iPad mini

AU Optronics (AUO), Taiwanese manufacturer of TFT-LCD panels for companies like Apple, Samsung, Dell, Acer, etc, has reportedly ramped up production of iPad mini panels, reaching 1 million in total shipments to Apple, after months of efforts to increase yields, according to a report by DigiTimes. The company is also working on panels for next-generation iPad mini, according to...

Late last month Apple reduced its iPad mini shipping times to 3-5 business days and in the beginning of February it was reduced further to 1-3 business days. Now, it appears supply constraints have temporarily ceased as online stores for Canada and the US show the iPad mini as "in stock" (via MacRumors). Apple sold almost...

The second-generation iPad mini is rumoured to feature a Retina Display, which will likely boost the costs by an additional $12 per unit. The iPad mini bill of materials currently stands at $188, according to iHS Suppli, with the 7.9-inch 1024 × 768 w/G2 Multitouch display and touchscreen being the most expensive component at $80. (more…)

In the light of recent rumours suggesting that the next generation full-sized iPad a.k.a the iPad 5 will feature slimmer GF2 DITO display technology and also take on a design similar to that of the iPad mini, CiccareseDesign has created some new renderings of the next generation iPad, comparing its size with the New iPad, iPad mini and iPhone 5 (via...

The newest untethered jailbreak - evasi0n - is out for your iOS devices running iOS 6.0 through 6.1. We have a great step-by-step walk through on how to do it here. But if you're like me, you may want to see the process from start to finish visually. So here is my video tutorial on...

Just over a week ago iPad mini shipping times improved to 3-5 days for Canada and the USA. Just this morning shipping times have once again improved, now sitting at 1-3 business days. With the iPad being promoted by Apple as the Valentine's Day gift of choice, these improved shipping times will surely continue to...

The iPad mini is a hot seller as recently online shipping times were delayed to one week. The newer, smaller iPad helped Apple sell a record 22.9 million iPad in their blockbuster Q1 2013. Now, it appears shipping times have slightly improved to 3 to 5 business days for both the Canadian and American online...

Earliert today iLounge editor Jeremy Horwitz revealed details regarding the iPhone 5S, iPad mini and iPad 5 according to his supply chain sources. He has posted a follow up report with more details from another trusted source. iPhone 5S main feature to be an upgraded rear camera, possibly Sony's 13MP sensor, along with the previously mentioned...

Rumours have surfaced recently claiming Apple is considering a potential change in the touch technologies used for next generation iPhones and iPads. Although Digitimes heard that Apple would use the in-cell technology for iPhone 5S (or 6), the news of Innolux delivering TOD (touch on display) samples broke in the first days of January. Next...

Sharp's iPad display production has dropped to a minimal level due to a gradual slowdown recorded at the end of last year. Consumers seem to prefer the iPad mini over the 9.7-inch iPad, the Reuters report suggests, although its sources didn’t speculate as to whether the slowdown can be attributed to seasonal changes in demand...

KinderTown, an educational app finder for parents of preschool and kindergarteners, reports (Via Techcrunch) that iPad mini usage increased dramatically after the holidays, suggesting that parents opted to surprise their young kids in December with Apple's smaller tablet. (more…)

Apple has just issued a press release to note Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad fourth generation and iPad mini models will be made available in China this Friday: Apple® today announced the Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of iPad® mini and the new fourth generation iPad with Retina® display will be available in China on Friday, January...