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Apple’s new, redesigned iPad Mini will have a 5G option starting at $649

Apple is expanding its 5G adoption. After first bringing the new cellular connection to the iPhone 12 line last year and the updated M1 iPad Pro in April, the company announced on Tuesday that its redesigned iPad Mini will also have a version that connects to the latest 5G networks from wireless carriers.  As with …

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South Korea reportedly fines Google $177M for abusing Android dominance

South Korea’s competition regulator is fining Google 207.4 billion won, or roughly $177 million, for allegedly abusing its dominance in the smartphone market by squeezing out rivals to its Android operating system, according to a report from Bloomberg.  Android is the world’s most widely used mobile OS, powering almost nine out of every 10 smartphones shipped globally.  On Tuesday, the …

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iPhone 13 Mini: Apple’s latest pocket rocket promises to be small but mighty

Big, bold phone screens are a must-have on many people’s dream-phone wish list, but they aren’t for everyone. In recognition of this, Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 Mini alongside its larger flagship phones, updated iPads and Apple Watch on Tuesday during its annual September launch event. With a 5.4-inch display and Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, this phone may be the …

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Apple 10.2

Apple announced the latest version of its 10.2-inch iPad on Tuesday as part of its fall iPhone launch event. For 2020, Apple put a faster A12 bionic chip in the 10.2-inch iPad, giving it a performance boost over the previous iPad model. Now the newest entry-level iPad will feature an A13 Bionic chip.  “It makes this iPad up to three …

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Apple’s iPad Mini sees a big upgrade: Support for USB

Apple on Tuesday announced a new iPad Mini, and with it comes support for USB-C charging — a faster method of charging than the previously used Apple 12W USB power adapter. USB-C charging is quickly becoming a standard for all sorts of devices, from tablets like the iPad Mini to gaming consoles and laptops. “The iPad Mini now has a …

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iPhone 13’s starting storage is finally one we can recommend

Apple is doubling the minimum capacity of the iPhone 13 and the maximum capacity of the iPhone 13 Pro, the company said at its product event on Tuesday.  The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini will offer 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. The iPhone 12 and 12 Mini feature 64GB, 128GB and 256GB.The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will …

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iPhone gets 3x optical zoom for the first time

At the iPhone 13 event Tuesday, Apple announced the iPhone 13 Pro would have 3x optical zoom, an improvement over the iPhone 12 Pro. The 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max have 2x and 2.5x optical zoom, equivalent to 52mm and 65mm lenses. The 13 Pro’s 3x zoom is equivalent to a 77mm lens. The iPhone 13 Pro, announced on Tuesday, …

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iPhone 13 Pro gets Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion

Apple ran through the newest features for its latest lineup of phones at its iPhone 13 launch event Tuesday. Among the headlines: New-and-improved Super Retina XDR displays for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, complete with ProMotion support allowing for refresh rates as high as 120Hz. Originally rumored as part of last year’s iPhone 12 lineup, the …

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Best Buy 24

Best Buy just kicked off another 24-hour flash sale with some great deals that won’t be around for long. As usual, today’s Best Buy flash sale ends tonight at 10 p.m. PT (1 a.m. ET), but until then, you can snag some solid discounts on laptops, home garden kits, monitors and more. It’s one of the smaller flash sales we’ve …

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Apple Watch 7 will feature a full keyboard

The latest generation of the Apple Watch will feature a full keyboard, the company said Tuesday, offering a new way to input text on the device.  Apple Watch 7 owners will have the option of tapping on the letters or sliding from letter to letter to type, and machine learning will predict the word. The company announced the news at …

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