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Apple is launching new iPads May 7: Here’s what to expect from the ‘Let Loose’ event

April 25, 2024Comments Off on Apple is launching new iPads May 7: Here’s what to expect from the ‘Let Loose’ event

Apple has scheduled its next product showcase for May 7, a few weeks before the Worldwide Developers Conference gets under way. While the company is, as usual, being a bit coy about what’s on deck, the signs are all there. It had been rumored for months that Apple would refresh…

The best ereaders for 2024

April 25, 2024Comments Off on The best ereaders for 2024

Few things beat the smell of a new book (or an old one for that matter), but carrying an entire library in your pocket or instantly getting a new book you just heard about make ereaders attractive gadgets. The experience of reading on one beat tablets and smartphones thanks to…

The best foldable phones for 2024

April 17, 2024Comments Off on The best foldable phones for 2024

Folding phones have come a long way since the original Samsung Galaxy Fold came out in 2019. They’re smaller, more durable and, even if they aren’t exactly the most budget-friendly phones, they’re more affordable now, too. Whereas you may not have considered a foldable phone as your daily driver five…

The best smartwatches for 2024

April 16, 2024Comments Off on The best smartwatches for 2024

The best smartwatches can help you stay fit, look at your phone less and do things like set timers and alarms more conveniently. They’ve become some of the ultimate phone accessories too, giving you the ability to stay connected while feeling a bit less tethered to your handset. The smartwatch…

The best iPad for 2024: How to pick the best Apple tablet for you

April 15, 2024Comments Off on The best iPad for 2024: How to pick the best Apple tablet for you

Figuring out the best iPad for you can feel more complicated than it needs to be. Between the iPad Air, the 10th-generation iPad and the iPad Pro, Apple sells three different tablets with nearly 11-inch displays and mostly similar designs, but important differences in terms of specs and accessory support….

The best tablets for 2024

April 12, 2024Comments Off on The best tablets for 2024

A tablet can make a great addition to your tech toolkit. It can replace an e-reader, serve as a more portable laptop replacement or simply be a shared device for watching movies or checking social media at home. However, with four different families of iPad, a plethora of Android options…

Kobo’s new ereaders include its first with color displays

April 10, 2024Comments Off on Kobo’s new ereaders include its first with color displays

Rakuten has a trio of new Kobo ereaders, including the company’s first two with color displays. On Wednesday, the company revealed the $220 Kobo Libra Colour and $150 Clara Colour alongside the monochrome $130 Clara BW. You can preorder them today, ahead of their April 30 launch. The Kobo Libra…

The best multi-device wireless charging pads for 2024

April 4, 2024Comments Off on The best multi-device wireless charging pads for 2024

There’s a good chance you own a couple of gadgets that support wireless charging now, be it your iPhone or Android phone, wireless earbuds or smartwatch. Multi-device wireless chargers can help power them all up in one place, without the need for a bunch of cords messing up your space….

Apple’s iPhone 12 can now charge wirelessly at 15W with non-MagSafe chargers

April 3, 2024Comments Off on Apple’s iPhone 12 can now charge wirelessly at 15W with non-MagSafe chargers

With the launch of the iPhone 12 Apple doubled wireless charging power to 15 watts, but there was a catch: only Apple-branded MagSafe chargers operated at full power. Now, users are getting a surprise update. The latest iOS 17.4 release now allows third-party Qi2 chargers to charge at the maximum…

The best iPhone accessories for 2024

April 1, 2024Comments Off on The best iPhone accessories for 2024

Whether you just bought an iPhone 15 for yourself or you’re looking to give someone a good gift to pair with their new handset, wading through the massive number of iPhone accessories out there can be hard. Yes, it’s easy to go straight to Apple for all your accessory needs,…