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New leak suggests the iPad will get lock screen customization with iOS 17

Apple is working on bringing lock screen customisation features to the iPad, according to a leak from Twitter user @analyst941. The new options will allegedly arrive in the upcoming iPadOS 17 update.

Last year Apple brought a flurry of new personalisation options to the iPhone lock screen, but unfortunately iPad users were left behind. This new update would provide feature parity across the two lineups.

The iPhone is rumoured to be getting even more lock screen functionality this year, which will arrive on the iPad at the same time according to the leak.

The source does not have a particularly lengthy track record to go off of, so reliability is unclear. However, the user has leaked accurate Apple information in the past.

The latest software updates for the iPad and iPhone are expected to be announced by Apple at WWDC in June.

Source: Twitter Via: MacRumors

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OnePlus Pad costs $649 in Canada

Leading up to the full release of its much-hyped tablet, OnePlus has shared pricing for the new device and its accessories.

The tablet starts at $649 CAD, which is roughly a direct conversion from the $479 USD price. Alongside the tablet, there are several add-ons, like a Magnetic keyboard ($209 CAD), a stylus ($139) and a folio case ($57).

The company already offers some pre-order bonuses, with more to follow on April 28th. OnePlus will also have a few deals with the new tablet, including 50 percent off the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 earbuds or extra discounts if you trade in an older device.

The price of the OnePlus Pad isn’t astronomically high, but it’s a bit more than both base model iPads in Canada and a little less than most modern Samsung tablets. The base iPad with a home button still costs $449, and the new colourful iPad is $599, both undercutting OnePlus. On the flip side, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 FE costs $699.

As always, we don’t recommend pre-ordering devices ad instead waiting until the reviews drop to help you get a complete picture of what you’re buying.

Beyond that, the OnePlus has shared that the tablet comes in a new green colour called ‘Halo Green.’ The high-resolution screen has a 7:5 aspect ratio, giving it a squarer shape than most other Android tablets. Like many other OnePlus devices, this tablet also supports fast charging.

As we get closer to Google I/O, where the search giant has all but promised we’ll see the new Pixel Tablet, it’s shaping up to be a very exciting year for big-screen Android users.

Source: OnePlus

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iPadOS 17 again reported to drop support for some iPad models

Barcelona, Spain – June 7, 2018: Logo of Apple Inc. on a Apple store. Apple is the multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California and sells consumer electronics products.

The first generation iPad Pro (9.7-inch and 12.9-inch) and the fifth generation iPad will not be receiving iPadOS 17, claims French publication iPhoneSoft. This comes after a previous report suggested the same roadmap for Apple’s upcoming software lineup.

iPhoneSoft claims it received the information from an internal source at Apple. The publication notes that the devices run on the A9 and A9X chips, which is why they won’t get the iPadOS 17 update.

Apple is notorious for maintaining software support on its iPads and iPhones for longer than most of its Android-based competition. It would certainly be sad to see these older iPad models left behind. That said, the Cupertino, California-based company remains at the top of the pack with respect to the industry as a whole.

Apple is expected to unveil iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 at its upcoming WWDC event in June. Alongside the unveiling, it’s likely that we will finally learn of official device support for the highly anticipated update.

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Source: iPhoneSoft Via: MacRumors

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Apple commits to using 100 percent recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

Apple has announced that it’s expanding the use of recycled materials across its devices by 2025. This new commitment sees the tech giant utilize 100 percent recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries.

On top of transitioning to 100 percent recycled cobalt, Apple will use magnets that will exclusively use rare earth elements. Plus, the Cupertino company has committed to using 100 percent recycled tin soldering and 100 percent recycled gold plating across all Apple-designed printed circuit boards.

In a statement released today, Apple CEO Tim Cook said, “Every day, Apple is innovating to make technology that enriches people’s lives, while protecting the planet we all share.”

In 2022, Apple reaffirmed its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. The designs across the entire Apple Watch series utilize recycled materials. The AirPods Pro are another sustainability-focused product that uses fewer plastics and rare earth elements.

The company is also making a firm commitment to eliminate plastics from the company’s packaging. Apple products have been steadily adopting sustainability efforts. In the past, Apple has removed the use of plastic wrapping in exchange for rip tags. In 2020, Apple removed the power brick from the packaging of iPhones. This measure is intended to reduce waste and allow Apple to create smaller packaging designs. The company also digitally prints labels onto the box of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, removing the use of labels and adhesives.

Apple is already using recycled cobalt across its devices. 25 percent of the cobalt Apple used in 2022 was recycled. However, that figure jumped from 13 percent the year prior. This upward firing trend is ambitious, yet the company claims it’s committed to the goal. Plus, devices like iPhones, iPad, MacBooks, etc. feature 38 percent recycled tin.

Apple is also leaning on its iPhone disassembly robot, Daisy, to help recover cobalt and other materials. The company estimates that since 2019, it has extracted more than 11,000 kgs of cobalt from devices thanks to Daisy.

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Source: Apple

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8BitDo launches firmware, enabling many controllers to work iPhone, iPad, and more

8BitDo has released a new firmware update, opening up the compatibility of its wireless controllers on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and even Mac. Now, players can use a number of 8BitDo controllers for gaming natively or via the cloud.

According to the company, the most recent firmware update adds support for six wireless controllers. These include the following:

  • 8BitDo SN30 Pro
  • 8BitDo SN30 Pro for Android
  • 8BitDoSN30 Pro+, 
  • 8BitDo Pro 2
  • 8BitDoUltimate 2.4G 
  • 8BitDo Lite SE

If you’re an Apple user and are looking to use an 8BitDo controller, all you need to do is ensure you’re running the latest firmware. To do so, ensure you’ve installed the 8BitDo firmware updater on a Mac or PC. This tool will help identify which controller is running the appropriate firmware.

After installing the latest firmware, you can connect the aforementioned controller to an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac. This can be a great option when playing a mobile title. Additionally, those running a game via Xbox Cloud Gaming may want to opt for a controller over touch controls. 8BitDo’s hardware can be a great alternative to other Bluetooth controllers like the Xbox Wireless Controller and DualSense.

On top of additional support, 8BitDo users can also use the company’s app to better customize their experience. Whether on iOS, Android, or PC, players can use the app to remap controls, set custom profiles, and more.

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Source: Polygon

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Apple experiences most significant quarterly revenue decline since 2019

In its Q1 2023 earnings report, Apple revealed that its overall sales during the typically lucrative holiday quarter were five percent lower than last year.

This marks the company’s first year-over-year decline since 2019.

In a press release, Apple CEO Tim Cook cited three factors for the company’s weak sales: production issues in China affecting iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max manufacturing, the strong dollar and the worldwide macroeconomic environment.

Given the lengthy order times across all of Apple’s iPhone 14 devices (and some other products, too), the tech giant specifically citing supply constraints as a key reason for eight percent year-over-year downtown in iPhone earnings isn’t surprising.

Apple’s Mac sales also declined a substantial 28.66 percent year- over-year, which, again, makes sense, given the MacBook Pro (2021) revamp that was well-received by critics (including myself) didn’t launch in 2022. That said, the company did release the M2 MacBook Air and Mac Studio in 2022.

On the plus side, Apple’s iPad division received a 29.66 percent boost, likely due to the revamped entry-level iPad and the iPad Pro (2022) being bumped up to the M2 chip. This year, new iPad releases are expected to be scarce, though 2024 is rumoured to mark the reveal of a foldable iPad.

“As we all continue to navigate a challenging environment, we are proud to have our best lineup of products and services ever, and as always, we remain focused on the long term and are leading with our values in everything we do,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook in the company’s earnings press release.

Below is a breakdown of earnings across all of Apple’s various divisions:

  • Revenue: $117.15 billion USD (roughly $156 billion CAD) vs. $121.10 billion USD (about $161.3 billion CAD) estimated, down 5.49 percent year-over-year
  • iPhone: $65.78 billion USD (roughly $87.6 billion CAD) vs. $68.29 billion USD (approximately $90.9 CAD) estimated, down 8.17 percent  year-over-year
  • Mac: $7.74 billion USD (about $10.31 billion CAD) vs. $9.63 billion USD (roughly $12.47 billion CAD) estimated, down 28.66 percent year-over-year
  •  iPad: $9.40 billion USD (approximately $12.52 billion CAD) vs. $7.76 billion USD (about $10.34 billion CAD) estimated, up 29.66 percent year-over-year
  • Services revenue: $20.77 billion USD (about $27.6 billion CAD) vs. $20.67 billion USD (roughly $27.5 billion CAD) estimated, up 6.4 percent year-over-year
  • Other Products: $13.48 billion USD (about $17.9 billion CAD) vs. $15.23 billion USD (approximately $20 billion CAD) estimated, down 8.3 percent year-over-year

Looking to 2023, Apple is expected to finally reveal its virtual reality/augmented reality headset, rumoured to be called the Reality Pro. The tech giant’s iPhone 15 line will also reportedly switch to USB-C.

Source: Apple Via: CNBC

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Apple reportedly working on foldable iPad for 2024 launch

It looks like Apple could have plans to launch a foldable iPad by 2024.

According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the rumoured device “will boost shipments and improve the product mix.” Beyond the fact that the tech giant’s first foldable will likely be an iPad, Kuo doesn’t offer more details on the device, including how big its display will be

Rumours regarding Apple working on a foldable device have circulated for years, with most speculation pointing towards the screen tech coming to the iPhone first. Given Samsung’s Fold and Flip lines are now on their fourth generation and generally are solid but expensive devices, it’s not surprising to see Apple seriously considering launching its own take on foldable display tech.

It will be interesting to see if Apple finds a way to put its own unique spin on a foldable as it has with other tech products it’s released years after key competitors. Perhaps the tech giant will find a way to make the display crease disappear.

Kuo goes on to say that iPad shipments in 2023 will experience a year-over-year decline with no new iPad refreshes in the next 9-12 months. The analyst expects the next Apple tablet to get a refresh will be the iPad mini in the first quarter of 2024.

Source: @mingchikuo

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Apple’s 2024 iPad Pro could feature significant redesign

At least regarding design, Apple’s iPad Pro line has looked pretty much the same for the last few years.

That could soon change if a new rumour reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is true. In his most recent Power On newsletter, Gurman says that this is a “light year” for the iPad line, including the iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini and entry-level iPad. However, he expects that to change in 2024 when the iPad Pro receives a significant redesign and a new OLED display.

It’s unclear what could change in this redesign, but 9to5Mac speculates the 2024 iPad Air could feature a glass back instead of an aluminum unibody and a MagSafe charger. Given how useful MagSafe is and that it’s likely coming to most Qi-compatible Android devices, it makes sense Apple would bring it to its high-end iPad. I’m also on board with switching the rear to glass like the iPhone has featured for the last few years — as long as it’s just as durable.

In other Apple-related rumours, Gurman says that Apple’s M3 chip could release later this year in the MacBook Air and iMac.

Source: Bloomberg Via: 9to5Mac

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Apple could be working on an iPad-like smart home control display

Apple might be developing an iPad-like display designed nearly solely for managing smart home devices.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the device will operate like a low-end iPad with a few key purposes — controlling HomeKit-enabled devices, making FaceTime calls, streaming video and more.

Like Amazon’s Echo Show 15, the smart home display is reportedly designed to be mounted to a wall or magnetically to another object like a fridge. In the past, this device has been rumoured to be more of a HomePod/Apple TV hybrid device, but if these rumours are accurate, that direction seems to have shifted.

What’s strange about this rumour is that at one point you could effectively do the same thing with Apple’s entry-level iPad. Apple even once allowed you to use the iPad as a home hub, though the company removed that functionality following the release of iPadOS 16.

According to Gurman, Apple is aiming for a 2024 launch for its smart home display. Earlier this week, Apple revealed its new 14-inch and 16-inch M2 Pro/Max-powered MacBook Pro (2022) and refreshed 2nd-Gen HomePod.

Source: Bloomberg Via: The Verge 

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We might see OLED MacBooks in 2024 ‘at the earliest’

Apple’s MacBooks will one day shift over to an OLED display, but whether that’s 2024 or later is still unknown.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the OLED MacBook will come by the end of 2024 at the earliest.

Previously, display analyst Ross Young said that Apple would release an OLED display sometime in 2024. Additionally, Young says that this device would be a 13-inch model, and it’s most likely a MacBook Air.

Either way, the 2024 launch window is only possible according to Kuo. He makes it clear that the device would only come by the end of 2024 at the earliest.

The Apple Watch and iPhones use OLED displays; however, they aren’t included with iPads or MacBooks. With an “at the earliest” 2024 launch window, it does seem like we’ll get OLED screens on MacBooks before too long. These MacBooks would have better displays and be thinner and lighter than other devices.

Sooner or later, we’ll probably see it on iPads as well.

Source: 9to5Mac, Ming-Chi Kuo