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Apple gives iPad Pro a 5G option, though carrier plans will cost you

Apple’s new iPad Pros are joining the company’s portfolio of 5G products. After the company made a big splash around 5G during its iPhone 12 event last year, on Tuesday Apple announced that the new cellular option will be available on its latest high-end iPads.  All iPads since the original’s introduction in 2010 have included …

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M1 iPad Pro upgrades from USB

Apple’s new top-end iPad Pro tablets come with a Thunderbolt port, an improvement in speed and peripheral capability from the USB-C port on previous models. The new port quadruples data transfer speed so customers can connect to external storage devices and big monitors, Apple said. Thunderbolt is important for Apple’s iPad Pro vision, which is to offer a device with …

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New iMac comes with magnetic power plug that doubles as Ethernet cable

Apple showed off its refreshed iMac lineup during its spring event Tuesday.  Along with a thinner form, 24-inch display and a rainbow of colors, the new device has also changed the way it handles power.  The new M1 iMac’s power cable is magnetic, similar to the MagSafe cables on the MacBook. Another change is that the power brick will have an …

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Apple tailors iMac for video calls with 1080p webcam, better speakers and mic

Apple is bringing higher-quality webcams to its new iMac lineup. The computers will now boast a 1080p webcam, the company said Tuesday during its Spring Loaded event. It’s a feature users have long asked for, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a spike in Zoom meetings, necessitating better-looking video. Apple finally upgraded the 2017 iMac Pro (selling for a whopping …

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Apple’s M1 MacBooks and Mac Minis got good reviews. The iMac faces more demanding hurdles

Years ago, the tech industry used to joke that Apple and its co-founder Steve Jobs had a “reality distortion field,” some special magic that made people lust after their products. The devices may have good software, the criticism would go, but underneath it’s just the same parts with a glossy finish and higher price tag. Fast forward to Tuesday, and …

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A new iPad Pro means last year’s is on sale: Save $100 on the 2020 iPad Pro

At today’s Spring Loaded event, Apple’s newest iPad Pro was arguably the star of the show, possibly outshining the new M1-equipped iMac. The new iPad has its own M1 chip, 5G connectivity, an all-new Liquid Retina XDR screen and other crazy features like Center Stage, a feature that pans and zooms the camera to keep you front and center no …

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Apple AirTag accessories are already here from third

With Apple officially unveiling its AirTag tracking device on Tuesday, during its Spring Loaded virtual product launch event, companies are already launching their own tie-in products, from keychains to eyeglass straps. The AirTag doesn’t attach to anything straight out of the box, so if you want it physically linked to a set of keys or an item you commonly lose track of, …

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Apple redesigns Magic Keyboard, Mouse and Trackpad for its new iMacs

At Apple’s Spring Loaded virtual event Tuesday, the company announced an updated iPad Pro with the company’s powerful M1 chip that debuted last year. Also getting the M1 is an entirely new iMac that will be available in seven colors — green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue and silver. Apple didn’t leave its accessories out of the updates, either.  Apple’s wireless Magic …

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iPad Pro update: Apple’s tablet gets an M1 chip, 5G and Liquid Retina XDR display in 2021

Apple has finally announced the upgrade to its iPad Pro that we’ve all been waiting for, as part of its 2021 Spring Forward on Tuesday. The iPad Pro has been due for a processor refresh, as well as some more advanced camera and screen technology, and now Apple has delivered — primarily with the addition of its homegrown M1 chip. Last year, …

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iPad Magic Keyboard works with M1

The Magic Keyboard works with Apple’s new M1-powered iPads, and it also comes in a new color: white. The new hue was featured briefly as Apple announced updates to its iMac desktops and iPad tablets at its Spring Loaded event Tuesday. Apple has steadily rolled out accessories for the iPad since the device’s debut in 2010, and they tend to come with …

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