Apple releases iOS 12.4.2 for older iPads and iPhones; watchOS 5.3.2 for older Apple Watches
by Evan Selleck on September 26, 2019 — no comment yet
Apple releases iOS 12.4.2, a minor software update, for older iPads and iPhones.
How to name your Touch ID fingerprints to easily identify them
by Christian Zibreg on March 16, 2016 — 5 comments
Enrolling multiple fingers is a great way to improve Touch ID accuracy. By default, iOS names each new fingerprint as "Finger 1," "Finger 2," "Finger 3" and so forth. Thankfully, you can rename your saved prints to something more descriptive so you can quickly distinguish them.
Poll: what are you most excited about for Apple's September 9 media event?
by Christian Zibreg on August 10, 2015 — 72 comments
Apple has reportedly scheduled a media event for Wednesday, September 9, to announce not just new iPhones but other product refreshes, too. Well-connected John Paczkowski, Managing Editor for BuzzFeed San Francisco, has it on good authority that the press conference will serve as a launchpad for next-generation iPhones and iPads.
Moreover, there's even a brand new Apple TV hardware in tow that should be unveiled during the event. With that in mind, we want to learn what you, our readers, are most excited about for the September 9 event.
The 20 best iPad jailbreak tweaks for iOS 8.4
by Jeff Benjamin on July 5, 2015 — 23 comments
It's been a very long time since I made a post about jailbreak tweaks on the iPad, and as such, this post was long overdue. Although it's nowhere near as popular as iPhone jailbreaking, iPad jailbreaks still have tons of perks. And while many of the same great jailbreak tweaks work well on the iPad, there are a few iPad exclusive or iPad-centric tweaks thrown into the mix to keep things spicy.
Want one of the best iPad experiences you can get? Then check out this video of the 20 best iPad jailbreak tweaks for iOS 8.4.
Alleged 'iPad mini 4' shown in new leak with design closer to iPad Air 2
by Jake Smith on April 7, 2015 — 10 comments
French website Nowehereelse has posted alleged photos of the unannounced "iPad mini 4" chassis, packing a design that brings it closer to the iPad Air 2, after the iPad mini's humble refresh in the fall of 2014.
China Unicom and China Telecom to carry cellular versions of iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 on March 27
Wireless carriers China Telecom and China Unicom have begun offering Apple's iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 to its customers for the first time, the two firms announced in press releases issued Wednesday.
The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 flavors sold by the carriers have support for the TD-LTE and FDD-LTE wireless standards used in China.
UK banks RBS and NatWest now allow account access via Touch ID fingerprint identification
by Christian Zibreg on February 18, 2015 — 2 comments
As reported Wednesday by BBC News, two banks in the United Kingdom will soon allow their customers access their bank accounts using Touch ID-based fingerprint identification technology, a UK first.
"RBS and NatWest customers must activate the feature with their security information, but would only need to use Apple's Touch ID thereafter," reports the BBC.
To protect their customers' sensitive financial information and mitigate risk, the banks have put a number of restrictions in place to augment Apple's existing Touch ID safeguards.
Apple launching cellular iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 models in China this week
by Cody Lee on December 10, 2014 — 4 comments
Apple today announced that cellular versions of the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 will be available in China this week. Wi-Fi only models of the two tablets have been in the country since launch, but the cellular editions had to be approved by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The two new iPads will support TD-LTE and FDD-LTE standards, as well as TD-SCDMA, DC-HSDPA, HSPA+ and other network technology. Prices will begin at 4,488 (RMB) for the 16GB iPad Air 2, 3,788 (RMB) for the 16GB iPad mini 3, and top out at 5,888 (RMB) for the 128GB iPad Air 2.
Best Buy slashes prices by up to $100 on iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3
by Sébastien Page on December 7, 2014 — 11 comments
If you weren't able to get a great deal on iPad Air 2 or iPad mini 3 during the Black Friday madness, this is your chance to get another shot at it. Best Buy is heavily discounting iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 models by $50 to $100.
All iPad Air 2 models are discounted by $50. 16GB iPad mini 3 models are $50 off, 64GB are $75 off, while all 128GB models are $100. It's arguably one of the best deals you can get on these devices.
Get over to BestBuy.com to get in on the action.
Cover your iPad with a professionally stylish felt sleeve
by Jim Gresham on December 6, 2014 — 12 comments
Living a conflicted life, I am an iPhone nudist but also a hardware reviewer for iDB. As you can imagine, the struggle comes when reviewing accessories that cause the user to obfuscate the design and detail of an Apple iOS device with unnecessary appendages. I do not like bulky cases, even if their primary function is protection. I do not even like screen protectors because it stands between my finger and the glass.
When Inatek approached me about a sleeve, I jumped at the option. Sleeves are one of my favorite accessory genres because they allow the device to be used naked, while still providing protection for travel and day-to-day carry. The Inatek TPB-IM sleeve fits the bill.
Sprint launching 'iPad for Life' lease plan tomorrow
by Christian Zibreg on November 13, 2014 — 7 comments
After unveiling its 'iPhone for Life' annual upgrade plan last month, Sprint, the nation's fourth-largest carrier on Thursday announced a similar 'iPad for Life' plan for the latest iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3.
With this plan, customers can get the latest iPads for $0 down and 24 monthly payments that will vary depending on your chosen storage capacity.
And like the iPhone for Life plan, the new offering helps customers upgrade to the latest iPad model provided they bring in their existing device in good condition and their lease period has expired.
iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 now available to purchase from T-Mobile
by Christian Zibreg on October 29, 2014 — 9 comments
Keeping true to its promise, T-Mobile, the nation's fourth-largest carrier, on Wednesday announced that customers can now buy Apple's iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 in participating T-Mobile stores and online. The new tablets are available in Wi-Fi-only and cellular flavors and in all three colors.
The top-of-the-line iPad Air 2 model with 128 gigabytes of storage is not yet available, leaving early adopters to choose between 16GB and 64GB iPad Air 2 models. The iPad mini 3 is available in 16/64/128GB storage flavors.