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Analysts predict massive iPad quarter with 12M units on 156% annual growth

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated June 13, 2016

The new iPad hit the market just four days ago and already it has managed to move three million units. But that's peanuts compared to the twelve million units some analysts are projecting for the entire first quarter of 2012, which ends in less than two weeks. Mind you, this estimate excludes sales of iPad 2, now discounted to $399 for the entry-level 16GB Wi-Fi model, and is based on 156 percent year-over-year growth versus the 111 percent iPad growth in the holiday quarter.

As noted by John Paczkowski over at the AllThingsD blog, UBS analyst Maynard Um is projecting "massive" iPad quarter based on an average of 750,000 daily units since last Friday's launch. Of course, launch demand will eventually cool off, but with the device launching in 23 more countries this coming Friday (fastest iPad roll-out yet) and impressive rates of production ramp-up, Apple looks poised to take iPad sales to the next level...

Thermal imaging: New iPad runs 10 degrees hotter than iPad 2, but still within operating requirements

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 20, 2012

Yesterday, we told you about an unknown portion of new iPads overheating, with the lower left-hand corner of the device getting warm or noticeably hot. This was based on personal observations by numerous owners who took to Apple support forums to share their experience.

Now, a more scientific approach has confirmed that yes, the new iPads are indeed getting a little toasty. More precisely, the device on average runs 10 degrees hotter than its predecessor, the iPad 2. The finding is based on side-by-side thermal imaging of the new iPad vs. iPad 2...

Expert says the new iPad causes less eye strain than its predecessors

Oliver Haslam ∙ March 19, 2012

The biggest change in Apple's new iPad is undoubtedly that Retina display. Cramming all those extra pixels into the same size screen is certainly a feat of engineering, but Apple didn't do it just because it can.

As anyone with a new iPad in front of them, or an iPhone 4/4S for that matter, will have to admit, having a Retina display makes the screen almost look like a magazine. It's impossible sharp, mesmerisingly clear.

According to one Optometrist and the editor of All About Vision, those extra pixels also help to reduce eye strain, too...

Apple announces it has sold 3 million new iPads so far

Jake Smith ∙ March 19, 2012

While the company's stock just closed at an all-time high this afternoon, Apple has just announced some staggering numbers. According to a press release just issued by the Cupertino-based company, it's sold 3 million iPads since its launch on Friday. Customers just couldn't wait to get their hands on the new Retina display glory.

Press Release below:

Apple stock closes at over $600 for first time

Jake Smith ∙ March 19, 2012

Today has been a pretty big day for those who currently own Apple stock. The Cupertino-based company announced this morning on a conference call with CEO Tim Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer that it will be issuing divdends and stock buybacks.

The stock market is liking Apple's announcement. While it hit $600 per share four days ago, Apple's stock has just closed at over $600 for the first time..

FAA could finally let passengers use iPads during takeoff and landing

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

Last December, The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave American Airlines’ pilot approval to use iPads in-cockpit as a cost-effective replacement for heavy pilot bags. But what's good for pilots and US Air Force is off limit to passengers who are still prohibited from using their wireless gadgets during taxi, take-off, landing or while the aircraft is under 10,000 feet.

Why? Well, as any avid fan of National Geographic's Air Crash Investigation could tell you, this policy exists over fear of consumer electronics interfering with aircraft avionics and cockpit electronics. Good news for all you globetrotters out there with a penchant for playing Angry Birds in the skies, catching up with your email or just browsing the web while airborne.

According to the New York Times, the agency is considering relaxing its policies governing the use of gadgets such as e-readers, iPads and other wireless devices in commercial planes...

Fifth Avenue Apple Store sold over 13,000 iPads in first 12 hours

Cody Lee ∙ March 19, 2012

Earlier today, both AT&T and Apple announced that they saw record-breaking iPad sales over the weekend. Neither company, however, gave any kind of specific sales figures.

So while everyone is speculating — we've heard it's well over a million — The Verge has gotten some ballpark estimates from the popular Fifth Avenue Apple Store in New York City...

Apple brings community Q&A to online store

Jake Smith ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Apple already has one of the most customer friendly shopping experiences around with its online store. An easy to navigate UI combined with pages full of information and a great customer support staff make it one of the best. Today, Apple has added a new element in hopes of making things a bit easier when you're buying your new iPhone or iPad online.

Apple has introduced an 'Answers from the community' section that allows customers to ask any question and get quick responses from fellow Apple fanboys. For more direct questions, this new section of the site should be of more assistance than Apple's support forums...

New iPad owners experiencing overheating issue?

Guest Author ∙ March 19, 2012

The new iPad finally landed in consumer hands on Friday, March 16th and it looks like there are already people noticing an issue with Apple's newest tablet.

A growing number of users over at MacRumors forums and Apple support forums claim that the lower left-hand corner of their new iPad gets warm, or evern extremely hot in some cases...

New iPad vs assault rifle: guess who wins

Sébastien Page ∙ March 19, 2012

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With every new Apple device coming out, you can expect this typeof videos to pop out all over the web. Yes, it's stupid. Yes. it's a waste of money, and no, the iPad doesn't win against an assault rifle.

But will it blend? That's a question that really keeps me up at night. I'm sure we'll find out soon though.

New single-day record for iPad sales and activations for AT&T

Oliver Haslam ∙ March 19, 2012

Apple CEO Tim Cook said just this morning that the new iPad has broken records during its first weekend on sale, and now AT&T is also touting the tablet's successes.

AT&T spokesmen Seth Bloom said in a tweet this morning that the carrier has broken its own iPad sales and activation records over release weekend, with Friday seeing the biggest numbers to date.

That's no mean feat considering AT&T has had the iPad since day one, and that Verizon's LTE network is arguably stronger in the United States than AT&T's own. Cue Verizon's figures showing similar results...

Sharp to begin cranking out Retina displays of its own

Oliver Haslam ∙ March 19, 2012

A new report out of the Wall Street Journal claims that Sharp is closer than ever to being able to ramp up production of Retina displays for Apple's new iPad.

Current shipping iPads feature Retina display panels manufactured by, ironically enough, Samsung, with both Sharp and LG supposedly set to join the fray sooner rather than later.

The Wall Street Journal suggests that Sharp may be the first to offer backup for Samsung, with mass production set to be underway "as soon as possible," according to a source...