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iPad

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.

How to create an iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16How to create an iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16
Apple’s first iPhone Rapid Security Response patch had a problem, but it’s fine nowApple’s first iPhone Rapid Security Response patch had a problem, but it’s fine now
The second-gen Apple Pencil returns to its best price of $89The second-gen Apple Pencil returns to its best price of $89
You can get up to $200 off of the iRobot Roomba j7 and iRobot Roomba i3 Evo robot vacuumsYou can get up to $200 off of the iRobot Roomba j7 and iRobot Roomba i3 Evo robot vacuums
Apple’s latest iPad Air is $100 off in both the 64GB and 256GB configurationsApple’s latest iPad Air is $100 off in both the 64GB and 256GB configurations
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
System update.

Get your fresh and (mostly) security updates, both for anyone with a Google Pixel phone on Android 13, as well as folks running Apple devices on previous-generation software, like iOS 15 and macOS Big Sur or Monterey.

Google’s Android security notes are here, while Apple’s security notes for iOS / iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS 11.7.6, and macOS 12.6.5 show it addresses flaws fixed in last week’s iOS 16.4.1 update, which Apple says “may have been actively exploited” so you should update ASAP.

Apple’s latest AirPods Pro have hit their all-time low at AmazonApple’s latest AirPods Pro have hit their all-time low at Amazon
Apple’s M2 Mac Mini with expanded 512GB storage is $110 offApple’s M2 Mac Mini with expanded 512GB storage is $110 off
The latest iPad Air is once again $100 off — the best value among all iPadsThe latest iPad Air is once again $100 off — the best value among all iPads
Umar Shakir
Umar Shakir
Want to give the iOS 16.5 Public Beta a test spin?

It’s easier than ever to install a beta version of Apple’s iOS and iPadOS software on your iPhone or iPad now that the upgrade to iOS 16.4 added a simple switch in the settings menu.

The iOS 16.5 beta comes with new features like being able to ask Siri to start a screen recording. It’s not much, but if you’re all about staying on the bleeding edge, then check out our how-to.

How to install the latest iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 public betas

Umar Shakir and Cameron Faulkner
How to install the latest iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 public betasHow to install the latest iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 public betas
Umar Shakir and Cameron Faulkner
Get on the Zelda hype train while there’s still time — Breath of the Wild is $20 offGet on the Zelda hype train while there’s still time — Breath of the Wild is $20 off
This Apple Pencil clone provides 80 percent of the experience for a quarter of the priceThis Apple Pencil clone provides 80 percent of the experience for a quarter of the price
Ecovacs’ beastly Deebot X1 Omni robot vacuum is $600 off right nowEcovacs’ beastly Deebot X1 Omni robot vacuum is $600 off right now
Antonio G. Di Benedetto and Sheena Vasani
Yes, paper-feel screen protectors for the iPad are goodYes, paper-feel screen protectors for the iPad are good
Get the last-gen M1 iPad Pro for $200 off before it’s sold out everywhereGet the last-gen M1 iPad Pro for $200 off before it’s sold out everywhere
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Apple isn’t placing new restrictions on AI features in apps, at least not yet.

On Thursday, the developer of BlueMail — who has squared off with Apple over its App Store policies before — said the company held up an update adding ChatGPT-powered email generation and other features.

A reviewer said his app needed to add content moderation or else restrict access to ages 17 and up, but then later, the same update was approved, unchanged. The App Store doesn’t have policies about AI specifically, so we can only wait and see if it tightens restrictions further,

Apple Approves ChatGPT-Powered App After Assurance of Content Moderation

[WSJ]

Apple’s business-oriented ‘Mac notebook upgrade program’ has been discontinuedApple’s business-oriented ‘Mac notebook upgrade program’ has been discontinued
Two of Apple’s best laptops for creators and power users are up to $500 offTwo of Apple’s best laptops for creators and power users are up to $500 off
The M1-powered iPad Air gets its biggest discount of $100 off once againThe M1-powered iPad Air gets its biggest discount of $100 off once again
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

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