Weekly poll: will you buy into the computer-grade performance of the new iPad Pros?

Has the post-PC era finally arrived? Apple has been promising it since the original iPad launched, but its slates (while quite popular) never truly replaced PCs. The new iPad Pro models that were unveiled on Tuesday are the first one we can believe are a credible threat. That is because in a way they are PCs – the iPad Pro 11 (2021) and 12.9 (2021) are powered by the same Apple M1 chipset as the latest MacBooks and the new iMac (also announced this week). These slates are not substantially different from the fanless MacBook Air, you can even configure them with up to 16GB of RAM and 2TB of...

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Interview: Realme's Madhav Sheth talks Realme 8 5G, laptops, and 2021 ambitions

Realme introduced the Realme 8 5G in India a few days ago, and on the occasion of the launch, we spoke with Mr. Madhav Sheth - Vice President of Realme and CEO of Realme India and Europe - allowing us to learn more about the company's ambitions for 2021, the success of the number series, plans for affordable laptops and tablets, and the positioning of the Realme 8 5G. You can read the interview below for all the details. Mr. Madhav Sheth - Vice President of Realme and CEO of Realme India and Europe Going purely by the specs, the 8 5G feels like a downgrade compared to the 7 5G - does...

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Weekly poll results: Sony's Xperia Mark III lineup excites, a price cut may take it a long way

Sony knows how to make desirable products – last week’s poll shows that the new Xperia Mark III models have enticed the audience. But the audience has some concerns about the pricing, it’s the same story as last year. The Sony Xperia 1 III lived up to expectations and got an 80% positive vote. It’s a pricey phone, especially since launching this late (it’s scheduled to arrive in early summer) means that competing brands have had time to do deals and discounts. But no other phone on the market has a 4K 120Hz AMOLED display, a telephoto lens with two focal lengths of Real-Time Tracking...

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vivo V21 5G's design detailed ahead of April 27 unveiling

Last week, vivo's Malaysian branch announced that it will introduce the V21 5G and V21e on April 27, and today, the company's Indian branch revealed the smartphone will debut in the country two days later at noon local time (6:30AM UTC) and will be sold through Flipkart. vivo India has also set up a promo page on its website, which reveals the triple camera setup on the V21 5G's back will include a 64MP primary camera, while the selfie shooter inside the notch will use a 44MP sensor. It will be joined by a couple of flash modules, allowing you to take brighter photos in dim conditions....

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Hot Take: Apple Spring Loaded event

Apple's Spring Loaded event brought forth a cornucopia of announcements. This is easily the most action-packed event we have had from Apple in the Spring and certainly beats last year's announcements. There was a new iMac, two new iPad Pros, an updated Apple TV, AirTags, and even a new color for the iPhone 12. Oh, and there were also Apple Card Family and Apple Podcasts Subscriptions announcements. We covered all of these announcements, but some of them deserve a closer look because there are a lot of questions that need answers. For example, does the new iMac look good or is it...

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Android 12 to introduce slightly altered notification card design

Just like almost every Android version, there's some change to notifications, even if it's just a minor improvement and not a full-fledged functionality. Which is the case with the latest Android 12 DP3 update. Android 11 and Android 12 DP3 The re-design of the notification cards isn't big as it just relocates the notification count for stacked cards. For instance, in Android 11, if you have more than one notification from a certain app, a badge with the notification count would appear in the lower-right corner of the stacked cards. Whereas Android 12 moves the counter right next...

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