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Wi-Fi models of Retina iPad mini now available for pickup at some Apple Stores

Cody Lee ∙ Updated December 6, 2013

When the iPad mini with Retina display first went up for sale on Apple's web store this morning, the option to pick it up in-store was not available. Customers could only choose between shipping methods, with estimates ranging from 1-10 days depending on the model.

But this has changed for some folks over the past few hours. A number of Apple Stores across the US and other launch countries are now showing that Wi-Fi models of the new mini are available for Personal Pickup, meaning you could order the tablet and pick it up today...

iPad mini with Retina display now available for order

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

If you are looking to pickup an iPad mini with Retina display, you're going to want to head over to your Apple web store as soon as possible. The highly anticipated tablet just went on sale, starting at $399.

The move has caught both tech pundits and consumers off guard, as up until now, Apple has maintained that the new mini's launch date would be 'later in November.' Well, Christmas came early this year...

Apple to launch iPad mini with Retina display on November 12?

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 26, 2018

When Apple took the wraps off its new iPad mini with Retina display last month, it wouldn't provide a concrete launch date beyond 'later in November.' Some have speculated that it would hit store shelves just before Black Friday weekend.

But according to a posting on Apple's GSX (global service exchange) site for service providers, we may see the tablet as early as tomorrow. In the post, Apple says that it plans to launch the tablet in the US and other countries on November 12...

iPhone 5s sells out in first 24 hours of India launch

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

The Times of India is reporting this morning that Apple has completely sold out of iPhone 5s stock in India within the first 24 hours of its launch. Both the 5s and the iPhone 5c went on sale in the country on November 1.

It sounds like India is seeing similar supply constraints as folks did here in the US and other areas, but the situation is a bit more extreme. Several retailers in India have already asked Apple for emergency replenishments...

Boost Mobile to begin selling iPhone 5s and 5c on November 8 at $100 off retail

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Back in October, Sprint prepaid subsidiary Boost Mobile announced that it would begin offering the iPhone 5s and 5c on November 8. And with the launch date drawing closer, the carrier has issued a press release with further details.

This will be the first time that Boost has offered the popular smartphone, and it's celebrating the occasion by taking $100 of each of the handsets. So you can get an iPhone 5c, sans contract, for as low as $449, and a 5s as low as $549...

iPad Air shipping times begin to slip

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 14, 2018

It's been just 24 hours since the iPad Air launched, and already supplies are starting to weaken. Space gray seems to be the most popular color, as shipping estimates for 16GB and 128GB models have slipped to 5-10 days in several countries.

Even here in the US, shipping times have begun to slip. The T-Mobile variant of the space gray 128GB Air is showing that it ships in 5-10 days, and ship dates for nearly all other models of the tablet have gone from November 4 to November 6...

Some Apple Stores said to be holding back iPad Air stock for in-store pickup

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 13, 2018

Good news for folks hoping to score a new iPad Air tomorrow without having to go wait in line. A new report is out this afternoon reaffirming previous chatter that Apple will allow some users to schedule their online orders for same-day in-store pickup.

Citing sources familiar with the matter, 9to5Mac is reporting that some Apple Stores have been told to allocate a smaller number of devices for purchases handled in the morning and later in the day, leaving the rest of the inventory free for Personal Pickup...

Retailers begin receiving large iPad Air shipments ahead of Friday launch

Cody Lee ∙ October 31, 2013

While the new iPad mini with Retina display is expected to be in very short supply when it launches later next month, the redesigned iPad Air will reportedly be very easy to find when it goes on sale November 1.

And a new report is out supporting this theory. Citing knowledgeable sources, 9to5Mac claims that Apple Stores and other retailers have begun receiving large shipments of iPad Air units ahead of this week's launch...

New report reaffirms iPad mini with Retina display will be in short supply at launch

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

When Apple announced the new iPad mini with Retina display at its media event last week, the only launch date given was 'November.' The move seemingly confirmed previous chatter that the company has been having a hard time making the tablet.

And today, a new report out of Taiwan adds to the narrative, claiming that the mini's initial supply constraint is directly related to its hi-res display. Apparently Sharp, who is responsible for 40% of the Retina mini panels, is seeing poor yield rates...

US Cellular to begin carrying iPad Air on November 8

Cody Lee ∙ October 26, 2013

Following news yesterday that the iPad Air will be heading to regional US providers like Bluegrass Cellular and C Spire Wireless, US Cellular announced that it too would be landing the new tablet.

The carrier, which is the fifth-largest in the United States, says it plans to launch the Air alongside the iPhone 5s and 5c in November. So subscribers may want to start getting their wallets out now...

T-Mobile to carry cellular models of new iPads with free 200MB plan

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Wow, just when you thought T-Mobile couldn't get any crazier, it goes and does something like this. As CEO John Leger hinted last week, the [un-]carrier has finally landed Apple's iPad, but there's a big twist.

Apparently, T-Mobile will be offering an entry-level data package with 200 MB free of charge alongside the tablet. And of course, higher-limit packages will be available too, starting at $30/month for 2.5 GB...

New iPads pricing and availability

Cody Lee ∙ October 22, 2013

Now that you know Apple has a new full-sized tablet, which it's interestingly decided to call the 'iPad Air,' and new iPad mini with Retina display, most of us have two questions on our minds: how much? And when can I get one?

While it looks like the new iPad Air is going to be available within a couple of weeks, there's no concrete launch date yet for the second generation mini. We've posted all of the pricing and availability details for both tablets after the fold...