet really suited to everyone?

The iPad Pro 11 (2024) brings some innovations such as a modern tandem OLED display and the very fast Apple M4 processor. But does this really make the premium tablet a good buy for everyone? We tell you in this summary of our tes...

Florian Schmitt, 02 Jun 2024 17:52

Scratches at a level 3, with...wait, what?! (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

iPad Pro (M4): Durability test reveals downside of fancy new nano-texture glass upgrade

Nano-texture glass is a new optional extra touted to eliminate glare from the screen of a new iPad Pro while retaining image accuracy and quality. It is available in the new flagship tablet's top-end 13-inch variant, and also its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2024 15:28

Is the new iPad Pro worth the hype? (Source: Apple)

Is the new M4 iPad Pro worth the hype? 4 things you should know before buying one

CheckMag The iPad Pro is Apple's premium tablet, featuring the same powerful M-series chips found in Macs. But does it live up to the hype? Some new models might not be the upgrade you're expecting, and could even be considered a downgrade...

Triet Le, 22 May 2024 16:56

New information about the iPad Pro's memory modules has emerged online (image via Apple)

OLED iPad Pro: Entry-level variants reportedly come with 12 GB of RAM

The 256 GB and 512 GB iPad Pro variants have been found to run two 48 Gbit (6 GB) memory modules from Micron. Hence, their total memory capacity is 12 GB and not 8 GB as advertised on Apple's website.

Anil Ganti, 20 May 2024 10:52

The iPad Pro's M4 processor. (Source: iFixit via YouTube)

Apple iPad Pro 13 design and reparability praised while Pencil Pro panned as potential e-waste

Apple's newest and biggest iPad Pro has many potentially significant upgrades; however, it seems durability is not one of them. Nevertheless, the ability to take it apart and put it back together might make up for that, according ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2024 17:48

Samsung's new ad is an answer to Apple's controversial iPad Pro ad (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung mocks controversial Apple iPad Pro ad, says, "We would never crush creativity"

Samsung didn't miss the chance to slam on Apple's controversial iPad Pro ad, which shows an industrial press crushing different creative tools. The Samsung ad, although trying to be subtle, says, "Creativity cannot be crushed" wit...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 May 2024 13:58

The Apple M4 runs significantly faster with stronger cooling. (Image: Next_Floating_Brothers, Bilibili)

iPad Pro with liquid nitrogen cooling achieves benchmark record thanks to Apple M4

The Apple M4 is currently only available in the iPad Pro, a 5.1 mm thin tablet without active cooling. A test with liquid nitrogen reveals how much performance Apple is potentially losing by not installing a fan.

Hannes Brecher, 17 May 2024 09:36

The thinnest Apple product of all time - this is how Apple is currently advertising its new iPad Pro 2024 tablets, which undergo comparisons with their predecessors in the first bend tests. (Image: AppleTrack)

Ouch: Apple's new iPad Pro 2024 compared with predecessors in two durability & bend test videos

The thinnest Apple product of all time - according to the manufacturer - inevitably raises questions about its durability in everyday life given the Bendgate drama with the iPhone 6, which happened exactly 10 years ago. The first ...

Alexander Fagot, 17 May 2024 06:21

The new iPad Pro lineup features tandem OLED screens and the new M4 SoC. (Source: Dave2D on YouTube)

OLED iPad Pro gathers praise in early review, battery life surprisingly impressive despite powerful M4 SoC and thinner design

Apple recently revamped its iPad Pro lineup with the new M4 SoC and tandem OLED displays. An early review from YouTuber Dave2D suggests positive impressions, with notable improvements in performance and display quality while retai...

Sambit Saha, 16 May 2024 21:34

The biggest name in emulation is now available on the App Store

Retroarch, a massive multi-system emulator, is now available in Apple's App Store for iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs. Retroarch has 78 cores that can emulate a plethora of video game consoles and handhelds, ranging from popular opt...

Sam Medley, 16 May 2024 17:53

Caviar gives the Apple iPad Pro a back made of PVD-coated titanium. (Image: Caviar)

iPad Pro gets limited Deadpool Edition with titanium case, gold coating and Apple M4

The brand new Apple iPad Pro is now also available as a Deadpool Limited Edition, featuring an extremely robust titanium case with scratch-resistant PVD coating and an eye-catching design featuring two decorative pistols and a 24-...

Hannes Brecher, 16 May 2024 16:40

PlayStation Portable emulator PPSSPP lands on Apple App Store

The most popular PSP emulator, PPSSPP, is finally available on iOS and iPadOS through Apple's official App Store. The emulator is free and available on devices running iOS 12.0, iPadOS 12.0, or visionOS 1.0 or later.

Sam Medley, 15 May 2024 21:58

Thank to Apple's upcoming Eye Tracking feature, anyone will be able to control their iPad or iPhone with only their eyes. (Image via Apple)

Apple's upcoming accessibility features allow users to control iPhones and iPads with their eyes

Apple announced several new accessibility features coming to iOS and iPadOS. Among them are Eye Tracking, which will allow users to interact with an iPhone or iPad with only their eyes; Vocal Shortcuts, which lets users customize ...

Sam Medley, 15 May 2024 18:35

The Apple iPhone gets new anti-stalking features with iOS 17.5. (Image: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5 and macOS 14.5 with new features for iPhone, Apple Watch and the like

Apple has released a series of feature updates for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac, including new anti-stalking features designed to protect users from trackers that use Google's "Find My Device" network.

Hannes Brecher, 14 May 2024 03:11

Deal | Grab a 10,000mAh power bank that doubles as a cyberpunk clock - while you still can

Shargeek touts the Starship Seer as the ideal on-the-go accessory for the smartphone power user, as it functions as a travel clock as well as a 10,000mAh power bank thanks to its inbuilt status display. Now, the transparent-chic m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 May 2024 19:01

Apple's newest M4 chip brings forth some impressive CPU performance gains (image via Apple)

Updated | Apple M4: New Geekbench listing highlights 25% single-core performance improvement over Apple M3

New Geekbench listings of the Apple M4 have shown up online. Its CPU is remarkably faster than its predecessors in single-core performance and its GPU punches above its weight class, too.

Anil Ganti, 09 May 2024 06:19

The Paper-Feel Magnetic Screen Protector. (Source: ESR)

ESR paper-like, removable screen protector for iPad Pro 2024 now available

ESR has now announced a release for its range of 2024 iPad-compatible accessories. They include new versions of its "Red Dot Award-winning" Shift Magnetic Case for the Air, Pro 11 and Pro 13, as well as multi-mode keyboard cases f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2024 17:38

Professional iPad users will appreciate the two new accessories (Image source: Apple)

Apple launches Pencil Pro and new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro

Alongside the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, Apple has launched two iPad accessories: the Pencil Pro and the Magic keyboard for iPad Pro. While the Pencil Pro gets haptic feedback, new squeeze and rotation gestures and Find My ...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 08 May 2024 15:28

Apple's new M4 chip has shown up on Geekbench (image via Apple)

Apple M4 makes Geekbench debut alongside new iPad Pro

Apple's newest M4 chip has been spotted on Geekbench's ML Neural Engine database. The 10-core version scores 9,234 points in the benchmark, making it about 24% faster than the Apple M2.

Anil Ganti, 08 May 2024 07:40

Apple shows off updates to Logic Pro music studio app with new AI-enhanced backing bands and more

Apple spotlighted updates to its Logic Pro music studio software, showing off new AI-generated backing tracks, a tool for pulling tracks from any audio file, and more.

Sam Medley, 07 May 2024 20:03

Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 have a few new features that leverage AI and multiple cameras. (Image via Apple)

Apple announces new versions of Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad with support for multiple live camera feeds

Apple is rolling out new versions of Final Cut Pro for Macs and Final Cut Pro for iPad, which include a bevy of new features. Primary among them is support for up to 4 live camera feeds on the iPad version, which can turn an iPad ...

Sam Medley, 07 May 2024 19:29

Apple has refreshed its iPad Pro lineup (image via Apple)

New Apple iPad Pro unveiled with bright OLED screen, Thunderbolt 4.0 and a worryingly thin chassis

Apple has finally updated its iPad Pro lineup with an OLED panel. Other improvements include an Apple M4 SoC and data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps. They are available for pre-order now and can be purchased on May 15.

Anil Ganti, 07 May 2024 17:43

Apple's newest 3 nm chip is now official (image via Apple)

Apple M4: 3 nm chip unveiled with increased CPU core count and powerful NPU

The Apple M4 SoC has been officially announced alongside the new iPad Pro. It is manufactured on TSMC's N3E node and features a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU and a 38 TOPS NPU.

Anil Ganti, 07 May 2024 17:02

Apple already hints at a new Apple Pencil in the teaser for Tuesday's event. (Image: Apple)

Apple's website leaks Apple Pencil Pro ahead of Tuesday's launch event

Apple is expected to unveil not only the next-generation iPad Pro at the upcoming launch event on Tuesday, but also an Apple Pencil Pro, which is set to offer a range of interesting new features. This has just been confirmed by cl...

Hannes Brecher, 07 May 2024 03:50

iPad owners might be able to play Baldur's Gate 3 natively next year (image via Larian)

Baldur's Gate 3 rumoured to launch on iOS and iPadOS next year

A rumour says Baldur's Gate 3 will be the next AAA game to launch on Apple devices. It may debut on iPadOS and likely iOS sometime in early 2025.

Anil Ganti, 04 May 2024 15:46

Apple's upcoming OLED iPad Pros might feature the upcoming M4 SoC, skipping the M3. (Source: Apple)

Apple's upcoming M4 SoC might break tradition with its early debut at Apple's 'Let Loose' event, arriving just six months after its predecessor

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, there is a 'strong possibility' that the upcoming OLED iPad Pro models will make the jump to Apple's M4 chip, skipping the M3 variant. This comes as a surprise to anyone familiar with Apple's ...

Sambit Saha, 30 Apr 2024 20:52

Apple has left few doubts about what it has planned for its 'let loose' event. (Image source: Apple via MacRumors & @LeaksApplePro)

Apple announces 'let loose' special event for rumoured iPad Air Mini LED and iPad Pro OLED releases

Apple has revealed the date and time of its next 'special' event, during which it will 'let loose'. Seemingly aimed at iPads, the event is rumoured to showcase new iPad Air and iPad Pro hardware, as well as Pencil 3 and Magic Keyb...

Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2024 17:14

The next-generation Apple iPad Pro is set to be unveiled in around a month. (Image: Jakub Żerdzicki)

Apple iPad Pro with OLED display and new design: Bloomberg reveals launch date details

There are now finally concrete details on when the next-generation iPad Pro with a brand new design, OLED display and laptop-style keyboard case will be unveiled, along with a new iPad Air and the third-generation Apple Pencil.

Hannes Brecher, 09 Apr 2024 04:14

Apple Campus, Cupertino California. (Image: Apple)

Twelve years after the death of Steve Jobs, the cracks are starting to appear at Apple

Apple is at the first major cross-roads since the passing of its late co-founder Steve Jobs 12 years ago. It finds itself still largely dependent on the product lines and businesses that Jobs left behind. Its Vision Pro has rece...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Mar 2024 05:34

iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 are now available for download. (Image: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 as well as updates for older iPhones and iPads

Apple has released two new updates, iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1. These can now be installed on all compatible iPhones and iPads. iOS 16.7.7 and iPadOS 16.7.7 for older iPhones and iPads as well as visionOS 1.1.1 are also availabl...

Marcus Schwarten, 22 Mar 2024 02:13

The upcoming iPad Pros are expected to feature thinner bezels, OLED displays, and Apple's latest M3 SoC. (Source: Apple)

Upcoming iPad Pro lineup to feature thinner bezels, claims rumor originating from reliable source

Rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 series and upcoming iPad Pro models could feature thinner bezels, thanks to border reduction technology. Recent leaks originating from Weibo hint at bezel thickness as low as 7.12mm for the new iP...

Sambit Saha, 21 Mar 2024 11:55