In the beginning, tablets looked more like the televisions that strap onto the back of a car’s seat than something out of “2001: A Space Odyssey.” However, I’m happy to report that the times have changed and so have tablet designs. After Apple released the iPad (let’s give credit where credit is due), aesthetics and …
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Remember when tablets were the hottest pieces of tech? Those days are long gone. Tablet shipments declined by 3.4 percent over a year ago in the second quarter, with the lone bright spot a focus on tablets that didn’t completely destroy your wallet, according to IDC. Read more The thinnest and lightest small tablets Best tablets under $200 right now …
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The wait for the next iPhone may not be as long as feared. Despite rumors the so-called iPhone 8 may be delayed until October or later, Apple released its earnings report and provided a rosy revenue forecast for the current quarter. That bit of financial wonkiness suggests Apple expects at least some new iPhone to perk up sales. Whether it’s …
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Apple’s next iPhone may arrive on time after all. Maybe. Going into Tuesday’s earnings report, most expected Apple to delay the launch of its next flagship iPhone, with rumors calling for an October release date, if not later. But the normally conservative Apple surprised everyone by offering a cheery forecast for the current quarter, with revenue ranging from $49 billion …
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Documents on a Microsoft download page reveal that the company might be working on a Touch Cover for the iPad. The page was first spotted by the German site WinFuture. In documents Microsoft posted in April, an “iPad Touch Cover (Model 1719)” is listed as a device containing lithium batteries, along with the HoloLens, Surface tablets and other products. That could …
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Now playing: Watch this: iPhone, iPad and Mac sales are all up before iPhone 8 1:15 Apple sold a boatload of iPhones during what tends to be the quiet quarter for the company. Sarah Tew/CNET Spring and summer marks a time to hit the beach, catch a baseball game and generally get outside to take advantage of the nice weather. …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! This iPod has…wait for it…shuffled off this mortal coil. Josh Miller/CNET Did you hear the news? Apple has officially …
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We’re seeing discounts on new iPads on almost a weekly basis, with Staples serving up the latest deal: $50 off the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro in both 64GB and 256GB configurations (and all colors), bringing their prices to $599 and $699 respectively. The offer expires Saturday, July 29. Last week Best Buy had some nice discounts on the iPad Mini 4 …
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Apple’s new 9.7-inch iPad, which we thought was a good deal at $329 for the 32GB version, gets frequently discounted to $300 at various online stores. But Best Buy has it for $280 as part of its one-day “Cyber Monday in July” sale. The 128GB version, usually $430, is $380. Best Buy also has the 128GB iPad 4 on sale …
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Best Buy has been running a steady stream of discounts on Apple products, the latest of which is $125 off Apple’s iPad Mini 4 (128GB), bring its sale price down to $275 from $399. Depending on how look it, that’s an excellent price for Apple’s smaller 7.9-inch iPad. However, the iPad Mini 4 is getting a little long in the …
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