Gadgets

The Upgraded iPad 2 Has Significantly Longer Battery Life Than The Latest iPad

The new iPad might have a gorgeous retina display, but a test from AnandTech shows that its predecessor gets better battery life.


March 27, 2012
Computing

Wallee Handstrap Review

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The latest creation from the folks that brought you Pix And Stix and the Wallee and Headrest is a handstrap for the Wallee case. But is it a silly gimmick, or something with practical application?


March 20, 2012
Computing

Under The Hood: The New iPad Display

Dr Raymond Soneira of DisplayMate Technologies separates the best smartphone, tablet, HDTV and multimedia displays from the worst with his Display Technology Shoot-Out series. So there’s no one more qualified to tell you if that new iPad retina lives up to the hype.


March 15, 2012
Computing

Video Of New iPads Just Keeps Leaking Out

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Apple’s notorious for the level of control it wants to exert over its products, so I can’t imagine that folks in Cupertino will be happy that the new iPad has emerged a few days early. We’d already seen video and stills from Vietnam, and now Hong Kong is getting in on the action.


March 13, 2012
Computing

What Are Your Options For An iPad 2 Refund?

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The new iPad is due to launch here on Friday, but what if you bought an iPad 2 last week? What are your refund or return options?


March 8, 2012
Computing

Apple Event Meta Liveblog: All The News As It Happens

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Giz AU hit the keyboards (and coffee machine) from 4:30am this morning to kick off our meta-liveblog, bringing you the best live coverage of Apple’s new iPad, Apple TV and various other shiny new things. Here’s everything you need to know, including the full play-by-play of each announcement.


February 29, 2012
Computing

Planning For Your iPad 3 Purchase

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The iPad 3 is coming next week — or at least, something’s being announced by Apple next week, most likely the iPad 3. Does that mean it’s the perfect time to pick up an iPad 2? Gus over at Lifehacker’s pondered the variables based on what we know right now. [Lifehacker]


February 16, 2012
Computing

Apple Pulls iPads From Amazon China, But Won’t Face Total Ban (Yet)

Apple’s asked the Chinese Amazon store to stop selling iPads because of its not-going-so-well legal mess with Proview Technology. Proview’s also trying to get all imports and exports of the iPad banned. So if neither side wants iPads sold in China, why are they still on shelves? Local customs officials, of course, who have responded to this whole thing with a laugh and a good hair ruffling.


February 7, 2012
Computing

Woman Who Assembles iPads Shown iPad For First Time In Her Life

“Ms Chen”, as CNN calls her, works in a Foxconn plant installing iPad screens for virtually every waking hour of her life. Despite this, she never actually saw an iPad until CNN whisked her away. Her reaction will surprise you.


February 5, 2012
Gadgets

Is The Prizm A Multi-Function Stand Or A Klingon Ceremonial Weapon?

Hub’s flat-packed Prizm iPad stand is designed to be as light and minimal as possible, separating into two pieces of precision cut thin aluminium that can be easily slipped inside a bag or case alongside your tablet.