This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Now playing: Watch this: New iPad, new screen size 1:00 Some people say the large iPads are too big, others say the smaller ones are too tiny. Can there be one that’s just right? That’s what Apple’s hoping …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. It’s 2017. It feels like it’s been years since I dreamed of the iPad as a true laptop replacement. (Actually, it’s been five years.) I’ve come to accept that that day may never come. Instead, the iPad’s destiny might be to ride alongside …
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Microsoft changed the way we think about tablets. Can it do that again? That question is at the heart of Microsoft’s upcoming event Tuesday in Shanghai, during which it’s been rumored to be announcing a new Surface tablet. Panos Panay, Microsoft’s vice president of devices, pretty much seemed to confirm a new tablet was coming when he tweeted an image …
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If you’re a big fan of Estelle, you better run to the Apple Store in New York on Saturday. Apple will kick off its new “Today at Apple” sessions this weekend with tons of free classes and concerts in Apple Stores around the world. That includes Estelle at Apple’s SoHo store, Christopher Martin in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood; Charlie Puth, Lil …
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Apple is extending the repair program for its iPad Pro Smart Keyboards to three years. The detachable Bluetooth keyboards for both the 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models have been reported to have “functional issues,” according to an internal Apple memo obtained by 9to5Mac. Some of the hardware malfunctions reportedly include connection problems with the magnetic connector, as well as …
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A year ago, Apple’s iPhone sales dropped for the first time and everyone freaked out. This year, no matter what, people will likely shrug as they await the debut of the next iPhone. For the record, Wall Street is looking for a slight rebound when Apple reports its fiscal second-quarter results Tuesday. Estimates call for iPhone sales to rise a …
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There are some really great tablets out there, but a lot of them suffer from expensive prices. Pricing usually declines to a reasonable point, but only after those models are no longer shiny and new. If you don’t want to wait, or don’t have to, here are the tablets that offer a high-end experience for a premium price. Tablet manufacturers …
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The easiest password, and one of the most secure, is literally at the tip of your finger — that is, if your device has a fingerprint reader. Many new phones have integrated sensors that scan fingerprints, but only a few tablet manufacturers have embraced the idea. At this point, it’s still a deluxe feature you’ll only find on premium models. …
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Samsung’s latest Android tablet is a direct competitor to Apple’s iPad Pro line that holds its own. As you begin to set up and use your new tablet, keep some of these tips and tricks in mind. Oh, and don’t forget to adjust these five settings. Enable screen-off memo Jason Cipriani/CNET You don’t have to unlock the Tab S3 to …
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Now playing: Watch this: Apple patent application points to iPhone-powered laptop 1:30 Apple may eventually let you find out if an iPhone is all the computer power you need. A US patent application filed in September and published Thursday points to an accessory that look like a traditional clamshell laptop, but has an iPhone-sized slot instead of a touchpad. The …
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