12.9-inch iPad Pro to be available in Apple stores on November 11?

Apple has lifted the lid on the massive 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro, but is yet to announce when the device will be available in stores. All it says is the the tablet will be launched sometime in November, but doesn t say when exactly. According to a new report, the tablet will be released to the public next week. November 11 release? The news comes to us courtesy of 9to5Mac. According to the site, iPad Pro training for Apple Store reps ends on the 6th of November, and says that the tablet will go on sale on the 11th of the same month. We ve learned that the super-sized iPad will set buyers back at least £520. The same report also says that two of the tablet s main accessories will also go on sale on the same date. These include the Apple Pencil, which is a rechargeable stylus specifically made for the tablet and will cost around £64, and the Smart Keyboard, which is essentially a keyboard for the device that will cost around £110. The keyboard also doubles as a stand for the iPad Pr
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Apple iPad Air 3 to be unveiled this year – specs leaked

Last week, Apple officially unveiled the Apple iPhone 6S, the Apple iPhone 6S Plus, the Apple iPad Pro, and the Apple iPad Mini 4. What was missing in action was the Apple iPad Air 3. If you re worried Apple will no longer has plans of launching a follow-up to the iPad Air 2, a report is claiming that Apple plans to announce its new 9.7-inch iPad later this year. The same report also has specs to reveal. Rumoured specs This is according to a report from Chinese-speaking MyDrivers. It reports that the Apple iPad Air 3 will be officially unveiled later this year or early next year. The same report claims to more about the tablet s specs. It claims that the Apple iPad Air 3 will feature the same 9.7-inch screen, but have a resolution of 2334 x 3112 pixels, which is higher than the iPad Air 2 s resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels. This would work out to a pixel density of 401 ppi and an aspect ratio of 4:3. As for the iPad Air 3 s processor, it is said to come with either the A9 or the
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Apple iPad Air 3 specs leaked

At Apple s press event last week, the Cupertino firm lifted the lid on the Apple iPhone 6S, the Apple iPhone 6S Plus, the Apple iPad Pro, and the Apple iPad Mini 4. What was missing from the bunch was the Apple iPad Air 3. So does this mean that Apple has no plans of unveiling a successor to the iPad Air 2? If a report is to be believed, Apple is planning to lift the lid on the next iPad Air with the tablet s specs leaked online. Rumoured Apple iPad Air 3 specs The new rumour comes to us courtesy of Chinese-speaking MyDrivers. According to the report, the Apple iPad Air 3 will make its official debut later this year or early next year. As for the device s specs, The report claims that the Apple iPad Air 3 will still sport a 9.7-inch screen, but with higher resolution. It claims that the screen s resolution will be 2334 x 3112 pixels, which is a bump up from the resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels of the iPad Air 2. With a 9.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2334 x 3112 pixels, this wo
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Apple iPad Mini 4 now official

Still interested in a new iPad Mini? If so, we re happy to tell you that the Apple iPad Mini 4 has just made its official debut. Apple iPad Mini 4 makes its official debut Design The Apple iPad Mini 4 is much thinner than its predecessor the Apple iPad Mini 3. It is a mere 6.1 mm-slim, which is significantly thinner than the 7.5 mm-thick iPad Mini 3. Not only is the iPad Mini 4 slimmer, it is also lighter. It weighs in at 0.65 lbs, which is lighter than the iPad Mini 3 that weighs in at 0.73 lbs. Screen The iPad Mini 4 s screen measures 7.9 inches and has a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. This works out to a pixel density of 324 ppi. The new tablet has been treated to a zero-gap screen, which means the sensor, LCD, and display have been merged into one and is covered by glass. The result is a better-looking tablet, improved picture quality, and better touchscreen response. A8 chip under the hood Compared to the Apple iPad Mini 3, the iPad Mini 4 is as much as 30% faster when it co
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Apple lifts the lid on 12.9-inch iPad Pro

The Apple iPad Pro, a massive 12.9-inch tablet, has just made its official debut. The device comes with multi-tasking support and split-screen functionality, thanks to iOS 9. According to Apple s marketing head, Phil Schiller, It can do things that a smartphone can t do, because it doesn t have to fit in your pocket, and it can do things a laptop can t do because you can hold it all day. The Apple iPad Pro is here! The Apple iPad Pro s key features include a 12.9-inch screen with a resolution of 2732 x 2048 pixels, Apple s new A9X chip under the hood, four stereo speakers that offer 3X the volume of the iPad Air 2, and 10 hours of battery life. It is 6.9 mm-thick (iPad Air 2 is 6.1 mm-thick) and weighs in at 1.57 lb. Apple A9X chip Under the hood of the Apple iPad Pro is the new A9X chip, which Apple claims offers double the memory bandwidth, 2x faster storage, and it is 1.8x faster than A8X chip. Apple also says that the new processor can handle 3 streams of 4K video edit, which is
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No Apple iPad Air 3 this 2015?

Looking forward to getting your hands on a new iPad this year? Sadly, according to a report, Apple will not release the iPad Air 3 (iPad Air 2 shown below) this 2015. The news comes to us courtesy of DigiTimes. It reports: China-based tablet supply chain makers such as Holitech, Shenzhen DPT-Touch and Silead, in view of decreasing orders from China-based white-box vendors, have been seeking orders for other applications such as smartphones, industrial control, automotive devices and wearables, according to industry sources. The sources pointed out that Apple has turned conservative about its tablet product line and is not planning to release a next-generation model to replace the existing iPad Air tablet; however, Apple is ready to release its fourth-generation iPad mini and the related supply chain is already preparing the device s components. The fourth-generation model will only have a few small upgrades from the third-generation one. Since demand for tablets has not been as strong
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Apple introduces new apps for the iPhone and iPad

At WWDC 2015, Apple introduced iOS 9, the next version of iOS. At the conference, the Cupertino firm also announced new apps for the iPhone and the iPad. Press release: Apple Announces News App for iPhone & iPad Delivers News in a Beautiful & Uncluttered Format SAN FRANCISCO — June 8, 2015 — Apple® today unveiled an all-new News app delivering the best news reading experience on any mobile device. Available with iOS 9 this fall for iPhone® and iPad®, News combines the visually rich layout of a magazine with the immediacy and customization of digital media. News follows over a million topics and pulls relevant stories based on your specific interests that can be easily shared or saved for later — without compromising your privacy. News is powered by the new custom-designed Apple News Format™, a digital publishing format that allows publishers to create beautiful layouts. “News seamlessly delivers the articles you want to read in a beautiful and uncluttered format, while re
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Sony XPERIA Z4, Apple iPad Mini 4, and more coming to US Verizon?

Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) once announced that he was retiring from the business of leaks. It seems, however, that old habits die hard, as the former leak master has information to share about a few more devices. Blass tweeted: Coming to Verizon: iPad mini 4, Xperia Z4, GPad X 8.3, Desire 526 — Evan Blass (@evleaks) May 12, 2015 Sadly, Blass doesn t mention when these devices will be available to US network operator Verizon. It is yet to be determined if the XPERIA Z4 Blass mentioned was similar to the version that was unveiled in Japan or the rumoured international version. If previous reports are to believed, it may be the international version. As for the two tablets, the LG G Pad X 8.3 and the Apple iPad Mini 4, there s hardly anything on the internet that reveals the tablets specs. The upcoming mini iPad is expected to be unveiled before October. As for the G Pad X 8.3, it is likely to be the follow-up to the G Pad 8.3 (launched in 2013). We already know about the entry-lev
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Rumoured Apple iPad Pro to sport NFC, Force Touch, and A9 chip?

According to a new rumour, the unannounced Apple iPad Pro (also known as the Apple iPad Plus) will sport an NFC chip, Force Touch, and A9 chip. The new rumour comes from AppleInsider. According to its anonymous source, the tablet will indeed sport a 12.9-inch screen, which will support Apple s Force Touch tech. Force Touch measures how hard a user is pressing the screen, which is one of the features of the Apple Watch. Additionally, the tablet is said to sport a USB Type-C port, which allows users to plug in USB cables either side up. This has been revealed by leaked cases, which also reveal a second port, probably for the Lightning connector, on the bottom. Lastly, the source said that the tablet would come with to include an NFC radio for Apple Pay. As for the processor, the source said that the iPad Pro will rock the new A9 chip. Currently, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus sport the A8 chip, while the iPad Air 2 sports the A8X chip under the hood. It is yet to be determined
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Alleged 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro blueprint reveals chassis and measurements

Leak artist @OnLeaks has leaked what he claims to be the blueprint of the rumoured 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro (also known as the iPad Plus). If genuine, the blueprint reveals the large tablet s chassis as well as its measurements. The blueprint reveals that the iPad pro will measure 223 x 306 x 7.2 mm, which means that the tablet may be big but extremely thin. The drawing also reveals a connector port, which could be a USB Type C port or Lighting port (more towards a Lightning port). As for the rest of the iPad Pro s details, specs still remain a mystery at this point, but we do know thanks to previous reports that the tablet will be focused more on the business and education sectors. Word on the street is, Apple is planning to lift the lid on the Apple iPad Pro, Apple iPad Plus, or whatever the device ends up being called in December of this year, although some reports say that the tablet will make its debut a months earlier or later than that. The real question is, will the iPad Pro
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