How is this any different from day one? Big development shops always make the most money on the App Store. (Apple always leaves this detail out when they boast about how much money "devs" are making.)
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Apple Will Reportedly Launch iPad Mini 5 and Entry-Level 10-inch iPad Next Year
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How is this any different from day one? Big development shops always make the most money on the App Store. (Apple always leaves this detail out when they boast about how much money "devs" are making.)
would love to see stereo speakers in landscape mode on the 2020 ipads, only real disadvantage for casual use compared to the pros
A little surprised with the mini, but I am sure it will be a good model for a lot of people. I am only curious on whether or not they will retain the home button or move to the new design language and Face ID.
Have they lost their mind?
iPad mini, 9.7”, 10”, 10.5”, 11” and 12”.
At the moment the only one with optimised apps (including Safari) is the 9.7”.
This is ridiculous.
iPad mini, 9.7”, 10”, 10.5”, 11” and 12”.
At the moment the only one with optimised apps (including Safari) is the 9.7”.
This is ridiculous.
Big Apps are usually free, except Freemium Games.
I agree that those still make money.
Serious Question: When did you last pay in the App Store?
I'm certain that I only bought one App for my mom via family sharing.
Heh I don’t know if there’s even a problem here I spent maybe 10-20 on games in the last year and from a familiar dev at that. But I can’t draw conclusions from that. It’s definitely rare that I buy something or fool with “free” apps.
This will be fantastic if true! The Mini is a cool device.
Lat year they introduced a 10.5” (not 10”), and apps are not really optimised for it (at least How you browse on Safari isn’t)
People have been waiting for years for Apple to update the mini4. And now they are likely to release a mini5 with a crap display...
Apple really needs to evolve from non-laminated displays. I understand that Apple wants reduce costs (and increase profits). But in 2019, non-laminated displays are inexcusable. They were even inexcusable in 2018.
Apple really needs to evolve from non-laminated displays. I understand that Apple wants reduce costs (and increase profits). But in 2019, non-laminated displays are inexcusable. They were even inexcusable in 2018.
Straight from the horse's mouth: Ming Chi KUO SAYS: "Budget iPad is foldable! It's a one-time use fold though so use it wisely."
Umm...
https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/20/appl...n-2018-nearly-double-than-googles-play-store/
Just two days ago, I bought Grimvalor and upgraded to launch centre pro. I may not be spending as much on new apps compared to when I first got my iPad, but I still buy apps from time to time.
They better not make a 7.9 inch version of the low price 2018 iPad and price it at 599.
8”, 10”, 12” is all apple needs.
Oh and 1000 Euro for an iPad? Get the **** out apple.
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Am I the only one waiting for a new iPod lol. I don’t like taking my iPhone to the gym I just want a pure music player I can throw about.
I think Apple will keep USB-C Pro only for a while. They will likely add Pencil 1 support to the mini, which I would buy in a minute for work. Since it won’t be marketed as a desktop/laptop replacement, no need for USB-C — keep it compatible with the iPhone for most users, just like the iPad.
Most people only use smartphones and tablets. The people I interact with don’t even know this site exists. You can’t speak for all consumers and are completely underestimate the desire for tablets especially as consumption devices and the entry level iPad is almost always on sale for under $300
Yes. Ha. Who knows how well the iPod Touch is selling. But I can’t imagine the market is that big anymore. The Apple Watch replaces it, the iPhone replaces it, and with storage increasing and prices dropping, there’s not much reason to have a separate device. And Apples emphasis on streaming makes them less likely to support a music storage device. Kids want bigger screens for games. Who exactly is the market for it?
Maybe if they sold a starter phone iPod with a software sim like the iPad for use with mobile VOIP services only, but how much less could they sell such a device for than a real phone?
Wow a 10 inch budget iPad would be great news. Congrats to all those who love the iPad mini but I equally love screen real estate so the 10" iPad is the one i'd buy. I just picked up a new 2018 budget iPad from Amazon for $230 and i'll keep it but if the 10" iPad has specific hardware features i'll buy one of those next year as well, that's if Apple decides not to drastically increase the price.