Apple Silicon MacBooks will be the laptops that iPads were never supposed to be
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Apple's new iPad Air is available to order, deliveries start Oct. 23
If you've been waiting to get your hands on the completely redesigned iPad Air, place your order today.
Apple Prime Day 2020 deals still available: Best AirPods, iPad, and Apple Watch sales (Update: Expired)
The very best Apple device deals still available on Amazon.
Verizon adds 8-inch TCL Tab to its Android tablet lineup
After releasing well-received smartphones under its own name earlier this year, TCL enters the tablet market with a $199 slate available exclusively through its wireless carrier partner.
Apple Silicon MacBooks will be the laptops that iPads were never supposed to be
Arm-based MacBooks could steal back some thunder from the iPad, but much depends on how Apple prices them.
What's inside Harris's home office? A no compromise duality
Lockdowns simply prove that my infrastructure is as flexible as I'd hoped: A combination of deeply rooted heavyweight capability and flyweight mobility.
Lenovo unveils ThinkPad X1 Nano foldable for $1,599, X1 Fold available for preorder
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Fold has been on the runway for a while, but now that preorders are underway the PC giant plans to fast follow with the ThinkPad X1 Nano.
Larger tablets revive tablet PC market during pandemic
Tablets with screen size 10 inches and above has become top-selling segment for first time, as market sees sales increasing at the fastest rate since 2014, according to a new research report.
Apple, Samsung battle spills over into PCs, tablets on customer satisfaction, says ACSI
Remote work and education have tweaked the customer satisfaction pecking order among desktop PCs, tablets and laptops. ACSI outlines the PC features that net the most satisfaction.
What is Apple One? Plans, pricing, and features explained
Apple's Time Flies event unveiled Apple's long-awaited services bundle, Apple One. ZDNet's Beth Mauder breaks down the three different Apple One bundle plans, including how much they cost, what each bundle includes, and how customers can sign up.
Apple just announced the eighth-generation iPad and a completely redesigned iPad Air
The entry-level and mid-range tablets received some modest updates on
Surface Duo reviews round-up: A less-than-perfect 10 from the tech press
Microsoft released its groundbreaking Surface Duo this week, to reviews that were decidedly mixed. Here's a summary of what the first wave of reviewers had to say.
The Surface Duo isn't for everyone. But here's who will love it
Microsoft's innovative dual-screen device won't satisfy flagship smartphone fans or phone photographers. But multitaskers are going to love it.
Holy cow! Gateway laptops return via Walmart exclusive
Gateway, now owned by Acer, has returned exclusively at Walmart in a move that may combine the need for laptops with a bit of nostalgia.
Surface Duo review: Why I'm still confused about Microsoft's dual-screen device
I've been using Microsoft's Surface Duo for the last two weeks as a phone and mobile productivity tablet. Here's my 'non-reviewer's review' of the company's newest $1,400+ Surface.
Best rugged tablets in 2020: Samsung, Panasonic, Getac, Dell, and Lenovo
Need a tablet that doesn't feel like you can break it just by looking at it? These rugged tablets should get the job done.
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First look: Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus [in pictures]
At Samsung's online-only "Galaxy Unpacked" event this week, the company unveiled two new Android-based tablets, Tab S7 and S7 Plus.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC
The new Aegis Secure Key 3NXC builds on Apricorn's Secure Key 3z and Aegis Secure Key 3NX, taking the same proven form-factor and physical keypad, and adding something that users have been asking for -- USB-C support.
The new Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) in pictures
It's a robust, tried and tested design that, to borrow an Apple phrase, just works.
Speck Balance Folio Clear for Apple iPad (2019): 4 feet drop protection and multi-angle stand
The entry level Apple iPad is a great buy and for a reasonable $45 you can add drop protection and a case with multiple angles for viewing or typing. Speck high-quality build and functionality is present in this iPad case.
A brief history of Apple iPad models 2010-2019 (Gallery)
Apple's iPad exploded into the consumer tech market in April of 2010, months ahead of the first Android-powered tablet, and since then the company has sold some 400 million units. Let's take a look at where this device started, and how it has changed and evolved over the years.
Windows tablets through the ages: The good, the bad and the ugly, in pictures
A tour through some of most popular - and most unusual - Windows devices of the last two decades, from Tablet PCs to the Surface Duo.
A brief history of Microsoft's Surface: Missteps and successes
Microsoft started working on the hybrid devices that now make up the Surface family back in 2009. The group has made some missteps along the way, but today its lineup of Windows 10 devices is genuinely impressive and widely imitated. Here's how the brand has evolved.
Mophie Powerstation PD XL hands-on: Charge your mobile device up to 2.5 times faster
Today's modern smartphones will get you through a day before dying so portable battery packs are still useful. The new Mophie Powerstation PD XL gets you back in action quicker than other existing battery packs thanks to its power delivery technology.
9 devices with e-ink displays
The monochrome, sunlight-readable displays remain largely synonymous with e-readers, but they're moving into other devices large and small.
10 years of Black Friday tech deals: Best, worst, and weirdest
A look back at a decade of the year's biggest shopping event.
Scenes from Apple's iPad Pro and Mac event
Apple's October 2018 hardware event in New York City focused on updates to the iPad Pro, a new Apple Pencil 2, and new Mac models, including a refreshed version of the MacBook Air and Mac mini. Here's everything that happened during the show -- scene by scene.
How to test chargers and power banks to make sure they don't blow up your expensive smartphone
I test dozens of chargers and power banks every month, and you can be guaranteed that plugging my expensive iPhone or iPad into them isn't the first thing I do. (Updated: October 2018)
How to get the best possible life -- and safety -- from your battery
Whether you have a smartphone, a tablet, or a laptop, or in fact anything else that contains a battery, here's how to get the longest life out of it possible.
Buyer's remorse: Phones, tablets and more tech purchases we regret
Regrets, we've had a few. Exploding phones. Just plain useless phones. Unstable devices and not-very-smart devices. Hardware that was obsolete before we got it setup. Stuff we wish we'd never heard of.
How to use Apple Pencil: 21 features, tips, and tricks
Ever wonder what you can do with an Apple Pencil -- or why it is so useful to creators, professionals, and business users? Turns out, there are several features that help make Apple's stylus so unique for iPad owners and different from anything else. Here's a few of them, plus some tips and tricks.
Lenovo bets ThinkPad X1 Fold can be a convergence device
ZDNet caught up with Christian Teismann, president of Lenovo's commercial PC and smart device unit, and Yasumichi (Moto-San) Tsukamoto, director of commercial system innovation, about the evolution of the ThinkPad X1 Fold and X1 Nano launch and business-use cases. Read more: https://zd.net/3mUFrF3
Apple One services bundle: Plans, cost, and what's included
ZDNet's Beth Mauder breaks down Apple's new services bundle, Apple One, including which subscription services are included, how much each plan costs, and which countries are eligible for the service. Read more: https://zd.net/3iDYXTE
Samsung Unpacked: What the Note 20 and other new devices mean for business
ZDNet’s Larry Dignan, Jason Cipriani and Matt Miller discuss new features coming to Samsung's Galaxy Note 20, Buds Live, Tab S7 and Watch 3, and ponder the future of foldable smartphones. Read more: https://zd.net/31n2iyO
Phablets, shmablets. Is a smaller phone paired with a tablet the way to go?
Jason Squared's Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow discuss the rising prices and screen sizes of flagship phones and whether or not they’ve hit their limit.
We need a cheap, reliable Android tablet. Google should make one
Does anyone remember the Nexus 7? You should. Jason Squared's Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow explain why now's the right time for Google to bring back its beloved and forgotten tablet. Read more: https://zd.net/3huFcgm
iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 betas: Should you install them on your iPhone and iPad?
Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani talk their favorite new features, the install process, and whether it’s worth installing right now on Jason Squared. Read more: https://zd.net/3gJLKXZ
How to turn your iPad into a work computer
Beth Mauder walks you through eight apps you can use to transform your iPad into your everyday work computer. Read more: https://zd.net/2uKt47C
10 apps to turn your iPad into a productivity wonder
The amount of work you can get done on Apple's tablet increases thanks to these apps.
Foldable future: How Microsoft hopes to define a new hardware category with Surface Neo and Duo
ZDNet's Larry Dignan and TechRepublic's Bill Detwiler discuss why Microsoft's Windows-based Surface Neo and Android-based Surface Duo are just a glimpse at the dual-screen, foldable devices that will redefine the laptop, tablet, and phone markets. Read more: https://zd.net/2oEa5Zj
Vendors get in sync with Apple's HomeKit latest features
Robot vacuums, cameras, showers, coffee pots, and smart outlets will all gain support for Apple HomeKit and Siri. Read more: https://zd.net/2YuSwwf
WWDC 2019: Finally, Apple frees the iPad and Watch from iPhone's shadow
Can the iPad now become a serious business tool? Are the iPad and Mac platforms headed toward unification? Will developers take the time to get it right? TechRepublic's Karen Roby gets some answers from Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani. Read more: https://zd.net/2Wlin3A
Are tablets on their way out the door?
TechRepublic's Karen Roby asks ZDNet's Steve Ranger his opinion on the decline of tablets while smart speakers steadily climb in popularity. Read more: https://zd.net/2vbfAPk
Smart speakers are slowly replacing tablets at home
Tablet sales are in gradual decline as smart speakers continue to rocket ahead, according to analyst predictions.
Smartphone and tablet sales fall
The International Data Center releases a report showing declining numbers for both smartphone and tablet sales and offers insight to explain the decrease. Read more: https://zd.net/2BdGqdd
Apple cuts Q1 revenue outlook due to weak iPhone sales, Chinese market
Revenues will come in lower than a year prior, Apple warned, due to a rough economic climate in China and fewer iPhone upgrades than expected.
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