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Apple Store down ahead of ‘Spring Loaded’ event

The Apple Store went offline Tuesday, hours before the start time of the company’s “Spring Loaded” event. The event begins at 10 a.m. PT(1 p.m. ET/6 p.m. GMT/3 a.m. Wednesday AEST), and is expected to focus on iPads and iMacs. “We’ll be right back,” the message says. “Updates are coming to the Apple Store. Check back …

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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 an option for cellular connectivity, …

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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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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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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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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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Apple’s new 2021 iPad Pro: What to expect from Apple’s April 20 event

The 2020 iPad Pro arrived at the beginning of a year-long (and counting) pandemic, back in mid-March 2020. It’s likely due for an upgrade soon, maybe at next week’s Apple event. But what can it add to make a difference this year? Think processors and accessories, based on recent reports that the hardware could get a new chip and a …

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Apple’s next all

Apple has set the date for its next online-only event, sending out invites to the media for Tuesday, April 20, at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET). Apple is expected to introduce new iPads, with upgraded screens, and possibly the company’s long-rumored AirTags trackers. The new devices will be shown off during a stream on Apple’s website. The tech giant …

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Kensington StudioDock review: Unleash the iPad Pro with tons of ports

It’s 2021, and the iPad still isn’t entirely a Mac replacement for me. But it’s so, so close. The totally wild Kensington StudioDock pushes the iPad Pro far outside its normal tablet window, and that just makes me want Apple to close the gap and turn this thing into the Swiss Army computer it nearly already is. I’ve already nearly …

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Get this tiny 20W USB

Aukey’s mini charger, the Omnia 20W PD, isn’t much bigger than the 5W charger that used to be included with iPhones. Back in September of last year, we listed it as a deal at $12 with a CNET-exclusive coupon on Amazon, but now it’s $9.55 with an instant 25% coupon (just remember to check the box before checking out). By …

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