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LG reveals the StanbyME Go, a portable tablet with its own stylish suitcase When it comes to protecting a smartphone or tablet, tech companies usually opt for, tough tempered glass or rely on third parties to sell protective cases . LG, on the other hand, decided to take it to another level by putting a whole tablet in a suitcase. It’s called the StanbyME Go (yes, ‘Stan’, not ‘Stand’), a portable display that's built into its own traveling case. The original product listing is on LG’s Korean website , so we’re going to rely on translations from other sources as well as the device’s own specs sheet to tell you more about it. The first thing you’ll notice is that the StanbyME Go isn’t small. The screen itself is about 26 inches diagonally minus the bezel (exactly 680mm). When open, the whole setup measures almost 30 inches tall and 26 inches wide (729 x 670 mm). Closed, the suitcase comes out to roughly 26 x 17 x 4.5 inches (670 x 433 X 119 mm). And the whole thing weighs nearly...

Apple just honored these 12 apps with its ultimate award – download them now Not everything at WWDC 2023 is new, as Apple has also taken the opportunity to honor some of the best existing apps and games on the App Store, with its 2023 Apple Design Awards . Twelve downloads have been honored in all, with an even split between apps and games, and Apple has further divided the winners into categories. First up, there’s ‘Inclusivity’, with winners in this category supporting “people from a diversity of backgrounds, abilities, and languages.” The app winner here is Universe — Website Builder by Universe Exploration Company, which takes the complexity out of website building, so it’s accessible to everyone. The winning game meanwhile is stitch from Lykke Studios, which is a casual embroidery-based puzzle game, with cross-generational appeal. Image 1 of 2 Universe - Website Builder (Image credit: Universe Exploration Company) Image 2 of 2 stitch. (Image credit: Ly...

Apple announces iPadOS 17 for a more personal iPad Apple has announced iPadOS 17, the next version of its tablet operating system, at WWDC 2023 . It will bring the enhanced personalization that Apple brought on the iPhone to the iPad, with new apps, and machine-learning-powered productivity features.  Apple's iPads have lagged behind iPhones in the customization space for a while now, and Apple is bridging that gap with support for widgets and tweakable lock screens in iPadOS 17 . The new iPadOS will let you put widgets on the home screen, just like you can on iPhones. You'll be able to see things like your to-do lists and tasks without tapping into the apps directly.   The lock screen also sees some love from Apple, with the company adding the same customization features that Apple brought to the best iPhones last year. This means you can add widgets to the lock screen, tweak the fonts and colors on the clock, and link wallpapers to focus modes.  The lock screen u...

iPadOS 17: everything you need to know Apple is expected to unveil iPadOS 17 at its Worldwide Developers Conference, WWDC 2023 , and the software update is set to bring changes to the company's first-party apps and improvements to the overall experience of using your favorite iPads. Though the Android counterpart of iPadOS 17, Android 14 , also targets big-screen devices, Apple’s greatest strength is its rate and breadth of developer uptake of its features. The company is expected to make its case at WWDC 2023 to developers ahead of the September release of iPadOS 17 to new and existing iPads. Though Apple hasn’t said anything about iPadOS 17 yet, we already have some idea of what it could look like due to possible overlap with iOS 17 via rumors and past release patterns. We've rounded up the latest info below and we’ll update this article as more rumors and reports emerge, so make sure to check back!  iPadOS 17: cut to the chase   What is it? Apple’s next big iPad up...

macOS 14: latest news, rumors, and everything we know so far Expectations are always high whenever a new version of Apple's Mac operating system is on the horizon. 2023 is no different, with Apple expected to announce macOS 14 during the WWDC 2023 event on June 5. Some of Apple's recent Mac software updates have received a bumpy reception, so how will this one fare? One thing we definitely don't yet know is what Apple will call it; that's something we'll have to wait and learn on June 5. But whatever replaces macOS 13 Ventura will wind up powering millions of Macs around the world and quite possibly the one you're reading this on. WWDC will also see the unveiling of iOS 17 and a raft of other software updates for the iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV and it's probably fair to say that it's the iPhone that gets the most attention. That doesn't mean that we don't know a few bits and pieces about macOS 14 — but we've included a wishlist to o...

WWDC 2023 live blog: Apple VR headset, MacBook Air 15, iOS 17 and more Apple's World Wide Developers Conference officially kicks off today at 10am PT in Cupertino, California, when its smiling CEO Tim Cook saunters on stage and says, "Welcome to WWDC 2023 !" (That's 6pm BST / 1pm ET and 3am ACT (on June 6) for those of you not in California.) As for what else he might say, well, we think we know quite a lot. Cook will briefly touch on all of Apple's major and critical platforms, including iOS 17 , macOS 14, tvOS 17 , iPadOS 17 , and watchOS 10 . This being a developers' conference, he'll also mention Swift and Xcode. Granted, Cook's job is not to dive deep into anything. He'll leave that to, in large part, Craig Federighi, Apple's SVP of Software Engineering, and a host of other development leads. By the way, if Apple follows the script from the last few years, even though this is an in-person event, much of the presentation may be pre-reco...

Multiple Macs tipped for WWDC 2023 unveiling, but what could they be? Apple's big WWDC 2023 event will kick off on June 5 with the company streaming the big opening keynote for everyone to watch online. There's sure to be a lot to get through and with hopes high, we're now learning more about what we should expect from the big event. With Apple already expected to announce the Reality Pro AR/VR headset and show off the software that will power the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch into 2024, it's shaping up to be a big event — and that's before you remember that the 15-inch MacBook Air is also on the horizon. But now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has added further fuel to the fire, stoking expectations that there will be "several new Macs" unveiled at an event that he also believes will be "one of Apple's longest ever." How long? It'll "easily exceed two hours," he thinks. More Macs, but which ones? Gurman'...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 certification suggests we’re on track for a July launch We’ve been waiting quite a while for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series, given that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and its siblings were announced in February 2022. But that wait might almost be over, as the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra appear to have just been certified. Nashville Chatter (via GSMArena ) has spotted TUV certifications for two Samsung devices with model numbers that have been linked to the Tab S9 Plus and Tab S9 Ultra. In the case of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, those model numbers are SM-X816B, SM-X810, and SM-X816N, while in the case of the Ultra they’re SM-X916B, SM-X910, and SM-X916N. Why three for each? One is apparently for a 5G model, one for a Wi-Fi only version, and one for a South Korean version. So that tells you that both the Plus and Ultra may optionally be available with 5G, but that’s hardly surprising. The listings also reveal that both slates should ship wit...

The Google Pixel Tablet could soon become even more like an iPad The Google Pixel Tablet is in some ways like an iPad, specifically an iPad 10.9 (2022) , as they’re both mid-range slates and have very similar screen sizes. But the gap between looks as though it may continue to narrow. That’s because – according to leaker @Za_Raczke (via Phone Arena ) – Google is working on a ‘Stylus for Pixel Tablet’ and a ‘Keyboard for Pixel Tablet’. They put those terms in quotes, so it sounds like those would be the launch names for these accessories. In a follow-up tweet , they claim these accessories are still in development, and don’t give any indication of when they will actually launch. "Keyboard for Pixel Tablet" May 29, 2023 See more We’d take this with a pinch of salt then, as it’s always possible that in-development stuff won’t ever see the light of day. Plus, this leaker doesn’t have as much of an established track record as some, though they have accurately leaked ...

Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro are finally available on your iPad – here's how to get them Just two weeks after the initial announcement, Apple's Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro editing software have made landfall on select iPad models. Both apps function similarly to their desktop counterparts with some customizations so they can take full advantage of the hardware. As stated in our previous coverage , Final Cut Pro will feature a new jog wheel to make interacting with the touch screen easy to do. This includes smoothly navigating the Magnetic Timeline and moving clips for a video. Support for the Apple Pencil is present enabling Live Drawing so you can draw and write on top of content. Additionally, Final Cut Pro on iPad allows for multicamera editing so you can easily combine multiple angles into one timeline. As for Logic Pro , the music editing software comes with Multi-Touch so you can use your hands to zoom in on tracks or scroll through them. Custom audio boards can be...

Amazon Fire Max 11 is the company's biggest tablet yet, aims at the iPad 2022 Amazon’s Fire tablets are known for being affordable and usually quite small, but the company’s latest slate breaks at least one of those trends, as the Amazon Fire Max 11 has just been announced, and it has an 11-inch 1200 x 2000 screen. Previously, the biggest Amazon tablet was the 10.1-inch Amazon Fire HD 10 , but an extra inch of screen space isn’t all you get here. For one thing, the Amazon Fire Max 11 has an 8MP front-facing camera that’s ideally positioned for landscape video calls. That means the lens is halfway down one of the long sides of the slate, which makes a lot more sense for a tablet, as they’re almost always used in landscape orientation for video chats. This isn't the first Fire with that design, but it's something a lot of tablets don't have. (Image credit: Amazon) That positioning and the 11-inch size actually makes this potentially one of the closest rivals ...

Amazon Kindle Scribe just got a huge update but it might not be all we want Amazon is rolling yet another major update to its Kindle Scribe e-reader – making this the third one since the device’s launch back in November 2022. Users will be getting four new features with this patch . Chief among them is the long-awaited support for “direct on-page writing”. Unfortunately, you may be disappointed with the feature as it’s not as extensive as some would have preferred. It only works with certain content such as “guided journals and word games” like crossword puzzles. Amazon has a section on its online marketplace highlighting which ebooks support the write-on feature. Or you can visit the Kindle Store on the Scribe to see the same thing. For the latter, be sure to keep an eye out for content that has either “Write-on Books” or “On-page writing” listed as a feature. Kindle Scribe new lasso tool. (Image credit: Amazon) Brand new tools Moving down the list, Amazon is introduc...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra pics spotted – but you may be disappointed Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to arrive at some point in the next few months, and we’ve just been treated to some renders of the S9 Ultra tablet . This is largest tablet in the next-gen Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 family, with a 14-inch screen that Samsung hopes will make you think of the device as a worthy alternative to the best laptops in 2023. These new renders come courtesy of OnLeaks on Twitter (a well-known leaker) and MySmartPrice (as first spotted by GSMArena ). Check them out below: Good Morning #FutureSquad!Here comes your very first look at the #Samsung #GalaxyTabS9Ultra (360° video + crispy sharp 5K renders)On behalf of @mysmartprice 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3Ma9k1o pic.twitter.com/CdsFY1D8MX May 17, 2023 See more In short, the Tab S9 Ultra looks pretty sharp, but the overall design remains much the same as its predecessor tablet from last year. You have a 14.6-inch AMOLED screen (feat...

M3 Pro MacBook Pro could be much more powerful, but it won't launch in 2023 Nobody would ever accuse the current M2 Pro MacBook Pro of being slow, but that doesn't mean that there isn't room for improvement. A new report aims to shed some light on what that improvement might look like. The M2 Pro already beats at the heart of what is probably the best Mac for creatives who don't need to go the whole hog for the M2 Max, but it's said that Apple is already testing what comes next — and it has more cores than ever before. How many more cores? Only a couple, but that's better than none, right? As for when the chip will debut, that's another story entirely. More cores, more waiting. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, writing in his weekly Power On newsletter , reports that App Store entries shared with him show that Apple is already testing the new chip inside a MacBook Pro running a beta version of macOS 14. That chip has 12 CPU cores, up from the previous 10,...

This Dock concept is exactly what we want to see from macOS 14 Whenever Apple is getting ready to announce new software we all have hopes and dreams for what it might bring to the table. The impending macOS 14 announcement is absolutely no different and we can't wait to see what Apple shows off at WWDC23 on June 5. But we just really hope that this concept is a glimpse of what's to come. That concept shows us a new type of macOS Dock that appears to take more than a cue from the best iPhone feature in recent years — the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro . Do we want this new Dock and nothing else? Absolutely not, but there's no denying that something like this would be an excellent start to Craig Federighi's walkthrough come dub-dub-day next month. It's ALIVE! The Dock today is fine, but it's far from what anyone would call active or exciting. It lets us open apps and switch between them. Sometimes it shows icons with badges that tell us how many unre...

Google officially launches the Pixel Tablet, its latest Android tablet attempt Google has finally launched the Google Pixel Tablet , its first Pixel-branded tablet in years. It will cost $499/£599/AU$899, and comes with optional case and dock accessories. The Pixel Tablet will go on preorder from May 10 from the Google Store and other retailers, with shipping from June. Design-wise, the Pixel Tablet is reminiscent of the Pixel 5, though the materials are naturally different. It’s a very minimal design, with an aluminum enclosure and a nanoceramic coating, and it comes in Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose colors (or white, green, and pink). The display is an 11-inch Full HD panel, and there are four speakers for watching movies and listening to music. Under the hood is the same Tensor G2 processor that powers the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro , as well as 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There’s an 8MP camera which you can use for quick snaps, and Google says the battery is good for up to 12 h...

Refurbished M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros are already for sale from Apple So you want to get your hands on a beastly new 14 or 16-inch MacBook Pro but you don't want to spend the kinds of sums you're seeing in the Apple Store. We might have the answer you've been looking for. Apple is now selling both models, including the diminutive powerhouse that is the 14-inch MacBook Pro , in a whole new way — for the first time you can buy refurbished M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros direct from Apple. Buying a Mac that has been refurbished by Apple has a number of benefits, not least the fact that you can save some money. How much you'll save will depend on the model you plump for. More Mac for less Apple currently lists a few refurbished 2023 models as first spotted by MacRumors . Refurbished Macs normally sell for around 15% less than their brand-new counterparts which means that there are some decent savings to be had. As an example, the base 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro ...

The latest Pixel Tablet leak reveals specs, pricing, and an on-sale date We're coming up to a year since the Google Pixel Tablet was first announced, and so it's fair to say that it's been a long time coming. Now a listing posted to Amazon, apparently in error, has revealed some of the specs, the pricing, and the on-sale date for the device. There is a caveat though: this listing (via 9to5Google ) was on the Amazon Japan site before it got pulled. Still, it gives us some useful clues as to how this tablet might be priced and made available across the rest of the world as well. The specs are listed as a Tensor G2 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. The screen, meanwhile, is a 10.95-inch affair, with a 2,560 x 1,600 pixel resolution and 500 nits of brightness. Battery life covers 12 hours of video watching, apparently, and there are 8MP cameras on the front and the back. June 20 pic.twitter.com/6hE7eu9Lo1 May 7, 2023 See more Price and date...

Getting a new 15-inch MacBook Air after WWDC will be much easier this time around As rumors continue to swirl that Apple will finally announce the oft-rumored 15-inch MacBook Air during WWDC23 a new report adds further fuel to that fire. That report claims that Apple's suppliers are getting their ducks in a row ahead of the unveiling, making sure that they have enough laptops on hand should sales figures prove positive. How many laptops? "Stockpiling" is the word being thrown around, suggesting there are plenty of 15-inch MacBook Airs on hand. As well there should be — this is already shaping up to be the best Mac for a whole ton of people thanks to its large screen, M2 performance, and what is sure to be impressive battery life. Great expectations This is all according to trade publication DigiTimes whose paywalled report was first picked up by MacRumors . If Apple's suppliers really are stockpiling laptops it could mean that picking one up won't be al...