iPad
iPad Mini Sales On Fire, Selling Even Better Than The New Retina iPad
According to DisplaySearch, the iPad Mini is on its way to soon become the iPad standard bearer, selling even better than the new Retina iPad 4 (via CNET). Originally, Apple was expected to sell 6 million iPad Minis before the end of 2012 but now, Apple is demanding display panel makers to "ship more than 12 million"...
Next Gen iPad mini to Get Better Display, 9.7-inch iPad to Get Lighter?
According to a report from Digitimes, Taiwan-based backlighting industry sources say Apple's next generation iPad mini will have a better display resolution, but short of any confirmation of a Retina display: The sources have yet to specify whether the device will use Apple's Retina Display technology to enhanced resolution, but market observers said it...
China Sees Silent iPad Mini Launch, Swarmed With Scalpers
iPad mini, that arrived in mainland China today, reportedly saw a silent retail launch in the region, with not even a line forming outside the building, reports AppleInsider (via The Wall Street Journal). Those who did come at the iPad mini launch, were scalpers looking to resell and profit from the device. To avoid any riots among impatient buyers and...
iPad mini Shipping Times Drop to 1 Week in Canada, USA
iPad mini shipping times have improved and shipping times are now at one week in both Canada and the US. Apple continues to ramp up its supply chain for the holidays and this move is in line with the company's promise to ship your iPad mini by Christmas day if you order before December 4th...
Apple Stores in Canada Now Have LTE iPad minis in Stock
LTE iPad mini pre-orders have started arriving this week in Canada, and now Apple retail stores are finally selling the cellular versions. This was confirmed by iPhone in Canada reader Rick, who was able to purchase an LTE iPad mini yesterday from the Pacific Centre Apple Store in Vancouver. Calls to the store have confirmed...
Digitimes: Apple Possibly Seeking 3rd Supplier for iPad mini Displays
According to a report from Digitimes, Apple is possibly seeking a third supplier for iPad mini panels as low shipments have occurred due to low yield rates coming from Taiwan's AU Optronics: LG Display (LGD) and AUO have both been pinpointed as the main panel suppliers for Apple's iPad mini as of October 2012. However,...
Microsoft Surface Pro Starts at $899 with Half the Battery Life of Surface RT
Earlier today Microsoft announced its pricing for the higher end Surface Pro tablet: In January, Surface with Windows 8 Pro will be available in two versions and pricing will start at $899: 64GB standalone version at $899 128GB standalone version at $999 Both versions will both include a Surface pen with Palm Block technology and...
Apple Now Guarantees New iPad mini Deliveries Before Christmas to Canada/USA
Apple is now guaranteeing new iPad mini orders on its website before Christmas to Canada and the USA. Its instructions to customers on Apple.ca states: Order iPad mini by midnight December 4 for guaranteed delivery before Christmas. Check cart for details. Or buy at your favourite Apple Retail Store. As for shipping times, the iPad mini...
Apple’s New Magazine Ad Campaign Highlights Newsstand For iPad Mini
As pointed out by 9to5Mac, Apple has started a new magazine ad campaign in which the company is advertising its new 7.85" iPad Mini in print magazines. The ads are directed at highlighting the smaller iPad's compact design and its ability to access the same magazine content from Newsstand, Apple’s magazine subscription store. Earlier this...
LTE iPad mini Pre-Orders Have Finally Shipped in Canada [Update]
iPad mini pre-orders took place on October 26th and a couple days later all pre-orders had sold out. While most iPad mini pre-orders have arrived (including white models), LTE orders were still slated for 'late November' as explained by Apple. This morning, LTE iPad mini pre-orders have finally shipped in Canada, as seen below in...
Gene Munster Black Friday Study: 11 iPads Per Hour vs. Zero Surface Tablets
Black Friday was a hit. Well, at least for some companies (Apple), while Microsoft just cannot make this claim. Turns out its recently launched and pushed-with-'click'-ads Surface tablet just isn't what consumers really want. (more…)
UK’s Barclays Bank Buys 8,500 Apple iPads To Improve Its Customer Experience
The Telegraph is reporting (via The Register) that British bank Barclays has placed one of UK’s largest ever iPad orders i.e 8,500 units, for its various branches in order to better assist and interact with customers, in an effort to improve the overall customer experience. The iPads will also feature a new app specifically for mortgage advisers called "Mortgage...