iPad mini preorders go live in Thailand, units ship in two weeks

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.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 1

iPad mini's A5 chip confirmed to be built on Samsung's 32nm process

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.

Mikey Mikey 13 years ago 10

iPad mini is Windows 8 hardware makers' worst nightmare, analyst says

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.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 64

Apple expected to sell up to 1.5M iPad minis over launch weekend

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.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 44

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

iPad mini teardown finds Samsung LCD, design cues taken from iPhone 5

A dissection of Apple's new iPad mini has revealed the device shares design choices and parts with the recently redesigned iPhone 5.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 27

Amazon pulls anti-iPad mini ad with incorrect claim about stereo speakers

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.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 117

Apple removes prostitution services from Siri results in China

In response to criticism in China that Siri could find local prostitution services, Apple has removed escort services from search results in the region.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 36

Functional Chinese knock-off of Apple's Lightning cable disassembled

One of the first unauthorized Lightning connector cables from China has been tested and torn apart for a closer look at the cheaply made — but still functional — counterfeit accessory.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 72

iPad mini review roundup: Amazing build quality, impressive battery life, high price

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.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 130

iPad mini Smart Covers being delivered ahead of tablet's launch

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.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 14

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

Google announces Nexus 4 smartphone, Nexus 10 tablet, Android 4.2

Google on Monday introduced a new Nexus 4 smartphone to take on Apple's iPhone 5, a 10-inch iPad competitor named the Nexus 10, and launched a new version of its Nexus 7 tablet with cellular data connectivity.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 206

Concern over Apple's 'cyclical' margins called 'overblown'

While some investors are concerned about Apple's reduced margins in the face of multiple new product launches, one analyst has noted that Apple's margins previously took a hit following the iPhone 4 launch, and subsequently rebounded to new heights.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 30

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