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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.
This week's best deals: $25 off the Apple Watch Series 6 and more
Amazon basically kicked things off early with Prime Day last week (and Best Buy, Walmart and other retailers followed suit), so we expect to see plenty more deals for early shoppers. This week brought the lowest price ever on the new Apple Watch Series 6 and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller dropping back down to an all-time-low. You can also still save hundreds on a few 2020 LG OLED smart TVs, too.
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.
Brydge's iPad Pro keyboard with trackpad is $35 off at Wellbots
Not everyone wants to drop $300 on a Magic Keyboard for their iPad Pro, regardless of how luxurious it is. Both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch Brydge Pro+ smart keyboards for the latest iPad Pros are $35 off when you use the code ENGADGETPAD at checkout. You can get the 11-inch Brydge Pro+ for $160 on Amazon right now, but the 12.9-inch sits at $200.
The iPhone 12 Pro will come equipped with a LiDAR scanner
Back in March, Apple unveiled its latest generation iPad Pro, a big 12.9-inch tablet sporting for the first time a teensy 1-millimeter LiDAR sensor alongside its main camera cluster. On Tuesday, Apple revealed that the iPad is on longer the only device with that capability as the new iPhone 12 Pro models will ship with LiDAR scanners of their own. LiDAR technology (Light Detection And Ranging) bounces pulses of light off of objects in the environment and measures their distance based on how long it takes for the light to reflect back.
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.
The best deals we found this week: $50 off the iPad Pro and more
Buy Kindle bundle at Amazon - $89.97 Buy Kindle Paperwhite bundle at Amazon - $119.97 New deal additions Sony WF-1000XM3 Some of our favorite wireless earbuds from Sony dropped back down to $178, which is close to their lowest price ever.
The 11-inch iPad Pro returns to an all-time low at Amazon
The iPad Pros are Apple’s most capable tablets — and its most expensive ones, too. The sale is for the 2020 iPad Pro models, so you’re getting the latest Pro-level tablets with their top-tier features. This year’s iPad Pros actually have a lot in common with last year’s models — their designs are almost the same and they run on Apple’s A12Z Bionic chipset.
A handful of the latest iPad Pros are $50 off on Amazon
If you missed the last sale on the latest iPad Pros on Amazon, you have another shot right now. A couple models of Apple’s most premium tablet are $50 off — the best deal slashes $50 off the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB), bringing it to $949. You can also get the 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 256GB) for $50 off, which brings the price down to $849.
This week's best deals: $200 off the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and more
Labor Day deals you can still buy today include $200 off Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, $50 off Apple's latest iPad Pro and more.
The latest iPad Pros are on sale ahead of next week's Apple event
The online retailer has the 256GB 11-inch iPad Pro for $50 off, bringing the price down to $850. The top-of-the-line 1TB 12.9-inch iPad Pro is also on sale thanks to an automatically applied digital coupon that knocks $64.51 off its $1,499 price tag.
B&H has an LTE iPad Pro on sale for $669, if you don't mind an older model
Buy 2018 iPad Pro at B&H Photo - $669 Buy 2018 iPad Pro + Magic Keyboard at B&H Photo - $999 The iPad Pro model included in these deals has 64GB of storage and WiFi + LTE capabilities.
iFixit takes a look inside Apple's Magic Keyboard
Apple’s Magic Keyboard works so well that it blurs the line between iPads and full-blown Macs. Now, iFixit has taken a closer look at what’s inside its keys as well as its sturdy, elegant trackpad, which we called one of Magic Keyboard’s biggest selling points in our review.
Save up to $300 on 2018 iPad Pro models at B&H
Now is the time to pick up the 2018 iPad Pro if you've been waiting to get it at a good discount.
Apple Magic Keyboard review: Blurring the line between iPad and MacBook
The iPad Pro is a phenomenal tablet, and the Magic Keyboard makes it feel more like a bonafide computer than ever. Typing is a pleasure thanks to Apple’s updated scissor-switch keys, and the fact that its key layout is nearly the same size as the 13-inch MacBook Pro’s means acclimating doesn’t take long. The glass trackpad is a star, too, thanks in large part to improvements Apple made to iPadOS. That said, the iPad only has a 40 degree range of motion on its hinge so it’s not quite as flexible as a laptop, and we have questions about how well these keys will hold up to everyday grit and grime. If money is no issue, or if you’re just willing to splurge, the Magic Keyboard is the gold standard of iPad keyboards. Just know that it’s not ideal for every situation.
Apple's new iPad Pro Magic Keyboard is available to order now
The built-in trackpad should bring much more utility to the tablet.
The latest iPad Pro disables mics when its case is closed
These days, any connected device with a microphone could arguably be treated with suspicion, from smart speakers to phones to computers. Apple helped to address privacy concerns in 2018 by adding a feature that disconnects MacBook microphones when the laptops' lids are closed. The documentation of the latest iPad Pro models (as spotted by 9to5Mac) shows that the company's new tablets sport a similar capability. When a user closes the cover of a compatible case, the iPad's security chip will cut the mic, which should help prevent snooping.
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 review: The rest is yet to come
The message is clear: The 2020 iPad Pro doesn't act the way your computer does, but it's just as capable. The company has spent years pushing that message in one form or another, and every time I heard someone invoke it, the notion sort of fell flat for me. Yes, iPads are powerful and clever and user-friendly, but — and tell me if this sounds familiar — I've always been able to get more done, and faster, on a proper laptop or PC. Apple sees that, and it's starting to change it.
Apple's updated iPad Pro has depth-aware cameras and trackpad support
Apple was clearly gearing up for an imminent launch when it inadvertently listed new tablets. Right on cue, the company has introduced updated versions of the iPad Pro -- and it won't surprise you to hear that the cameras play a major role like they do on the iPhone 11. The 11- and 12.9-inch tablets now have a secondary, ultra-wide 10-megapixel rear camera and, for the first time on any Apple device, a LiDAR scanner that lets them measure the distance for objects up to 16.4 feet away, improving augmented reality features like object placement, motion capture and occluding people in a scene. Thankfully, ARKit apps don't need any updates for the faster and more accurate technology.
Apple accidentally listed four new iPad Pro models on its website
An iPad Pro refresh could be imminent if what appears to be an accidental leak on Apple's part is any indication. Over on its Chinese website, the company temporarily listed four new iPad Pro models in a support document. Canadian Apple blog iPhone in Canada was the first website to spot and screenshot the manual before Apple updated it to remove any references to the new tablets.
