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☆ You can now get an iPad for just $349
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Apple revealed the 10th-generation iPad will now be available for $349. The lower-cost iPad supports Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, and offers 4K resolution. The iPad 10th generation is now available for $349 — that's about $100 less than what it came out as in 2022. Related storiesCook referred to the new offering as a "more affordable entry-level iPad with an all-screen design." The iPad 10th generation is $250 less than the iPad Air and $650 less than the iPad Pro.

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Let's find out in our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. At least you can choose something more lively when protecting the phone with one of our picks of the best Galaxy Z Fold 4 cases or Galaxy Z Fold 5 cases. AdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. Z Fold 4 on the left and Z Fold 5 on the right.

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Google launched its new flagship Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones at the company's Made by Google event on Wednesday. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are available to preorder now ahead of their October 12 release date. AdvertisementAdvertisementGoogle Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: priceThe Google Pixel 8 starts at $699 with 128GB of storage. The Google Pixel 8 Pro starts at $999 with 128GB of storage. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are available to preorder now from Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store website.

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☆ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: A larger cover screen and redesigned hinge make the new foldable option a better buy
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | Senior Tech Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: DisplaysThe Galaxy Z Flip 4 (left) and Z Flip 5 (right) share very similar interior displays, save for extra brightness on the latter. AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: Performance and storageThe Galaxy Z Flip 5 runs on a specialized version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor that's technically more powerful than the Z Flip 4's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: CamerasThe Galaxy Z Flip 4's photo is brighter than the Z Flip 5's, but not in a good way. AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: Battery lifeThe Z Flip 4 and Z Flip 5 have the same 3,700mAh battery and performed the same in our battery test. AdvertisementAdvertisementSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Z Flip 5: PriceYou can get the Galaxy Z Flip 4 or Z Flip 5 at significant trade-in discounts.

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The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199. AdvertisementAdvertisementiPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: priceThe iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999. AdvertisementAdvertisementiPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: new featuresAs we've come to expect based on Apple's usual pattern for iPhone upgrades, it's the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max which have the bulk of the upgrades compared to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Like the standard iPhone 15 models, however, the iPhone 15 Pro models swap Lightning for USB-C charging and data transfers. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max also received a new customizable Action Button that replaces the iPhone's signature and iconic ring/silent switch.

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Apple revealed the iPhone 15 starting at $799, and iPhone 15 Plus at $899, during its "Wonderlust" event on Tuesday, alongside the iPhone 15 Pro models. AdvertisementAdvertisementiPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: priceThe iPhone 15 starts at $799 — the same price as the iPhone 14 at launch. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have a September 22 release date, with preorders starting on September 15 from Apple. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: new featuresThe iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus include a Dynamic Island, which was previously exclusive to the high-end iPhone 14 Pro models. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus run on the A16 Bionic processor that ran the iPhone 14 Pro models.

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☆ Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: A big improvement to the clamshell foldable phone, but it's still held back by battery life and usefulness
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Learn moreThe Galaxy Z Flip 5 is Samsung's newest foldable phone with an updated compact clamshell design. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 The Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers big upgrades, and we mean that literally. Samsung also updated its hinge design for the Z Flip 5 so that it shuts completely flat instead of leaving a gap at the hinge, like previous Z Flip models. Samsung’s new hinge lets the Galaxy Z Flip 5 fold completely flat, without a gap at the hinge. The Galaxy Z Flip 5’s camera quality with boosted brightness and colors will be familiar for long-time Samsung fans.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a pricey investment, but it's looking like a worthy upgrade if you're a fan of this form factor. There are plenty of ways to save if you're coming from the previous model, with Samsung offering up to $900 trade-in credit when trading in previous-generation devices like the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Z Fold 4, and S23 Ultra. This is one of the best Galaxy Z Flip 5 deals you'll find ahead of the August 11 release date. You could upgrade to the Galaxy Z Flip 5 for freeSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 The Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers big upgrades, and we mean that literally. The Z Flip 5 is bigger and thinner, all at onceThe outer Flex Window on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the main attraction this year.

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Say hello to the new Galaxy Tab S9 family, comprising three siblings that get bigger the more you're willing to spend on them—take your pick between the Galaxy Tab S9 (11 inches), S9 Plus (12.4 inches), and S9 Ultra (14.5 inches). Note: The link above allows you to select the exact model, storage, and wireless configuration you want across all three Galaxy Tab S9 models. For a limited time, Samsung offers free storage upgrades on all Galaxy Tab S9 purchases. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 preorder dealsOne of the most significant benefits of preordering a Galaxy Tab S9 is the free storage upgrade, regardless of which version you buy. If you're interested in the 1TB Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, you can get $150 off instantly at checkout.

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Samsung has introduced the new Galaxy Z Flip 5 at its Unpacked event in Seoul today, so you can put the rumors to rest. Keep reading for more information on the new foldable and how to get the best Z Flip 5 deal from your preorder options available at launch. If you're convinced the changes are substantial enough to justify upgrading, you can preorder your Galaxy Z Flip 5 today in Mint, Graphite, Cream, and Lavender, plus Samsung.com-exclusive shades of Blue, Gray, Green, and Yellow. The smartphone currently in your pocket may be worth up to $900 in trade-in credit, and Samsung is offering up to $540 more if you bundle your purchase with a Galaxy Tab S9 or Samsung Galaxy Watch 6. Like the Galaxy Z Fold 5 it's launching beside, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 introduces an improved Flex Hinge that enables a slightly slimmer build with no gap when closed and better withstands beatings from accidental drops.

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Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Z Fold 5 during a launch event at its Seoul headquarters. We'll walk you through all the available Z Fold 5 preorder deals and add fresh ones below as they come in. You can preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 today for a starting price of $1,799.99 for the 256GB model, and for a limited time, Samsung is automatically upgrading those orders to 512GB for free. A little bit awkward, as the Z Fold 5 is perhaps best described as a belt-tightening refinement on a maturing form factor. The 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED Flex Display is brighter at 1,750 nits (a 30% improvement compared to the Z Fold 4).

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Amazon Prime Day is almost over, and with it, so are all of the best Prime Day deals. The 64GB 9th generation iPad, typically valued at $329, is now just $249, tying its lowest-ever price. Meanwhile, the newer 10th generation iPad is making its own waves. If you were set on the 64GB model, Best Buy has it for $399 (a $50 saving that was the best price yet until just yesterday). iPad Mini and iPad Air on sale for Prime Day too, though the deals aren't quite as good as the standard iPad.

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Both the 9th and 10th generation standard iPads are discounted during the event, but deals end tonight or when they sell out, so act quickly. The 64GB 9th generation iPad, typically valued at $329, is now just $249, tying its lowest-ever price. Meanwhile, the newer 10th Generation iPad is making its own waves. The best Apple iPad Prime Day dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Get the 10th generation iPad.

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Among the best Prime Day deals around, the 512GB model of Samsung's premier flagship phone, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, is now available at a $400 discount for an all-time low price of $979.99 at Amazon. Samsung is also offering $350 off the 256GB Galaxy S23 Ultra and the standard Galaxy S23 is $200 off too. Check out our full guide to the best Prime Day phone deals. Typically, the 512GB version of the S23 Ultra will cost you $1,380, which makes this $400 Prime Day discount an exceptional value. Like the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus, the Galaxy S23 Ultra uses the top Android processor currently available, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, in a version that is specially optimized to grant Galaxy S23 phones added performance.

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Among the best Prime Day deals around, the 512GB model of Samsung's premier flagship phone, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, is now available at a $300 discount for an all-time low price of $1,079.99 at Amazon. One of the best Android phones you can buy, the Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts an unrivaled four-camera system, and this Prime Day discount beats this model's previous lowest listing by $45. Typically, the 512GB version of the S23 Ultra will cost you $1,380, which makes this $300 Prime Day discount an exceptional value. The Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a built-in S-Pen stylus, which you can use to precisely edited photos on the phone's large 6.8-inch screen, which runs at a smooth 120Hz on an OLED display. Like the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus, the Galaxy S23 Ultra uses the top Android processor currently available, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, in a version that is specially optimized to grant Galaxy S23 phones added performance.

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Both the 9th and 10th generation standard iPads are discounted for just the first day of the sale. The 64GB 9th generation iPad, typically valued at $329, is now just $249, tying its lowest-ever price. Meanwhile, the newer 10th Generation iPad is making its own waves. The best Apple iPad Prime Day dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Lowest Price Apple iPad 9th-gen (2021) Apple's 2021 9th-gen 10.2-inch iPad is an absolute steal at $249 for the 64GB model.

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The 64GB iPad Mini, the most petite of Apple's tablet lineup, is available for just $379.99. Apple iPad Mini Prime Day dealDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Lowest Price Apple iPad Mini 6th-generation 64GB (2021) The 6th-generation iPad Mini has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple's A15 Bionic processor from the iPhone 13 series, and a design that looks like the iPad Air. Lowest Price Apple iPad Mini 6th-generation 256GB (2021) The iPad Mini is a powerful tablet in a small package that's perfect for portability. $529.99 from Amazon Originally $649.00 Save 18%The iPad Mini is better than you might thinkThe newest iPad Mini may be small in size but certainly not in capabilities.

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Motorola announced its new Razr and Razr Plus foldable phones on June 1. Motorola's Razr Plus fixes my biggest issue with clamshell-style foldable phonesThe Razr Plus doesn't have the bottom lip that the previous model had, which makes for a cleaner look. Now, the Razr and Razr Plus have a modern clamshell design, where both halves are identical and flat. Motorola's standard Razr could be the most affordable foldable phone you can buyThe standard Razr also lacks the bottom lip of the previous Razr iteration for a cleaner overall look. Motorola Razr and Razr Plus specs

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are Apple's newest high-end smartphones. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: CamerasBoth the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Pixel 7 Pro sport triple-lens camera systems, including main, ultrawide, and zoom cameras. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Battery lifeThe iPhone 14 Pro Max (left) has better battery life than the Pixel 7 Pro (right) Antonio Villas-BoasThe iPhone 14 Pro Max has one of the best results we've seen in our battery life test at 67% remaining. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Special featuresThis is where Google's Pixel 7 Pro comes into its own when compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. iPhone 14 Pro Max Google Pixel 7 Pro 128GB $1,099 $899 256GB $1,199 $999 512GB $1,399 $1,099 1TB $1,599 N/AiPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Which should you buy?

Deal Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) Amazon’s $200 deal on the Galaxy S23 Ultra is an all-time low price for Samsung’s most powerful smartphone to date. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: Performance and battery lifeBoth the Galaxy S23 Plus (left) and Galaxy S23 Ultra (right) have the same performance, but the Galaxy S23 Plus surprisingly has better battery life. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: CamerasOne of the Galaxy S23 Ultra's main differentiating factors is its camera system. Galaxy S23 Plus Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB $999.99 $1,199.99 512GB $1,119.99 $1,379.99 1TB N/A $1,619.99To be sure, Samsung and carriers (especially carriers) offer tempting trade-in deals for your old phone to offset the cost of a new Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: Which should you buy?

That's why it's difficult to recommend casual iPad users to spend $270 more for the iPad Air series. Still, the 2022 iPad Air is our mid-range pick for the best iPad. Conversely, the 2022 iPad Air is the value champion for power iPad users. Deal Apple iPad Air (2022) With its powerful processor and mid-level pricing, the 2022 iPad Air is a little overkill for running simple, popular apps and video streaming. Get the 256GB iPad Air, or the base 64GB iPad Air if you don't need the storage.

Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: ScreensThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have very different screens. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Performance and smart featuresThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro run on the same processor, which helps run the same set of smart features that Google’s Pixel phones are known for. Antonio Villas-Boas/InsiderPixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Battery life and chargingThe Pixel 7 surprisingly showed a better result than the bigger Pixel 7 Pro in our battery test. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: PriceThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro differ pretty dramatically in price, with a steep $300 delta between each model's storage options. Pixel 7 Pixel 7 Pro 128GB $599 $899 256GB $699 $999 512GB N/A $1,099Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Which should you buy?

☆ We compared all 5 current iPad models on price, features, storage space and more. Here's a full guide to help you decide which one to buy.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( William Antonelli | Tech Reporter For Insider Reviews | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

There are currently five different versions of the iPad available: The classic iPad, the iPad mini, the iPad Air, and two iPad Pro models. Right now, Apple sells five versions of the iPad in a new condition: The classic iPad, the compact iPad mini, the thin iPad Air, the high-end iPad Pro 11-inch, and the premium iPad Pro 12.9-inch. The iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Air use Touch ID to let you unlock the device, while the iPad Pro uses Face ID instead. NYC Russ/ShutterstockSpeaking of the Apple Pencil, the iPad Pro models also include a feature called Apple Pencil Hover. You can buy the iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Air with 64GB or 256GB of storage.

The new Google Pixel 7 is faster and more powerful than the Pixel 6, but doesn't add many features. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 7: CameraBoth the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 have three cameras: One "selfie" camera in the front, and two on the back. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 7: Internal hardwareThe Tensor G2 chip is the brain of the Pixel 7. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 7: BatteryBattery-wise, the Pixel 7's 4,355 mAh battery has less capacity than the Pixel 6, which is rated at 4,614 mAh. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 7: PriceFollowing the announcement of the Pixel 7 last week, the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 7 were briefly available from Google at the same price point.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (256 GB) The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 has improved cameras and faster performance than its predecessor. The Galaxy Z Flip 4's foldable display still suffers from its inherent quirksThe Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a crease where the phone folds, which is typical on foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 runs incredibly fast, but the screen can feel crampedThe Galaxy Z Flip 4's display is narrower than those on flat phones, which cramps apps and content. Samsung upped the Z Flip 4's charging speed to 25W versus 15W on the Z Flip 3. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 supports faster 25W charging than the Z Flip 3, which is a meaningful improvement and helps the phone charge faster.

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