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Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for iPad.- What's the fastest charging speed your iPad or iPhone port can handle?This article explains how to determine the maximum charging speed supported by iPad and iPhone ports. It guides users on how to ensure their Apple mobile devices are charging at their fastest possible rate.
- The RAM crisis comes for Apple: Mac and iPad prices jacked up by hundreds as company says 'We have never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly'Apple has significantly increased the prices of its Mac and iPad lines due to a rapid and substantial rise in component costs. The company stated that it has never experienced such a swift and large increase in component prices before. While iPhones are currently unaffected, CEO Tim Cook indicated that price hikes for all products might become unavoidable if the situation persists.
- The best Prime Day iPad deals: 2026's first big sale is hereAmazon's Prime Day sale is offering discounts on various iPad models, including the iPad Air and iPad Pro. While prices have not yet reached historic lows, further sales are expected throughout the event, which began on June 23. The article provides a guide to choosing the right iPad and highlights current deals on models like the A16, Mini A17 Pro, and M4 Air.
- 50 years of Apple pushing tech forward, for better or worseOver its 50-year history, Apple has driven significant technological advancements, from personal computers and smartphones to wearables and software services. While often met with initial resistance, many of Apple's decisions, such as removing disk drives, headphone jacks, and physical keyboards, ultimately shaped industry standards and consumer behavior. The article examines key product transitions and their impact, highlighting Apple's role in pushing technology forward, for better or worse.
- The Morning After: Apple takes on cheap Windows laptops and Chromebooks with the $599 MacBook NeoApple has launched the MacBook Neo, a new $599 laptop running on an iPhone chipset, targeting the budget Windows laptop and Chromebook market. The device features a 13-inch Retina display, 8GB of RAM, and two USB-C ports. The article also touches on other tech news including hands-on impressions of the Nothing Phone 4a Pro and 4a, a review of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Netflix's acquisition of an AI startup founded by Ben Affleck.