iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 26.0.1
Apple released iOS and iPadOS 26.0.1 for iPhone and iPad, which introduces a new Liquid Glass design theme and advanced multitasking capabilities for iPad.
Bret is a senior vice president at Sporty's and senior flight instructor for Sporty's Academy. In addition to Bret's teaching responsibilities, Bret leads Sporty's video production and app development team and serves as editor of iPad Pilot News. As an airline transport pilot, Bret is a senior captain in Sporty's corporate flight department.
Apple released iOS and iPadOS 26.0.1 for iPhone and iPad, which introduces a new Liquid Glass design theme and advanced multitasking capabilities for iPad.
Portable ADS-B receivers have become essential gear for most pilots flying with an iPad these days, providing ADS-B traffic/weather and GPS navigation. The beauty of these systems is that they’re dead simple to operate: just turn it on, and you’ll see your aircraft position, radar imagery and real-time traffic on your iPad’s moving map when […]
Aviation has always been full of acronyms and the growth of new FAA services and the iPad means there are now more acronyms than ever to learn. Take our latest quiz and see if you know the meaning of these codes in ForeFlight and other aviation apps.
Apple released iOS and iPad OS 26 this week, adding a new design theme and hundreds of new features to your iPhone and iPad.
Charging technology has come a long way since 2010 when the iPad first debuted. Here’s what to look for when upgrading your charger and cables.
After a lengthy patent dispute, Apple finally restored Blood Oxygen monitoring on newer Apple Watch models.
It’s a decision every pilot makes when purchasing a new iPad: should I spend the extra money and buy the model with an internal GPS? We recently went flying with a new iPad mini with a built-in GPS to test it out and help determine if it’s the right upgrade for you.
ForeFlight’s Maps page can be a pilot’s best friend, since it’s packed with visual planning tools and helpful information. But for experienced pilots, especially those who file IFR or fly high performance airplanes, the Flights tab offers a wealth of powerful features. Here are six that are often overlooked.
The iPad is one of the most stable computing platforms available today, but it is still susceptible to external factors that can cause it to become unresponsive in flight. Test your iPad troubleshooting knowledge in our latest quiz and learn how to avoid potential pitfalls when using the iPad in the cockpit.
The most common questions about the iPad, from basics like the difference between WiFi and Cellular models to advanced user tips. Add your own questions too.
There are thousands of weather apps for the general public, from free to quite expensive. These are great for deciding whether you need a jacket tomorrow, but when it comes to aviation weather—looking at thunderstorms, ice, turbulence, visibility and so much more—these apps just aren’t enough. So we’ll focus on apps that offer more for pilots, both free and paid.
Do you have range anxiety when flying with your iPad? Test your knowledge of the tips, tricks and pitfalls of keeping your iPad charged in our latest quiz.
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