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Rumor: Apple to discontinue iPad mini in favor of larger 12-inch “iPad Pro” model

It’s just a rumor, but it’s got some decent sources behind it. Per AppleInsider and Taiwan’s Economic Daily News, a rumor out of East Asia on Monday claims Apple is looking to wind down iPad mini production in favor of a 12-inch tablet, a response to flagging sales and growing consumer interest in larger-screened devices. […]

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Rumor: Apple designing larger, thinner “iPad Pro” tablet for education market

The new iPads are out. That doesn’t stop the rumor mill speculating about the next generation of the tablets. Per AppleInsider and Macotakara, the latest rumblings surrounding the anticipated release of a larger, education-focused iPad next year suggest the device may touch down with Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 in its crosshairs, sporting a super-slim form […]

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IHS iSuppli completes iPad Air 2 teardown, estimates slightly higher manufacturing and component costs

As is customary, the new iPad Air has been torn down to get an approximate fix on his much its component pieces retailed for. The answer for the iPad Air 2 is about US$275. Per MacRumors and Re/code, research firm IHS iSuppli has torn down the new iPad Air 2 in an attempt to estimate […]

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Displaymate performs Display Technology Shoot Out tests on iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, finds both impressive and disappointing results

The tests have been run, the results have come in and the answer may be a bit of a downer for iPad 3 mini owners. Over on displaymate.com, Raymond Soneira has just pitted Apple’s recently released iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 displays against each other in almost every category imaginable. The tests and […]

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iFixit completes teardown of iPad 2 Air, posts discoveries

The cool cats at iFixit have torn down the iPad 2 Air and found some interesting stuff inside. Per iFixit and AppleInsider, the new tablet comes with a 9.7-inch laminated touch panel, A8X SoC, 8MP rear-facing camera, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Touch ID fingerprint reader. The shell was also redesigned, seeing the deletion of the orientation […]