How to download prior versions of apps onto an older iPhone or iPad that can't run iOS 12

Apple hasn't totally left old iPad owners behind. In addition to still signing the last iOS releases for those devices, you can still download software for them — assuming you know where to look.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 11

Two new iPads get certification in India ahead of March 25 press event

Two unknown iPad models have gained certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards, backing reports of an imminent iPad refresh.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

'iPad mini 5' CAD file suggests spec bump, no major new features

More speculation about Apple's rumored fifth-generation iPad mini suggests it won't have any major changes to its appearance, with one prominent leaker examining a CAD file believing the compact tablet will largely be similar to the fourth-generation model but with improved specifications.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 12

Apple reportedly testing three-camera iPhone with USB-C, plans major iPad enhancements for iOS 13

Next year's iPhones will reportedly include models with a rear-facing 3D camera incorporating a laser scanner for purposes like augmented reality, while iOS 13 could deliver much-awaited features like Dark Mode and CarPlay enhancements.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 23

Imminent iPad, iPad mini refresh appears to include Smart Keyboard support

The next revision of the iPad may include support for a Smart Keyboard in addition to the Apple Pencil, according to prominent Apple developer Steve Troughton-Smith, suggesting that the new device will lean more towards the iPad Pro than previous models.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 10

iOS 12.2 beta suggests next-gen iPad and iPad mini might not sport Face ID, references new iPod touch

Apple might not incorporate its Face ID authentication technology in revamps of iPad and iPad mini rumored to launch in the coming months, according to new data pulled from the company's latest iOS 12.2 beta release.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 28

New iPad and fifth-generation iPad mini on the way according to Russian regulatory filings [u]

Filings with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) appear to indicate new models of iPad could be on the way, with six model numbers potentially covering both a refresh of the standard-sized iPad as well as the rumored fifth-generation iPad mini.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 16

All the rumors and leaks surrounding the 2019 iPad and iPad mini 5

The rumors surrounding the 2019 iPad launches have started to mount up. AppleInsider covers what has been claimed so far, including the possibility of a fifth-generation version of the pint-sized iPad mini.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 15

Podcast

2019 iPhone rumors, a possible new iPad mini & a call for privacy laws on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 7 years ago 0

Fifth-generation iPad mini coming in the first half of 2019, says Taiwan suppliers

Two suppliers of touch panels in Taiwan are anticipating a good first half of 2019, with the pair saying that they expect to supply screens for the fifth generation iPad mini and a new 2019 iPad.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 15

Possible 'iPad mini 5' with LTE antenna shown in pictures on social media

Images posted to Twitter on Tuesday show what appears to be a new iPad mini, though if so, Apple may have few actual changes to the product in mind.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 18

Apple rumored to revive iPad mini in early 2019 with new fifth-gen model

Apple may be preparing a new version of the iPad mini, a report from a Chinese newspaper claims, with a fifth-generation version of the pint-sized tablet allegedly on the way, coupled with other changes to the iPad lineup in 2019.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 48

iPad mini 5 refresh predicted, but may not be at October iPad Pro & Mac event

Two new iPad Pro models with USB-C, better displays, a new-design Apple Pencil, and refreshed Macs are likely coming to Apple's Oct. 30 event, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suspects an iPad mini refresh is coming soon as well.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 61

A history of the iPad Mini, from life to limbo

Reports suggest that Apple will once again skip releasing a new iPad Mini in the fall event, indicating the product line is likely dead. AppleInsider takes a look back at the history of the iPad's compact sibling.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 45

NYT reporter uses megaphone to decry 'slow death' of 5-year-old iPad mini running iOS 9, admits hardware still works fine

An editorial in the New York Times complains about the slow death of the writer's five-year-old iPad mini, while still noting that everything about it functions fine — if not in the eternally new fashion the author demands.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 63

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