Apple releases iOS 6.1 software update for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

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Apple released a new software update to the iPhone and iPad operating system today, adding some new features and bug fixes.

New iPad webinar coming up this Wednesday

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Join Bret Koebbe from Sporty's Pilot Shop at EAA's free webinar covering the latest in iPad apps, accessories and tips & tricks. Learn more about the presentation and how to register here.

The year ahead: 2013 predictions for the iPad

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This is the final article in a series where we review the year that was and look forward to 2013. Previous articles have discussed the year in apps and accessories for iPad pilots. Here, we'll look ahead to what might be coming next year.

Year in review: accessories

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This article is part 2 of 3 in our series that looks back at the world of iPad in 2012. Here, we'll review the year in iPad accessories. It may have been a busy year for apps in aviation, but software had nothing on hardware in 2012.

The year in review: apps

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This is the first in a series of articles where we'll review the year that was in the iPad aviation world, then make some predictions about what to expect in 2013. Today's topic is apps: the new ones that appeared in 2012, the updates to the existing ones and the state of the market.

Apple’s iTunes 11 — don’t give up on it yet

The recent update to iTunes allows it to run faster and includes a new interface. Learn how to use its features to better manage and backup your iPad or iPhone.

Flight testing the iPad Mini

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The iPad Mini hit the shelves today and we put one to the test in the cockpits of several GA airplanes to see how it compared to the full-size iPad. Read the full report here.

Apple releases iOS 6.0.1 update with improvements and bug fixes

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Apple today released a small update to iOS 6, available to download and install directly from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.

Apple announces iPad Mini & iPad 4

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Apple today released the new iPad Mini, offering many of the same features as the iPad 2 with a smaller size and lower price. Learn all about the slim new device and how it will benefit pilots.

Advanced iPad Flying webinar coming up this Thursday

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Sporty's Pilot Shop will be hosting a free webinar this Thursday, October 18 at 8 PM EDT, covering advanced topics on flying with the iPad & ForeFlight Mobile. Read on to learn more about this presentation and how to sign up.

Plenty of iPad seminars at AOPA Summit 2012

Sporty's will once again be presenting its popular "Flying with the iPad" seminar at the 2012 AOPA Aviation Summit in Palm Springs, California. The annual show kicks off October 11 with three days of seminars, exhibits and the famous "Parade of Planes" static airplane display.

Why you should update your iPad to the new iOS 6

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Apple released the much-anticipated iOS 6 software update yesterday for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Learn how to install this free update on your iPad and learn about some of the great new features.