The addition of Apple Pencil support to the sixth-generation iPad makes the tablet a considerably cheaper option for those needing to use a pressure-sensitive stylus when compared to the iPad Pro range, but there are more differences that need consideration. AppleInsider pits the new iPad against the current 12.9-inch and 10.5-inch iPad Pro models to show what else the extra cost offers consumers.
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Apple has issued a software update to the HomePod alongside updates for iOS 11.3, tvOS 11.3, and watchOS 4.3, bringing the firmware for the smart speaker up to version 11.3, with today’s release also marking the first update of the audio device’s software since it shipped.
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Apple’s Health Records has rolled out in iOS 11.3 and is now available for patients in 39 different health groups covering hundreds of thousands of patients across the United States.
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Apple is switching up its privacy policies to satisfy the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, which takes effect May 25 — most notably by offering a way to download all personal data stored on Apple servers. [Updated with more details and clarification provided to AppleInsider by Apple]
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The new iOS 11.3 release for all remaining iOS devices has shipped, featuring new battery health information for iPhones, ARKit 1.5, a new Health Records feature, new Animoji characters, and more.
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Apple on Thursday released watchOS 4.3 for the Apple Watch, giving the wearable device new features like a portrait Nightstand mode and aesthetic user interface changes, along with the return of the previously-removed ability to browse an iPhone music catalog.
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Apple has released the final version of tvOS 11.3 for the Apple TV and Apple TV 4K, bringing several expected improvements — but not anticipated AirPlay 2 compatibility.
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On the heels of Apple’s education event, Apple authorized resellers are launching instant rebates on a variety of Mid 2017 MacBooks and iMacs. Save $100 to $300 on systems with prices starting at just $899. Looking to upgrade an older Mac? Save up to 99 percent on a variety of components and accessories as well.
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Leaked release notes for Apple’s critical iOS 11.3 update indicate that when it arrives for devices beyond the sixth-generation iPad, it won’t support AirPlay 2 — and that even the company’s promised battery health features are technically unfinished.
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Mantiz took its experience in building a Thunderbolt 3 eGPU enclosure, and used it to make the new Mantiz Titan dock — and AppleInsider just got its hands on one.
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