Apple's latest iOS 9.3 update 'bricks' some older iPads, making them unusable

It seems the release of Apple's feature-packed iOS 9.3 update is not going over well with some users, as a small contingent of iPad owners are complaining of "bricked" hardware after attempting over-the-air and iTunes upgrades.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 55

iPad 2 still most used iPad model, early adoption rates for iPads on decline

iPad 2 was still the most commonly-used iPad in October, despite the numerous other models shipped since 2011, according to a study published on Friday by analytics firm Localytics.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 92

Apple boasts of improved cameras, enhanced performance in re-released 'iPad 4'

In re-launching the fourth-generation iPad with Retina display starting at $399 on Tuesday, Apple delivered a dramatic upgrade at that price point over the legacy iPad 2, with the company highlighting the improved cameras and enhanced performance it now offers at that price point.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 44

Apple set to discontinue legacy, non-Retina iPad 2

After nearly three years on the market, Apple's second-generation iPad, which sports an A5 processor and non-Retina display, is now on the chopping block, and is expected to be discontinued in the near future, AppleInsider has learned.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 89

Retina iPad mini shipments to grow 102% next quarter as iPad 2 reaches end of life

A market forecast from KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple will see a marked increase in shipments for the just-released iPad mini with Retina display over the coming months at the expense of iPad Air marketshare, while the iPad 2 may be discontinued in the first quarter of 2014

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 20

Southwest & Dish to provide passengers in-flight entertainment via Apple's iPad 2

Satellite television provider Dish and stalwart low-cost airline Southwest on Tuesday announced an extension of their partnership that will see Dish lend iPad 2 tablets to passengers for use during flights on certain routes.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 21

iPad 2 remains Apple's most popular tablet, iPhone 5c demand growing

Apple's mid-range iPhone 5c is beginning to close the sales gap on the company's flagship iPhone 5s, while the iPad 2 commands the lion's share of the Apple tablet installed base, according to new data from mobile analytics company Localytics.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 78

Apple wins patents for iPhone & iPad designs by Steve Jobs & Jony Ive

Apple on Tuesday secured ownership of a number of key design-related patents covering the iPhone 4, credited in part to Steve Jobs, as well as the L-shaped MagSafe charging connector, and the iPad with Smart Cover.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 33

Black Friday: Apple knocks up to $61 off 9.7-inch iPads, full stock of iPad minis at MacMall

As part of Apple's Black Friday sale, the company has cut between $41-$61 off the new iPad with Retina display and $31 off 16GB iPad 2s. Meanwhile, Mac minis remain regularly priced and won't ship for two weeks, but MacMall has virtually the entire iPad mini product line in stock and ready to ship immediately.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 7

Microsoft Surface screen falls short of Retina iPad, but outperforms iPad 2

A head-to-head comparison of the Surface display with competing tablets has found Microsoft's tablet beats out similarly equipped screens, but can't take down the Retina display on Apple's 9.7-inch iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 32

Test puts iPad mini and 4th-gen iPad screens under microscope

A repair firm on Friday put the screens of Apple's new iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad under the microscope to illustrate the difference in size between the two tablets' pixels, and expectedly found the 7.9-inch device to fit between the iPad 2 and the Retina display iPad.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 42

Apple begins testing iOS 6.1 with new Map Kit framework for third-party apps

Apple on Thursday provided developers with a prerelease version of its forthcoming iOS 6.1 update, featuring improvements to its Maps application programming interface, and also issued a beta of Xcode 4.6.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 9

Apple releases iOS 6.0.1 to fix screen, camera flash and Exchange issues

Apple on Thursday issued iOS 6.0.1 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, a minor update that addresses a number of small bugs, including a screen glitch that would appear with the onscreen keyboard and an issue that would cause the camera flash to not go off.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 43

Apple forecast to sell 102M iPads, 194M iPhones in 2013

With 100 million iPads sold in its first two and a half years, Apple is predicted to sell another 100 million in just one 12-month span thanks in part to the addition of the iPad mini.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 36

iPad mini gets Siri but iPad 2 still left without

It was announced on Tuesday that the new iPad mini is compatible with Apple's Siri voice recognizing assistant, however owners of the now long-in-the-tooth iPad 2 still won't be able to access the feature.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 17

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