News tagged ‘iPad Air’
Apple Expands Its In-Store iPad Trade-In Program
According to the latest rumors, the company from Cupertino has recently expanded its in-store iPad trade-in program to the UK, Germany, France and Spain. This means that if you live in one of the abovementioned countries, you can now bring your old tablet to the store and change it for a discount on a new iPad. It should be noted, however, that you can't trade-in your iPad Air or iPad mini with Retina display.
Samsung Becomes Top iPad Display Supplier
This may sound strange, but according to the latest report from usually reliable market research firm DisplaySearch, Samsung managed to become Apple's main iPad display panel supplier in the first quarter of 2014. The South Korean company produced as many as 5.2 million 9.7-inch Retina displays, which were used in the iPad Air and the fourth generation iPad.
TSMC Shipped First Batch of Fingerprint Sensors for Upcoming Gadgets
According to the latest rumors, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has already provided the first batch of fingerprint sensors for Apple's would-be iPhone 6, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3. This may indicate that the mass production of all of the abovementioned gadgets will start soon.
Apple Improves Its Position on Several Markets Due to Strong iPhone 5s Sales
According to the latest report from Kantar Worldpanel, the company from Cupertino has managed to improve its position on the world's smartphone market.
Top 10 Stories of the Week
Like every Sunday, I have something special for you. It’s a list of the most interesting and the most popular posts of the last week. Are you ready to take a look? If so, let’s begin.
Alleged iPad Air 2 Front Panel Leaks Online
A pair of photos showing something what appears to be iPad Air 2 front panel appeared on the Internet on Friday. The panel on the image below is slightly different from the existing iPad Air panel. However, I don't know if the photos are legitimate or not.
Apple Earns More than Hewlett Packard, Google, Intel and Cisco Combined
According to Silicon Valley's top companies rating (SV150), Apple earns more than Hewlett Packard, Google, Intel and Cisco combined. The rating prepared by San Jose Mercury News experts is based on Bloomberg latest reports and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission data.
Top 10 Stories of the Week
It’s Sunday again, so let’s take a look at the most popular posts of the past seven days. I bet you will find something interesting. Let’s begin.
This week’s top stories deal with Apple’s long-anticipated iWatch and the release of iPhone 6. According to numerous insiders, there will be two versions of the handset, with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays. The mass production will begin in May. As to the iWatch, it will feature a bunch of sensors and will come in two sizes.
Updated iPad Air and Retina iPad mini to Feature New Processor, Camera and Touch ID
As you probably know, Apple is expected to release an updated iPad Air and Retina iPad mini later this year. This is what KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed on Thursday. Both gadgets may get a fingerprint sensor, an improved Apple A8 processor and an 8 megapixel camera. However, it should be noted that the company from Cupertino hasn't yet confirmed the rumors mentioned above, so the release is stil under the question.
Apple to Release Many New Products in Q3 - Ming-Chi Kuo
According to the latest report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will release a lot of new products in Q3. These products include updated iPad Air and iPad mini, iWatch that is said to come in two sizes, iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch screen, revamped Apple TV and a 12-inch MacBook. Apart from that, before holidays we shall see a 5.5-inch iPhone.
Apple Announces New TD-LTE Capable iPads in China
The company from Cupertino has officially announced TD-LTE capable iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display in China. This means that the customers in this country can now use high-speed LTE networks to access the Internet from their iPads. Well, after they purchase the compatible device, of course.
Top 10 Stories of the Week
Like every Sunday, I’ve come up with a list of most interesting stories of the last 7 days. Without wasting time, let’s take a look at these posts.
Pegatron and Foxconn to Start Production of Next-Gen iPhones and iPad Airs in Q2 or Q3
According to the latest rumors, the production of the next-gen iPhone and iPad Air will start in the second or in the third quarter of 2014. Pegatron will be responsible for assembly of both iPhones and iPads, while Foxconn will concentrate primarily on Apple’s smartphone. This is what several Chinese sources report (via
iPad 2 is replaced by iPad 4
Today the iPad 4 with lightning has taken place of the iPad 2. It is the second replacement after the introduction of the iPhone 5c 8GB.
Apple Begins Offering Refurbished iPad Airs
Good news for all those who want to buy an iPad Air, but lack enough money for a brand new tablet: Apple has started selling refurbished iPad Air through its online store. And the prices are more than affordable. For instance, Wi-Fi model with 16GB of memory on board costs only $419.