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Best tablet deals: iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Fire, and more

If you’re on the hunt for tablet deals, take a look at our roundup of the best offers involving devices made by Apple, Samsung, Amazon, Lenovo, and Microsoft.
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The best iPad cases for 2024

Whether your new iPad stays by your bedside or you keep it in your backpack so it can come with you everywhere, it’s a good idea to protect it with a case. That’s an even more crucial mandate if you have kids who love to steal your tablet when you’re not looking. It’s impossible to protect your tech from every single accident or hazard that comes your way, but you can give it a better chance of survival by slipping it into a protective cover. And with so many iPad cases to choose from, you’ll likely be able to find one that suits your needs well. Whether you want the thinnest and lightest case possible or you want a keyboard cover that provides some extra protection, you have plenty of options to choose from. These are our favorite iPad cases that you can get right now.

Otterbox Symmetry 360

ProCase iPad cases

Otterbox Defender series

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Logitech Combo Touch

FAQs

Should you keep your iPad in case?

It’s almost always a good idea to keep your iPad in a case so it’s protected against hazards and accidents. The best iPads are expensive — even the most affordable model will set you back nearly $ 300 — so you’ll want to safeguard your gear as much as possible.

What is the difference between an iPad case and an iPad cover?

All iPad covers are cases, but not all iPad cases are covers — yes, it’s a bit confusing, but allow us to explain. Most iPad covers are cases that surround the back of your tablet and have a flap that covers the screen, so it provides protection for the body as well as its display. Plenty of iPad cases also have screen covers, but you don’t have to get one with that feature. Instead, you could just get a case that hugs the back of the tablet and nothing else. Those accessories will be marginally thinner and lighter than their cover-toting counterparts, and give your iPad a more svelte profile.

How often should I charge my iPad?

How often you charge your iPad will depend on how often you use it. Most iPads will last at least a regular work day with frequent usage, which is one of the reasons why many have opted to use their iPads as laptop replacements. But with heavy usage, like constant video streaming or gaming, will come more rapid battery drain. A good rule of thumb is to charge your iPad when you go to sleep each night, that way you’ll have a topped-up device waiting for you in the morning.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-ipad-cases-to-protect-your-tablet-130033533.html?src=rss
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Best After-Christmas Apple Deals: iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook & more

If you want to use your Christmas cash on Apple products, here are the deals for you to shop right now.
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iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro prices slashed for the holidays

If you’ve always wanted an Apple tablet, this sale will help net you one with a reduced price.
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The best holiday Apple deals on iPad, Apple Watch, and more

If you’re looking for holiday Apple deals, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got amazing discounts on the iPad, iPhone, AirPods, MacBook, and Apple Watch.
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Apple’s 2024 iPad plans leaked — and they sound bad

New details about Apple’s 2024 iPad lineup recently leaked. There’s some good news, but also an update I really don’t like.
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Apple may unveil M3 MacBook Airs in March alongside new iPad Pro and iPad Air models

Apple is planning some big hardware drops for early 2024, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In the Power On newsletter, Gurman predicts the company will release the next generation of iPad Pro and iPad Air in March — each of which is expected to come in two sizes — and the new M3 MacBook Airs. The Mac Studio and Mac Pro will likely be much later to the M3 party; Gurman writes that Apple won’t have these ready for release until at least the end of 2024, and they could even slip into 2025.

With the release of its new iPads, Apple is planning to make clearer distinctions between the models so the choices are less confusing for consumers, according to Gurman. The iPad Pro is expected to get Apple’s new M3 chip, an OLED display and come in two sizes: 11 and 13 inches. Apple will also release a new Magic Keyboard just for the Pro, Gurman says. The iPad Air, on the other hand, will come in a 10.9-inch version and a new 12.9-inch option, and use the M2 chip. The changes should make the differences between the high-end, midrange and standard iPads more obvious so people can more easily decide what fits their needs.

As for the M3 MacBook Air, Gurman says it’ll also likely come in March, in the usual 13- and 15-inch configurations. At that time, Apple may also kill off the 2020 M1 MacBook Air. Its higher-end models, the Mac Studio and Mac Pro, will be last to get the M3 upgrade.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-may-release-m3-macbook-air-in-march-and-refine-its-ipad-lineup-with-new-ipad-pro-and-ipad-air-205425798.html?src=rss
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Apple has an iPad shocker planned for early 2024

The OLED iPad Pro might arrive early in 2024. But there could be a surprise 12.9-inch iPad Air as well.
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These developers are doing something amazing with iPhone and iPad apps

What makes iPhone and iPad apps special in 2023? We chatted with award-winning developer teams to learn exactly that.
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Best Apple deals: AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, and MacBook

Apple fans know how fleeting deals can be, but we’ve rounded up some great Apple deals for you right here.
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Best iPad Black Friday deals: iPad Mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and more

Are you planning to buy an iPad from Black Friday deals? Here are all the offers that you should know for the 10.2-inch iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad Mini.
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Apple needs to fix the iPad

Apple’s iPads are some of the best tablets you can buy. But there’s also a lingering problem with them, and Apple needs to fix it.
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Best tablet deals: Save on iPad, Galaxy Tab, Fire tablet, and more

Here are the best tablet deals available right now, including discounts on Amazon Fire and Samsung Galaxy Tab devices. Grab them while they’re still online.
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Apple’s 9th-gen iPad is back to its all-time low price of $250 ahead of Black Friday

Apple’s 9th generation iPad is $ 80 off at Amazon right now. The discount brings the 64GB variant down to just $ 250 from its regular price of $ 330, a record low typically only seen on Prime Day. You can also snag the 9th-gen iPad with 256GB of storage for $ 80 off at Amazon, where it’s currently down to $ 400 from its usual $ 480. 

The 9th-gen iPad came out in 2021, but it’s still a solid tablet especially if you’re on a budget. While its A13 Bionic chip isn’t the fastest or most powerful, it’s more than enough for basic productivity tasks, browsing and streaming. It earned a score of 86 when we reviewed it back at the time of its release, and it’s still one of the best iPads you can get that won’t break the bank.

It has a heftier build than the newer, sleeker models, with chunky bezels framing its 10.2-inch Retina Display, and a physical Home button with Touch ID. Apple’s 9th-gen iPad also still has a headphone jack and charges via lightning port. It has a 12MP ultrawide front camera and 8MP back camera, and supports Apple’s Center Stage video calling feature.

The 9th generation iPad comes in Silver and Space Gray, and the discount applies to both color variants for the Wi-Fi only model. It’s a great option for the casual iPad user, and the price right now can’t be beat. But, if those specs aren’t quite cutting it, Amazon is also running a deal on the 10th generation iPad, which is a step up. That model is currently $ 50 off.

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10.2-inch iPad just crashed back to its lowest price of the year

The Wi-Fi, 64GB model of the ninth-generation Apple iPad with a 10.2-inch Retina display is on sale from Amazon for $ 249, which is its lowest price this year.
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Best refurbished iPad deals: Get an iPad with warranty for $116

One way to save big on an iPad is by scouring refurbished iPad deals, and we’ve rounded them all up into one place for you.
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Best Labor Day tablet deals: Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab

If you’re looking to grab a tablet, whether it’s a budget-oriented Lenovo or a high-end iPad Pro, this Labor Day sale is the perfect time to do it.
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Best Labor Day iPad deals: Save on iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro

These are the iPad deals that are making us look twice this Labor Day weekend. Grab one while you can.
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I ditched my iPad Pro for an Android tablet — here’s why

The iPad Pro is a blessing, especially for remote workers. But it lacks one key feature that makes me want to ditch it for a recent Android tablet.
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Best iPad Deals: Save on iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro

Apple rules In the wide world of tablets, We curated an up-to-date list of all of the best iPad deals.
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Apple iPad is almost back down to its cheapest-ever price

Thanks to Amazon’s Apple iPad latest deal, you’re getting the lowest-ever iPad price on the 9th Gen and 2021 model.
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Magic Keyboard Case for iPad Pro just had its price slashed

The Apple Magic Keyboard case is a great way to make your iPad Pro even more useful. It’s currently on sale at Amazon.
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Don’t fall for this Apple iPad Mini deal — a bigger discount is coming

The Apple iPad Mini is a great tablet that we’d normally always recommend buying. Right now, it’s a smart idea to hold off. Here’s why.
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It may not be the latest model, but this iPad is a steal at $79 off

While the 2021 Apple iPad is a couple of generations old, the gorgeous 10.2-inch screen and A13 biochip are still great, especially at this deal’s price!
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How to screen record on an iPhone or iPad

Want to show your non-tech-savvy relative how to do something without having to do it all for them? We detail how to screen record on an iPhone or iPad.
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A foldable iPad in 2024? This Apple insider is ‘positive’ it’s happening

Apple’s first foldable seems set for 2024, according to a notable Apple analyst. It won’t be an iPhone though, with all signs pointing toward an iPad.
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The best iPad Pro games in 2023: the 26 best ones to play

With its large screen, the iPad Pro is great for gaming. We’ve rounded up some of the best iPad Pro games around, from strategy games to shooters.
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How to take a screenshot on an iPad (any generation)

The ability to capture screenshots may not be the iPad’s most glamorous feature, but it’s one of its most useful. Here’s how to take a screenshot on an iPad.
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The 11-inch iPad Pro is a great tablet that Apple needs to kill

Ever since Apple added the M1 chip to the iPad Pro lineup, the 11-inch version has become the odd choice in the entire iPad family. It’s time to get rid of it.
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Best refurbished iPad deals and sales for January 2023

Cheap refurbished iPads are plentiful and can save you loads of money. We scour the best online sources for the best refurbished iPad deals.
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5 ways Apple needs to turbocharge the next iPad Pro

The M2-fueled iPad Pro has little competition, but it has a ton of issues, too. Here are a few areas of improvement that will truly elevate its successor.
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I don’t understand why Apple hates the 10th Gen iPad so much

The 10th Gen iPad is a weird concoction of powerful innards with untapped potential, a kit with some infuriating drawbacks, and a terrible hardware ecosystem.
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Latest iPad is $50 off, with delivery in time for the holidays

The holidays are kicking off soon, but a 2022 Apple iPad can kick itself into your hands sooner… at $ 50 off!
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Best Cyber Monday Tablet Deals: iPad, Amazon Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tab

We’re seeing Cyber Monday tablets deals from all major tech dealers. There’s a great variety for them too, from cheaper tablets to high end, premium devices.
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Best Black Friday iPad Deals: iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro

Missed out on Black Friday iPad deals? We’ve rounded up some of the best deals still available, from the iPad Pro to the iPad Mini.
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Best Black Friday tablet deals: Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab

Missed out on yesterday’s Black Friday deals? There are still loads of Black Friday tablet deals on, and we’ve got the best right here.
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The Morning After: Is the M2 iPad Pro any good?

What’s stopping me (or you) getting an iPad Pro? The cost, for one. And a belief that anything I’d want to use an iPad for, I can already do with my eighth-generation vanilla model. That said, Nathan Ingraham’s review of the M2 iPad Pro did make me check if my bank balance could sustain the purchase. It can’t.

Apple’s top-end iPad hasn’t changed much since last year, with the same compromises around displays evident if you get the smaller model. In fact, aside from the M2, it’s pretty much the same as before, for better and, occasionally, worse. The major changes are all enabled by the even brawnier silicon inside that chassis.

That includes Stage Manager, the multitasking setup Apple hopes will unlock the iPad’s clearly hidden potential. Certainly, the system has not been warmly received by all iPad users, and Nathan found it lacking the usual level of elegance. Oh, and you can now shoot video in ProRes 4K at 30 fps. Useful? Not for many. Cool? Undoubtedly.

Unfortunately, such an iterative upgrade gave Nathan plenty of time to look for things that really should be fixed on a tablet that can cost well north of $ 2,000. That includes the awkward front camera placement − it’s clear for all to see it’ll be moved to the “top” side, like the new iPad, at some point.

– Dan Cooper

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Sony has sold over 25 million PS5s

And expects to sell a bunch more before March.

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Sony’s most recent financial results revealed it has sold more than 25 million PlayStation 5 consoles. That’s a staggering figure given the hardware’s high price, poor availability and strong competition. The company says it’s not even done and expects to shift a significant number of units through the holiday season. That’s the only way it’ll be able to hit an ambitious target to shift 18 million units in the financial year, which ends March 2023.

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Microsoft now implies it will support Call of Duty on PlayStation forever

It needs to quell objections to its proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard.

Microsoft’s purchase of publisher Activision Blizzard has met resistance from fans and rivals for obvious monopoly concerns. Once it owns franchises, like Call of Duty, Microsoft could pull those titles to funnel buyers toward buying an Xbox. But Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, has promised that isn’t the case, saying it will support PlayStation for “as long as there’s a PlayStation.” That may not be enough to quell regulators, however, who are still picking through the deal to see if it’s going to hand the software giant too much power.

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SpaceX may send Starship on its first orbital flight in December

A NASA official said it expects to see the flight take place next month.

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We may see the first orbital flight for SpaceX’s Starship craft as early as December, according to a senior NASA official. The trip, if successful, will see Starship launch from Boca Chica in Texas, orbit for a while, then land back in the ocean near Hawaii. It would also mean SpaceX has satisfied the FAA’s stringent requirements to ensure a launch is safe, both for SpaceX itself and the environment.

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Twitter has removed 1,500 accounts following a coordinated trolling campaign

The company’s head of safety said the tweets weren’t widely seen.

Shortly after Elon Musk took over Twitter, a campaign of coordinated trolling started, to make people think the platform had relaxed its moderation policies. This included a surge of hate speech and hateful conduct on the site, forcing Twitter to address it. The company’s head of safety has revealed the platform has removed 1,500 accounts identified to be part of the campaign. Yoel Roth added that many instances of hate speech were not widely seen, and that work was continuing to address gaps in its enforcement policies.

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Elon Musk says Twitter Blue will cost $ 8 and be required for verification

Perks include fewer adverts and the ability to post longer videos.

Elon Musk says Twitter Blue will be a prerequisite for users looking to be verified, and its price will increase to $ 8 a month. The Twitter CEO added that Blue users will gain priority in replies, mentions and Twitter’s search feature. Some high-profile users, including author Stephen King and gaming account Nibellion, have already denounced the change. It remains to be seen if users will pay, or if this will just encourage more to look for greener social media pastures.

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Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad review: $249 of weirdness

The Magic Keyboard Folio is Apple’s latest keyboard accessory, and the go-to pick for the iPad (2022). Or is it? See what we really think in our review.
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Apple iPad Pro (2022) vs. iPad Pro (2021): Which year wins?

The new iPad Pro is here, bringing the all-powerful M2 chip and improved Apple Pencil support. How does it compare to last year’s iPad Pro lineup? We find out.
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It’s time to update your iPhone and iPad to iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16

Apple finally releases iPadOS 16 to everyone, as well as iOS 16.1 for compatible devices.
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I’m ready for an iPad with macOS — I’m just waiting on Apple to be

We’re again hearing rumors of macOS coming to iPads. More than ever, the stage is almost set in 2022 from the hardware side. It’s Apple that is holding it back.
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Hurry! The 2021 Apple iPad is $49 off and selling fast

If you’ve been considering buying an iPad, this deal on the 2021 model might be enticing enough to convince you to take the plunge.
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Amazon cut the price of the 2021 iPad to $300

Right now, Amazon is giving you the opportunity to score the 2021 Apple iPad for only $ 300.
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iPad Mini 6 experiencing charging issue after being updated to iPadOS 15.5

Some owners of the iPad Mini 6 are experiencing a charging issue with the device after updating it to iPadOS 15.5., though there is a temporary fix.
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Best Prime Day iPad deals 2022: All the early deals

Prime Day iPad deals aren’t quite in full swing yet but we’ve checked out what’s already available and if you should buy now.
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The best mouse for the Apple iPad

Apple iPadOS supports almost all Bluetooth mice, as well as Apple’s Magic Mouse and trackpad. We round up the best best mice available for the Apple iPad.
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Apple iPad Mini is $90 off at Amazon for Memorial Day 2022

Amazon has kicked off its Memorial Day sales early this year, starting with this amazing iPad discount. Get the Apple iPad Mini for $ 90 off today!
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 vs. iPad (2021): Battle of the tablets

The Galaxy Tab S8 is Samsung’s latest and most versatile tablet yet, but is it an iPad-beater? We answer this question via a rigorous head-to-head comparison.
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Next iPad Pro with Apple M2 chip coming in fall 2022

Apart from a new processor, the next iPad Pro could come equipped with MagSafe for magnetic wireless charging.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus vs. iPad Air 4

Struggling to choose between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus or the iPad Air 4? It’s a tough choice, but we’ve compared both tablets to help you decide.
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