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Battle of the dirt-cheap tablets: Amazon Fire HD 8 vs. Walmart Onn 8
- The article compares two dirt-cheap 8-inch tablets, the Amazon Fire HD 8 and Walmart Onn 8, highlighting their features and performance.
- While the Walmart Onn 8 has a more premium feel with aluminum back and squared-off edges, the Amazon Fire HD 8 is mainly made of hard plastic with rounded sides.
- In terms of display quality, the Walmart Onn 8 outperforms the Fire HD 8 with better color accuracy and brightness, although it lacks Widevine L1 support for HD streaming.
- Both tablets sacrifice in terms of cameras, lack fingerprint readers, and don't have water-resistance ratings.
- The Fire HD 8 offers better audio quality and a headphone jack compared to the Onn, but both lack true fast charging and have basic USB-C 2.0 ports.
- Performance-wise, both tablets offer entry-level processors and are suitable for light media consumption, browsing, and casual gaming, with limited multitasking capabilities.
- Amazon's Fire HD 8 runs on Fire OS with limited app support, while the Walmart Onn 8 offers a closer-to-stock Android experience.
- On a budget, if choosing between the two, the article suggests opting for the Fire HD 8 due to its more comfortable design.
- Ultimately, the article advises considering higher-priced options for better performance and longevity, emphasizing the compromises that come with ultra-budget tablets.
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Tech Radar
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Apple's rumored foldable iPad tipped to launch sooner than expected with an exciting software twist
- Apple's rumored 18.8-inch foldable iPad, which may run macOS, is now expected to launch in 2027.
- The foldable iPad is said to be an iPad-MacBook hybrid and will lean more towards its MacBook side by running MacOS instead of iPadOS.
- Design changes are being made to macOS 16 and iOS 19 to better support foldables and touch-screen computers.
- While the exact details remain unclear, it is expected that the foldable iPad will be more expensive than the rumored foldable iPhone which has a starting price of $2,300.
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BGR
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Foldable iPad to run macOS, report says, and I want to believe
- Rumors suggest Apple is developing foldable devices including a foldable iPad.
- GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu predicts the foldable iPad will enter mass production in the second half of 2026.
- The foldable iPad is expected to launch around the same time as the foldable iPhone.
- There are reports claiming that the foldable iPad will run macOS instead of iPadOS.
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Macrumors
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iOS 18.3.2 Broke iCloud Mail Delivery
- iOS 18.3.2 update appears to have broken iCloud Mail for some users.
- Affected users report that new iCloud emails are not being pushed to their iPhones after the update.
- The issue seems to be specific to iCloud Mail as push email from other providers works fine.
- Apple is likely aware of the problem and users hope for a fix in the future.
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Macrumors
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Apple Exclusively Selling New 4-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand
- Apple has started selling the Quattro Wireless Charger Pro 4, a new MagSafe-compatible charging stand.
- The stand has two levels and can charge a combination of up to four iPhones and AirPods simultaneously.
- Each level of the stand contains two MagSafe chargers, capable of providing up to 15W of power for wireless charging.
- The stand includes a 65W power adapter and power cord for connecting to a wall outlet.
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BGR
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iPadOS 18.4 beta 4 available with 8 new features
- iPadOS 18.4 beta 4 brings new features and improvements.
- All-new Mail experience with on-device categorization and digest view.
- New Apple Intelligence languages added, including Chinese, French, German, etc.
- Additional features include Apple News+ Food, Ambient Music toggles, Preferred Language for Apple Maps, and new emojis.
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Macrumors
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Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of visionOS 2.4, tvOS 18.4, and watchOS 11.4
- Apple today provided developers with the fourth betas of upcoming visionOS 2.4, tvOS 18.4, and watchOS 11.4 updates for testing purposes.
- Notable features in visionOS 2.4 include Apple Intelligence with various tools and integration.
- A Spatial Gallery app and Vision Pro app will also be introduced.
- The updates are set to be released in early April.
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BGR
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Here’s why Apple’s huge iOS 19 redesign is even more important than you think
- Apple is planning to drop massive redesigns for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16.
- The iPhone is expected to receive a significant software design change, inspired by visionOS.
- The redesign is not intended to mask the Apple Intelligence failure but to focus on the future of Apple's products.
- The redesign aims to address software problems before the release of a foldable iPad.
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Cultofmac
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M3 iPad Air: Can it convert a stubborn Mac user? [Review] ★★★★☆
- The M3 iPad Air is Apple's midrange tablet known for its versatility, combining entertainment and productivity with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
- The reviewer, a long-time Mac user, tested the iPad Air with its accessories to assess its capabilities for work.
- Key features include the powerful M3 chip, lightweight design, and compatibility with accessories like the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
- The iPad Air is positioned as a device for casual users looking for a versatile tablet that can also function as a pseudo-laptop.
- Detailed review covers aspects like design, Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil, multitasking on iPadOS, productivity, and more.
- The Magic Keyboard enhances the iPad's laptop-like functionality but adds weight and may be cumbersome for some users.
- The Apple Pencil provides precise input, though some features are limited on the USB-C model compared to the Pro version.
- Multitasking on iPadOS is discussed, with Split View and Stage Manager offering different ways to manage apps on the screen.
- Productivity tasks like writing, podcast editing in Logic Pro, and video editing in Final Cut Pro are evaluated on the iPad Air.
- Overall, the M3 iPad Air is praised for its capabilities as a tablet and its potential for productivity tasks, with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil enhancing its functionality.
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Urban Armor Gear slashes prices site-wide by 20% with St. Patrick’s Day coupon code
- Urban Armor Gear, also known as UAG, is offering a one-day sale on St. Patrick's Day.
- The sale includes a 20% discount site-wide on cases and accessories for smartphones and tablets.
- Customers can use the coupon code LUCKY20 at checkout to apply the discount.
- The sale ends on Tuesday, March 18th and does not apply to Amazon and third-party marketplaces.
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Engadget
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Apple's 10th-gen iPad is on sale for $80 off
- Apple's 10th-gen iPad is on sale for $80 off.
- The 10th-gen iPad is available for $269 at Amazon in blue and silver colorways.
- The iPad has a score of 85 in reviews and is recommended as the best budget iPad.
- The latest 11th-gen iPad is also available at a small discount of $329 at Amazon.
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Cultofmac
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Today in Apple history: iPad gets an eye-dazzling Retina display
- Apple introduces the third-generation iPad with a Retina display in 2012.
- The new iPad features a high-resolution display, a quad-core graphics processor, and a 5-megapixel camera.
- Despite initial success, the iPad 3 faced criticism for being evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
- Apple released the fourth-generation iPad just seven months after the iPad 3's debut.
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Idownloadblog
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Jailbreak news of the week: Dopamine updated, Nugget v5 coming soon, & other releases…
- The Dopamine jailbreak received updates improving user experience and stability with versions v2.4.2 and v2.4.3.
- An upcoming Nugget v5 update is expected to introduce animated wallpapers to iOS devices through the Nugget SparseRestore utility.
- Robot Helper (Beta) tweak aids in scheduled maintenance for jailbroken iPhones and iPads, offering actions like resprings and reboots.
- LineBreakLiberator tweak addresses Safari Quick Search result truncation issues on smaller iPhones, providing better text visibility.
- LockTimeX enhances Lock Screen aesthetics on iOS 9-12 devices to match modern iOS versions.
- BatteryInfo app, available via TrollStore, offers detailed diagnostics to understand iPhone and iPad battery performance better.
- Various tweaks like Ainsworth, CatScript Lite, CopyVault, Crane, GitHubWebLegacyCompat, RecordPause, and SquidGesture Pro were updated with improvements and bug fixes.
- Stay updated with iDownloadBlog for the latest news and releases in the iPhone and iPad jailbreak communities.
- Find recommended jailbreak tweaks based on different iOS components and detailed tutorials on jailbreaking and device hacking.
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Idownloadblog
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Dopamine jailbreak updated to version 2.4.3 to fix a regression from version 2.4 and later
- Dopamine jailbreak updated to version 2.4.3.
- The update fixes a bug related to a regression in version 2.4 and later.
- Existing users can update over the air without a computer.
- The jailbreak is compatible with certain iOS & iPadOS 15 and 16 devices.
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Idownloadblog
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LockTimeX brings iOS 16’s Lock Screen aesthetics to jailbroken legacy devices on iOS 9-12
- LockTimeX is a new add-on for akamatchstic's Xen HTML tweak.
- It brings modern Lock Screen aesthetics to older iOS 12 and earlier devices.
- LockTimeX includes different time font styles and light or dark mode-supported aesthetics.
- It supports iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches running iOS 9.0 and later.
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