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iPad 10 review roundup: Better and not pricier [UPDATED]

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iPad 10 in Hand
The first reviews of iPad 10 show a device with many enhanced features and a noticeably higher pricetag.
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Early reviews of iPad 10 compliment its larger display, relocated camera and faster processor. But they also have plenty to say about the steep increase in price.

Read on to see if the new “budget” iPad, which now starts at $449, is right for you.

Updated: In spring 2024, Apple lowered the cost of the iPad 10 to $349.

Are you ready to try Amazon’s highest-rated iPad cases?

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Zugu's iPad cases are top-rated on Amazon for good reasons.
Zugu's iPad cases are top-rated on Amazon for good reasons.
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You don’t find many brands on Amazon with an average rating of 5 stars, but Zugu is one of them. The company focuses intently on making the best iPad cases it can, and if rave reviews are anything to go by — and they certainly are — Zugu is wildly successful at its endeavors.

After all, seeing all 5 stars filled in for thousands of ratings of each iPad case has got to be reassuring for shoppers looking to protect their tablet. And that includes cases for iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro, in all sizes.

We’ll take a closer look at Zugu’s iPad cases and how the company got to where it is today below.

Grab and go with new fast-charging EcoFlow portable power stations

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The three new portable power stations charge quickly and last a long time, EcoFlow said.
The three new portable power stations charge quickly and last a long time, EcoFlow said.
Photo: EcoFlow

EcoFlow rolled out three new River 2 series power stations Tuesday. The under-1kWh devices charge to 80% as fast as 48 minutes and offer a long life, making them cost-effective for on-the-go uses like camping as well as home power backup, the company said.

PayPal teams up with Apple to kill the password

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PayPal teams up with Apple to kill the password
PayPal introduces passkeys as an alternative to passwords.
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PayPal just adopted passkeys as an easy and secure log in method for user accounts. Users with an iPhone, iPad or Mac will be the first able to take advantage of the passwordless biometric security system because Apple built support for it into its devices.

Passkeys are an improvement over passwords, as they can’t be phished, stolen or guessed.

Get the best price on the web for this futuristic lamp

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Looking for more Prime Day-style savings?
This lamp loved by users is more than half off in the overstock sale  Get Prime Day-style pricing on this lamp loved by users, more than half off in the overstock sale .
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The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting cozier, which means we could all do with more light in our homes. Thankfully, even if you’re short on space, this minimalist corner floor lamp by Lamp Depot will light up the darkest of rooms without requiring practically any floor space.

You can purchase it for just $59.99 (regularly $149) during our limited-time Overstock Sale. You won’t need a coupon code to grab this Prime Day-style discount. But you will have to be fast — this event ends on October 31 at 11:59 p.m.

YouTube for iPhone adds pinch to zoom, precise seeking, more

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Google's YouTube for iPhone adds pinch to zoom, precise seeking, more
Finding the exact moment in a YouTube video you're looking for is a lot easier with Precise Seek.
Screenshot: Google

Google upgraded the iOS YouTube application with a number of enhancements, including pinch to zoom in videos and a new way of showing thumbnails while rewinding will make it easier to find an exact location.

There are other changes too, and some of the enhancements are coming to the desktop version.

Jamf Now makes Apple device management super-easy

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Jamf will improve your company's operational workflow.
You can streamline your company’s Apple device management instantly with Jamf Now.
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Apple devices are becoming enhanced in remarkable ways. In addition to being a provider of a regularly evolving stream of high-performance communication devices, Apple also provides its user base with compatibility. When explored, compatibility and the overall device potential can improve a team’s efficiency, performance, and communication.

The challenge in trying to make the most out of a business’s Apple devices is finding a strategy for optimization that also maximizes your resources. Considering the many facets of device setup, management and security, managing your team’s Apple gear can call for a sophisticated platform and a dedicated team of professionals — until now.

Jamf Now is an easy-to-use platform that helps small-to-medium-size businesses with all of the above and more — no IT team necessary.

Scary-good deals for Halloween: 15% off all Elago accessories

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Elago's R1 strap is perfect for your new AirPods Pro 2 charging case.
Elago's R1 strap is perfect for your new AirPods Pro 2 charging case.
Photo: Elago

Halloween is the time for kooky costumes, candy-induced belly aches and frighteningly good deals on Apple accessories in Cult of Mac‘s Super Sweet Deals sale. You can get anything made by Elago for 15% off this week.

Just head to the Cult of Mac Store to take 15% off all Elago accessories. That’s 162 products that go along with pretty much everything Apple. See some highlights below.

Apples hikes prices of Apple TV+, Apple Music and Apple One

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Apple is raising some subscription services costs for the first time.
Apple is raising some subscription services costs for the first time.
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Apple plans to raise the prices of some of its subscription services by $1 to $3 each, reports indicated Monday. The services include Apple TV+, Apple Music price increase and the Apple One subscription bundle.

Users should see the price increases, listed below, with their next subscription renewal.

4 great iPadOS 16.1 features that aren’t Stage Manager

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4 great iPadOS 16.1 features that aren't Stage Manager
iPad users get many new features in iPadOS 16.1 without Stage Manger ever being activated.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Apple finally released iPadOS 16.1. The debut of the Stage Manager multitasking system has drawn most of the attention, but plenty of other new features are worth checking out, too.

Monday’s launch is extra-significant because iPadOS 16 never launched. Version 16.1 is the first replacement for last year’s iPadOS 15.x.

5 iOS 16.1 features to try right away

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iOS 16.1 new features
iOS 16.1 packs plenty of useful features.
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Although Apple announced iOS 16 at WWDC22 and released it on September 12, not all promised features made their way into the first public build.

With iOS 16.1, which just became available Monday, Apple delivered many such promised features. Once you install it on your iPhone, check out the five iOS 16.1 features you should try right away.

Apple now sells Anker charger, Mophie power bank and Twelve South iPad stand

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Anker's Cube charges up to three devices at one and reverts to a small cube for storing or traveling.
Anker's Cube charges up to three devices at one and reverts to a small cube for storing or traveling.
Photo: Apple

If you like buying popular third-party accessories straight from Apple, take heart. The Cupertino tech giant added three new products to its online store Friday from Anker, Mophie and Twelve South.

They are the new Anker 3-in-1 Cube MagSafe charger, the Mophie Powerstation Plus 10K power bank and the Twelve South Hoverbar Tower for iPad floor stand.

Powerful new Monolith speakers promise audiophile sound on the desktop

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The Monolith MTM 100s are shown here with a MacBook Pro.
The Monolith MTM 100s are shown here with a MacBook Pro.
Photo: Monoprice

If you have the space on or near your desk for them, Monoprice just put out a pair of powered desktop speakers that promise audiophile sound to boost your computer setup’s audio output.

The Monoprice Monolith MTM 100 Powered Desktop Speakers put out 50 watts of sonic power apiece and feature bass panels on the sides.

Developer shows Mac Pro is not Apple’s only ‘cheese grater’ [Setups]

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Photos almost always show the front of the Pro Display XDR, not the back.
Photos almost always show the front of the Pro Display XDR, not the back.
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The Mac Pro of recent vintage is famously compared to a cheese grater because of the holes in its casing’s design that look like a huge version of the kitchen tool. But did you know it’s not the only high-end product Apple makes that follows that design?

Today’s featured M1 Max MacBook Pro setup shows it. How often do you see the back of a Pro Display XDR in photographs? Plenty of people admiring the setup expressed surprise that the backside of Apple’s top display is full-on cheese grater.

Mkeke clear cases for iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are top sellers for a reason

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Mkeke’s clear iPhone 14 case in hand
Mkeke's clear cases provide crucial protection without obscuring your iPhone's beauty.
Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

Every year, Apple fans face the same dilemma: Do you really want to cover up your beautiful new iPhone with a case? With the iPhone 14 Pro models, that shiny stainless steel and pristine glass back look beautiful to behold. But these sleek smartphones also look … vulnerable. And drop tests prove they’re not as rugged as Apple might want you to think.

Well, the good news is Mkeke offers clear cases for iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro. These affordable cases show off your iPhone rather than hiding it. And the tough and stylish cases are top sellers on Amazon for a reason — several reasons, in fact.

Next Mac Pro chip could be 4x more powerful than M2 Max

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Logic Pro X on 2019 Mac Pro
The upcoming Mac Pro needs to be very powerful to outmatch the current model.
Photo: Apple

The M-series processor in the upcoming Mac Pro desktop will reportedly give it a dramatic speed boost. It could be “at least” 2x or 4x as powerful as Apple’s upcoming M2 Max chip for high-end MacBooks.

The previous Pro desktop is the last in Apple’s product lineup still designed around an Intel chip. Apple is allegedly building processors that can beat it.

Save $25 with blowout sale pricing on this cool Apple Watch charger

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Save more than 60% on this fast-working Apple Watch charger.
Ensure you're never left without an Apple Watch charge by picking up this portable tool at low cost.
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The Apple Watch has proven to be a game-changer, leading to immense popularity for its latest models and accessories. If you love your Apple Watch, it’s imperative to stay powered up while on the go.

During our Overstock Sale, we’re clearing inventory on some of our most popular products, including this USB charger for your Apple Watch. It’s on sale for $14.99 (regularly $39) until October 31 — no coupon necessary.

This tool can improve your workplace culture and productivity

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How to better motivate your employees.
Find out why employers and employees alike love Motivosity.
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Whether working at home or in the office, if you’re a modern professional, you’ve likely found yourself in some repetitive, tiring routine. Getting up, logging on, checking emails, answering emails and then, invariably, killing time by building playlists on Spotify, checking feeds on Facebook and watching videos on TikTok.

Unfortunately, these wasteful routines prove very common. The average worker admits to wasting three hours of their average eight-hour workday.

Apps to simplify music discovery, baby care and journaling your life [Awesome Apps]

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Awesome Apps iPhone and headphones
Regardless of what you’re trying to do, apps can help make it easier, faster, or more fun.
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Apps can be useful for a a countless number of things. From making a new parents life easier to finding new music, there’s are apps fit to help make things nearly effortless. This week, we have a couple great new (to me, at least) apps, and a really solid update to one of my favorites. As usual, I’ll put out the call for other suggestions as well. If you have something you want us to check out for a future Awesome Apps post, be sure to email your suggestion or tweet them over!

Get lifetime access to the App Store’s No. 1 scanning app

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This iOS scanner app can also do math or measure the area of a room.
Score a lifetime subscription to this versatile iOS scanning app at a deep discount.
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Scanners come in handy, but buying one means dropping a hefty sum and wasting space in your home or office. iScanner is a cheaper and more capable solution for scanning documents.

Right now, you can get a lifetime subscription to this top-rated iOS scanning app for just $39.99. And you might be surprised how much use you get out of it.

Apple’s new products leave us slightly perplexed [The CultCast]

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The CultCast 565 Apple podcast: Not too bad for an Apple product launch event that never actually happened, I guess.
Not too bad for an Apple product launch event that never actually happened, I guess.
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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: For once, Apple’s new products leave us scratching our heads more than reaching for our wallets. We let loose our first impressions of this week’s new iPads, the surprisingly affordable Apple TV 4K, that ridiculous Apple Pencil dongle and more.

Also on The CultCast:

  • Is the new Magic Keyboard Folio really all that magical? Some features sound great, but we don’t think it will turn your iPad into a laptop — at least not one you can use on your lap!
  • Apple might’ve burned a cool million on the #TakeNote Twitter hashflag for the event that never happened.
  • Logitech knows how to make a stylus right.
  • What’s up with that USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter? Like everyone else in the Apple universe, we’re not diggin’ the dongle.

Listen to this week’s episode of The CultCast in the Podcasts app or your favorite podcast app. (Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review if you like it!) Or watch the video live stream, embedded below.

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Browse in private with a 66% discount on highly rated Windscribe VPN

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Browse in private on unlimited devices with this VPN.
See how you can make your browsing truly private with Windscribe VPN.
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If you want to browse in private on your MacBook, iPhone or any other device, using something like Incognito mode isn’t the way to do it. While it may be comforting not to see your searches appear in your history, that’s often the extent of your privacy. Companies and third parties can still track your web activity unless you use a more all-encompassing security protocol like Windscribe VPN.

If you want to keep your online activity to yourself and beef up your cybersecurity risk management, then check out this VPN that offers a three-year subscription for just $69 — the best price you’ll find online right now.

Diagnose your charging woes with Plugable’s tiny power meter [Review]

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Plugable USBC-VAmeter3 review
The Plugable USBC-VAmeter3 tests the quality of the connections between your computers and chargers and other peripherals.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Your MacBook isn’t charging right and you can’t figure it where the problem is? Plugable’s USBC-VAmeter3 can help. Connect it to the power cable running to your Mac, iPad or iPhone to see the voltage, wattage and amperage.

I’m no electrical engineer, but I tested this miniature power meter. I found it both useful and kind of fun.