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MacworldOn Tuesday Apple unveiled a new version of the standard iPad, but sprung a surprise by not including what everyone assumed was the highest-priority upgrade. The new tablet isnt compatible with Apple Intelligence, the companys AI platform.Why is this a surprise? Because AI is a massive focus for Apple at the moment, to the extent that it appears to be influencing broad hardware strategy. When it discontinued the low-priced iPhone SE last month, for example, the company replaced it with something far more powerful (and therefore far more expensive) because it wanted as many people as possible to use Apple Intelligence, so even the cheapest iPhone needed to have hardware capable of running it. Instead of starting at $429, Apples phone range now starts at $599, a risky shift in priorities. AI did that.Perhaps the requirements of Apple Intelligence8GB of RAM and an A18 or better processorwere simply too big a jump for the base iPad, which had an A14 in the last generation. (The iPhone 16e jumped from an A15 to an A18, a slightly smaller gulf to bridge.) Or perhaps Apple feels that the tablet market is dominated by customers who just want something to watch Netflix on the sofa and refuse to pay extra for a speedy processor, whether or not that means they get Apple Intelligence.Whatever the reasoning, the 11th-gen iPad comes with an A16 chip, an unknown amount of RAM (the last model had 4GB and theres no reason to assume thats gone up), and an inability to run Apple Intelligence. It does however get more storage than in the previous generation: the baseline is now 128GB instead of 64GB, and it goes all the way up to 512GB if youre prepared to pay extra. Thats a worthwhile and pleasing upgrade.Other than that we have to look hard for upgrades. Smart HDR has gone up from version 3 to version 4, so camera performance in difficult lighting conditions should be a little better. Bluetooth has been upgraded from version 5.2 to 5.3. And thats it.If youve taken a look at the comparison page on Apples website, by the way, dont be fooled by the apparent increase in screen size. This will show 10.9 inches for the 10th-gen iPad and 11 inches for the new iPad, but in reality, they have the same exact screen. Like the iPad Air, this is just Apples new way of calculating screen sizes that really ought to be applied equally but is not. In the small print, Apple admits that both are 10.86 inches when measured diagonally as a rectangle, and that actual viewable area is less because of the rounded corners.The iPad (A16) starts at $349/329 and is available in the same (stunning, in my opinion) four colors as the previous generation: silver, blue, yellow, and a truly wonderful pink. Preorders are available now, and units will start to ship on March 12.

MacworldApple on Tuesday followed up on its promise to release new products this week by unveiling the new iPad Air less than 10 months after last years model. It has a new M3 chip and, well, thats it.Seriously, thats it. The colors are the same, the screen is the same, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are the same, the cameras are the same, even the wallpaper is the same. You get a very slightly faster chip for the same prices as the M2: $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch model. The only other difference in the spec sheet has to do with the eSIM, which now supports advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security. Otherwise, theyre identical.Apple says the new M3 chip will deliver a 20 percent performance boost over the M2, which is nearly impossible to measure in day-to-day tasks. So if you bought an M2 model, youre not missing out on anything.The upgrade to an M3 in itself is interesting because Apple has documented issues with the production of the chip. The Mac mini skipped it altogether and Apple never made an Ultra version for the Mac Studio and Mac Pro. Its notable, however, that this version has a 9-core GPU, which could be a stockpile of binned chips that didnt have the full 10-core GPU. The base model of the M3 MacBook Air has an 8-core GPU while all other versions have a 10-core GPU.Theres also a new Magic Keyboard (11-inch, $269/13-inch, $319) built specifically for the iPad Air with all of the features from the Pro model: a larger trackpad, 14-key function row, machined aluminum hinge and USB-C pass-through for charging. Its the first time a Magic Keyboard was made specifically for the iPad Air; previous models were made for the iPad Pro but still fit the iPad Air.Prices for the new iPad Air start at $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch model with 128GB of storage. You can preorder the new tablets now for delivery March 12.

Luxury meets versatility in the latest Apple Watch Hermes band collection, featuring fresh hues and refined craftsmanship.New Hermes bandsThe company has introduced a new color to its premium Apple Watch Hermes lineup Bleu Hydra En Mer. The new Bleu Hydra En Mer band offers a bold look that combines premium materials with a design inspired by ocean waves. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has partnered with New York designer Sandy Liang to create a limited-edition version of the Beats Solo 4 headphones.Beats Solo 4's Sandy Liang crossover - Image Credit: BeatsThe partnership with Liang leans on the designer's nostalgic and playful aesthetic to add a new design to the Beats Studio Buds. In this release, it consists of a metallic silver base with a hand drawn pink ribbon design stretched across the headband.The Beats logo on the earcups is also pink to match the bow. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Aufgang Architects withOSDs adaptive reuse of the former JFK Hilton at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City is underway. The once 350-room hotel is being renamed Baisley Pond Park Residences, a 318-unit development for formerly houseless persons for a nonprofit client called the RiseBoro Community Partnership. OSD is designing the projects indoor-outdoor greenhouse space. This is the first case study for New York states $200 million HONDA hotel conversions program, a COVID-era program that was launched in 2021. The projected cost of the conversion is $167 million.