How does the Brydge Pro+ trackpad hold up after the company released an app to update the firmware continually? Andrew finds out.
iFixit Updates Magic Keyboard Teardown to Examine Trackpad
Last week iFixit posted an X-ray examination of the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard. Today the company revealed the inner workings of the trackpad.
Look How Cool the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard Looks Under X-Ray
The folks at iFixit examined the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard with X-rays. It looks cool and shows the product’s complexity.
What makes this the Magic Keyboard instead of a Smart Keyboard? Scissor switches, which proved much smarter than butterfly switches over (too) many years. This is the least complicated thing we can see on the Magic Keyboard, and it’s probably the biggest improvement.
I think this looks great. Right now I’m not sure if I’ll get the Magic Keyboard or not. Brydge plans to send me their keyboard accessory. However, I’m definitely a fan of how thin the Smart Keyboard is, and it looks like the Magic Keyboard shares that trait.
Apple is Doomed. No It Isn't. Services Are Hot Stuff
Big tech companies are destined to suffer from unemployment, recession and fear, right? Yes, but maybe not so much as thought. Resilience is key.
How to Turn the iPhone Flashlight Off and On
There are a couple of different ways you can turn the iPhone flashlight off and on. These methods also work for iPad Pro and iPod touch.
iPad Pro Magic Keyboard Available to Order Today Starting at $299
Along with the iPhone SE announcement, Apple also said that the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard is available to order today.
iPad Pro Adds Mac-Like Microphone Disconnect Feature
MacBooks with a T2 Security Chip have their microphones disabled when the lid is closed. Now the iPad Pro 2020 models have the same feature.
12.9" iPad Pro 2020 Gets The Teardown Treatment
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for – the iFixit teardown of the 12.9″ iPad Pro 2020. Not even the Coronavirus lockdown in California would stop the guys from getting into the device! In particular, this video shows us exactly what a LiDAR scan looks like.
Apple's New MacBook Air is the Best Work-at-home Computer
With more people working at home these days, it’s essential to have an affordable, high-quality, secure, and reasonably powerful computer. Apple’s new MacBook Air fills the bill.
Apple Releases ARKit 3.5 With New Scene Geometry API
Apple released ARKit 3.5 today that can take advantage of the iPad Pro 2020’s LiDAR scanner to improve the realism of AR objects.
On the Surface, Apple Has Embraced Microsoft's Tablet Philosophy
Apple had high hopes for the iPad, but built-in limitations shackled a meteoric rise. Now, 10 years into its evolution, Apple is changing its ways.
iPad Pro 2020 Features the iPhone 11 U1 Chip
The U1 chip wasn’t mentioned at all in Apple’s press release of the iPad Pro 2020. But iPadOS 13.4 code suggests its existence.
New iPad Pro, Mac mini, and MacBook Air, the Power of ARM, and Oak Island, with John Kheit - ACM 526
Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to talk about Apple’s new iPad Pros, MacBook Airs, and Mac mini, plus the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro. They also discuss the potential for the ARM processor in Macs, and all the cursed goodness of the latest episode of Oak Island.
Apple's iPad Pro Gets Seriously Good Amidst a Confusing Ad Campaign
Apple is breaking down barriers that have kept the iPad from soaring growth. It’s a shame that the corresponding ad campaign has so many mixed messages.
New iPad Pro Announced – TMO Daily Observations 2020-03-18
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the new iPad Pro, announced this morning, and where it fits as a device.
Apple Announces New iPad Pro With LiDAR and Magic Keyboard
Apple announced the release of a new iPad Pro this morning, featuring an A12Z Bionic chip, an Ultra Wide camera, and a LiDAR scanner.
Apple Reportedly Plans iPad Keyboard With Trackpad
A report today claims that Apple plans to introduce an iPad keyboard with a built-in trackpad, and we could see it with the next iPad Pro.
Ten Years of iPad – TMO Daily Observations 2020-02-03
Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a decade of iPad, how it surprised the Windows team, and how it has evolved.
A Brilliant Discussion of iPadOS Design Problems
There are some major weaknesses in the human interface to iPadOS. In a very readable essay, Daring Fireball’s John Gruber explains in awesome detail.
Apple Slashes Price of iPad Pro 1TB Models
Apple is reducing the price of the iPad Pro 1TB models by US$200, according to its updated webpages.
