iPad Air

Has an iPad replaced your Mac?

Evan Selleck ∙ May 29, 2021

I have very down-to-earth goals for an iPad mini: I just want to use it to read books. And that form factor is still my favorite iPad size to date. But even I know my aspirations for the small tablet are insane.

Because while the iPad mini is a great tool to use Apple Books on, even if it has a dated LCD screen, that price tag makes it an outrageous eReader. And this is when someone would say, well, it's an iPad. You can use it for more than just an eReader, and that's the real appeal. And that person would be right!

iPad Air to be handed out to all incoming freshmen at the University of Nevada, Reno

Evan Selleck ∙ May 27, 2021

Education continues to be an important element to Apple, which usually relies on the company working with educational bodies in some way or another.

Like, for instance, today's announcement from the University of Nevada, Reno. The university says it is teaming up with Apple to provide the incoming freshman class with new iPad models. The goal, according to the announcement, is to develop a "common learning platform" for all students, providing equal access to technology. The university is calling it the "Digital Wolf Pack initiative."

The popular camera app Halide brings all of its strengths, and new features, to the iPad

Evan Selleck ∙ May 18, 2021

Halide has become one of the most popular camera alternatives on the iPhone, and now the app is finally available on the iPad.

Twelve South introduces the HoverBar Duo adjustable iPad stand

Evan Selleck ∙ March 3, 2021

Twelve South, a company that has made a name for itself building awesome accessories for Apple products, has a new option for iPad owners. A new stand that's meant to free up your hands so you can get more work done.

How do you use your iPad mini?

Evan Selleck ∙ February 13, 2021

2012 feels so long ago, right? Forever, even. That's the year Apple introduced its smallest iPad to date, the iPad mini. And, since then, Apple has refreshed the device more than a few times, but it's kept its primary selling point: the small size.

Apple releases iOS 12.5.1, patches COVID-19 exposure notifications bug in older iPhones

Evan Selleck ∙ January 11, 2021

Back in December of last year, Apple released iOS 12.5 to older iPhones and iPads. This software update brought with it exposure notifications to help track the spread of COVID-19. However, it turns out an issue cropped up for some of those devices.

New iPad mini may boast 8.4-inch display with slightly smaller bezels

Evan Selleck ∙ January 8, 2021

We're now just over a week into January, which means the rumor mill is starting to really kick into gear. As such, we're starting to get a picture of what we might expect for new iPad models this year.

Next entry-level iPad may have a lighter, thinner design; new iPad Pro won’t see significant design change

Evan Selleck ∙ January 6, 2021

It's officially 2021 and that means we can look forward to even more new devices. And if you'll be in the market for a new entry-level iPad, some design changes might help cement that future purchase.

The first iPad with an OLED display may not launch until 2022

Evan Selleck ∙ December 18, 2020

Barclays analysts expect the iPhone 13 lineup to adopt Wi-Fi 6E, but that's not all the speculation they have to share today. The same analysts also believe that Apple may wait until 2022 to add OLED displays to the iPad lineup.

Apple Fitness+ isn’t available on the iPad just yet

Evan Selleck ∙ December 14, 2020

Earlier today, Apple released both iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3, both of which support the company's newest subscription service, Apple Fitness+. However, iPad owners are running into an issue.

The best cases for the new iPad Air

Evan Selleck ∙ November 6, 2020

Apple launched a redesigned iPad Air earlier this year, but the tablet went on sale in late October. If you picked one up, it might be time to protect your investment with a case.

Tips and tricks for using your new iPad Air 4

Christian Zibreg ∙ October 26, 2020

Our videographer Harris Craycraft has managed to get his hands on a brand new iPad Air 4 in a beautiful blue finish that Apple markets as Sky Blue. Harris is big on the iPad, he uses his Apple tablets for everything from studies to work to entertainment and so forth, so we thought our readers might appreciate a handful of tips and tricks for efficient use of the new iPad Air.