The Apple price increase raises Mac, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV, and Vision Pro prices on the memory shortage. iPhone, Watch, and AirPods are spared.
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Apple introduces AppleCare One, a new $20/month subscription covering up to three Apple devices. It streamlines protection and allows enrollment for devices up to four years old.
iOS 26 Beta 2 introduces Recovery Assistant, enabling wireless iPhone restoration using another Apple device. No Mac or PC needed for system recovery
Apple's Self-Service Repair now covers more iPads! Get genuine parts, manuals & tools to fix your device. Independent techs can also get parts via MobileSentrix.
Meta has launched an official WhatsApp app for iPad, offering features like video calls, multitasking, and end-to-end encryption.
Windows 11 can now run on iPads in the EU using the UTM virtual machine, thanks to the Digital Markets Act. JIT support improves performance.