The iPad Mini arrives
Boom! Apple unveils iPad Mini
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13-inch MacBook Pro dons a new Retina Display for $1,699
At its big event on Tuesday, Apple introduces a more affordable, 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display technology. more
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Apple surprises with fourth-generation iPad, starts at $499
The device will come with an A6X processor that has twice the CPU and graphics power of the third-generation iPad. It starts at $499. more
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Siri slams iPad in new Windows 8 ad
Redmond's new competitive spirit reaches a high pitch as one of Apple's favorite pitchwomen is co-opted to trash Apple's famed tablet. more
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OtterBox acquires rival LifeProof
Leading tough case manufacturer OtterBox has made its first major acquisition, bringing the fast-growing LifeProof under its umbrella. more
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Apple updates iMac with gorgeous new display
Apple announced a new iMac desktop this morning, the first update to its all-in-one line since May, 2011. The new model brings Intel's third generation Core CPUs (aka Ivy Bridge) to the iMac, as well as a gorgeous new thin display. more
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Tech 21 shows Impact Shield screen protector
The manufacturer of rugged smartphone cases shows a new screen protector at CTIA. more
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Staying at the Burj Al Arab? Enjoy a 24-karat gold iPad
Calling all goldfingers: Gold iPads are in every room at the famous ultra-luxury Dubai hotel. They join a catalog of other amazing gold gadgets. more
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Here comes the thinner, lighter iPad?
After two generations of relatively hefty 9.7-inch iPads, Apple may finally be ready to ship a lighter "iPad 5." more
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Apple graphics-chip supplier hints at future iPad (Q&A)
The graphics chip tech in Apple's iPad and iPhone is due for a major update. Imagination Technologies describes what may be in store. more
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Apple orders hint at iPad Mini shipment decline
The company is reportedly cutting its iPad Mini display orders nearly in half as it anticipates a drawdown in demand for the tablet. more
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Archos 80 Xenon tablet features 3G, offers modest specs, and lands in June for $199
The Archos 80 Xenon attempts to compensate for its modest specs with a low price and 3G capability. more
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UniKey Bluetooth door lock emerges as Kevo
Lockmakers Kwikset and Weiser tease a new door lock with Unikey's smartphone-based locking tech. more
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What my disabled iPod Touch says about the state of Apple's customer service
After my iPod Touch became locked until 2056, I sought help. But a trip to my local Apple store Genius Bar only led to more frustration. more
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Android beats iOS with 52 percent of ad impressions
Google's mobile OS was the dominant platform on Millennial Media's mobile network last quarter, though Apple was the top device maker. more
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Findables case turns your entire smartphone into a business card
A unique QR code allows others to scan your case for professional and/or social-network info, or even to help return a lost phone or tablet. more
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Square unveils Stand for Register merchants
Aiming for a common design aesthetic and user experience for merchants, the mobile payments company unveils a new piece of hardware. more
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What Google I/O should bring for Android hardware lovers
CNET's Marguerite Reardon takes a look at the possible new Android products Google might show off at its annual developer conference this week in San Francisco. more
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Waiting for the iPad Mini Retina? Think about this
An iPad Mini Retina should be a welcome addition to the Mini line. But remember that awesome displays have special needs. more
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Readers' favorite gadgets of late
These are the gadgets that CNET readers have been checking out the most on our site over the last few weeks. more
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Retina iPad Mini display could go into production soon
The Retina iPad Mini's display should go into production in the coming months and it will pack in the pixels. more
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Torture-test tablet roundup
Always On torture tests pushed these tablets to their limits. Which tablets survived and which failed? more
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First Retina iPad Mini is on track, DisplaySearch reports
A refresh of the iPad Mini is coming in the third quarter, NPD DisplaySearch said late Sunday in an update. more
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Apple fail should be a lesson for Microsoft
By market-acceptance standards, failures of Apple hardware products are rare. But when the potential for weak demand is evident, Apple is pretty good at fixing the problem. That's a lesson for Microsoft. more
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Future Microsoft tablet may have 7.5-inch display, low price
Microsoft is aiming at smaller, cheaper tablets, as it looks to be more competitive in the burgeoning 7-inch and 8-inch tablet market. more
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Low price undone by absent features, dull screen
Sure, the HP Slate 7 costs only $170. But when a much better tablet is only $30 away, that price loses its appeal. Fast. more
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Microsoft has smaller Surface tablets in the works, report says
A new line of Surface devices may make their debut at Microsoft's Build Conference in June, according to an Asia-based report. more
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 'is not there yet,' says IDC
Microsoft doesn't have a workable tablet strategy yet, an IDC analyst tells CNET. more
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Is Apple losing its edge to a cheaper, smarter tablet market?
Numbers show that while the tech giant still reigns in tablet shipments, it's growing at a slower rate than Samsung, Amazon, Asus, and Microsoft. more
News | 3 weeks ago -
Apple remains tablet king, but Samsung climbs
Apple comes in at No. 1 in the world's tablet market, but the share of No. 2 device maker Samsung grows quickly. more
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iPad Mini popularity burying regular iPad, claim suppliers
Trends and shipment estimates indicate that the iPad Mini is overwhelming the iPad in popularity. more
News | 3 weeks ago -
Lab-quality microscope now mounts onto most Apple iOS devices
The ProScope Micro Mobile by handheld digital microscope manufacturer Bodelin starts shipping on May 1 for $149. more
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Samsung Nexus 11 to debut in 2013, report says
Samsung and Google may introduce an 11-inch Nexus tablet this year, according to unconfirmed reports. more
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The Asus FonePad is a well-built tablet, but a ridiculous phone concept (hands-on)
It won't be released in the U.S., but the Asus FonePad is available to U.K. customers now. It's a good 7-inch tablet, but is a pretty silly phone concept. more
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Apple's WWDC 2013 sells out in two minutes
Apple's annual developer event sells out in just under 2 minutes, an all-time record. more
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iMac launch should have been delayed, admits Apple's CEO
Apple's Tim Cook concedes that customers were forced to wait too long for the new iMacs after they were announced in October. more
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Cook promises 'amazing' Apple products in the fall
Apple's CEO says new things are coming but offers no other details. more
News | 4 weeks ago -
Apple admits to middle age truth: It's finally slowing down
No longer a world-beater, Apple still posted a solid second quarter. But -- and here's the key -- it cautioned that sales in the current quarter are weakening. more
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Windows 8 meets 8-inch tablet? Possible Acer Iconia W3 leaks
A French-language site offers the first glimpse of what it claims is Acer's future 8-inch Windows 8 tablet. more
News | 4 weeks ago -
Photojojo introduces iPad telephoto lens
For a reasonable $25, you can add a 10X or 12X optical zoom to your iPad or iPad Mini. Get ready for your close-up. more
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Apple earnings could bring profit setback, despite record sales
The iPad maker is expected to report record sales Tuesday, but its profits could take a hit for the first time in a decade. more
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Citi goes sour on Apple, claims iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 delay
Citibank analyst Glen Yeung is down on Apple's prospects, citing delays until September and inventory issues. more
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Research and compare e-readers at ReaderRocket
Can't decide between a Kindle and a Kobo? A GlowLight and a Paperwhite? This handy site gives you the full rundown between any two e-reader models. more
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Microsoft working on 'small touch devices' running Windows
Outgoing chief financial officer all but confirms rumors that Microsoft is developing a Windows 8-powered tablet. more
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iPad 5 said to be 15 percent thinner, 25 percent lighter
The next iPad will be both thinner and lighter, according to an analyst with a very solid track record of Apple tea leaf reading. more
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Forget the iPad 5 -- I'm waiting for the iPad Mini Retina
As rumors mount that an iPad 5 release isn't far off, the most-anticipated Apple tablet is really the next-generation iPad Mini. more
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Apple's iPhone 5S, low-cost iPhone, iPhone 6 may be delayed
After visiting the tech giant's Asian suppliers, a Jefferies analyst concludes that "preproduction issues" could cause mass production delays on the majority of Apple's mobile devices. more
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Get a $70 Walmart gift card when you buy a Nook HD+
Assuming you do a lot of shopping at Walmart anyway, it's like getting a 9-inch tablet for $199. more
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Low price can't mask performance issues
The Asus Memo Pad ME172V costs only $149, but with sluggish performance, game crashes, and a low-quality screen, it's still not worth the trouble. more
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Tablet sales will climb to $64B this year, ABI says
The tech research firm says "the tide is definitely turning toward Android-based tablets," with Samsung and others continuing to erode Apple's early success in the market. more
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Next iPhone, iPad Mini said to face delays over new tech
Apple's next flagship devices could come later rather than sooner due to the company's desire to add some cutting-edge technologies. more
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