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8 November 2020

This update of EveryMac.com features more specifics on the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and HomePod mini now available for pre-order; additional details on the shipping iPad Air (4th Gen), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 6; and a comprehensive update to the iPad Q&A.

EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.

Apple iPad 8
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The iPad Q&A answers "How fast is the iPad 8 compared to the iPad it replaced? How fast is it compared to the iPad mini, Air, and Pro?" and "Which iPad external storage option is best for my needs?" and dozens of other questions.

EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for new iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch models from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contribute info. It's appreciated always.

If you bought, or buy, a new iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, please get in touch and send in its serial number. Non-personal information will be added to EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup to help with model identification and differentiation. Thank you.

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New Q&As

A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:

What are all the differences between the 10.2" iPad 8 (2020) models?
What are all the differences between the iPad 8 (2020) and the iPad 7 (2019) replaced?
How fast is the iPad 8 (2020) compared to the iPad 7 (2019) that it replaced? How fast is it compared to earlier iPads? How fast is it compared to the iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro?
What are the main differences between the iPad and the MacBook Air? Which makes the most sense for my needs?
Is it possible to add external storage to the iPad? Which external storage option is best for my needs?
Can the iPad be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? Which iPad models support Sidecar?
Which iPad models support the Apple Pencil? What is the best third-party option for iPad models that do not support the Apple Pencil?

For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.

Additions & Changes:

Comprehensively updated the iPad Q&A with new and updated Q&As for new and older devices alike.

Added additional specs, identifiers, benchmarks, and global prices:

Updated specification listings:

Updated site features:

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