Topic: iPad
Apple's 'broadest and deepest iPad launch ever' hits 34 countries
2012/02/11, 08:11 am
Apple on Friday launched two new iPad models in a total of 34 countries, making it the largest product launch yet for the company.
No internal design changes found in 4th-gen iPad teardown
2012/02/11, 01:11 am
A teardown of the fourth-generation iPad, which some have taken to calling the iPad 4, reveals that besides the addition of Apple's Lightning connector, the tablet's internal design has remained untouched when compared to the previous iteration.
iPad mini preorders go live in Thailand, units ship in two weeks
2012/01/11, 10:11 pm
While not included in the 34 countries participating in the iPad mini launch, Thailand's Online Apple Store has apparently started taking preorders for the device, with ship dates quoted at two weeks.
iPad mini's A5 chip confirmed to be built on Samsung's 32nm process
2012/01/11, 09:11 pm
It was confirmed on Thursday that iPad mini is using the same A5 processor found in the fifth-generation iPod touch, meaning the SoC is built on Samsung's 32nm process first introduced in the refreshed iPad 2 and third-generation Apple TV.
iPad mini is Windows 8 hardware makers' worst nightmare, analyst says
2012/01/11, 08:11 pm
Apple's iPad mini is predicted to be the source of much strife for competing tablet makers during the upcoming holiday shopping season, and one analyst believes the 7.9-inch device will cut into sales of newly-released Windows 8 products.
Sales of iPad mini and 4th-gen iPad begin in New Zealand [u]
2012/01/11, 06:11 pm
Apple's iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad are now available in New Zealand, the first country to start sales of the long-awaited 7.9-inch tablet that was unveiled at the end of October.
Apple expected to sell up to 1.5M iPad minis over launch weekend
2012/01/11, 03:11 pm
The iPad mini is forecast to get off to a strong but modest start this weekend with sales of up to 1.5 million units, but over time Apple's 7.9-inch tablet is expected to gain popularity.
iPad mini teardown finds Samsung LCD, design cues taken from iPhone 5
2012/01/11, 09:11 am
A dissection of Apple's new iPad mini has revealed the device shares design choices and parts with the recently redesigned iPhone 5.
Amazon pulls anti-iPad mini ad with incorrect claim about stereo speakers
2012/31/10, 01:10 pm
Amazon has pulled an advertisement from its website slamming the iPad mini after it was discovered that Apple's 7.9-inch tablet does in fact feature stereo speakers.
Sales of Google's Nexus 7 tablet approach 1 million per month
2012/31/10, 10:10 am
Sales of Google and Asustek's Nexus 7 tablet have steadily increased since its launch, and are now near 1 million units per month.
Reviewers confirm 4th-gen iPad is merely an incremental refresh
2012/30/10, 11:10 pm
Alongside the release of iPad mini reviews, the embargo was also lifted for reports on the fourth-generation iPad, which brought incremental changes and tweaks including the faster A6X processor.
iPad mini review roundup: Amazing build quality, impressive battery life, high price
2012/30/10, 09:10 pm
The first iPad mini reviews hit the web on Tuesday, and as expected, many award high marks for the tablet's build quality and components, but warn the price and lower resolution screen may be deal-breakers for some.
Apple sells out of launch day supply of fourth-gen iPad
2012/30/10, 09:10 am
Four days after it began taking preorders, Apple has sold out of its initial supply of fourth-generation iPad units from its online store.
Reported fourth-gen iPad benchmarks show faster processor, quad-core GPU
2012/30/10, 03:10 am
A post from Primate Labs, developer of online benchmarking website Geekbench, reveals what are believed to be the first scores of Apple's newest 9.7-inch iPad, showing that the performance of the tablet's A6X processor more than doubles the composite score of the third generation iPad.
iPad mini Smart Covers being delivered ahead of tablet's launch
2012/29/10, 07:10 pm
A number of iPad mini buyers who purchased a Smart Cover for their device have already received the accessory, offering an early glimpse at what to expect when the mid-size Apple tablet launches on Friday.
Apple sells out of all iPad mini models as Amazon pans its price
2012/29/10, 08:10 am
As Apple sold out of its launch inventory of all iPad mini models, online retailer Amazon made a direct assault on the new 7.9-inch tablet, with a large ad on its front page saying the Kindle Fire HD offers "much more for much less."
Black and Slate 16GB iPad mini sells out in 35 hours
2012/27/10, 08:10 pm
After just 35 hours of preorder availability, Apple's online store on Saturday showed stock outs of the 16GB Wi-Fi only black and slate iPad mini, with the entry-level tablet joining all white and silver models which quickly sold out on launch day.
Microsoft exec promotes value of Windows 8 PCs, calls iPad mini a $329 'recreational tablet'
2012/26/10, 05:10 pm
After Windows 8 debuted on Thursday, Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky offered his view of the computing landscape, and said PCs represent a great value when compared to "recreational tablets," alluding to Apple's new iPad mini.
White & silver iPad mini sells out of launch day delivery
2012/26/10, 07:10 am
Just hours after the iPad mini became available to preorder at Apple's online store, the white and silver model is now advertised to ship in two weeks.
Online Apple Store closed ahead of iPad mini preorder launch [u]
2012/26/10, 12:10 am
Apple's online storefront went down early Friday morning in preparation for what is expected to be a rush of preorders for the iPad mini, the company's first mid-size tablet offering.

