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9 April 2022
This update of EveryMac.com features comprehensive updates to the iPhone Q&A and iPad Air Q&A to not only completely cover the latest devices but also help you get more out of older ones. EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. (Early 2022 iPad Lineup)
The iPhone Q&A answers "What are the major differences between the iPhone SE 2 and iPhone SE 3? Is the iPhone SE 3 a lot better?" and "How can you add external storage to the iPhone? Is it even possible?" and more than 100 other questions.
The iPad Air Q&A answers "How fast is the iPad Air 5 compared to earlier iPad Air models? How fast is it compared to the iPad Pro?" and "Which iPad Air models support Apple Pencil? Is there a cheaper option?" and many other questions about Apple's almost-pro iPad line.
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EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for Macs and devices 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 Mac, please get in touch and send in its serial number, part number, and other identifiers. Non-personal information can be added to EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup to help with model identification and differentiation. Thank you.
New Q&As
A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:
- What are all the differences between the iPhone SE 3 models? How many are there around the world?
- What are the major differences between the iPhone SE 2 and iPhone SE 3? Is the iPhone SE 3 a lot better?
- How fast is the iPhone SE 3 compared to the iPhone SE 2 it replaced? How fast is the iPhone SE 3 compared to earlier iPhone models?
- What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone? Is it even possible to use an external keyboard with the iPhone?
- How can you add external storage to the iPhone? Is it even possible?
- What are all the differences between the current iPad Air 5 and the iPad Air 4 it replaced?
- How fast is the iPad Air 5 compared to earlier iPad Air models? How fast is it compared to the iPad mini and iPad Pro?
- What is the best external keyboard for the iPad Air? Which iPad Air models support which keyboards?
- Which iPad Air models support Apple Pencil? Is there a cheaper option?
For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.
Today in Mac History
Select dates in Mac History since the last major site update include:
- March 27, 1995: Radius's System 100, the beginning of the official Mac clone era.
- March 31, 1998: The funky education-only "Molar" Power Mac G3 All-in-One.
- April 7, 1998: The Japan-exclusive PowerBook 2400c/240 subnotebook.
For additional history, see EveryMac.com's Mac History section.
Additions & Changes:
Updated the iPhone Q&A and iPad Air Q&A to completely cover the latest models and upgrades and accessories for earlier ones.
Updated site features:
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