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Paytm Mall TV deals: Offers on Sony, LG, Vu and more

Today, Paytm Mall is offering up to Rs 20,000 cash back on TVs and other large appliances. In this lister, we have added the best deals Paytm Mall has on TVs from brands like Sony, LG, Vu and more.  Sony 43-inch Full HD Smart LED TV  Price: Rs 56,900 Deal price: Rs 42,547 (inclusive of cashback) The Sony 43-inch Full HD Smart LED TV offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The TV also gives users the option to give commands using their voice. View deal here. LG 43-inch Ultra HD LED Smart TV  Price: Rs 66,990 Deal price: Rs 42,492 (inclusive of cashback) The LG 43-inch UHD LED Smart TV offers a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. It has built-in Wi-Fi and offers Bluetooth connectivity, letting users connect a speaker or headphone to the TV directly. View deal here.  CloudWalker 55-inch FHD Smart TV  Price: Rs 61,990 Deal price: Rs 33,471 (inclusive of cashback) The CloudWalker 55-inch FHD Smart TV offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. As it is a smart TV, o...
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Flipkart Big Diwali Sale: Best deals revealed so far

Flipkart is kicking off its Big Diwali sale from 12PM tomorrow. The sale will offer deals and discounts on hundreds of products including smartphones, laptops, TVs and more. Other than that, the e-commerce platform has also collaborated with SBI Bank and is offering up to 10% instant discount on using bank’s credit card. Let’s just take a look at all the deals that has been revealed by Flipkart so far.  iFFALCON 55-inch K2A 4K Smart TV  Price: Rs 45,999 Sale price: Rs 41,999 The iFFALCON 55-inch K2A 4K Smart TV comes with built-in Wi-Fi that allows you to connect the TV to your home network and download apps like Netflix, Youtube, Hotstar and more. The TV offers a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and has a panel size of 55-inches. It is also equipped with Dolby Surround Sound Audio technology. You can get this TV during the sale for Rs 41,999.  Check out the product here. Thomson B9 Pro 40-inch Full HD LED Smart TV  Price: Rs 25,999 Sale price: Rs 16,999 The Thomson...
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Poco F1 will receive updates to both Android P and Android Q, Jai Mani confirms

The Poco F1 has been praised for the set of features it offers for the price it retails for. It packs flagship-grade hardware for prices that are much, much lower than the OnePlus 6 or the new OnePlus 6T. The phone relies on a customised version of MIUI called Poco launcher which keeps getting updated with the latest security patch as well as to MIUI 10. Now, a tweet by Jai Mani confirms that the Poco F1 will also receive update for Android 9.0 Pie as well as Android Q in the future. The Tweet was in a response to a user’s query posed to Mani, asking for at least two version upgrades. Mani went ahead and put it on record. A 2-year update cycle is the same as what Android One devices promise and those that release this year will receive the update to Android P and Android Q as well. The Poco F1 has shaped up to be quite the contender for a high-end smartphone under a budget. It’s the most affordable Snapdragon 845-powered phone that is coupled with up ...
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Microsoft test shows 83 of new PCs sold in select Asian countries, including India have malware-infected pirated software

Microsoft has conducted a PC purchasing probe and examined a total of 166 new PCs from nine Asian markets, including India, Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam, and has found that four in five, which is approximately 83 percent, brand new PCs in these targeted countries are loaded with pirated software which makes these machines a fertile ground for Cybercriminals to exploit. The PC samples selected were purchased from retailers that offered computers at much lower prices, bundled with free software to lure customers. In several cases, these retailers also sold pirated software at their stores. “Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their techniques to evade security measures, and embedding their malware into pirated software is one of their tactics as it allows them to compromise large numbers of PCs and access vast amount of stolen credentials with ease. When vendors sell pirated software containing malware in their PCs, they are not only fueling the spread of malware in the region b...
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Honor Magic 2 launch today: How to watch livestream and what to expect

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is hosting an event in Beijing, China to launch the Honor Magic 2 smartphone, which was teased at the IFA 2018 tech show a couple of months back. As per the information making rounds on the internet, the smartphone could have been the first device to sport a manual slider but recently Xiaomi launched its Mi Mix 3 in which a user can pull the slider down to reveal the cameras. At the event, the company may also launch Waterplay 2 tablet, a smartwatch and a new version of Apple AirPods-like wireless earphones, called FlyPods. Honor will stream the launch event live on its website for its followers globally and if you want to catch the action unfolding at the event, you can watch the Honor Magic 2 livestream here. The launch will begin at 7PM in Beijing which translates to 4:30PM in India. A tipster “Bang Gogo” recently tweeted a screenshot of an AnTuTu benchmark score sheet allegedly of the the Honor Magic 2. The image shows a smartphone with model name Honor TN...
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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale wave 3: Deals revealed so far

Amazon is back with a third edition of the Great Indian Festival sale that will run from November 2 to November 5. The e-commerce giant will feature deals and offers on a wide range of products from almost every major product category. Besides that, Amazon is offering 10% instant discount to customers on using HDFC Bank debit and credit card. Buyers will also get an additional cashback from Amazon on orders above Rs 2,000. In this lister, we have added all the deals that has been revealed by Amazon so far.  Harman Kardon Omni 20+ Premium Wireless Speaker  Price: Rs 21,990 Sale price: Rs 9,990 The Harman Kardon Omni 20+ Premium Wireless Speaker comes with built-in Wi-Fi, which lets you stream music from online music streaming apps. It is Bluetooth enabled and has an AUX port as well. At the sale, it will be available for Rs 9,990. View deal here.  WD 3TB External Hard Drive  Price: Rs 9,280 Sale price: 6,299 The Western Digital 3TB External Hard Drive features a USB ...
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Five cameras to help you capture picture perfect images this Diwali

Diwali is not only the festival of light, but also one where we get together with all our loved ones and dress up like royalty. Every year, Diwali is one evening where everything is practically as colourful as Holi and as such, is an evening worthy of remembering. It is also the perfect evening to capture long lasting memories of your family and you, amidst all the glorious celebration. If you’ve felt that your smartphone wasn’t shooting images good enough, its time to splurge a little and get yourself an advanced point and shoot camera. We recommend an advanced point and shoot over a smartphone because of multiple reasons, the most important being better image quality due to larger sensors and superior lens design. We’ve curated a list of five advanced point and shoot cameras that you can consider right now. Fujifilm X100F Fujifilm is typically known either for its X-series mirrorless cameras or the fun Instax cameras, so it’s easy to miss the X100F, which is their fixed lens point a...
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Best Smart Speakers and Portable Bluetooth Speakers to buy or gift this Diwali

Diwali is all about coming together and celebrating and what’s celebration without a little music? Speakers, both portable Bluetooth ones and smart ones always make for good gifting ideas. Amazon’s Alexa-enabled speakers can be used to entertain children, get information without having to look at your phone, and play music by just asking for it. Portable Bluetooth speakers are also quite useful in the sense that they allow you to take your music outside, or play from anywhere. We have compiled a list of the best portable Bluetooth speakers as well as smart speakers that you can gift or buy this Diwali. After all, what’s Diwali without a little entertainment?    UE Wonderboom  Price: Rs 5,4999   The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom, for the price of Rs 5,999 is a damn good portable speaker with a thumping sound output. It produces good audio clarity, and the slight bias for low frequencies adds a touch of depth to how it sounds. It is a bit heavy for its size, and there...
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Huawei Mate 20 Pro will launch with Huaweis 15W quick wireless charger in India next month

Earlier this month, Huawei Consumer Business Group, India announced that it will bring one of its latest flagship devices, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, to the country. In a latest press note, the company has announced that it is also set to bring its wireless charger to the Indian market alongside the launch of Mate 20 Pro next month. Huawei says that it has developed a 15W (Max) quick wireless charger that delivers speed that matches wired charging. According to the company, with a 10-minute 15W wireless charging session on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the charger fills the battery to the 12 percent mark and if a user charges a phone for 30 minutes, the battery is charged to 31 percent. The charger is developed according to the Qi standard for universal compatibility and it is said to adjust output power automatically to safely charge different hardware like smartphones, earphones and smartwatches which support wireless charging tech. Huawei says that the charger includes Comprehensive Saf...
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First Tata Harrier rolls out of new Pune assembly line

The Harrier is Tata’s long-awaited SUV that’s slated for an early 2019 launch in India. According to a recent press release by Tata Motors, the first Harrier has just rolled out of Tata’s new assembly line in Pune. The SUV is being built in an assembly line that is 90-percent automated. Set up within six months’ time, the new assembly line borrows manufacturing processes from Jaguar Land Rover, a subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited. Tata’s new assembly line in Pune uses over a hundred robots by KUKA and ABB to achieve this high level of automation. Talking about the upcoming Harrier SUV, Mayank Pareek, President of Tata’s Passenger Vehicle Business Unit said, “We have been receiving a tremendous response from the customers ever since we opened bookings of the Harrier, a fortnight ago. With the all- new assembly line ready and the roll out of the 1st Harrier, we are now gearing up to start deliveries in early 2019. The Harrier, with its stunning design will definitely appeal to customers...
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Apple iPad Pro costs a whopping 649 to repair making Apple Care a must have

Apple announced the new iPad Pro 11-inch and iPad Pro 12.9-inch variants at an event hosted in New York. The new iPad Pro models are aimed squarely at power users and creative professionals with their incredible display and an updated Apple Pencil. Not to mention the A12X Bionic chip that supposedly puts desktop-grade performance into what is essentially a tablet. Of course, the iPad Pros are not cheap and turns out, neither is getting them repaired. The official iPad Service and Repair page has been updated to reflect the cost of repair for the new iPad Pro models. In case you were to break the display on the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro, you will have to fork out $649 to get it fixed. A new 12.9-inch iPad Pro will cost you $999 for the 64GB variant, although India prices are a little higher. However, if you do get Apple Care+, the repair cost comes down to $49, a considerably lower amount. Apple Care+ itself costs $129 but given the cost of repairing the new iPad Pro outside of Apple Care...
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PUBG Xbox Update 2 adds Halloween skins, new vehicles and weapons Joker, Harley Quinn skins teased

With all the updates to PUBG PC and PUBG Mobile, it was high time the Xbox version of the game got a little love. Update #2 for PUBG Xbox brings it up to speed with the PC and mobile versions with the inclusion of Halloween skins, Training map and many more additions. The new Halloween skins include the same sets as the PC version and are only available till November 20. Further, Those who log into the game will get the Haunted Pumpkin Mask clothing item for free until November 6. The update also brings the Training map to the Xbox version of the game. Like the PC version, the map is 2x2 in size and gives players a safe location where they can practice the various aspects of the game without dying.  Besides this, the update adds a number of items and vehicles to the game. The game now features two new weapons, the Beryl M762 and the MK47 Mutant. Both these weapons use the 7.62mm ammunition and will be available across all three maps (Erangel, Miramar and Sanhok). The Beryl M7...
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Facebook user growth sluggish as company misses Wall Street estimates once again

The world is used to seeing Facebook posting a substantial growth every quarter but since last quarter, the social media giant has been posting a marginal increase in its revenue. Multiple controversies around data breaches and fake news put the company on a sticky wicket this year. Back in July, more than $100 billion were wiped out from Facebook's market value after the company reported Q2 2018 numbers that showed stagnation in Daily Active Users. Problems seem to have continued to hit Facebook’s revenues in the third quarter, as once again, it posted a marginal increase compared to the last quarter and narrowly missed Wall Street’s estimates. The company reported that revenue increased 33% during the thirs quarter to $13.72 billion, which is lower than the average Wall Street estimate of $13.78 billion. User growth on Facebook also seems to have stalled. FactSet and StreetAccount estimated that the Daily Active Users (DAUs) on Facebook would r...
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Apples T2 security chip on new MacBook Air and Mac Mini is more secure than we thought

Apple published, during the launch of its new hardware yesterday in New York City, a full security guide for its T2 security chip, which does duty on the new MacBook Air, the new Mac Mini, and the current MacBook Pro. According to TechCrunch, who was the first to dig into the guide, the T2 security chip comes with a hardware microphone disconnect feature for added security.  According to Apple’s security guide, the hardware microphone disconnect feature physically kills the connection between the microphone and the rest of the hardware every time the lid of the MacBook is closed. This is done to prevent any software (with root or kernel privileges) either on macOS or on the T2 security chip from accessing the microphone. The security guide goes on to say that the camera does get disconnected in the same way because closing the lid anyway obstructs its field of view. At the end of the security guide, Apple adds confidently, “The features of the Apple T2 Security Chip are made possi...
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How to play Googles first multiplayer, interactive Halloween 2018 Doodle game

Google is celebrating Halloween 2018 with its first ever interactive, multiplayer Google Doodle game called Trick-or-Treat: The Great Ghoul Duel! The Halloween themed game is hosted on Google’s Cloud platform and players around the world can team up randomly and join a match or host their own game with up to seven friends and family members via a custom invitation link. In the game, you play as a Green or a Purple Ghost and your job is to collect souls. Spooky music plays out as you dash to collect as many souls or spirit flames as you can and deposit them to your base. Players can also steal souls from other members of the opposing team and gain special ghostly powers like speed boosts, night vision and more. Players can share personal superlatives awarded to them at the end of the match based on their performances. Google implemented this special Halloween Doodle game with the help of Open Match, a highly-scalable, open source matchmaking framework cofounded ...
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Google Pixel 3 XL notch bug gives the phone two display notches, fix coming soon

If you thought Google Pixel 3 XL’s big and bulky notch was enough to put you off, you were wrong. While several handset users (hilariously) reported that their devices grew another notch on the sides of the display, some were really annoyed at the glitch. The virtual notch was not seen at one particular position, and while some said it appeared on the left edge, some side the second notch grew on the right side. Luckily, Google is aware of the problem and says that it will fix it soon. The problem was first reported by UrAvgConsumer who posted a tweet on October 25. Although there is no exact explanation of what caused this glitch, according to Slashgear, there is a possibility that a rogue developer settings could have been enabled. This might have confused the auto-rotate on the phone possibly causing the faux notch stuck in the wrong place. The tech news platform says that Android offers coders the ability to add a virtual notch to their phone so that they can test under develo...
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Microsoft Office for macOS Mojave is getting a dark mode

Microsoft Office 365 for the Mac is getting a dark mode on macOS Mojave. The information comes from Microsoft's own Akshay Bakshi, a Product Manager for Microsoft on Twitter. He tweets, “Look closely at the Pictures icon. Office running on macOS Mojave in Dark Mode.” If you are a part of office insider, you will be able to access this feature as early as next week. As an office insider, users will get previews of the updates coming to MS office, like this upcoming dark mode for Mac. Insiders will also be able to give feedback to Microsoft about the features. It also seems that the dark mode will be limited to Office 365 subscribers. MacOS Mojave already has a dark mode and the dark mode in MS Office will compliment this if you are one that is using dark mode in Apple’s latest desktop and laptop OS. Once testing of the new features is complete, it will roll out to Office 365 users. There is no official information whether dark mode will make its way to any other versions of Office ...
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Best computer accessories deals on Paytm Mall: Discounts on keyboards, gamepads, and more

Whether you’re looking for a new keyboard or a mouse for your system, we’ve got your back. Paytm Mall has some effective deals on its platform today along with reasonable cashback offers. Let’s just begin.  Logitech M275 Wireless Mouse  Price: Rs 1,295  Deal price: Rs 849 (inclusive of cashback)  The Logitech M275 Wireless Mouse features a 2.4GHz wireless connectivity. The mouse connects to your PC via a nano receiver. As per the company, the battery can last for up to 18 months, which means you do not need to replace the batteries before 1.5 years. View deal here.  Dell WM126 Wireless Mouse  Price: Rs 799 Deal price: Rs 677 (inclusive of cashback) The Dell WM126 Wireless Mouse comes with a nano receiver that goes into your PC USB port and can be connected to up to six devices at once. As per the company, it has a year-long battery life. View deal here.  Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo  Price: Rs 2,092 Deal price: Rs 1,572 (inclusive o...
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Best Tech deals on Amazon: Offers on speakers, gamepads and more

If you have missed out the Great Indian Festival sale both times then you don’t need to feel disheartened, we’ve got you covered. Amazon still has some pretty good offers on a plenty of gadgets such as speakers, Amazon devices and more. So, let’s take a look at the deals. Amazon Fire TV Stick  Price: Rs 3,999 Deal price: Rs 3,499 The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a media streaming device that connects to your TV via an HDMI cable and allows you to stream movies and songs from apps like Netflix, Youtube, Hotstar, Gaana and more. It also comes with a voice remote, which lets you search on Amazon Prime app for movies or TV shows using a voice command. View deal here.  Redgear Pro Wireless Gamepad  Price: Rs 1,799 Deal price: Rs 1,199 The Redgear Pro Wireless Gamepad is compatible with Windows 7 and above. The controller works within a range of 10m from a connected device. As per the company, on a single charge user play for up to ten hours. View deal here.  Amazon Echo ...
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OnePlus 6T gets first software update with OxygenOS 904 improving Nightscape, adding November security patch

It has been two days since the OnePlus 6T became official globally and just a few hours since its India price was announced and the company is already rolling out a software update to the phone. OnePlus is now seeding OxygenOS 9.0.4 update to the OnePlus 6T, which brings improvements to Nightscape in camera and also updates the phone’s Android security patch to November, which the OnePlus 6 also received recently through Open Beta 6. We still don't know what the November patch fixes, because Google is yet to release the November Security Bulletins. Nightscape on the OnePlus 6T is nothing but the pro-mode sprinkled with some computational photography. When shooting in low light, the camera bumps up the ISO and slows down the shutter speed. The update was originally spotted by HDBlog and apart from improvements to Nightscape and an updated security patch, it also brings improvements to Screen Unlock, come new navigation gestures, optimised standby power consumption and some general ...
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OnePlus 6T becomes third fastest Android smartphone after scoring 298,011 on AnTuTu

OnePlus has finally launched the OnePlus 6T with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor that can clock speeds of up to 2.8GHz and comes in two variants, one with 6GB RAM and another with 8GB RAM. Though this is not a spec bump from the OnePlus 6, AnTuTu has scored the OnePlus 6T 298,011 which is an increase on 277,000 that its predecessor scored. This means that the latest offering from the company becomes the third fastest Android phone in the market now. The scores of the OnePlus 6T were unveiled on Weibo after the launch event in New York. The OnePlus 6T follows the recently-launched Huawei Mate 20 which scored 357,000 and ASUS ROG Phone that scored 304,000 on AnTuTu benchmarks, suggests China-Prices.com. Huawei Mate 20 is powered by the Kirin 980 SoC, which is based on a 7nm architecture. The Cortex-A76 based CPU features Dual-NPU with Mali-G76 GPU and supports LPDDR4X memory that is clocked at 2133MHz. Meanwhile ASUS ROG Phone has Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with 4x 2.96 GHz Kry...
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reCAPTCHA v3 is Googles new tool to stop bots on websites

Google has launched reCAPTCHA v3, its newest API that helps users detect abusive traffic on their websites without any human interaction. Unlike previous reCAPTCHA versions, the latest API will return a score so users can choose the most appropriate action for their website. This essentially eliminates the CAPTCHA challenge that was being shown by previous APIs till now. reCAPTCHA is basically a CAPTCHA-like system designed to establish that a computer user is human. reCAPTCHA has been continuously evolving its technology. In reCAPTCHA v1, every user was asked to pass a challenge by reading a distorted text and typing into a box near it. The reCAPTCHA v2 brought improvement in both user experience and security and began to use many other signals to determine whether a request came from a human or bot - in a single click. “Now with reCAPTCHA v3, we are fundamentally changing how sites can test for human vs. bot activities by returning a score to tell you how suspicious an interaction i...
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Apple MacBook Air, iPad Pro and Mac Mini India price and availability announced

Apple just wrapped up an eventful evening in New York, where the company announced the new iPad Pro, an updated Mac Mini and a refresh of the universally loved MacBook Air. All three products have received significant upgrades from their predecessors, and just as much as everyone has been waiting to hear what Apple had to announce, now we also have the price of the devices. iPad Pro The new iPad Pro that comes in 11-inch and 12.5-inch variants and is powered by the new A12X Bionic chip is the device for creative professionals. With an all-new Apple Pencil and for the first time ever, a USB-C port on an Apple portable device. It is nice to see Apple finally embrace a universal port standard for their tablet. You can read everything about the new iPad Pro models in our in-depth story here. Additionally, here are the prices for the new iPad Pro Models. There is no official date of availability yet, but given that Apple has been treating India as a market of great importance, we expect th...
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Apple announces all-new 11-inch and 129-inch Pad Pro: Specs, features, price, availability and everything else you need to know

Apple has announced two new iPad Pro tablets. The new iPads will be available in the US starting November 7. There is no information available on when the new iPads will come to India or an India pricing. The design of the new iPad Pro has changed to be more angular compared to the rounded edges found on the previous generation iPads. Speaking of the previous generation iPad, the 10.5-inch iPad Pro will continue to sell in the market. The new iPad Pros are a 5.9mm thick and the 11-inch iPad pro weighs 468 grams, whereas the 12.9-inch iPad Pro weighs 631 grams. As the rumour mills suggested, the new iPads have forgone the home button in favour of Face ID. This is how the 11-inch iPad Pro manages to get an 11-inch display in the 10.5-inch iPad Pro's form factor. The Pro still has 4 speakers and this time the devices have magnets all around to hold and charge the new Apple Pencil. For connectivity Apple removed the lightning cable in favour of USB-C, giving users the a...
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Apple announces all-new 11-inch and 129-inchi Pad Pro: Specs, features, price availability and everything else you need to know

Apple has announced the launch of two new iPad Pros. The New iPads will be available in the US starting November 7. There is no information available on when the new iPads will come to India or an India pricing. The design of the new iPad Pro has also changed to be more angular rather than rounded edges as found on the previous generation iPad. Speaking of the previous generation iPad, the 10.5-inch iPad Pro will continue to sell in the market. The new iPad Pros are a mere 5.9mm in thickness and the 11-inch iPad pro weighs 468 grams where as the 12.9-inch iPad Pro weighs 631 grams. As the rumour mills suggested, the new iPads have forgone the home button in favour of Face ID. This is how the 11-inch iPad Pro manages to get an 11-inch display in the 10.5-inch iPad Pros form factor. The Pro still has 4 speakers and this time the devices have magnets all around to hold and charge the new Apple Pencil. For connectivity the iPad has forgone the lightning cable in favour of USB-C giving use...
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