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The new iPad Pro is ludicrously fast (just like last year's model)
Evaluating the new iPad Pro is a simpler task than the basic iPad that Apple announced alongside it last week. That iPad has been completely redesigned. But the 2022 iPad Pro is a minor iteration of the model released in early 2021, which was powered by the M1 chip. Now, with M2 Macs out in the wild, Apple decided its best tablet needed one, too. That new chip is by far the most notable change here. Otherwise, the design, screen, cameras, storage options, accessories and price are all the same. That’s not a big problem, though, because the iPad Pro was already an outstanding device — and the Liquid Retina XDR display Apple introduced on last year’s 12.9-inch model is still a simply outstanding screen. There are a couple new tricks here, like the Apple Pencil “hover” feature and the ability to shoot video in Apple’s ProRes codec, but by and large this iPad Pro isn’t angled at people who bought that M1 model. Instead, it’s just a case of Apple flexing its muscles by making the most powerful, spare-no-expense tablet that it can.
Apple's redesigned iPad is mostly worth the higher price
Apple's new entry-level iPad has been completely redesigned -- and it costs $120 more than last year's model. It's no longer quite the bargain it was, but the upgrades here are mostly worth the extra cash.
Amazon Fire 7 (2022) review: You don't get much for $60
Amazon's Fire 7 tablet is still very basic, but its battery lasts longer, and it's only $60.
iPadOS 16 preview: Apple's software is catching up with its hardware
A look at Apple's upcoming iPadOS 16 software.
EU reaches deal to make USB-C a common charger for most electronic devices
Europe has reached a deal to make USB-C a common charger for all phones and electronic devices, with the aim to reduce e-waste and inconvenience.
Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro M1 falls to a new all-time low price of $950
Amazon is selling the 12.9-inch iPad Pro M1 at a new all-time low price of $999.
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Apple iPad Air (2022) review: Almost future-proof
Engadget reviews Apple's 2022 iPad Air, which features the company's M1 chip, 5G and a new front-facing camera.
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra hands-on: Samsung put Android on a big screen
With the new Galaxy Tab S8 series, Samsung is adding a beefy 14.6-inch Ultra model to its premium Android tablet lineup.
Intellidash Pro is an easy way to get CarPlay in older vehicles
It's not the prettiest thing to sit on your dashboard, however.
Amazon sale slashes Fire tablet prices by up to 50 percent
If you've been waiting for a sale to buy one of Amazon's Fire HD tablets, today might be the day.
Amazon Echo Show 15 review: A big device for a small audience
Read Engadget's review of Amazon's Echo Show 15, the largest Echo Show yet. It looks like a picture frame and is designed to be mounted on a wall.
HP Chromebook X2 review: Do we really need a Chrome OS convertible?
Engadget reviews HP's Chromebook X2, a 2-in-1 convertible laptop with an included keyboard and pen.
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Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition review: The best e-reader. Period.
Engadget's review of Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite e-reader, which was just updated for 2021.
Facebook Portal Go review: Blurring the line between tablet and smart display
Facebook’s Portal Go adds portability to the company’s video-chat-focused smart display.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 review: A better but pricier hybrid
Read Engadget's in-depth review of the Microsoft Surface Pro 8, which offers a smooth 120Hz screen and much-improved battery life.
Microsoft Surface Go 3 review: Third time isn't quite the charm
The Surface Go 3, which Microsoft unveiled in late September, is an exceedingly well-built tablet, with a lovely screen and strong kickstand. For a device that starts at $400, it feels great.
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Apple iPad review (2021): Another modest update
Read Engadget's review of the ninth-generation iPad, released in fall 2021.
iPad mini review (2021): The best small tablet gets a facelift
Apple's 6th-generation iPad mini has been updated with an "all-screen" design, an A15 Bionic processor, new cameras and USB-C charging. It starts at $499 for 64GB of storage.
Echo Show 8 and Show 5 review: Not much has changed, and that's okay
The latest Amazon Echo Show 8 and 5 haven't changed too much from their predecessors, though the Show 8 does get much-improved video calls.
Lenovo's Yoga Tab 13 and 11 have kickstands that double as hangers
The company unveiled a fresh slate of tablets at Mobile World Congress.