Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the year in Apple software and hardware. Tune in to see what stood out!
Swiper, NOT Swiping — Mac Geek Gab 848
These days we do lots of swiping on our devices, and sometimes the results are expected, other times not so much! Listen as John and Dave share tips and answer questions about swiping. That’s not all, of course, the topics expand from there, including a great dive into USB speeds on Apple’s new iPads. Listen as your two favorite geeks walk through all of this for you this week!
iPad Air Might Make the Pro Obsolete
The reviews of the new iPad Air are starting to appear. Wired UK‘sis very positive, with author Jeremy White saying that it might make the Pro redundant for many users.
The inclusion of Apple’s A14 Bionic means you get the company’s latest chip that is in some respects even better than the one in the current iPad Pro. While to say this results in better performance than the Pro would be outright wrong, you do get a big bump in power – a 40 per cent increase in performance over the previous iPad Air, Apple says, and a 30 per cent uptick in graphics performance. Much like the new iPhone 12 series that also carries the A14, the Air is noticeably faster than its previous iteration. Battery life is of the usual iPad standard – top drawer. You will not need to charge the Air for days with light use, and if you do employ it as a PC replacement (which is certainly possible, especially with the keyboard) you will get many more hours out of it than a standard laptop. The faster 20W charger that comes in the box will help top things up if you do run low. It’s not all good news, though. Despite stealing so much from the Pro there is no LiDAR and no ultrawide camera.
The New iPad Air Goes Boiiing
The new iPad Air became available to customers on Friday. To celebrate, Apple released a new video, called Boiiing, that’s shows off the device’s flexibility and power. It features the track Heybb! by Binki.
ZAGG Now Sells Pro Keys Wireless Keyboard for iPad, iPad Air
ZAGG has introduced a Pro Keys iPad Air wireless keyboard that is compatible with the new iPad 8th gen and iPad Air 4th gen.
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Now Available to Buy
New 10.9-Inch iPad Air Available to Order
Apple’s Chip VP Tim Millet Talks About Designing the A14
Tim Millet, Apple’s VP of platform architecture, and Tom Boger, senior director of Mac and iPad product marketing, talk about designing the A14 used in the iPad Air and upcoming iPhone 12.
“One of the ways chip architects think about features is not necessarily directly mapping [transistors] to a user feature in the product so much as enabling the underlying technology, like software in the graphics stack to be able to leverage a new capability in the GPU,” Millet said. “That will inevitably come as a visual feature in a game, or in a snappy transition in the user interface.”
Tim Millet Talks About iPad Air 4 A14 Apple Chip in Interview
Tim Millet, Apple’s Vice President for Platform Architecture, spoke to The Star about the A14 Apple chip found in the iPad Air 4.
Speck Launches Cases for iPad 8 and iPad Air 4
Accessory maker Speck has introduced new cases for iPad 8th gen and iPad AIr 4th gen, including a print case with fade-resistant print designs.
Complicated iPad Purchasing, Bryan's New Watch – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-21
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss how Apple made choosing an iPad more difficult, and Bryan’s new Watch!
Apple Just Made Selecting an iPad Really Hard
Apple seems to enjoy doing this to us. That is, making the process of selecting an iPad really hard. A lower level product leapfrogs a pro product in some technical respects. Deciding which to buy then involves a very careful analysis and comparison of the specs. And user needs.
Incipio, Survivor Launch iPad Air 4 Cases and iPad 8 Cases
Incipio Group brands Incipio and Survivor recently launched iPad Air 4 cases and iPad 8 cases, with some ready to purchase now.
John's Robotic Look at Life, Bryan's Fitness Routine – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-16
John Martellaro & Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to chat iPads, Fitness+, and Family Setup. John also has a bone to pick with Spotify.
Need an Apple Watch Screen Protector? InvisibleShield Supports New Apple Products
ZAGG brand InvisibleShield has announced screen protectors for the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, and iPad Air 4th-gen.
Apple Introduces iPad Air 4 and iPad 8th Gen
At the Apple event on Tuesday we got some new iPads. The iPad 8th-gen comes with the A12 chip, and the iPad Air that looks like an iPad Pro.
A Massive iPhone 12 Leak Emerges
Apple has been recording the virtual iPhone 12 keynote event. Details have been leaked.
iPad: All The Different Sizes, Prices And Models That Are Available
There are now various different versions of the iPad, each coming in different sizes, colors and with different storage capacities.
Handset Depreciation, TV+ Reviews – TMO Daily Observations 2020-03-09
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss trade-in values of various smartphones, and a new wave of reviews for Apple TV+ shows.
Apple Releases New iPad mini, iPad Air with Apple Pencil Support
The iPad Air is a 10.5-inch model, while the iPad Mini keeps the 7.9-inch form factor.