Review: Apple's fifth-generation iPad Air

When Apple announced the iPad Air, the company said that words alone wouldn't do it justice — users had to feel its latest tablet to truly appreciate the difference. As it turns out, they were right.

Neil Hughes & Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 169

After mixup, T-Mobile promises everyone gets 200MB of free iPad data

In a tweet on Friday, T-Mobile CEO John Legere explained that an "executional mistake" caused some iPad Air buyers to see a $10 per month fee attached to their new tablets, contradicting the "uncarrier's" announced offer of 200MB of free data.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 30

High-capacity iPad Air models selling out, Web tool shows availability at local Apple Stores

Just hours after Apple completed its initial iPad Air worldwide rollout on Friday, certain models are already seeing stock outs in the U.S., but a handy Web-based tracker searches nearby Apple Stores for supply on hand.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 48

Apple's iPad Air now available in US Online Apple Store

As expected, Apple kicked off sales of the new iPad Air on its U.S. online storefront a little after midnight Pacific time, with all models showing immediate availability for in-store pickup.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 65

First consumer iPad Air unboxing video hits the web hours after release

Apple has already begun rolling out its latest iPad offering, the iPad Air, in countries around the world, and the first of what are likely to be many videos starring the tablet has hit the Web.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 33

iPad Air sells out online in Hong Kong hours after sales open

The Hong Kong outlet of Apple's online store reopened at 12:01 a.m. Hong Kong time with shipping estimates of 1-2 weeks Apple's newest tablet, then promptly sold out in less than three hours.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 1

Benchmarks for Apple's iPad Air show 90% performance boost, tweaked A7 clock speed

Ahead of Friday's iPad Air release, performance analytics firm Primate Labs is starting to see data trickle in from its Geekbench Browser, with the tablet's A7 system on a chip showing huge performance gains over last year's iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 46

Review roundup: Apple's new iPad Air is light, powerful with extended battery life

The first reviews of Apple's new iPad Air starting coming out on Tuesday, and so far the consensus is incredibly positive, with tech journalists heaping praise on the recently announced tablet.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 44

Apple stores to offer in-store pickup of iPad Air on Friday, suggesting strong supply

Availability of the new thin and light iPad Air may not be constrained for Friday's launch, as Apple is reportedly planning to offer in-store pickup options at its own retail outlets.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 20

Logitech, Belkin unveil new keyboard accessories for Apple's iPad Air

The two 800-pound gorillas in the Apple accessory ecosystem have taken the wraps off of their new collections of keyboard cases designed to complement Apple's forthcoming thinner, lighter iPad Air.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 33

U.S. Cellular to launch iPad Air on Nov. 8, hints at regional carrier availability

America's fifth-largest wireless carrier, U.S. Cellular, announced Friday that it will be selling Apple's new iPad Air from Nov. 8, possibly signaling a sell-by date for smaller regional carriers across the country.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 2

Apple to launch iPad Air on regional American wireless providers in 'coming weeks'

C Spire Wireless and Bluegrass Cellular became the first U.S. carriers outside of the "big four" to announce sales of Apple's newest 9.7-inch iPad Air, issuing dueling press releases three days after the tablet was unveiled.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 6

Apple Stores to open at 8 a.m. on Nov. 1 for iPad Air launch

Apple's retail stores will open their doors early next Friday, Nov. 1, to offer customers the chance to be among the first to own the new lightweight iPad Air.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 20

Apple posts iPad Air design videos, new pencil ad

Apple has publicly posted three videos that were previously included in its iPad event yesterday, showing iPads at work around the world, the design process behind the new iPad Air, and its first TV commercial.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 21

Hands on with the new 64-bit A7, Retina display iPad mini and iPad Air

Apple demonstrated its lineup of new iPads yesterday, introducing two new models, a Retina Display iPad mini and thin new iPad Air, with significant upgrades that were not expected.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 70

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