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AT&T rolls out expanded 4G LTE coverage to 16 US markets

by Steven Sande (May 29th, 2013)

AT&T customers scattered around the US have something to be happy about today -- 4G LTE coverage was just switched on several market areas. The company announced that the following markets can now access the 4G LTE network with their iPhone 5s, LTE-compatible iPads or iPad minis and other ...

Myth killer: iPad magnet effect on defibrillators wasn't "discovered" by a 14-year-old

by Steven Sande (May 10th, 2013)

Those magnets in every iPad that allow the Smart Cover and Smart Case to attach securely have the ability to accidentally shut off implanted heart defibrillators if the iPad happens to be lying on the patient's chest. According to a Bloomberg news report yesterday, that discovery was made by ...

Weekend Poll: Does the budget iPhone have legs?

by Erica Sadun (Feb 22nd, 2013)

Rumors continue to fly about a budget-priced iPhone. Although we here at TUAW remain completely agnostic on the likelihood of this product, we certainly can understand why Apple would benefit from a low-cost product -- and not just for emerging markets like China. Consider the iPad 2. It's ...

iBook Lessons: Book Creator for iPad

by Erica Sadun (Feb 5th, 2013)

iBook Lessons is a continuing series about e-book writing and publishing. You wouldn't think that the iPad makes a natural match to e-book content creation, would you? Red Jumper Studio thinks otherwise. Its US$4.99 app, Book Creator for iPad, enables you to build EPUB works directly from ...

Kanex 4-port USB 3.0 Hub first look

by Erica Sadun (Jan 3rd, 2013)

We recently got a chance to take a peek at a new Kanex USB 3.0 hub, which promises to be a feature-filled accessory. Retailing for $59, this 4-port powered hub offers adapters to switch from US power to most standard international types, which in this case appear to be Type C, Type G and what ...

Dear Aunt TUAW: Buy an iPad mini now or wait?

by Erica Sadun (Dec 26th, 2012)

Dear Aunt TUAW, Would you suggest this generation of the iPad mini is worth getting, or waiting for the next-generation, which may have Retina display is a better option? Your loving niece, Stephanie S Dear Stephanie, The best time to buy hardware is when you need it. If you can use ...

Does it matter if the iPad mini cannibalizes iPad sales?

by Erica Sadun (Oct 31st, 2012)

On October 23rd, Apple introduced its fourth-generation iPad, the iPad mini and a slew of Mac refreshes. Somewhat lost in the reaction to those launches and refreshes was what I think is the most interesting story of all: the iPad 2, and how competitive it has been in this market. Today, a bit ...

You're the Pundit: How low will the mini go?

by Erica Sadun (Oct 13th, 2012)

When it comes to evaluating the next big thing, we turn to our secret weapon: the TUAW braintrust. We put the question to you and let you have your go at it. Today's topic is the iPad mini's price. The low end Kindle Fire retails at $159 and the HD at $199. (Bezos recently confirmed that their ...

Elgato releases EyeTV Mobile for iPad, iPhone

by Kelly Hodgkins (Aug 31st, 2012)

Elgato used Germany's IFA 2012 tradeshow as a springboard to announce a new version of its EyeTV Mobile product for the iPhone and iPad. The dongle connects to the dock connector and lets a user receive DVB-T broadcasts on their iOS device. Due to improved chip technology, the latest version of ...

Dear Aunt TUAW: Which iPad should I buy?

by Erica Sadun (Jul 29th, 2012)

Dear Aunt TUAW, I decided to sell my iPad 1 and pick up an iPad 2 or 3. not sure which one yet. I will see what the [next iPhone] launch brings. Also, in your opinion will the iPad 2 be supported longer than the iPad 1 was? Just trying to decide what to buy next. Your loving ...

Daily Update for June 7, 2012

by Steven Sande (Jun 7th, 2012)

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player ...

The iPad's main competition is the old iPad

by Dave Caolo (Jun 7th, 2012)

While manufacturers struggle to compete with the iPad, Apple has managed to do so successfully. In fact, current demand for the iPad 2 is nearly equal to that of the new iPad. The iPad 2 dropped in price by $100 when the new iPad was introduced. A recent Consumer Intelligence Research Partners ...

Redsn0w update lets iPad 2, new iPad, iPhone 4S downgrade to older firmware

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 14th, 2012)

The iPhone Dev Team released version 0.9.11b1 of redsn0w last week that lets you restore IPSWs directly to your iPad 2, iPad 3 and iPhone 4S. This means recent iOS device owners can now downgrade their firmware using the jailbreak tool. This is good news for folks who updated to iOS 5.1.1 or ...

iPad 2's new 32nm A5 processor improves battery life

by Matt Tinsley (May 4th, 2012)

If you're in the market for a new iPad 2, pay attention! As Chipworkds reported last month, Apple's put an updated 32nm A5 processor into the new Apple TV and the iPad 2. More specifically, the iPad 2.4. Compared to the previous 45nm A5 chip found in the iPad 2, the new chip comes in almost ...

DisplayMate compares Apple Retina displays

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 20th, 2012)

DisplayMate, known for its professional monitor and television calibrating tools, took a close look at the retina display of the new iPad and compared it with the iPhone 4 and the iPad 2. In a rather lengthy article, the company runs the three devices through its battery of laboratory and ...