Apple officially adds Bluetooth 4.2 support to iPhone 6, 6 Plus & iPad Air 2

In announcing Bluetooth 4.2 support for iPhone 6s, iPad Pro and iPad mini 4 last month, Apple published product comparison charts suggesting that same technology was also activated in older hardware. The company recently confirmed that change by updating specific product pages for iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 45

Refurbished iPad Air 2 goes on sale at Apple's online store

Apple is for the first time offering refurbished iPad Air 2 models through its U.S. online store, potentially saving shoppers up to $140 off the cost of the tablet.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 2

UK Parliament approves $1.5M plan to supply members with new iPad Air 2s, laptops

The UK's House of Commons has decided to give each member of parliament a copy of Apple's latest iPad Air 2, as well as a laptop, as part of a project that will cost taxpayers almost $1.49 million.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 22

Apple's Oscars ad shot entirely on iPad Air 2, features voiceover by Martin Scorsese

Just in time for the Academy Awards, Apple on Sunday released a new TV commercial focusing on the filmmaking process featuring footage captured on the latest iPad Air 2 and a voiceover by acclaimed Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 79

Deals: $74 off iPad Air 2s, iMac 5K with free AppleCare, 20% off 'designed by m' cases, iPhones from $99

Among this week's discounts and exclusive coupon savings for AI readers are 20% coupons good on designed by m's entire iPhone case lineup, MacBook Air discount coupons at MacMall, up to $150 off iMac 5Ks, up to $70 off iPad Air 2s, and certified used, contract free iPhones for as little as $99.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 0

Apple dominated mobile devices activated this Christmas with 51% share

New stats showing devices activated during the week of Christmas reveal that Apple commanded the lion's share of new mobile purchases, accounting for more than half of all device activations by manufacturer.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 59

Apple's blockbuster winter quarter boosted by cheap oil, dinged by strong dollar

Apple's final quarter of 2014 is expected to set dramatic new records in iPhone sales and overall profits, but external issues out of the company's control will also play a part, ranging from cheaper oil to declining foreign currencies.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 63

Apple debuts cellular LTE-equipped iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 in China

Apple on Wednesday announced cellular-capable iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 models will be available in China later this week, offering support for region-specific wireless networks used by major telecoms like the world-leader China Mobile.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 5

Apple's latest iPad Air 2 ad is departure from 'Your Verse' campaign

Apple on Sunday released an ad highlighting its newly launched iPad Air 2 that, like recent commercials for iPad, chooses to demonstrate the tablet's flexibility by showing off a variety of apps, from productivity solutions to multimedia content creation.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 40

Opinion: Touch ID improves iPad security at cost of Smart Cover unlock convenience

The auto-unlock feature of the iPad Smart Cover was once touted as a unique and convenient way of interacting with Apple's tablet, but it has now been hampered by the addition of Touch ID to the latest iPad models.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 128

JMP raises Apple price target to Street-high $150 on 'exceptionally strong' demand for iPhone, iPad

Analyst Alex Gauna of JMP Securities has raised his price target for Apple from $135 to $150, predicting an "explosive" quarter for the company based on "exceptionally strong" demand seen in both China and the United States.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 32

Best Buy slashes $100 off iPad Air 2 (from $399), $200 off MacBook Pro with CD/DVD ($899), $150 off iMacs (from $899)

Following up on its "Get a Jump on Black Friday" sale launched, U.S. electronics retail chain Best Buy on Thursday added Apple's latest iPad Air 2 to the list with deep $100 discounts on all models, putting the starting price at only $399.99 for a 16GB Wi-Fi only version.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 9

MacMall's Black Friday iPad sale now live: up to $75 off iPad Air 2, $30 off iPad mini 3

Shoppers looking for a discount on Apple's newly released iPad Air 2 or iPad mini 3 with Touch ID can act now to take advantage of MacMall's Black Friday sale, which is available tax-free to most U.S. customers, resulting in even more savings.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 0

Review: BrydgeAir keyboard makes your iPad Air feel like a 'MacBook mini'

iPad Air 1 & 2 owners looking for a quick and easy way to turn their tablet into a MacBook-style, lap-friendly portable computer need look no further than the new backlit BrydgeAir keyboard — a well-built, well-designed productivity accessory.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 42

Online retailers who support Apple Pay in iOS apps will boost sales this holiday, study says

While most of the buzz surrounding Apple Pay is focused on its use in person at retail, the most popular application this holiday season may be in securely authorizing online purchases, a new study shows.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 38

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