iPad mini

Apple Publishes iPad Mini Environmental Report

Apple has issued a comprehensive environmental report for the iPad Mini, highlighting the device's environmental performance in relation to climate change, energy efficiency, material efficiency, and restricted substances. According to the report, iPad Mini features arsenic-free display glass, mercury-free LED-backlit display, recyclable aluminum enclosure and a power adapter that outperforms strictest global energy-efficiency standards. Apple states...

The iPhone Podcast Episode 53: iPad Mini Event Recap

Justin Luey and I recap Apple’s iPad Mini event on Episode 53 of The iPhone Podcast. Subscribe to the podcast via: iTunes | Instacast | RSS You can follow all the news we discuss at our blog. Play on iPhone / iPod / iPad ( To Save - Right Click > Save As )

Apple Posts iPad mini ‘Estimated Delivery Date’ Map for Canada

Apple has posted an 'Estimated Delivery Date' map for iPad mini and 4th gen iPad pre-orders, a similar move they did for iPhone 5 pre-orders (and the iPad 3). The map is specifically geared towards those with order acknowledgements of "Delivers 11/2 - 11/6". The iPad mini (and 4th gen iPad) launch is next Friday,...

Apple Store Online Goes Down Prior to iPad mini Pre-Orders

Yes, the Apple Store is down just two a half hours before the 12:01AM PDT pre-order time for the iPad mini, which we confirmed earlier. If you're looking to pre-order the iPad mini or 4th gen iPad tonight, you can also do so from the Apple Store app. Don't forget you can also earn Air Miles...

Apple CEO Tim Cook Clarifies Steve Jobs’ Decision to Avoid 7-Inch Tablets

During Apple's 2012 Q4 earnings call, Apple CEO was asked a question about the company's old position on dismissing 7-inch tablets made by their competitors, which the late Steve Jobs said would "dead on arrival". Cook clarified that stance was aimed directly at precise tablets of 7-inches in diameter--whereas the new iPad mini is at...

iPad Mini’s DITO Film Touch Screen Technology Is Responsible For Its $329 Price Tag [DigiTimes]

DigiTimes is reporting through its anonymous industry sources that iPad Mini's DITO film sensor is having mass production issues, which is why the device is approximately 40-50% more expensive compared to other 7-inch tablets. The iPad Mini features the GF2 (DITO film) touch screen technology, which according to the source, has extremely low yield rates as a result of...

Conan O’Brien Explains Why You Need an iPad Mini [VIDEO]

Conan O'Brien puts his spin on what he calls the latest iPad mini commercial, which he thinks "is condescending." I don't know if it's true or not...um...but we're going to pre-order the iPad mini this Friday. Check out the video below: Thanks Conan. You made it clearer for the rest of us! We all should...