The Apple Store is down this Tuesday morning, possibly in preparation for the announcement of new M2 iPad Pro models.
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Apple Could Release Docking Accessory to Turn iPad Into Smart Home Display
After Google announcing a doc accessory for Pixel Tablet, we hear of Apple working on similar tech to use the iPad as a smart home display.
Apple Disables Cellular Plan Activation on iPad Using Apple SIM
As of October 1, Apple SIM cards can no longer be used to activate cellular plans for iPads, requiring instead a physical SIM card or eSIM.
EU Proposes Regulations to Require Phone Makers to Provide Spare Parts for 5 Years
New draft regulations in the EU would require phone makers to offer spare parts for at least 5 years after first manufacturing a device.
Apple Releases iOS 12.5.6 Update for Older iPads and iPhones to Fix Vulnerability
Apple has released an iOS 12.5.6 update for older iPhones and iPads that patches a WebKit vulnerability, the update is now available.
China Allows Foxconn iPad Plant to Reopen with Priority Power Grant
In China, a Foxconn iPad assembly plant shut down for weeks due to a heat wave has reportedly resumed production.
Apple Seeds Developer Beta of iPadOS 16.1, Confirms Delayed Launch
Today Apple has begun seeding the developer beta of iPadOS 16.1, according to Apple, the company will skip directly to 16.1 upon release.
China Heatwave Could Affect iPad Production
Thanks to a heatwave in China, power rationing could impact iPad production to some extent. Other impacts could be longer lasting.
IK Multimedia Introduces AmpliTube TONEX, A New Ecosystem for Guitar Amp Modulation
IK Multimedia has now introduced AmpliTube TONEX: a complete software ecosystem to help guitar players experience thousands of Tone Models.
NASA to Send an iPad to the Moon to Test Alexa in Space
On the next NASA mission to the moon, an iPad will take the place of an astronaut to test how well Alexa can work in space.