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Only one tablet has survived the rise and fall of the tablet craze — mostly unscathed, that is— and that’s the Apple iPad. First launched in 2010, the original iPad mostly served as a larger iPhone, but without calling capabilities. And with no front-facing camera, you couldn’t even place video calls. Fast forward almost a decade and Apple’s tablet lineup are bonafide laptop replacements for some. Apple has adapted the iPad in form, function, and overall cost in such a way that it’s become the no-brainer tablet purchase.

The Beats Fit Pro earbuds in new yellow and coral colors are already $30 offThe Beats Fit Pro earbuds in new yellow and coral colors are already $30 off
Brandon Widder and Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Apple’s first iOS 16.4 public beta has new emoji and push notifications from web appsApple’s first iOS 16.4 public beta has new emoji and push notifications from web apps
Apple’s new iOS 16.4 developer beta includes new emoji, web app notifications, and moreApple’s new iOS 16.4 developer beta includes new emoji, web app notifications, and more
Umar Shakir
Umar Shakir
Touchy buttons and folding screens.

An Apple patent (PDF) awarded on Valentine’s Day hints at future iPhones with touch-sensitive volume sliders and folding screens.

There’s also a “virtual shutter button” that sounds a lot like the solid-state buttons predicted by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo last year.

Whether Apple actually makes a foldable iPhone (we’ve seen patent applications before) or is playing the wait-and-see game is still up in the air, but Kuo had also predicted a foldable iPad for 2024.

Apple patent adds to hype around foldable device from the iPhone maker

[CNBC]

A remastered version of Myst is coming to iOSA remastered version of Myst is coming to iOS
The latest iPad Air is $100 off and one of the best values for an Apple tabletThe latest iPad Air is $100 off and one of the best values for an Apple tablet
God of War Ragnarök on PS5 just received its first big discountGod of War Ragnarök on PS5 just received its first big discount
Apple’s latest M2 iPad Pro is back down to its lowest priceApple’s latest M2 iPad Pro is back down to its lowest price
Apple is reportedly working on an iPad-like smart displayApple is reportedly working on an iPad-like smart display
Apple’s M1 iPad Air is back down to its lowest priceApple’s M1 iPad Air is back down to its lowest price
Apple’s next custom hardware trick might be its own MicroLED screensApple’s next custom hardware trick might be its own MicroLED screens
An Apple Pencil that can sample colors and textures would be a dream come trueAn Apple Pencil that can sample colors and textures would be a dream come true
Apple’s battery replacement prices are going up by $20 to $50Apple’s battery replacement prices are going up by $20 to $50
New iPad Mini could be a year awayNew iPad Mini could be a year away
Thomas Ricker
Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
DaVinci Resolve is finally available on the iPad.

Blackmagic Design first announced DaVinci Resolve for ‌iPad‌ back in October, and now its popular video editing app is available to download for free on the App Store. You can also unlock the full premium version of DaVinci Resolve via an in-app purchase of $94.99

The app is best optimized for iPad Pro models running M-series chips and offers similar tools to its desktop counterpart.

LG’s gamer-friendly C2 OLED has dropped to its lowest price to dateLG’s gamer-friendly C2 OLED has dropped to its lowest price to date
Logitech’s new iPad keyboard and stylus are a better buy than Apple’sLogitech’s new iPad keyboard and stylus are a better buy than Apple’s
Dan Seifert
Dan Seifert
There’s still very little reason to upgrade a 2018 iPad Pro.

The 2018 iPad Pro came out over four years ago, but it remains an impressively capable tablet. Apple has released three updates since then and added some minor features that may matter to your specific workflow (or not).

But the iPad Pro from four years ago is still so good that digital illustrator Brad Colbow still uses his for multiple hours every day, despite reviewing lots of other newer devices for his YouTube channel.

Is that a testament to how great the 2018 model is or a knock against how little Apple has moved the iPad forward since then? You decide.

Apple’s new whiteboard app gives you and up to 99 friends an ‘infinite canvas’Apple’s new whiteboard app gives you and up to 99 friends an ‘infinite canvas’
Apple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on the iPhoneApple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on the iPhone
The second-gen Apple Pencil is $40 off todayThe second-gen Apple Pencil is $40 off today
Google’s Nest Hub smart display is $70 off with a free WiZ smart bulbGoogle’s Nest Hub smart display is $70 off with a free WiZ smart bulb
Apple may shift some iPad production away from China to IndiaApple may shift some iPad production away from China to India
Now one swipe is enough to see all your notifications in the latest iOS 16.2 betaNow one swipe is enough to see all your notifications in the latest iOS 16.2 beta
Zens’ new Apple MagSafe multicharger powers up to four devicesZens’ new Apple MagSafe multicharger powers up to four devices
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
Apple says these are the best apps and games for 2022.

iPhone: BeReal, Apex Legends Mobile

iPad: GoodNotes 5, Moncage

Apple Watch: Gentler Streak

Mac: Inscryption

Apple TV: El Hijo

Apple Arcade: Wylde Flowers

Hit the link below to see the full list of 16 out of a possible 1.8 million.

App Store Awards celebrate the best apps and games of 2022

[Apple Newsroom]

The best Cyber Monday deals on Apple devicesThe best Cyber Monday deals on Apple devices
Apple’s new entry-level iPad is on sale for the first time for $50 offApple’s new entry-level iPad is on sale for the first time for $50 off
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Who is Apple’s Next Top Design Star?

Over at Bloomberg, Mark Gurman has summed up the state of Apple’s product design department now that the current lead hardware design, Evans Hankey, has said she plans to leave in a few months.

Her departure comes just three years after Jony Ive’s exit, and it’s unclear who will step into the gap of managing the look and feel for iPhones, Macs, and everything else.

After Ive’s departure, both groups were placed under the purview of Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer.

Over the past few years, the team has lost the majority of senior designers who worked under Ive, with many of them going to his new firm, LoveFrom. That has now made it harder to replace Hankey, people with knowledge of the matter said. An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment.

Sony’s all-around excellent WF-1000XM4 earbuds are on sale for $100 offSony’s all-around excellent WF-1000XM4 earbuds are on sale for $100 off
Fully’s standing desks and other work-from-home accessories are 20 percent off todayFully’s standing desks and other work-from-home accessories are 20 percent off today
Now’s the time to buy last year’s iPadNow’s the time to buy last year’s iPad
Walmart is clearing out stock of the fourth-generation iPad AirWalmart is clearing out stock of the fourth-generation iPad Air
There are too many iPads, iPhones, and Apple WatchesThere are too many iPads, iPhones, and Apple Watches
Apple iPad Pro (2022) review: bump the chip

Apple’s latest iPad Pro has one upgrade from last year: a new processor. That enables a new feature for the Apple Pencil and is technically faster than the old one. But since this year’s update is so small, here’s a wish list for things when Apple does redesign its top-of-the-line iPad.

Dan Seifert
Dan Seifert
Dan Seifert
This is what elite iPad usage looks like.

I am not worthy. (Just watch the one-handed the drag-and-drop skills!)

iPads made flight decks digital — now United is using them to confirm airplane maintenanceiPads made flight decks digital — now United is using them to confirm airplane maintenance
Apple could release a 16-inch iPad next yearApple could release a 16-inch iPad next year
David Pierce
David Pierce
Today on The Vergecast: The other other crypto, Stage Manager woes, and your iPad buying guide.

iPads: they’re complicated! We got into the weeds on which one you should buy, how you should use it, and why Apple seems so confused about its future. Also: what cryptozoologists think about cryptocurrency, and the surprising stuff they have in common.

Dan Seifert
Dan Seifert
If Apple’s Stage Manager was an antique desk, it would probably look something like this.

When you’re done watching the below video, read David Pierce’s review of iPadOS 16 and Stage Manager.

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