What to expect from iPad in 2024

For the first time since the iPad was introduced in 2010, Apple didn’t update the lineup at all in 2023. That’s right, not a single model in the now-sprawling lineup was updated, not even a modest spec bump.

But Apple is going to make up for that in 2024. Big changes are afoot. Here’s what to expect from iPad next year.

Also in today’s newsletter:

The Apple Watch ban is still on, after the Biden administration declined to step in with a veto. Apple’s still pushing, though.
It’s very interesting to watch women’s reactions to men who use Android … see what happens in the X (tweet) below.
Steve Jobs received some bad news that enraged him on this day in 1982.
— Leander Kahney, EIC.

What to expect from iPad in 2024: Pro, Air and mini

The iPad 2024 lineup will shake things up, with new versions of every model. We break down the changes coming to all Apple tablets next year.

www.cultofmac.com/841347/what-to-expect-from-ipad-in-2024-pro-air-mini

Apple files appeal after Biden administration won't overturn Apple Watch ban [Updated]

Apple responds by saying it "strongly" disagrees with the ban and is "taking all measures" to get the wearables back on sale.

www.cultofmac.com/841345/biden-administration-confirms-it-wont-overturn-apple-watch-ban

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Learn how to use ChatGPT with this handy prompts guide

The Ultimate ChatGPT Prompts Guide will show you how to use the AI chatbot effectively for any project, from writing to organizing.

www.cultofmac.com/840940/how-to-use-chatgpt-prompts-guide

Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs loses 'Man of the Year' award to the PC

On December 26, 1982, Time magazine named the personal computer its "Machine of the Year." The news devastated Steve Jobs.

www.cultofmac.com/519947/tiah-steve-jobs-man-of-the-year

Tweetz o’ the day

Me after I give presents to my family:
— #Decade Investor💸 (#@DecadeInvestor)
2:18 PM • Dec 25, 2023

Yo, you looking for an Apple Watch? ⌚️
— #Basic Apple Guy (#@BasicAppleGuy)
3:34 PM • Dec 26, 2023

This TikToker asked women: if a guy is a 10/10, but he has an Android, what would his new rating be? 🤦‍♂️

iPhone is a status symbol.
— #Sami Fathi (#@SamiFathi_)
11:57 AM • Dec 26, 2023

Going to Disney for the week! Pinning these Apple Air tags on the inside of our kids clothing. Seems like a no brainer.
— #Mike (Niche Twins) 🏴‍☠️ (#@NicheDown)
7:14 PM • Dec 25, 2023

One more thing ...

❝

It was a good lesson. It taught me to never get too excited about things like that, since the media is a circus anyway.

— Steve Jobs on not being named Time magazine’s “Man of the Year.”

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