Hey Geeks! Dhvanesh here, your friendly neighborhood Apple enthusiast and editor-in-chief of iGeeksBlog+.

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The recent launch of the new iPads has been met with significant excitement in the technology space. These latest models introduce several progressive upgrades, such as:

• The M4 chip in the iPad Pro,
• The M2 chip in the iPad Air, and
• The Apple Pencil Pro with new gestures.

A standout feature of the new iPad Pro is the Tandem OLED Display with an optional nano-textured glass. This promises exceptional vivid visuals even in bright sunlight, although the option of nano-textured glass is limited to the 1 TB and 2 TB variants. The shift of cameras and speakers to landscape mode enhances the overall multimedia experience, meeting expectations for such an essential feature on iPads.
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The M4 chip's impressive 50% speed increase over the M2 positions it as a powerhouse for AI tasks. Meanwhile, the iPad Air is heavier than the iPad Pro! When I see the word Air, I always see two specifications: thin and Light. The 11-inch Air weighs 1.02 pounds, while the 11-inch Pro’s 0.98 pounds. The 13-inch Air weighs 1.36 pounds, compared to the 13-inch Pro's 1.28 pounds. Not just the weight, but iPad Pro sizes are also thinner.

What’s your take on new iPads? Share your thoughts by replying to this email.

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In this issue, you'll find:

💡 4 Things To Know This Week

⚙️ 3 Hacks You Should Try This Week

🔌 MageSafe Monday

📲 3 Apps You Should Download This Week

🖼️ Wallpaper of The Week

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💡 4 Things To Know This Week

🤔 What is the best iPad to buy in 2024? link​

• The 2024 iPad Pro levels up performance as the first Apple device with the M4 chip. The new mid-tier Apple tablet is the M2 iPad Air, which comes in two sizes for the first time.
• From the budget-friendly iPad (10th gen) to the high-end M4 iPad Pro, Apple now offers a wide range of options in its iPad lineup. And, It's really challenging to figure out the best iPad for our needs.
• Let's take a look at the detailed guide to know what is the best iPad to buy in 2024.

👀 What is Nano-texture glass for iPad Pro (M4) link​

• As speculated, Apple introduced an OLED display for the M4 iPad Pro. However, one surprise element that never made it to any leaks or rumors is the option to choose the nano-texture display glass for the 1TB and 2TB variants – at an additional cost of $100.
• Since the announcement, many of you might have been wondering what the nano-texture display glass on the iPad Pro does.
• Nano-texture glass on the M4 iPad Pro reduces glare and reflections, enhancing image quality without compromising color accuracy. While it costs an extra $100 and requires delicate cleaning, it's ideal for pro users in bright environments.

🔥 Tim Cook Can’t Run Apple Forever. Who’s Next? link​

• A Bloomberg report discusses potential successors to Apple CEO Tim Cook, with John Ternus emerging as the top choice due to his age, experience, and support from within Apple's leadership.
• While current COO Jeff Williams was previously seen as a likely successor, Ternus is now favored for the CEO role. Top Apple executives praise him for his management style and trustworthiness.
• Other executives like Craig Federighi and Deirdre O’Brien are considered unlikely to succeed Cook despite being well-liked.

💬 WhatsApp for iPhone’s design refresh gives it a modern look link​

• WhatsApp is getting a fresh new look with updated icons for a modern look. The revamped layout makes it easy to get to your chats quicker. The refreshed WhatsApp design is rolling out for both iPhone and Android.
• Meta has been testing the fresh WhatsApp look in beta for a few months now. The updated layout neatly integrates all the changes and features the messaging platform has received over the last year or two.
• Despite the modern look and feel, Meta has ensured the app retains the same familiarity. This is important since over a billion people use WhatsApp daily, and a big design overhaul can confuse non-tech-savvy folks.

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⚙️ 3 Hacks You Should Try This Week

📑 How to copy text from locked PDFs in macOS link​

• There are few things worse than trying to copy a string of text from a PDF, only to find that you can't highlight any text at all. Thankfully, bypassing a locked PDF is easy enough to do on Mac.
• Sometimes you just need to copy a longer piece of text or many smaller pieces of text from a document that has no business being locked.
• Thankfully, the solution does not involve manually typing everything out. So let's learn how to copy text from locked PDFs.

💻 Do you think you know your Mac? link​

• This thread shares eight useful Mac features to make you a power Mac user. These include hiding/showing the dock, combining videos and music in QuickTime, and elongating battery life. Other tips include hiding the Menu bar, adding white noise, and using speech dictation.

📇 Remove Suggested Contacts From Your iPhone's Share Menu link​

• To remove suggested contacts from your iPhone's Share menu, you can tap and hold on a contact, then select "Suggest Less" to make them appear less often.
• If you want to remove all contacts from the Share menu, go to Settings, tap on Siri & Search, and toggle off "Show When Sharing" under "Suggestions From Apple."
• These steps can help you control which contacts show up when you share something on your iPhone.

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🔌 MagSafe Monday

🔋Spigen Urban Fit​

Gets an Apple-like wallet experience at nearly half the cost.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and designed to elevate your everyday carry experience, this wallet is a true game-changer. Here's why:

• Premium Craftsmanship: This MagSafe Wallet is crafted from premium nylon scratch-resistant fabric, featuring embedded magnets and PU for a comfortable hold and all-day durability.
• Anti-Slip Grip and Storage: Say goodbye to fumbling with your wallet! The Urban Fit boasts a unique spider web pattern for a non-slip grip, making it effortless to insert or remove from your pocket.
• Easy Accessibility: With UrbanFit wallet, accessing your ID and cards has never been easier. Thanks to its unique access port located on the bottom of the wallet, simply push-to-access your cards whenever you need them.
• Built-In Magnetic Technology: Experience the power of MagSafe Technology firsthand. It features built-in magnets for strong connectivity to iPhones and MagSafe cases, ensuring a secure fit every time. No more worries about your wallet detaching when you least expect it.
• Compatibility: This Wallet is compatible with iPhone 12 or newer models, Spigen MagFit accessories, and other MagSafe cases. Whether you're a proud owner of the latest iPhone or rocking a MagSafe case, our wallet seamlessly integrates into your tech-savvy lifestyle.

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Upgrade your everyday carry with the Urban Fit MagSafe Wallet and experience the perfect fusion of style, functionality, and innovation. Don't miss out on this must-have accessory!

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📲 3 Apps You Should Download This Week

1️⃣ Alien: Isolation link​

• The Ripley clan could do with a break, couldn’t they? Fifteen years after Ellen Ripley was stuck on a spaceship with a xenomorph in Alien, her daughter Amanda finds herself in a similar pickle in the survival horror game Alien: Isolation. This super-deluxe App Store edition of the PC and console classic comes with all seven servings of DLC that followed its original release—so it’s quite a package.
• You may love the setting and atmosphere onboard the troubled spaceport Sevastopol. It’s all beautifully realised, with countless little details inspired by the original film. Crawling through vents, eking out the last of your torch’s batteries, and crafting makeshift weapons while you find a way out is tense, rewarding, and unpredictable.
• A quick tip is that this one is best played with headphones. Often, you’ll hear the alien approaching before you see it, so listen carefully and always take a mental note of hiding spots as you explore—you never know when you might need to take refuge.

2️⃣ what3words: Navigation & Maps link​

• What3words has a unique three-word combination for every three-metre square on Earth. These combos enable friends or emergency services to locate your exact position when traditional addresses are unavailable or unsuitable. So even if you’re on a solitary bench in a vast park or on a remote roadside in your conked-out car, you can be found.
• What you may love is that the app isn’t just great in emergencies—photo mode carries a certain romance. Upload an image of an important moment, and What3words immortalises which of the planet’s 57 trillion squares it was taken in by adding a customisable sticker of the address. The app also works offline, is compatible with other navigation apps, and supports voice entry.
• A quick tip: If you’d rather have a parcel stashed in the shed than in plain sight on the doorstep, many delivery companies now accept What3words addresses.

3️⃣ Open: Breathwork + Meditation link​

• This design-forward mindfulness studio taps a range of modalities to help you find calm, build rituals, and grow in your self-care practices.
• You may love that the app surfaces a different meditation, breath work, movement, or sound class each day. One of our favorites was “Espresso Shot,” which provides a quick boost. But don’t be afraid to explore on your own. That’s how we stumbled upon the Breathe Mixtapes, a dynamic mindful moment that pairs music with guided breath work.
• A quick tip for you is the app’s live-streamed meditation and movement classes are a great way to feel connected to a community. Can’t make them work for your schedule? There’s an archive of previously aired classes you can watch on your own time.

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🖼️ Wallpaper of The Week

iPad Pro and iPad Air 2024 Wallpapers

• At the Let Loose event, Apple announced the M4 iPad Pros, M2 iPad Airs, Apple Pencil Pro, and a new Magic Keyboard. Among so many show-stealers, the one thing that got everyone hooked is the official wallpapers for the 2024 iPad Pro and iPad Air.
• While the new devices come with these wallpapers out of the box, you don’t have to feel left out. We have made sure you can download the new iPad Pro and iPad Air wallpapers on any Apple device.

Click Here for Wallpapers

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