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Should you buy a refurbished iPad? I tried one from Back Market and here's my verdict

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-12-23 16:58:08

Maria Diaz/ZDNET I'm no stranger to refurbished products. While buying refurbished or renewed isn't always my first go-to, I did purchase a refurbished 2019 Apple iMac in 2020 that still gets daily use. Buying refurbished, especially with a warranty, is a great way to save money. It's like buying a used car or secondhand furniture; you may not know the whole history, but whether it's worth the risk depends on the buyer. I swapped my iPad Air for a refurbished 10th-generation iPad from Back Mar

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Breaking From Tradition, ThinkPad X9 Offers a Cheap Path to OLED Ultraportable

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-24 16:00:11

7.8 / 10 SCORE Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition $1,337 at Lenovo Pros Thin, sturdy design Includes OLED display for a great price Excellent haptic touchpad Great battery life Cons So-so performance Keyboard isn't up to ThinkPad standard Heavier than it looks Aura Edition stuff is more marketing fluff than anything actually useful For a laptop line steeped in tradition like the ThinkPad, one that goes back before Lenovo acquired IBM's computer business, the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Ed

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Blender confirms iPad Pro app with full touch and Pencil support

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-12-25 11:00:04

Blender, the widely used open-source 3D creation software, is getting a tablet-first redesign, starting with full support for the iPad Pro. Here’s what to expect. In a detailed post at the Blender Developer Blog, Head of Product Dalai Felinto says that while tablets have been around for a while, “only recently, thanks to increased processing power, have they started to serve as primary computing devices.” He says Blender’s tablet push will include “Android and other graphic tablets in the futu

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M5 iPad Pro: Four new features are coming later this year

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-25 21:05:17

Apple has new iPad Pro hardware launching this fall, packed with an M5 chip and a few other feature updates. Here’s everything we’re expecting from Apple’s latest iPad Pro model. Brand new M5 chip This one’s a no-brainer, of course. But it’s also one of the most substantial updates coming. Just like last year’s M4 iPad Pro, Apple is expected to once again debut its brand new M5 not in a Mac, but rather an iPad. Details on the M5 chip’s upgrades are unknown, but we can expect the standard boo

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Your Mac is getting more iPad-like in macOS Tahoe, here’s how

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-26 11:36:14

A lot has been said about iPadOS 26 bringing many powerful Mac-like features to the iPad. While that’s true, the exchange is also mutual. Apple has several iPad-inspired changes coming to the Mac in macOS Tahoe. Here’s what’s new. macOS Tahoe comes with several iPadOS-inspired changes Mac users may not love the sound of macOS Tahoe borrowing features from the iPad. But Apple’s goal with this year’s software updates is greater cross-platform cohesion, not just with the Liquid Glass design but

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Everything You Need to Try in macOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Public Betas

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-12-26 15:40:00

You’re probably already tired of the rants about Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign, but that’s too bad, because iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and all the other “OS 26” updates are now in public beta, and there’s a lot to unpack. You can sign up for the public beta program, though we should warn you that any beta software may introduce new glitches. If you’re planning to try the beta, you should back up your important files in case something should go awry. We took some time and tested macOS 26 and i

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I've Tried Making My iPad an Almost Mac With iPadOS 26 Beta

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 23:18:00

I can see the light on the horizon. In the near future I'm carrying just an iPad around and it's my full everyday computer. The Macbook becomes a distant memory. Apple hasn't made my ultimate fantasy true yet, but with iPadOS 26 it comes closer than ever. The newest operating system for iPads, expected to officially debut this fall, is now available to try in a public beta. It adds Mac-like features galore -- including a new multitasking mode, flexible windows, little window-sizing buttons that

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I've Tried Making My iPad An Almost Mac With iPadOS 26 Beta

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-28 05:18:00

I can see the light on the horizon. In the near future I'm carrying just an iPad around and it's my full everyday computer. The Macbook becomes a distant memory. Apple hasn't made my ultimate fantasy true yet, but with iPadOS 26 it comes closer than ever. The newest operating system for iPads, expected to officially debut this fall, is now available to try in a public beta. It adds Mac-like features galore -- including a new multitasking mode, flexible windows, little window-sizing buttons that

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iPadOS 26 public beta is here, and full of powerful new features

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-28 21:13:55

The iPadOS 26 public beta is rolling out now, bringing Apple’s packed new software update to any iPad user ready to take the plunge. Here’s everything new. How to install the iPadOS 26 public beta Anyone interested in getting advance access to iPadOS 26 can install the update by first signing up for Apple’s Beta Software Program. You can sign up at beta.apple.com, then access the new software via your iPad’s Settings app. iPadOS 26 won’t launch widely until September. As a result, installing

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iPadOS 26 preview: A long-awaited multi-tasking update pays off (so far)

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-28 21:25:22

I’m not going to beat around the bush: iPadOS 26 and its new multitasking features are a game-changer for Apple’s tablets. Pretty much ever since Steve Jobs introduced the iPad 15 years ago (!), Apple has tried to straddle two worlds. In one, the iPad is a super-simple, easy-to-use tablet with a gorgeous display and tons of good apps from the App Store for gaming, entertainment and light work. The other world is one where the iPad replaces your traditional computer, letting people do the serious

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Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas are here: How to access and why you'll want to

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-28 21:26:00

Apple / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Apple held its Worldwide Developers Conference a month ago, during which it previewed the latest operating system upgrades across all of its devices, including iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, TVOS, WatchOS, and more. These updates give Apple users, regardless of whether they have the latest hardware, the opportunity to have a device refresh -- and this year, perhaps more than ever. During the event, Apple launched Liquid Glass, a new look for all of its devices that em

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iPadOS 26 preview: The rare software update that makes (most) old hardware feel new

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-28 21:18:54

The Mac and the iPad are different devices that do different things. This has been the line from Apple executives, from its initial introduction to the advent of touchscreen PCs to just last month when Apple’s Craig Federighi talked to us about iPadOS 26’s new multitasking features. But it sometimes feels like this internal commitment to keeping the devices separate has held the iPad back as its hardware has become more capable. A mouse cursor? Sure, we’ll add it, after a few years of insisting

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You can actually multitask on an iPad now and it’s the best new feature in 15 years

theverge.com Todd Haselton 2025-12-28 21:14:21

I’ve gone back and forth over the years on whether or not I can actually work from an iPad. The answer has always been: sort of. I can write on an iPad. I can edit on an iPad. So, I guess I’ve always been able to “work” from an iPad. But with a Magic Keyboard and an iPad running the iPadOS 26 beta, I can work like I would right on my MacBook or Surface Pro, using a bunch of windows plastered all over the place. The first public beta for iPadOS 26 dropped today. You can download and install it y

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How to install the iOS 26 public beta

theverge.com Barbara Krasnoff 2025-12-28 21:35:35

People with Apple developer accounts have had all the fun with the iOS 26 beta so far (and yes, if you missed it, there’s a new naming system now), but now that the public betas are out, anyone can try the new features. Setting up the public beta is slightly less involved than setting up the developer beta but just as free. And if you’re looking for help with the iPadOS 26 beta, you’re in the right place: the setup process is the same. You should understand what you’re getting when you try a b

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I've tested dozens of tablets and this is the first Android model to truly replace my iPad Pro

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-12-30 04:00:20

OnePlus Pad 3 ZDNET's key takeaways The OnePlus Pad 3 starts at $699 for the 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage configuration. It's got a larger battery and display this year, as well as an updated Qualcomm chipset. The tablet is an OLED panel, a fingerprint scanner, and a floating keyboard case away from perfect. View now at OnePlus As part of a new promotion, you can receive a free $200 Smart Keyboard when purchasing the OnePlus Pad 3 on the company's website. Unless OnePlus reconsiders laun

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The best tablets of 2025: Expert-tested recommendations

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-12-31 00:59:00

Tablets are some of the most versatile gadgets available. Many people even use their devices as a replacement for their computer, as it's lighter than the traditional laptop and can easily connect to various accessories to enhance your experience. With so many tablets on the market today from trusted brands like Apple, Samsung, Google, and Amazon, it can be daunting to choose the right one. The Amazon Fire Max 11 is a solid choice if you're on a budget. The iPad Pro and the Android flagship Gal

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Buy a MacBook or iPad for school, get a free pair of AirPods - here's how

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2025-12-31 02:11:05

Jada Jones/ZDNET Back-to-school season is approaching, whether you want to admit it or not. For those starting college this fall, a good computer and noise-canceling headphones are the most excellent tools. Luckily, Apple has a convenient sale where you can get the best of both worlds, but without paying full price. Also: Get 50% off an Amazon Prime membership if you're age 18-24 - here's how Now through September 30, Apple is offering a deal just in time: you can get a free pair of AirPods o

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AppleCare One lets you protect three devices under one subscription

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-01 11:56:00

Apple has introduced a new tier of its AppleCare insurance policy called AppleCare One . This allows you to cover up to three of your Apple products under a single plan for $20 per month. If you want to add extra devices beyond that, you can do so for an additional $6 per month, per product. Apple first introduced AppleCare+ in 2011 as a means of insuring your iPhone against accidental damage, and has since expanded the plan to its entire product line, adding coverage for theft and loss. Curren

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Apple launches $19.99 monthly AppleCare One subscription with coverage for three devices

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-01-01 16:00:00

Apple announced on Wednesday that it’s launching AppleCare One, a new $19.99 monthly subscription plan that includes coverage for up to three products. Customers can choose to add protection for more devices for $5.99 per month each. Until now, people have had to enroll their Apple devices into separate AppleCare+ plans if they wanted additional coverage for their products beyond the standard warranty. Now, the company is offering bundled coverage. AppleCare One includes all of the benefits of

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iPadOS 26 beta 4 now available with latest iPad changes

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-03 11:02:22

Apple has just released iPadOS 26 beta 4 to developers. Today’s release will likely also be the build that gets shipped as the public beta soon. Here’s what to expect. Beta 4 arrives ahead of expected iPadOS 26 public beta Just over two weeks ago, Apple shipped iPadOS 26 beta 3 with a variety of changes and improvements. Following its current biweekly release pattern, iPadOS 26 beta 4 is now here at about the time we expected. This release should provide the most stable version of the iPad’s

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Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas are releasing any minute now: What to expect

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-03 16:56:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Apple held its Worldwide Developers Conference a month ago, during which it previewed the latest operating system upgrades across all of its devices, including iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, TVOS, WatchOS, and more. These updates give Apple users, regardless of whether they have the latest hardware, the opportunity to have a device refresh -- and this year, perhaps more than ever. During the event, Apple launched Liquid Glass, a new look for all of its devices that embodies a

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The best note-taking apps for iPad of 2025: Expert tested

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-01-04 22:00:16

Notability is widely regarded as one of the best note-taking apps available for iPad, thanks to its simple interface matched by powerful capability. Notes are no longer just written jottings when you can add different forms of multimedia like audio and video. Notability melds several different types of note-taking apps for iPad, offering the ability to take notes, create a journal, or utilize special tools like ink and highlighter. It allows not only note-taking but also PDF annotation, which w

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New M5 iPad Pro rumor hints at another Mac feature coming to iPad

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-06 02:20:51

It’s shaping up to be a big year for the iPad, with iPadOS 26 the biggest productivity update ever and a new iPad Pro coming this fall. Now, a curious rumor about that M5 iPad Pro’s cameras hints at yet another Mac-inspired feature coming to iPad soon. M5 iPad Pro expected to feature two front-facing cameras This weekend in his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman shared a curious detail about a new M5 iPad Pro feature. Gurman writes: Apple is apparently adding a second, portrait-side front-faci

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TrackWeight: Turn your MacBook's trackpad into a digital weighing scale

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-06 03:51:13

TrackWeight Turn your MacBook's trackpad into a precise digital weighing scale TrackWeight is a macOS application that transforms your MacBook's trackpad into an accurate weighing scale by leveraging the Force Touch pressure sensors built into modern MacBook trackpads. IMG_7303.mov To use it yourself: Open the scale Rest your finger on the trackpad While maintaining finger contact, put your object on the trackpad Try to put as little pressure on the trackpad while still maintaining contact.

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Using MacBook's trackpad as digital weighing scale

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-06 15:51:13

TrackWeight Turn your MacBook's trackpad into a precise digital weighing scale TrackWeight is a macOS application that transforms your MacBook's trackpad into an accurate weighing scale by leveraging the Force Touch pressure sensors built into modern MacBook trackpads. IMG_7303.mov To use it yourself: Open the scale Rest your finger on the trackpad While mainting finger contact, put your object on the trackpad Try and put as little pressure on the trackpad while still maintaining contact. T

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Apple’s new iPad Pro could get another front-facing camera

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-06 21:02:46

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro could appease fans of both landscape and portrait mode by including two front-facing cameras. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who says Apple is adding a camera to the top of the device, in addition to the one it introduced lengthwise last year. The last-gen iPad Pro swapped the tablet’s conventio

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This clever feature from Apple’s next iPad is something Android tablets also need

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-07 16:15:59

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro M5 will reportedly include two front cameras — one on the landscape edge and another on the portrait edge. The change will allow users to better use both portrait and landscape orientations for selfies or calls. Android tablets should also adopt this approach for its practical benefits. Most big launches are done for this year, but we still have two heavyweights to look forward to in the coming months. Google will launch the

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Apple's next iPad Pro will reportedly get two front-facing cameras

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-07 10:20:42

The iPad Pro with the M5 chip is expected to be just as easy to use for selfies in a landscape or portrait orientation. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will add a second front-facing camera on the portrait edge of the upcoming iPad Pro that's expected to launch later this year. It may seem like a small quality-of-life upgrade, but it means the iPad Pro can use either camera to center the subject for selfies or FaceTime calls. Compared to the previous iPad models, the upcoming iPad P

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Report: M5 iPad Pro to have dual front-facing cameras

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-07 09:43:43

With last year’s M4 iPad Pro, Apple made a long-awaited change to the design: it moved the front-facing camera from the top to the side. According to Bloomberg today, Apple has another big change to the iPad Pro’s front-facing camera in store for the M5 update coming later this year. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reports: Apple is apparently adding a second, portrait-side front-facing camera to the upcoming M5 iPad Pro, presumably so FaceTimers and selfie fans

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My 9 Favorite Pickleball Paddles From 3 Years of Testing (2025)

wired.com Martin Cizmar 2026-01-07 11:06:00

I was not sure what to expect from Diadem's new BluCore paddle, which is among a handful of new paddles that have replaced the standard honeycomb polymer core with closed-cell foam—they sent me a sample of the stuff, and it looks like you could make a gas station cooler out of it. That foam is substantially more durable—it has a lifetime warranty, in fact—over the long haul and is also not at risk of delaminating in extreme temperatures if, for example, you leave the paddle in the car on a scorc

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