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Here are all of the Apple devices on sale for Black Friday
Here are all of the best Apple device deals for Black Friday 2020, from AirPods to iPads to Apple Watches.
Apple's iPad Air drops to record-low price one week before Black Friday
Update 11/26 10:47am ET: The $559 sale price has returned for the space gray iPad Air only. The latest iPad Air gives the iPad Pro a run for its money thanks to its comprehensive feature set and more affordable price. A few models of the Air have dropped to this price intermittently over the past few weeks, but they only stay on sale for about a day or two when that happens.
Microsoft adds mouse and trackpad support to Office apps on iPad
This spring, Apple added mouse and trackpad support to the iPad with a software update, and ever since then, users with business to take care of have been waiting for Microsoft’s Office suite to include the feature. Now, 9to5Mac points out that Microsoft says a “phased rollout” is bringing the feature to its Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps on the platform. Microsoft also said the update is bringing new start screens and feature menus that expand its Fluent design language across the apps.
Apple's new iPad Air is $40 off when you pre-order at Amazon
Apple's new iPad Air is $40 off at Amazon a day before the tablet is even available.
Apple iPad Air (2020) review: Who needs the iPad Pro?
Read Engadget's review of the 2020 iPad Air, the best iPad for almost everyone.
Apple's new $599 iPad Air is now available for pre-order
It’s been over a month since Apple announced the new iPad Air, but it’s finally on sale. Along with the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro preorders that started this morning, Apple has quietly flipped the switch on the iPad Pro. As a refresher, the iPad Air takes the same basic design as the 11-inch iPad Pro but makes it a bit more affordable.
Apple on designing the A14 Bionic for the iPad Air and beyond
The 2020 iPad Air is the first device announced by Apple to use the new A14 Bionic chipset. That silicon’s impact won't be limited to tablets, either -- it will almost certainly power the next generation of iPhones, which Apple will unveil on October 13th. In a conversation with Engadget, Apple VP of platform architecture Tim Millet and senior director of Mac and iPad Product Marketing Tom Boger shed some light on his team's approach to designing the A14, and what it means for the iPad Air and beyond.
Here's everything Apple announced at its 'Time Flies' event
While it didn't have any new iPhones to announce, Apple still had plenty to share during its latest keynote.
The iPad Air vs. the competition: Does this new 10.9-inch tablet measure up?
We see how the new iPad Air measures up in specs against rivals from Samsung, Amazon and Microsoft.
Apple's colorful new iPad Air looks a lot like the iPad Pro
It comes in fun colors and is the first Apple product with an A14 chipset.
Follow our live coverage of Apple's 'Time Flies' event!
Follow along with Engadget's liveblog of Apple's September 2020 keynote.
What to expect at Apple's September 15th event
It’s early September, so Apple naturally has an event planned. More significant, though, is that Apple has already admitted it will be launching its next generation of iPhones later than usual. The tag line for Tuesday’s event is “time flies,” which almost certainly is a nod to a new Apple Watch.
Apple's fall event could feature four iPhones, two Watches and an iPad Air
Apple’s next virtual event should be just around the corner and it looks like a big one. To start with, Apple plans to release four new 5G iPhones with OLED displays, including basic 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch models, along with two Pro models with 6.1- and 6.9-inch screens.
Apple's 256GB iPad Air is $100 off right now
The iPad Air often gets overlooked because it’s not the most affordable iPad you can get, nor does it have all of the high-end features that the iPad Pros do. Buy iPad Air (256GB) at Amazon - $550 We’ll first caution that the iPad Air has been frequently in and out of stock at Amazon.
Apple's 256GB iPad Air is on sale for $549
You can currently get the 256GB model iPad Air for $100 off at Amazon.
Logitech's latest iPad keyboard cases add trackpads to non-Pro tablets
If you turned pale at the thought of paying close to $1,000 to get the new iPad Pro and its trackpad-equipped keyboard cover, don't worry -- there will be a much more affordable alternative. Logitech has introduced a $150 Combo Touch keyboard case for the 2019 iPad, 2019 iPad Air and 2017 iPad Pro that includes a trackpad to take advantage of iPadOS 13.4's imminent mouse support. They all attach using Apple's Smart Connector and offer many perks similar to Apple's Magic Keyboard, including backlit keys and trackpad gestures.
Apple will fix iPad Air tablets with blank screen issues
Apple has launched a new repair program for iPad Air, and you may want to take note if you have a third-gen device with a screen that suddenly went dead. According to the tech giant, screens on a "limited number" of third-gen iPad Air tablets may permanently go blank "under certain circumstances." It didn't elaborate on what exactly causes the issue, but it said affected displays tend to briefly flash or flicker for a bit before dying.
The iPad Air is on sale at Amazon (along with a bunch of other iPads)
We've already seen a couple solid iPad discounts this year, and it seems to be an ongoing trend. Select versions of the iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPad mini are on sale today, offering something for everyone.
Brydge unveils Surface keyboards and iPad trackpad
Brydge has developed a solid reputation for tablet keyboards over the years, and it's clearly taking advantage of that as 2020 gets underway. The company has unveiled a slew of accessories, starting with a slew of Surface keyboards. The Brydge 12.3 Pro (above) and Brydge 10.0 Go will respectively offer alternatives to the Type Cover for Surface Pro models and the Surface Go when they arrive in the second quarter of 2020, while a Brydge Pro X keyboard will be ready for Surface Pro X owners in the second half of the year. And if you're just looking for Windows desktop peripherals, the W-Type keyboard and W-Touch trackpad will appear in the second quarter.
Is the iPad Air the 'just right' tablet for most people?
Deputy managing editor Nathan Ingraham found a lot to like about this year's iPad Air: a bigger screen, snappier performance and longer battery life. However, a starting price of $499 means some trade-offs; it only supports the first-gen Apple pencil, has two speakers instead of four and lacks Apple's ProMotion technology. That wasn't enough to dissuade Nathan from recommending it as "probably the best all-around iPad you can get right now" and giving it an impressive score of 90.
