The Apple iPad 9th Generation is the cheapest iPad you can find in most retailers. In fact, Apple’s website only stopped selling it recently, in May 2024. That said, it’s still a great tablet we know many of you will enjoy, especially at its new all-time low price point. Right now, the 9th-gen Apple iPad is available from Amazon for just $199, a 40% discount on the original $329 price.
This deal is available from Amazon. The discount applies to both color versions of the 9th-gen iPad: Space Gray and Silver.
Despite being from 2021, the Apple iPad 9th Generation is still a respected tablet that will offer much more value than its cost. The Apple A13 Bionic chip and 3GB of RAM keep the tablet running smoothly. It can handle any visual task and mobile game without issues. In fact, I’ve used this model to edit RAW photos and never experienced a single hiccup.
The 10.2-inch display has a very nice 2,160 x 1,620 resolution, even by 2024 standards. Its 8,557mAh battery offers 10 hours of video streaming on a single charge. If you care about stylus compatibility, this device supports the 1st-generation Apple Pencil. There’s also Touch ID support baked into the home button.
At just $199, this is definitely the best tablet you can get at this price range. You should go buy it while you can. Since Apple has discontinued it, we can assume it’s only a matter of time before the Apple iPad 9th Generation disappears from other retailers, as well.
If you’re looking to get the latest and greatest, the 10th-generation Apple iPad is also discounted right now, but by much less. You can get it for $321 from Amazon, instead of the full $349 price point. You can also buy the iPad Mini for $380, which is equivalent to a 24% discount.
RetroArch is now available on the Apple App Store. It is currently available for iPhone, iPad and tvOS. A macOS version on the Apple App Store is planned but no ETA. A new RetroArch version is also coming out soon.
RetroArch is now available on the Apple App Store. It is currently available for iPhone, iPad and tvOS. A macOS version on the Apple App Store is planned but no ETA. A new RetroArch version is also coming out soon.
Veřejné betaverze iOS 18 jsou nyní k dispozici pro ty, kteří chtějí vyzkoušet nejnovější vychytávky pro iPhone – a kterým nevadí, že se v ní mohou objevit i nějaké ty chyby.
S betaverzemi iOS 18 si zatím užili jen lidé s vývojářskými účty Apple, ale nyní, když vyšly veřejné betaverze, si může nové funkce vyzkoušet každý. Nastavení veřejné beta verze je o něco méně náročné než nastavení vývojářské beta verze, ale stejně tak bezplatné. A pokud hledáte pomoc s beta verzí iPadOS 18, jste na správném místě: postup nastavení je stejný.
Při vyzkoušení beta verze byste však měli pochopit, co dostanete. Jednak nezískáte všechny nové funkce najednou, mnohé z nich přijdou až později. Zábava z brzkého zkoušení funkcí s sebou nese i potenciální problémy se stabilitou a nadměrné vybíjení baterie. V dnešní době se to stává zřídka, ale betaverze společnosti Apple mohou něco rozbít nebo potenciálně zničit váš telefon, takže si před instalací betaverze nezapomeňte telefon zálohovat.
Jaké nové funkce má iOS 18?
Nejvýraznější aktualizací iOS 18 je sada funkcí umělé inteligence Apple Intelligence. Patří mezi ně úprava fotografií s umělou inteligencí a funkce, které poskytují pomoc při psaní. K dispozici je také „sémantický index“ v zařízení, který provádí požadavky s kontextem osobních údajů, například umí prohledat vaše zprávy, e-maily a kalendáře, aby zjistil podrobnosti, když se nejasně zeptáte: „V kolik hodin je večeře s mámou?„.
Tyto funkce však budou k dispozici v beta verzi až na podzim. Mezi další nové funkce patří přepracování aplikace Fotky a mnohem lépe přizpůsobitelné ovládací centrum a domovská obrazovka.
Která zařízení podporují iOS 18?
S výjimkou funkcí Apple Intelligence, které jsou podporovány pouze na iPhonech 15 Pro a Pro Max a iPadech s čipy M1 a vyššími, budou iOS 18 a iPadOS 18 na těchto zařízeních fungovat:
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone SE (druhá generace nebo novější)
iPad Pro (M4)
iPad Pro 12,9″ (třetí generace a novější)
11palcový iPad Pro (první generace a novější)
iPad Air (M2)
iPad Air (třetí generace a novější)
iPad (sedmá generace a novější)
iPad Mini (pátá generace a novější)
Jak nainstalovat veřejnou beta verzi iOS 18
Nastavení pro spuštění beta verze je jednoduchý proces. (A jak je uvedeno nahoře, všechny tyto kroky fungují i pro iPadOS 18.)
Nejprve se ujistěte, že používáte alespoň iOS / iPadOS 16.4, a to tak, že přejdete do Nastavení > Obecné > O systému a zkontrolujete verzi iOS.
Musíte se přihlásit do beta programu společnosti Apple. Pokud nejste, navštivte tento odkaz a klikněte na možnost Zaregistrovat se – a nezapomeňte použít stejné Apple ID jako zařízení, na kterém chcete spustit beta verzi. Jakmile se zaregistrujete, můžete kliknout na kartu operačního systému, jehož beta verzi chcete spustit (v tomto případě 18), a zobrazí se vám podrobnosti, jak to udělat.
Zdroj: Apple
Musíte se přihlásit do beta programu společnosti Apple. Pokud nejste, navštivte tento odkaz a klikněte na možnost Zaregistrovat se – a nezapomeňte použít stejné Apple ID jako zařízení, na kterém chcete spustit beta verzi. Jakmile se zaregistrujete, můžete kliknout na kartu operačního systému, jehož beta verzi chcete spustit (v tomto případě 18), a zobrazí se vám podrobnosti, jak to udělat.
Vyhledejte novou možnost Aktualizace beta a klepněte na ni. Zkontrolujte seznam aktualizací pro své Apple ID – pokud nevidíte tu, kterou chcete, klepněte na ID a vyberte možnost Použít jiné Apple ID.
Vyberte iOS 18 Public Beta (nebo iPadOS 18 Public Beta).
Poté se vraťte na předchozí obrazovku a klepněte na možnost Aktualizovat nyní (nebo Aktualizovat dnes, pokud chcete raději počkat).
The first betas of iOS and iPadOS 18 include a new option in the Files app that allows users to reformat external drives when erasing them.
Beta testers can currently pick between the APFS, ExFAT, and MS-DOS (FAT) formats, which serve different purposes.
Picking the APFS format allows users to encrypt the external drive using a password of their choice and opt for case sensitivity.
Apple has been gradually boosting its latest iPhones and iPads by introducing fresh power-user features with every annual OS update, and this year is no different. The first betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 pack a new functionality that allows testers to reformat external drives when erasing them.
The ability to erase connected external drives using the Files app on iPhones and iPads has existed for a while. As Kaleb Cadle discovered, though, iOS and iPadOS 18 upgrade this feature by allowing users to pick between three formats instead of being limited to a default one.
RetroArch is now available on the Apple App Store. It is currently available for iPhone, iPad and tvOS. A macOS version on the Apple App Store is planned but no ETA. A new RetroArch version is also coming out soon.
Apple has announced new features that should enhance the writing experience on iPad.
Smart Script introduces several editing tools, including the ability to tidy up a user’s handwriting in real time.
Apple Intelligence also powers image generation and summarization tools.
While plenty of new features are heading to iPhones via iOS 18, Apple didn’t forget about iPadOS 18. At WWDC on Monday, the company announced several new features for its slate and the Apple Pencil stylus, which includes AI-powered tools that enhance written notes.
The most impressive feature is Smart Script, which can learn and identify a user’s handwriting and use this information to tidy up content where required. Apple says this feature “allows users to write quickly without sacrificing legibility.”
RetroArch is now available on the Apple App Store. It is currently available for iPhone, iPad and tvOS. A macOS version on the Apple App Store is planned but no ETA. A new RetroArch version is also coming out soon.
Last fall, iPadOS 17 launched on the latest iPad models. It introduced features like an overhauled, customizable lock screen, dedicated Health app, communication upgrades, and much more. Despite all of this, this operating system is still relatively lacking in terms of power user features, especially since Apple has marketed this device as a laptop replacement. The upcoming iPadOS 18 introduces new features, with the first beta expected in July and a stable release set to follow this fall. Here's everything you need to know about what's coming to iPadOS 18.
Ubisoft says Star Wars Outlaws is the first open-world video game based on the popular sci-fi franchise. But it also offers another first: In a new trailer for Outlaws that debuted at Ubisoft Forward 2024, we see our first canonical example of an in-universe video game in Star Wars.
Apple kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) today with a keynote where the company laid out some of the new features coming to Macs, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and the Apple Vision Pro headset. Leading up to the event, there was a lot of buzz about Apple’s first big foray into the AI […]
Apple's new iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates are mostly good news for users of older Apple devices—with the exception of 2018's sixth-generation iPad, the new updates will run on all the same hardware that can run iOS 17 and iPadOS 17.
For iPhones, that will cover everything from the iPhone XR/XS and newer, including the second-gen iPhone SE; the seventh-gen iPad and newer; the third-gen iPad Air and newer; the fifth-gen iPad mini and newer; all 11-inch iPad Pros; and the third-gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro and later. Here are the full support lists:
The iOS 18 support list. [credit:
Apple ]
It's a bit odd that the seventh-gen iPad makes the cutoff while the sixth-gen model does not, given that both use the same Apple A10 processor. But the seventh-gen iPad has 3GB of RAM instead of 2GB. This is the same amount as the third-gen iPad Air and fifth-gen iPad mini—apparently that extra gigabyte is crucial for running iPadOS 18's new features.
On Monday, Apple debuted "Apple Intelligence," a new suite of free AI-powered features for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia that includes creating email summaries, generating images and emoji, and allowing Siri to take actions on your behalf. These features are achieved through a combination of on-device and cloud processing, with a strong emphasis on privacy. Apple says that Apple Intelligence features will be widely available later this year and will be available as a beta test for developers this summer.
The announcements came during a livestream WWDC keynote and a simultaneous event attended by the press on Apple's campus in Cupertino, California. In an introduction, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company has been using machine learning for years, but the introduction of large language models (LLMs) presents new opportunities to elevate the capabilities of Apple products. He emphasized the need for both personalization and privacy in Apple's approach.
At last year's WWDC, Apple avoided using the term "AI" completely, instead preferring terms like "machine learning" as Apple's way of avoiding buzzy hype while integrating applications of AI into apps in useful ways. This year, Apple figured out a new way to largely avoid the abbreviation "AI" by coining "Apple Intelligence," a catchall branding term that refers to a broad group of machine learning, LLM, and image generation technologies. By our count, the term "AI" was used sparingly in the keynote—most notably near the end of the presentation when Apple executive Craig Federighi said, "It's AI for the rest of us."
The Calculator app is finally coming to iPad. [credit:
Samuel Axon ]
CUPERTINO, Calif.—After going into detail about iOS 18, Apple took a few moments in its WWDC 2024 keynote to walk through some changes.
There are a few minor UI changes and new features across Apple's first party apps. That includes a new floating tab bar. The bar expands into the side bar when you want to dig in, and you can customize the tab bar to include the specific things you want to interact with the most. Additionally, SharePlay allows easier screen sharing and remote control of another person's iPad.
But the big news is that the Calculator app we've all used on the iPhone to the iPad, after years of the iPad having no first-party calculator app at all. The iPad Calculator app can do some things the iPhone version can't do with the Apple Pencil; a feature called Math Notes can write out expressions like you would on a piece of paper, and the app will solve the expressions live as you scribble them—plus various other cool live-updating math features. (These new Math Notes features work in the Notes app, too.)
The biggest feature in iOS 18, the one that affects the most people, was a single item in a comma-stuffed sentence by Apple software boss Craig Federighi: "Support for RCS."
As we noted when Apple announced its support for "RCS Universal Profile," a kind of minimum viable cross-device rich messaging, iPhone users getting RCS means SMS chains with Android users "will be slightly less awful." SMS messages will soon have read receipts, higher-quality media sending, and typing indicators, along with better security. And RCS messages can go over Wi-Fi when you don't have a cellular signal. Apple is certainly downplaying a major cross-platform compatibility upgrade, but it's a notable quality-of-life boost.
Prioritized notifications through Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence, the new Siri, and the iPhone
iOS 18 is one of the major beneficiaries of Apple's AI rollout, dubbed "Apple Intelligence." Apple Intelligence promises to help iPhone users create and understand language and images, with the proper context from your phone's apps: photos, calendar, email, messages, and more.
Apple has unveiled a new feature called “Image Playground” as part of its Apple Intelligence initiative. This innovative tool allows users to generate images instantly ...
RetroArch is now available on the Apple App Store. It is currently available for iPhone, iPad and tvOS. A macOS version on the Apple App Store is planned but no ETA. A new RetroArch version is also coming out soon.
Apple explicitly stated during the Let Loose event that, despite being thinner than its predecessor, the iPad Pro M4 isn’t less durable.
Zack Nelson (JerryRigEverything) found breaking the iPad Pro M4 extremely challenging when bending it horizontally with his bare hands.
While the iPad Pro M4 may slightly bend after months of active use, that isn’t out of the ordinary, and it likely won’t be noticeable.
Ever since the iPhone 6’s infamous Bendgate, people have expressed skepticism whenever Apple launches a slim device. The case with the iPad Pro M4 is no different, especially since it’s the company’s thinnest device yet. Well, for those of you wondering, no, the iPad Pro M4 won’t introduce Bendgate 2.0, and — with regular use — the tablet shouldn’t snap in half.
The first assurance came from Apple directly during its Let Loose iPad launch event. When the company announced that the iPad Pro M4 is its thinnest product ever, it also highlighted that the design change doesn’t make it any less durable than its predecessor. That’s because Apple tweaked the internal structure and the materials used for the chassis.
Naturally, many critics won’t take Apple’s word for it and will demand more convincing proof. Luckily, Zack Nelson (JerryRigEverything) and other YouTubers have put the iPad Pro M4 to the test — providing the sleepless with the peace of mind they need.
Despite Zack bending it horizontally with all his force, the iPad Pro M4 just wouldn’t snap. He called it “black magic levels of structural integrity.” However, he finally managed to break it in half when bending it vertically. But, even then, the process took some effort.
While it’s common for slim tablets to bend a bit with time and use, you can rest assured that your iPad Pro M4 won’t break or curve noticeably with normal everyday use.
RetroArch is now available on the Apple App Store. It is currently available for iPhone, iPad and tvOS. A macOS version on the Apple App Store is planned but no ETA. A new RetroArch version is also coming out soon.
It’s the middle of May 2024 and that means we’re nearly halfway through the year. What has this year been like in video game news? Tons of layoffs (sad), lots of new games (glad), and some weird outliers, as usual. This week, we saw set photos and official shots from The Last of Us season two, dove back into the…
Every now and then a corporation is at least a bit funny when going about their late-stage capitalism. For instance, Samsung has released an absolutely perfect diss-ad response to Apple’s recent crushing PR disaster.
Apple has apologized for a new iPad Pro video ad it posted online.
The ad shows a hydraulic press crushing musical instruments, camera lenses, and more.
The company acknowledged that it “missed the mark” with this video.
Apple released a controversial video ad for the iPad Pro this week, showing a variety of objects being crushed by a hydraulic press. Now, the company has reportedly apologized for the spot and confirmed it won’t be running the ad on TV.
The ad showed everything from a piano and record player to an arcade cabinet and DSLR camera lenses being crushed. An iPad Pro emerged once the hydraulic press was raised. The video drew a negative response from many internet users, particularly creators. Someusers felt that Apple was effectively crushing symbols of human creativity, while others drew unfavorablecomparisons to Apple’s acclaimed 1984 ad.
Apple has posted a controversial ad featuring a hydraulic press crushing art equipment to create the new iPad Pro M4.
Internet users have mostly negative opinions about this ad, as they find it disrespectful toward creatives and their art.
Apple and controversy go hand in hand. From killing the headphone jack to embracing the 60Hz refresh rate on many of its flagship devices — the company is no stranger to questionable decisions. Its latest oopsie comes in the form of a controversial iPad Pro M4 ad, which has triggered people across the internet.
Titled Crush!, the advertisement features paint buckets, a piano, a retro arcade game, and other old-school artistic equipment being crushed by a hydraulic press. The iPad Pro M4 then emerges, symbolizing how it can handle a wide range of creative and entertainment tasks — despite its competitively slim design.
The iPad Air M2 and iPad Pro M4 don’t ship with charging bricks in the EU and UK due to the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) rule.
Customers in other regions will still receive charging bricks when buying one of the new iPad models.
Apple has also stopped including stickers of its logo in new iPad boxes worldwide to deliver completely plastic-free packaging.
Apple has finally launched its highly anticipated iPad Pro M4 and iPad Air M2. While these tablets pack mostly welcome changes, a few drawbacks have managed to slip through. It appears these iPads’ boxes don’t include chargers in the EU and the UK, prompting some customers to buy charging bricks separately.
As per a 9to5Mac report, Apple has stopped including charging bricks in its latest iPad boxes in the EU and UK. This decision seems to have been made to comply with the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) — an EU rule that aims to limit e-waste. As a result, those buying the iPad Pro M4 and iPad Air M2 in other regions will still receive a charger as usual.
We’re still waiting for the perfect hybrid PC that can work as well as a tablet as it does as a laptop. As we enter 2024, it seems like many companies have also given up on that ideal — but Microsoft, Apple and Samsung still have some options to consider. And we’re still seeing OS tweaks to make iOS and Android more usable for larger displays. If you’re on the hunt for your next computer and are dead-set on it being a 2-in-1, we’ve collected our current top picks here plus all of the things you should know before making a purchase.
Editor’s note (5/8/2024): Apple has announced a quartet of new iPads, including overhauled 11- and 13-inch iPad Pros with OLED displays, thinner designs and faster M4 chips, a refreshed 11-inch iPad Air with an updated M2 chip and an all-new iPad Air with a 13-inch display. There’s a new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro as well. As part of the updates, the 10th-gen model has permanently dropped in price to $350. All of the new devices are currently available for pre-order now. Updated versions of the base iPad and iPad mini are still reportedly expected later in 2024. Our current iPad pick below may still work for some people, but everyone else should wait to see how the new hardware stacks up. We’ll have full reviews in the near future and will update our advice accordingly.
Factors to consider before buying a 2-in-1 laptop
When you’re shopping for a 2-in-1, there are some basic criteria to keep in mind. First, look at the spec sheet to see how heavy the tablet is (alone, and with the keyboard). Most modern hybrids weigh less than 2 pounds. If the overall weight of the tablet and its keyboard come close to 3 pounds, you may be better off getting an ultraportable laptop.
Also, while some 2-in-1s offer built-in LTE or 5G connectivity, not everyone will want to pay the premium for it. An integrated cellular radio makes checking emails or replying to messages on the go far more convenient. But it also often costs more, and that’s not counting what you’ll pay for data. And, as for 5G — you can hold off on it unless you live within range of a mmWave beacon. Coverage is still spotty and existing nationwide networks use the slower sub-6 technology that’s barely faster than LTE. For now, tethering a PC to your phone is still the best way to get online.
These machines still have their limits, of course. Since they’re smaller than proper laptops, they tend to have less-powerful processors. Keyboards are often less sturdy, with condensed layouts and shallower travel. Plus, they’re almost always tablets first, leaving you to buy a keyboard case separately. (And those ain’t cheap!) So, you can’t always assume the advertised price is what you’ll actually spend on the 2-in-1 you want.
Sometimes, getting a third-party keyboard might be just as good, and they’re often cheaper than first-party offerings. If you’re looking to save some money, Logitech’s Slim Folio is an affordable option, and if you don’t need your keyboard to attach to your tablet, Logitech’s K780 Multi-Device wireless keyboard is also a good pick.
While we’ve typically made sure to include a budget 2-in-1 in previous years, this time there isn’t a great choice. We would usually pick a Surface Go, but the latest model is still too expensive. Other alternatives, like cheaper Android tablets, are underpowered and don’t offer a great multitasking interface. If you want something around $500 that’s thin, lightweight and long-lasting, you’re better off this year looking at a conventional laptop (like those on our best budget PCs list).
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-2-in-1-laptops-173038508.html?src=rss
Apple has apologized for a new iPad Pro video ad it posted online.
The ad shows a hydraulic press crushing musical instruments, camera lenses, and more.
The company acknowledged that it “missed the mark” with this video.
Apple released a controversial video ad for the iPad Pro this week, showing a variety of objects being crushed by a hydraulic press. Now, the company has reportedly apologized for the spot and confirmed it won’t be running the ad on TV.
The ad showed everything from a piano and record player to an arcade cabinet and DSLR camera lenses being crushed. An iPad Pro emerged once the hydraulic press was raised. The video drew a negative response from many internet users, particularly creators. Someusers felt that Apple was effectively crushing symbols of human creativity, while others drew unfavorablecomparisons to Apple’s acclaimed 1984 ad.
We’re still waiting for the perfect hybrid PC that can work as well as a tablet as it does as a laptop. As we enter 2024, it seems like many companies have also given up on that ideal — but Microsoft, Apple and Samsung still have some options to consider. And we’re still seeing OS tweaks to make iOS and Android more usable for larger displays. If you’re on the hunt for your next computer and are dead-set on it being a 2-in-1, we’ve collected our current top picks here plus all of the things you should know before making a purchase.
Editor’s note (5/8/2024): Apple has announced a quartet of new iPads, including overhauled 11- and 13-inch iPad Pros with OLED displays, thinner designs and faster M4 chips, a refreshed 11-inch iPad Air with an updated M2 chip and an all-new iPad Air with a 13-inch display. There’s a new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro as well. As part of the updates, the 10th-gen model has permanently dropped in price to $350. All of the new devices are currently available for pre-order now. Updated versions of the base iPad and iPad mini are still reportedly expected later in 2024. Our current iPad pick below may still work for some people, but everyone else should wait to see how the new hardware stacks up. We’ll have full reviews in the near future and will update our advice accordingly.
Factors to consider before buying a 2-in-1 laptop
When you’re shopping for a 2-in-1, there are some basic criteria to keep in mind. First, look at the spec sheet to see how heavy the tablet is (alone, and with the keyboard). Most modern hybrids weigh less than 2 pounds. If the overall weight of the tablet and its keyboard come close to 3 pounds, you may be better off getting an ultraportable laptop.
Also, while some 2-in-1s offer built-in LTE or 5G connectivity, not everyone will want to pay the premium for it. An integrated cellular radio makes checking emails or replying to messages on the go far more convenient. But it also often costs more, and that’s not counting what you’ll pay for data. And, as for 5G — you can hold off on it unless you live within range of a mmWave beacon. Coverage is still spotty and existing nationwide networks use the slower sub-6 technology that’s barely faster than LTE. For now, tethering a PC to your phone is still the best way to get online.
These machines still have their limits, of course. Since they’re smaller than proper laptops, they tend to have less-powerful processors. Keyboards are often less sturdy, with condensed layouts and shallower travel. Plus, they’re almost always tablets first, leaving you to buy a keyboard case separately. (And those ain’t cheap!) So, you can’t always assume the advertised price is what you’ll actually spend on the 2-in-1 you want.
Sometimes, getting a third-party keyboard might be just as good, and they’re often cheaper than first-party offerings. If you’re looking to save some money, Logitech’s Slim Folio is an affordable option, and if you don’t need your keyboard to attach to your tablet, Logitech’s K780 Multi-Device wireless keyboard is also a good pick.
While we’ve typically made sure to include a budget 2-in-1 in previous years, this time there isn’t a great choice. We would usually pick a Surface Go, but the latest model is still too expensive. Other alternatives, like cheaper Android tablets, are underpowered and don’t offer a great multitasking interface. If you want something around $500 that’s thin, lightweight and long-lasting, you’re better off this year looking at a conventional laptop (like those on our best budget PCs list).
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-2-in-1-laptops-173038508.html?src=rss
Apple has posted a controversial ad featuring a hydraulic press crushing art equipment to create the new iPad Pro M4.
Internet users have mostly negative opinions about this ad, as they find it disrespectful toward creatives and their art.
Apple and controversy go hand in hand. From killing the headphone jack to embracing the 60Hz refresh rate on many of its flagship devices — the company is no stranger to questionable decisions. Its latest oopsie comes in the form of a controversial iPad Pro M4 ad, which has triggered people across the internet.
Titled Crush!, the advertisement features paint buckets, a piano, a retro arcade game, and other old-school artistic equipment being crushed by a hydraulic press. The iPad Pro M4 then emerges, symbolizing how it can handle a wide range of creative and entertainment tasks — despite its competitively slim design.
The iPad Air M2 and iPad Pro M4 don’t ship with charging bricks in the EU and UK due to the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) rule.
Customers in other regions will still receive charging bricks when buying one of the new iPad models.
Apple has also stopped including stickers of its logo in new iPad boxes worldwide to deliver completely plastic-free packaging.
Apple has finally launched its highly anticipated iPad Pro M4 and iPad Air M2. While these tablets pack mostly welcome changes, a few drawbacks have managed to slip through. It appears these iPads’ boxes don’t include chargers in the EU and the UK, prompting some customers to buy charging bricks separately.
As per a 9to5Mac report, Apple has stopped including charging bricks in its latest iPad boxes in the EU and UK. This decision seems to have been made to comply with the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) — an EU rule that aims to limit e-waste. As a result, those buying the iPad Pro M4 and iPad Air M2 in other regions will still receive a charger as usual.
Nowadays, we rely on our devices to store a lot of sensitive data. Smartphones now house our photos, documents, passwords, bank card information, and more. The best iPhones and best iPads can store hundreds or thousands of photos, videos, apps, and more. But that also means that you could potentially lose several gigabytes of invaluable data if your device is damaged or stolen.
Earlier this week, Apple fully unveiled the new OLED iPad Pro and iPad Air M2. Both come with many improvements over their predecessors. However, the Air ...
May is normally a busy month in the mobile realm, and this year it's shaping up to be even more hectic than usual. Google's I/O 2024 conference is set for next week perhaps the most important event in Android all year and hardware releases are ramping back up from their post-MWC lull. Add big moves from Apple, Microsoft, and OpenAI to that ingredients list, and you've got a recipe for mobile mayhem. Lots has happened this week, but we've got you covered with the five biggest headlines all in one place.
Apple has apologized for a new iPad Pro video ad it posted online.
The ad shows a hydraulic press crushing musical instruments, camera lenses, and more.
The company acknowledged that it “missed the mark” with this video.
Apple released a controversial video ad for the iPad Pro this week, showing a variety of objects being crushed by a hydraulic press. Now, the company has reportedly apologized for the spot and confirmed it won’t be running the ad on TV.
The ad showed everything from a piano and record player to an arcade cabinet and DSLR camera lenses being crushed. An iPad Pro emerged once the hydraulic press was raised. The video drew a negative response from many internet users, particularly creators. Someusers felt that Apple was effectively crushing symbols of human creativity, while others drew unfavorablecomparisons to Apple’s acclaimed 1984 ad.
Apple has posted a controversial ad featuring a hydraulic press crushing art equipment to create the new iPad Pro M4.
Internet users have mostly negative opinions about this ad, as they find it disrespectful toward creatives and their art.
Apple and controversy go hand in hand. From killing the headphone jack to embracing the 60Hz refresh rate on many of its flagship devices — the company is no stranger to questionable decisions. Its latest oopsie comes in the form of a controversial iPad Pro M4 ad, which has triggered people across the internet.
Titled Crush!, the advertisement features paint buckets, a piano, a retro arcade game, and other old-school artistic equipment being crushed by a hydraulic press. The iPad Pro M4 then emerges, symbolizing how it can handle a wide range of creative and entertainment tasks — despite its competitively slim design.
The iPad Air M2 and iPad Pro M4 don’t ship with charging bricks in the EU and UK due to the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) rule.
Customers in other regions will still receive charging bricks when buying one of the new iPad models.
Apple has also stopped including stickers of its logo in new iPad boxes worldwide to deliver completely plastic-free packaging.
Apple has finally launched its highly anticipated iPad Pro M4 and iPad Air M2. While these tablets pack mostly welcome changes, a few drawbacks have managed to slip through. It appears these iPads’ boxes don’t include chargers in the EU and the UK, prompting some customers to buy charging bricks separately.
As per a 9to5Mac report, Apple has stopped including charging bricks in its latest iPad boxes in the EU and UK. This decision seems to have been made to comply with the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) — an EU rule that aims to limit e-waste. As a result, those buying the iPad Pro M4 and iPad Air M2 in other regions will still receive a charger as usual.
We’re still waiting for the perfect hybrid PC that can work as well as a tablet as it does as a laptop. As we enter 2024, it seems like many companies have also given up on that ideal — but Microsoft, Apple and Samsung still have some options to consider. And we’re still seeing OS tweaks to make iOS and Android more usable for larger displays. If you’re on the hunt for your next computer and are dead-set on it being a 2-in-1, we’ve collected our current top picks here plus all of the things you should know before making a purchase.
Editor’s note (5/8/2024): Apple has announced a quartet of new iPads, including overhauled 11- and 13-inch iPad Pros with OLED displays, thinner designs and faster M4 chips, a refreshed 11-inch iPad Air with an updated M2 chip and an all-new iPad Air with a 13-inch display. There’s a new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro as well. As part of the updates, the 10th-gen model has permanently dropped in price to $350. All of the new devices are currently available for pre-order now. Updated versions of the base iPad and iPad mini are still reportedly expected later in 2024. Our current iPad pick below may still work for some people, but everyone else should wait to see how the new hardware stacks up. We’ll have full reviews in the near future and will update our advice accordingly.
Factors to consider before buying a 2-in-1 laptop
When you’re shopping for a 2-in-1, there are some basic criteria to keep in mind. First, look at the spec sheet to see how heavy the tablet is (alone, and with the keyboard). Most modern hybrids weigh less than 2 pounds. If the overall weight of the tablet and its keyboard come close to 3 pounds, you may be better off getting an ultraportable laptop.
Also, while some 2-in-1s offer built-in LTE or 5G connectivity, not everyone will want to pay the premium for it. An integrated cellular radio makes checking emails or replying to messages on the go far more convenient. But it also often costs more, and that’s not counting what you’ll pay for data. And, as for 5G — you can hold off on it unless you live within range of a mmWave beacon. Coverage is still spotty and existing nationwide networks use the slower sub-6 technology that’s barely faster than LTE. For now, tethering a PC to your phone is still the best way to get online.
These machines still have their limits, of course. Since they’re smaller than proper laptops, they tend to have less-powerful processors. Keyboards are often less sturdy, with condensed layouts and shallower travel. Plus, they’re almost always tablets first, leaving you to buy a keyboard case separately. (And those ain’t cheap!) So, you can’t always assume the advertised price is what you’ll actually spend on the 2-in-1 you want.
Sometimes, getting a third-party keyboard might be just as good, and they’re often cheaper than first-party offerings. If you’re looking to save some money, Logitech’s Slim Folio is an affordable option, and if you don’t need your keyboard to attach to your tablet, Logitech’s K780 Multi-Device wireless keyboard is also a good pick.
While we’ve typically made sure to include a budget 2-in-1 in previous years, this time there isn’t a great choice. We would usually pick a Surface Go, but the latest model is still too expensive. Other alternatives, like cheaper Android tablets, are underpowered and don’t offer a great multitasking interface. If you want something around $500 that’s thin, lightweight and long-lasting, you’re better off this year looking at a conventional laptop (like those on our best budget PCs list).
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-2-in-1-laptops-173038508.html?src=rss
Enlarge/ One of many human-created objects destroyed in Apple's "Crush!" ad for the iPad Pro. (credit: Apple)
Earlier this week, Apple took the wraps off of a thoroughly leaked iPad Pro refresh with a 1 minute and 8 second ad spot wherein a gigantic hydraulic press comprehensively smushes a trumpet, an arcade cabinet, a record player, paint cans, a piano, a TV, sculptures, a bunch of emoji, and plenty of other tools that one might loosely categorize as "artistic implements."
At the end of the ad, the press lifts away to reveal a somewhat thinner, somewhat faster version of Apple's iPad Pro. The message of the ad, titled "Crush!" and still available via Apple's YouTube channel and CEO Tim Cook's Twitter account, is obvious: look at all of the things we've squeezed into this tablet!
"Just imagine all the things it'll be used to create," wrote Cook.
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Apple will support third-party app stores on iPadOS in the EU later this year to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
EU-based iPadOS users will also get to opt for third-party, non-WebKit browser engines and be prompted to pick a default web browser.
Apple has also tweaked its Core Technology Fee (CTF) policy to avoid bankrupting indie developers and those not making revenue from their apps.
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Apple's earnings report for the second quarter of the company's 2024 fiscal year showed a slide in hardware sales, especially for the iPhone. Nonetheless, Apple beat analysts' estimates for the quarter thanks to the company's rapidly growing services revenue.
iPhone revenue dropped from $51.33 billion in the same quarter last year to $45.96 billion, a fall of about 10 percent. This was the second consecutive quarter with declining iPhone revenues. That said, investors feared a sharp drop before the earnings call.
Notably, Apple's revenue in the region it dubs Greater China (which includes China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong) fell 8 percent overall. The company fared a little better in other regions. China's economy is slowing even as China-based Huawei is taking bigger slices of the pie in the region.
Starting in March with the release of iOS 17.4, iPhones in the European Union have been subject to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), a batch of regulations that (among other things) forced Apple to support alternate app stores, app sideloading, and third-party browser engines in iOS for the first time. This week, EU regulators announced that they are also categorizing Apple's iPadOS as a "gatekeeper," meaning that the iPad will soon be subject to the same regulations as the iPhone.
In a developer blog post released today, Apple said that it would comply with the EU's regulations "later this fall, as required." All changes that Apple has made to iOS on European iPhones to comply with the DMA will be implemented in the same way on the iPad, though it's not clear whether these changes will be brought to iPadOS 17 or if they'll just be a part of the upcoming iPacOS 18 update.
The EU began investigating whether iPadOS would qualify as a gatekeeper in September 2023, the same day it decided that iOS, the Safari browser, and the App Store were all gatekeepers.
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