Apple’s new iPad Mini is boring (and why that’s good)

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Apple quietly released a new iPad Mini this week with a modest set of hardware upgrades.

Pilot’s Guide to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

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There's a big software update available for your iPhone and iPad: iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Here's a recap of what's new and advice on when you should update.

FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular

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A new advisory circular outlines how pilots can benefit from flying with ADS-B datalink weather.

Apple is launching Text Message via Satellite in iOS 18

An upcoming update from Apple will allow iPhone users to send text messages via satellite, opening up a new in-flight connectivity option for pilots.

Apple releases new iPad Air and Pro models

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Apple announced new iPad Air and iPad Pro models this week. Here's a recap of what's new to help you decide it it's time to upgrade.

FAA Updates Advisory Circular for the use of Electronic Flight Bags

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The FAA recently published Advisory Circular (AC) 91-78A, Use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB), which replaces the original AC on the topic that was published in 2007. The AC provides operational guidance to aircraft owners, operators, and pilots operating aircraft under Part 91 who want to replace required paper information.

Top 10 articles of 2023 at iPad Pilot News

Today, pilots are flying with portable supercomputers, datalink weather receivers, and maybe even satellite communicators. To track these trends in electronic flight bags, we published over 100 articles this year, many in response to reader questions. Here were the ten most popular in 2023.

Pilot’s Guide to iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

There's a big software update available for your iPhone and iPad: iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. Here's a recap of what's new and advice on when you should update.

Apple announces new iPhone models with a USB-C port

Apple released the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models today, alongside the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models. Here's a look at what's new.

Apple announces iOS and iPadOS 17: First look at the new features

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Apple took the wraps off iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 and showed off many of the new features that will be coming to Apple devices later this year. Here's a preview for pilots—including what to expect from Apple's new Vision Pro headset.

Top 10 articles of 2022 at iPad Pilot News

This was a big year for iPad Pilot News, as we celebrated our 10th birthday—practically a lifetime for an online publication. Today pilots are flying with portable supercomputers, datalink weather receivers, and maybe even satellite communicators. To track these trends in electronic flight bags, we published over 100 articles this year, many of them in response to reader questions. Here were the 10 most popular in 2022.

Apple’s iPad Finally Gets a Redesign With USB-C And Edge-To-Edge Display

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As has come to be expected, Apple has announced new iPads for the fall season. This year's updates bookend the product lineup with improvements to both the top of the line Pro model as well as changes to the entry-level standard iPad.