New iPad App Teaches Coding Concepts & Encourages Creative Experimentation Apple today introduced Swift Playgrounds, an innovative new app for iPad that makes learning to code fun and easy for anyone. Swift Playgrounds brings coding to life with an interactive interface that encourages students and beginners to explore working with Swift, the easy-to-learn … [Read more...] about Swift Playgrounds App Makes Learning to Code Easy & Fun
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Apple Watch Resolutions Revealed: 312×390 for 42mm Watch, 272×340 for 38mm Watch
Apple has released both iOS 8.2 and WatchKit to developers, bringing some new information about the Apple Watch that is launching in 2015. According to the Apple Watch Human Interface Guidelines, there will be two different resolutions for the two different sized watches. The smaller 38mm Apple Watch features a 272x340 resolution, while the larger 42mm Apple Watch sports a … [Read more...] about Apple Watch Resolutions Revealed: 312×390 for 42mm Watch, 272×340 for 38mm Watch
Retina iPad Mini Available In Stores Exclusively Through Personal Pickup
The Retina iPad Mini will initially be available at Apple Retail Stores exclusively through Personal Pickup, Apple noted today in a press release. Personal Pickup is the service that lets purchase any Apple product from its online store, and then let you pickup the device at the local retail store. Therefore, if you simply cannot walk in an Apple Store and hope to pickup a … [Read more...] about Retina iPad Mini Available In Stores Exclusively Through Personal Pickup
Retina Display iPad Mini Orders Go Live, Some Models Ship in 5-10 Business Days
As rumored, The iPad Retina Mini is now officially available to purchase via the Online Apple Store. Ship times are 1-3 business days for the 16GB and 32GB Wi-Fi models and 5-10 business days for the 64GB, 128GB, and all cellular models. In-store pick-up is an available option for some models as well. You can purchase the device in United States, Canada, Australia, China … [Read more...] about Retina Display iPad Mini Orders Go Live, Some Models Ship in 5-10 Business Days
iPad Mini Retina Display will Probably be Launched Tomorrow
Apple will reportedly launch the Retina Display iPad Mini tomorrow, according to a leaked post from its GSX site. iPad mini (Retina), delivering razor sharp text and detail in the same amazingly thin and light design, will be available in the following countries on November 12, 2013 (local time). … [Read more...] about iPad Mini Retina Display will Probably be Launched Tomorrow
Low Retina Display iPad Mini Supply Blamed on Sharp Display Burn-In
Low supplies of Apple's upcoming Retina Display iPad mini are being blamed on a burn-in problem with Sharp's IGZO panel. The burn-in problem was caused by the drastic reduction of the pixel size. The resolution of the 7.9-inch iPad mini with Retina display is 2048×1536, about four times clearer than the existing 1024×768 products. LG Display used the amorphous silicon (a-Si) … [Read more...] about Low Retina Display iPad Mini Supply Blamed on Sharp Display Burn-In
Apple Releases 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina Pro EFI Update to Fix Trackpad and Keyboard Issues
When the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro was released, users noticed some issues regarding the computer's keyboard and trackpad becoming unresponsive. Today, Apple has released the MacBook Pro Retina EFI Update v1.3 to fix this issue. This update is recommended for MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, late 2013) models. … [Read more...] about Apple Releases 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina Pro EFI Update to Fix Trackpad and Keyboard Issues
Target Lists November 21 Release Date for the Retina Display iPad Mini
Target is listing a November 21st release date for the Retina Display iPad mini. It's unclear if the retailer has been told the launch date by Apple or if it is just making an educated guess. Apple has only announced that the device will be available later in November. … [Read more...] about Target Lists November 21 Release Date for the Retina Display iPad Mini
Analyst Predicts No Gold or Touch ID iPads, Thinner iPad 5, Retina iPad Mini, Haswell MacBook Pros
The often accurate KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released his predictions for the Apple event on October 22nd. Kuo says the iPad 5 will be 20% lighter and thinner than the previous generation bringing it to around 7.5mm in thickness and 500 grams in weight. It will have the same narrow side bezel design as the iPad mini and be equipped with a 64-bit A7X processor. … [Read more...] about Analyst Predicts No Gold or Touch ID iPads, Thinner iPad 5, Retina iPad Mini, Haswell MacBook Pros
Apple to Release 12-Inch Retina Display MacBook, Higher Resolution iPad, Lower Cost iMac in 2014
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a research note outlining his expectations for upcoming Apple products. Kuo predicts a 12-inch Retina Display MacBook, a higher resolution sixth generation iPad, and a lower cost iMac. … [Read more...] about Apple to Release 12-Inch Retina Display MacBook, Higher Resolution iPad, Lower Cost iMac in 2014