Laptops/Tablets

Apple is planning to launch redesigned MacBook models with its in-house silicon in the second half of 2021, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reportedly said in a research note. The Cupertino company started the transition from Intel processors to its proprietary M1 chip with the launch of the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini earlier

MacBook models with Apple’s M1 processor have been put through iFixit’s teardown process that shows that the internals have not changed much when compared to Intel-powered models. The team at iFixit notes that these new MacBook models are “less accessible for upgrades and repairs.” MacBook Air with Apple Silicon has mostly the same configuration for

Asus Chromebox 4 has been unveiled by the company as its new mini PC based on 10th-generation Intel processors. The Chromebox 4 appears quite similar to its predecessor, the Chromebox 3, that was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) back in January 2018. However, the new model is an all-new machine internally — with

LG seems to have a rollable laptop in the works that could offer as big as a 17-inch display size. While the South Korean company hasn’t yet made an official announcement, a patent application for the rollable laptop appeared online. The laptop also appears to have a foldable keyboard and touchpad to bring an enhanced

Intel’s NUC M15 productivity laptop will give smaller brands new impetus to take on the likes of Dell and HP. It’s part of Intel’s ‘Next Unit of Computing’ or NUC line (pronounced “Knuck”) that had so far been focussing on mini desktop PCs, especially compact gaming rigs. The NUC M15, codenamed ‘Bishop Country’, is a

Microsoft Pluton processor has been announced to be in development, designed to bring security advancements to future Windows PCs. The new processor has been developed in collaboration with AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm. It is aimed to bring the same chip-to-cloud security to PCs that Microsoft initially offered on Xbox and Azure Sphere. Microsoft Pluton is

Apple has brought the first developer release of macOS Big Sur 11.1 beta less than a week after launching the latest operating system to the public. The new beta update is expected to come with some bug fixes and performance enhancements. In addition to the new macOS Big Sur update, Apple has released the iOS

Microsoft Surface Go 2 tablet and Microsoft Surface Book 3 detachable 2-in-1 laptop have launched in India. These two were first introduced in May, and back then, their availability in the Indian market was not announced. The Microsoft Surface Go 2 tablet has an 8th-Gen Intel Core M processor and can offer up to 10

Apple brought macOS Big Sur as its next-generation operating system last week. The update carries a list of fresh features for Mac machines. However, macOS Big Sur was also found to include an issue that causes Apple apps to bypass firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs). This privacy-concerning problem was initially spotted in a macOS

Apple could reportedly be launching new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops, all powered by its new in-house M1 chip, in 2021. According to a report, the Cupertino company could also be looking at launching a 24-inch iMac as well as a smaller Mac Pro workstation in the coming year. Unveiling the M1 SoC at

In the new normal, we’re all spending more time indoors while working from home or online learning. As we struggle to achieve a work-life balance, there’s a growing need to unplug and to entertain ourselves. In such situations, a tablet can be a blessing in disguise. As they offer extreme portability and high-end features, tablets

Chromebooks and tablets have seen stellar growth in the third quarter of 2020, whereas the desktop market saw an overall decline of 32 percent, according to a market analysis report from research firm Canalys. Its quarterly report on the PC market ecosystem reveals that Chromebooks were the best performing product in the PC landscape in

Millennials in India rely on their mobile devices to get most of their things done. While laptops and mobile phones are great, there’s a growing need for a device that offers the best of both worlds. In such a situation, a tablet is a great device. It brings a comfortable form factor while still packing

macOS 11 Big Sur downloads appears to have been marred by slowdown issues. Shortly after Apple released macOS 11 Big Sur, a large number of Mac users today reported issues in downloading the latest update. Several users started seeing a delay of over a fortnight in getting macOS Big Sur downloaded on their machines. In

iPad mini 6 specifications have allegedly been leaked on the Web. The next-generation iPad mini will share many similarities with the iPad Air 4 according to a tipster. The iPad mini 6 is said to have Apple Pencil 2 support as well as include the company’s A14 Bionic chip. Apple upgraded its iPad mini lineup

macOS Big Sur is now out. The new macOS update, which is the biggest one of 2020, brings a series of new features to Mac machines. It comes with an updated menu bar that is more translucent than ever and provides a wider display area. You’ll also get full-height sidebars, redesigned Dock with updated app

Apple has discontinued the sale of Intel-powered MacBook Air on its online store. Apple unveiled its in-house M1 chip at the ‘One More Thing’ virtual event on Tuesday, November 10. Fitted with the new silicon, the Cupertino giant launched MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13-inch, and Mac mini at the occasion. Interested customers can still opt

Life in the new normal isn’t the same as before. We’re increasingly dependent on our devices for WFH or online learning, and even for entertainment. Tablets are now becoming a popular choice amongst youngsters who’re looking to get a portable device to get things done, while still being able to enjoy their favourite TV shows

Asus has refreshed its VivoBook and ZenBook laptop range with 11th gen Intel Core processors. The range includes the VivoBook Ultra 14, VivoBook Ultra 15, VivoBook Ultra K15, and the Asus ZenBook 14. The ZenBook 14 is the most expensive of the lot and is constructed out of diamond-cut aluminum alloy. It has an ErgoLift

Mi Notebook 14 e-Learning Edition has been launched in India as a cheaper variant of the Mi Notebook 14. Apart from the pricing, the two laptops differ in the departments of processor, GPU, and onboard storage capacity. Keeping the ongoing pandemic in mind, Xiaomi is promoting the new laptop as a worthy companion for online

Acer Enduro N3 work laptop is the latest product to be launched by the company in India. This laptop has a 14-inch display, is powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core processor, and claims to be “designed with military standard for use in locations where normal laptops do not function optimally”. The Acer Enduro N3

Razer Book 13 has been announced as the company’s latest thin and light productivity laptop. It does not follow the gaming laptop aesthetic that Razer is known for, however, the build quality and keyboard have been carried down to the Razer Book 13. There are multiple models for the laptop and all of them are

Apple has released software updates for its iPhones and iPads, smartwatch, HomePod, tvOS, and laptops. iPhones get iOS 14.2 and older models have received iOS 12.4.9. Apple Watch models have got watchOS 7.1, HomePod and tvOS get software version 14.2, and macOS gets Catalina 10.15.7 supplemental update. There are a lot of improvements and big

Wi-Fi routers are a key gadget that many people don’t understand. As many of us have settled in to working from home, and have become heavily dependent on our Internet connections, we might need to consider upgrading the tools and infrastructure we need for working, learning, and staying in touch remotely. One often overlooked piece of

Apple has reportedly placed its initial production order of 25 lakh MacBook laptops powered by the rumoured in-house CPU. The suppliers are asked to fulfil the requirements by early 2021. Just like the iPhone, Apple is looking to introduced in-house silicon central processing units on its MacBook range of laptops. A report suggests that new

In the new normal, we rely on our mobile devices for everything from working to learning online. While laptops have been our primary choice of device for big-screen entertainment or learning, tablets have slowly taken up the gap left between mobile phones and laptops. Tablets are more compact and convenient than laptops, yet bigger and

Microsoft is looking to move Windows 10 users from the regular Control Panel to the Settings app. According to a report, Microsoft had plans to redirect users to the Settings app when they visited System settings through the Control Panel in preview builds from earlier this year, and now the latest Windows 10 October 2020

Samsung is among the very few manufacturers still pushing out high-end Android tablets, and the Galaxy Tab S7+ is its latest model. While most other manufacturers have been sticking to low-end tablets, Samsung has been showcasing what a top-tier Android tablet should be like. The Galaxy Tab S7+ has some impressive specifications such as a

Google has started rolling out a new security update for its Chrome browser on desktops. The new patch includes fixes to a total of 10 bugs in the browser, including a zero-day vulnerability — the second to have been noticed by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) that tracks threat actors in the last two weeks.

Raspberry Pi 400, a keyboard with an ARM-based computer built in, has been launched priced at $70 or just over Rs. 5,000. Unlike a Raspberry Pi, this is less of a DIY project and more of a low-cost computer for kids to learn how to code, as all you need to do is attach a