iPad mini (A17 Pro) vs iPad (10th gen)

Apple’s 10th-generation iPad was introduced in October 2022. It gained a new colorful design with no Home button, USB-C instead of Lightning, a better camera, and a larger screen (10.9 inches up from 10.2 inches). The iPad mini was updated in October 2024. It costs $150/£150 more and offers a better processor and a slightly…

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iMac review roundup: good performance, good price — and great colors

M4 24-inch iMac - Image credit: Apple Apple's new M4 24-inch iMac shows that the all-in-one desktop computer still has a loyal fanbase, with every reviewer also relishing the more vibrant colors of the new model. Apple hosted a "week of exciting announcements" in late October, debuting three upgraded Mac models. Among them was a…

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M4 Mac mini review roundup: Pint-sized powerhouse that won’t break the bank

Apple's overhaul of the Mac mini with M4 has been warmly received by reviewers, with many highlighting how it's one of the best values you can get right now — provided you avoid those pricey upgrades. Apple's introduction of the New Mac mini on October 29 wasn't its usual spec-bump update. After months of rumors,…

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Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro gets new early Black Friday discounts

Save up to $300 on Apple's new MacBook Pro M4 - Image credit: Apple Early Black Friday deals are in effect on Apple's 2024 MacBook Pro M4, with every configuration — retail and CTO — eligible for a coupon discount. Unlock savings of up to $300 off the configuration of your choosing with promo code…

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Apple Ring speculation rises as Samsung readies Galaxy Ring 2

The long-rumored Apple Ring continues to generate buzz as industry insiders speculate on its potential to reshape health tech, despite uncertainty around its release. Wearable technology has evolved rapidly, with smartwatches and fitness trackers leading the charge. Both Samsung and Apple are now delving into more discrete, ring-style wearables, which offer a more subtle and…

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How to fix iPhone Notes disappearing after iCloud update

When iPhone users accepted new iCloud terms, some were shocked to see all their Notes disappear from the app. Here's how to get them back. A recent bug affecting Apple's Notes app has left some iPhone users concerned after their notes appeared to vanish. The issue seems to impact iPhones running iOS 18 versions after…

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Apple in talks with Foxconn to build AI servers in Taiwan

Apple wants to tap the talent at Foxconn to power its Apple Intelligence servers, though the supplier may already be at capacity. Apple has been ramping up efforts for Apple Intelligence, its user-centric suite of artificial intelligence tools. Consequently, the company aims to manufacture specialized servers to enhance its computational power. Currently, the company is…

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Holiday gift idea: Apple’s MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM for $799

Snap up Apple's MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM for $799 - Image credit: Apple The $200 cash discount drops the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 16GB model down to an all-time low price of $799 leading up to Black Friday. Amazon's $799 M2 MacBook Air deal offers excellent value for the price. Equipped with 16GB…

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How to easily redact text in a PDF on your Mac

Widely used PDF files capture text and images nearly exactly as they display in the application that created them. The format is designed to store text and both bitmapped and vector images, with the text available for searching, copying, and even editing in the proper app. That “copying” part can lead to oceans of trouble…

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