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Early reviews of “new” iPad: “Stunning” retina display, “really zippy” 4G speed

by ben patterson March 15, 2012 news

The first reviews of the iPad 3—ahem, the new iPad—are in. The overall verdict? Get ready for a “spectacular,” “dramatically better” display, plus “zippy” 4G data speeds. But here’s the burning question: do you really need the latest iPad if you’ve already got the iPad 2?

Tagged as: iPad

8 things you need to know about the new iPad

by ben patterson March 7, 2012 news

Get ready for a brand-new iPad—one with an eye-popping display, faster performance, and support for speedy wireless data. But if you were hoping for a thinner iPad, well … bad news. Also: don’t call it the “iPad 3.”

Tagged as: iPad

Now showing on iCloud: movies

by ben patterson March 7, 2012 home video

For months, iCloud users have been able to re-download their purchased apps, music, and videos—in other words, everything but movies—from iTunes. With the launch of the newly 1080p-capable Apple TV, though, movies are finally getting the iCloud treatment they deserve.

Tagged as: apple tv, iCloud

“Google Play” is new home for Android apps, music, videos, and books

by ben patterson March 6, 2012 news

So much for the Android Market. In its place: “Google Play,” Google’s new digital hub for Android apps, games, and media.

Tagged as: Android, Google Music

6 hot smartphones debuting at Mobile World Congress 2012

by ben patterson February 27, 2012 news

Meet the latest crop of supercharged smartphones, including handsets with cutting-edge “quad-core” processors, built-in projectors, ultra-crisp photo sensors, and even an Android phone that turns into a tablet.

Tagged as: Android, HTC, LG, Nokia, samsung

8 things you need to know about OS X “Mountain Lion” for Mac

by ben patterson February 16, 2012 desktops

Hey, didn’t we all just upgrade our iMacs and MacBooks to OS X 10.7, a.k.a. “Lion”? Yep, we sure did—yet here’s Apple, already announcing a new version of the Mac operating system.

Tagged as: Mac OS X, Mac OS X "Mountain Lion"

9 questions—and answers—about Sony’s PlayStation Vita

by ben patterson February 13, 2012 gaming

Set to go on sale in a matter of days, the PlayStation Vita looks to be the most powerful handheld gaming console ever made. But how much will it cost to put all that gaming power in the palm of your hand—and why bother with another gadget when we’ve already got great games on our [...]

Tagged as: PlayStation Vita

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