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iMovie’s Latest Update Will Make Your Movie For You

I shoot a lot of video footage these days, but I don’t do a lot of video edits. Apple’s latest iMovie update for iOS seems to be speaking to me: iMovie 3.0 introduces new modes that promise to make the video editing process a lot more automatic. And, in one case, it’ll do everything for …

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Apple’s Center Stage Camera Is Finally on All iPads, but It’s in the Wrong Place

Center Stage, Apple’s digitally zooming camera feature introduced on iPads last year, is on the move in 2022. The feature is on all iPads now after the latest iPad Air update, and has made the leap to Macs (sort of) on Apple’s new Studio Display. But one thing that the Studio Display gets right with Center Stage: The camera’s in …

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Universal Control From Apple Deepens the iOS

I’ve wanted iPads and Macs to fuse for years. They’re still separate in 2022. But a common thread runs through both: Literally, it’s the cursor that jumps between my iPad and MacBook on my desk right now. Apple’s Universal Control, a much-anticipated feature that’s live as a beta in iPadOS 15.4 and MacOS 12.3, is uncanny at times, invisible at …

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iPad Air 2022 vs. iPad Pro 2021: Which M1 Tablet Is Best?

For the first time since 2020, Apple unveiled an updated iPad Air. (Read our full review of the 2022 iPad Air here.) Introduced at the company’s “Peek Performance” event last week, the new, nearly 11-inch tablet is outfitted with 5G support, an M1 processor and a Center Stage front-facing camera. For now, the iPad Pro 2021 is the 2022 Air’s closest …

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Yes, You Can Turn an Old iPad Into a Baby Monitor or Smart Hub

Apple’s new iPad Air, which was announced at last week’s “Peek Performance” event, is available for preorder and will be in stores soon. If you’re itching to get your hands on the latest Apple tablet, you may be wondering what you can do with that old iPad. Yes, you can sell it or trade it in for some extra cash …

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Universal Control and Spatial Audio Launches on Mac with MacOS 12.3

After a stint in beta, the Universal Control and Spatial Audio features are now available to all Mac users via the new MacOS 12.3 update. The Universal Control feature is still marked under beta, however, meaning users might run into issues when trying to seamlessly move windows between iPad OS and MacOS.  Universal Control, first announced at WWDC in June …

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9 Tips to Set Up That New iPad You Just Preordered

The thought of setting up a brand-new iPad might seem overwhelming, but it’s actually quite straightforward. Whether you’ve secured the latest iPad Pro or preordered the newly announced 2022 iPad Air, Apple will walk you through most of the steps. However, don’t breeze through those setup prompts too quickly. You may be tempted to immediately start downloading your favorite apps and …

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The iPad Air Got an Overdue Upgrade. Here’s What Apple Changed

The iPad Pro, iPad and iPad Mini all received an update last year, but Apple forgot the iPad Air. That is, until Tuesday, when the company announced a new iPad Air during its “Peek Performance” event. It looks like it was worth the wait — and, maybe, the best iPad for its price. iPad Air $559 at Amazon The Air …

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Three New Macs Reportedly Pop Up in Regulatory Filings Ahead of Rumored Apple Event

Apple has reportedly filed three new Mac computers in the Eurasian Economic Database, suggesting Apple will be releasing new products at a rumored virtual event expected to take place on or around March 8, according to Consomac. While there is very little information about the potential new products, they are all reported as running MacOS Monterey.  Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported …

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Four Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 features we’d love to see on iPad

Maybe Samsung’s newest Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra should have been a Chrome tablet, instead of an Android tablet. The massively large-screened 14.6-inch tablet looks practically laptop-size with its keyboard. But looking at this new tablet being announced at Samsung’s latest Unpacked event, it reminded me of how many features it has that iPads — even the iPad Pro — still lack. …

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