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The “Move beyond passwords (opens in new tab)” session by Garrett Davidson at WWDC 2021 highlighted a new feature found in both iOS 15 and macOS Monterey called “Passkeys in iCloud Keychain,” which could be used in the future to allow for sign-in without the need for an underlying text-based password. Garrett started with a brief discussion of what’s wrong with passwords today. It’s something that may sound familiar if you’ve read our recent two-factor authentication coverage including why you shouldn’t use your phone for 2FA....

The Cupertino-based tech giant is also giving the iPad mini 6 a much-needed makeover with slimmer bezels and a new design that mimics the current-gen iPad Air. Apple iPad mini reviewBest tablets of 2021 The iPad mini 2021 gets significant upgrades The iPad mini is long overdue for an upgrade. When we reviewed it two years ago, we were slightly disappointed that it didn’t have a USB Type-C port and the thick bezels were an eye sore....

For a limited time, Best Buy has the 32GB Apple 10.2-inch iPad on sale for $249.99 (opens in new tab). Traditionally, this iPad retails for $329.99, so that’s $80 off its normal price. It’s the second-lowest price we’ve seen for this iPad and one of the best iPad deals we’ve seen this season. If you need more storage, Best Buy also has the 128GB model Apple 10.2-inch iPad on sale for $329 (opens in new tab) ($100 off), which is an all time low price....

I’ve summoned farm animals, aquatic creatures, dinosaurs — and hell — even a few demons to my dining room using some immersive, thrilling AR iPhone apps. Check out some of my incredible experiences with AR on the iPhone 12 Pro. Best smartphones 2020iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro teardown — what does the extra $200 get you? iPhone 12 Pro AR via LiDAR LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging, and to put it succinctly, the iPhone 12 Pro’s LiDAR scanner shoots out lasers to determine a subject’s depth and distance from the smartphone....

With the exception of the iPhone 12 Pro Max, every iPhone 12 model offered below-average battery life in its category. So the latest leak from @L0vetodream offering some concrete numbers regarding the battery capacity increases to the iPhone 13 models certainly caught our attention (via MacRumors). Phones with the best battery life in 2021iPhone owners may want to avoid updating to iOS 14.6 — here’s what we knowThe best cell phone deals in June 2021...

As for how it looks (thanks, iMore), the battery icon is slightly larger to accommodate the exact percentage shown within the icon. The battery icon will appear fully charged so the numbers are readable, meaning even though you may be at 20%, the icon will remain as if it’s full. Some users have found this distracting, especially when looking at a glance. That’s not all. When charging, the icon will turn green with a lightning symbol next to the percentage....

The Google Pixel Slate features a 12.3-inch 3000 x 2000 touch LCD, 1.3GHz Core i5-8200Y dual-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD. It can be paired with an optional keyboard (opens in new tab) and stylus pen (opens in new tab) (sold separately) to maximize your productivity. In our Google Pixel Slate review (we reviewed the Core i5 model), we liked its sharp, vibrant screen, great audio and long battery life....

Best Buy is selling (opens in new tab) a bundle that includes the Pixel Slate with the detachable Pixel Slate Keyboard ($199 value) for just $548, or $450 off. Google Pixel Slate w/ Pixel Slate Keyboard (opens in new tab) now $548 ($450 off, Core m3/8GB of RAM/64GB eMMC) How good is that deal? Well, the Pixel Slate itself, with a Core m3 CPU, 8GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, typically costs $799....

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330 Price and Configuration Options The IdeaPad 330 is sold in various configurations at a wide range of prices. We tested a $265 budget model with a 15.6-inch, 1366 x 768-pixel display, an Intel Celeron N4100 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB, 5,400-rpm hard drive. A more premium IdeaPad 330 with a Core i3-8130U CPU is available for $299, and there is also an AMD version (opens in new tab) with a Ryzen 5 2500U CPU, 12GB of RAM, and a 2TB HDD for $663....

In previous iterations, we’ve had issues with disappointing battery life and overheating, but I can assure you that these have been addressed. Now delivering long battery life and improved cooling, nothing can stop me from loving the Flex 5. However, the lack of an included pen and a dull, dim display definitely tempers that love. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 price and configuration Then there are availability issues. Tracking down the Flex 5’s configuration options was more difficult than I anticipated....

The IdeaPad S540 will start at $999 and is expected to be available this October. Lenovo IdeaPad S540 Specs While we haven’t gotten our hands on one, the IdeaPad S540 seems like a smart middle ground between ultraslim laptops that compromise on performance and superfast but chunky machines. At 0.6 inches thick and 2.6 pounds, the IdeaPad S540 certainly leans toward that thin and lightweight category. While it may not be as durable as Lenovo’s ThinkPads, the IdeaPad 540 is made entirely of aluminum so it should feel premium and be able to take a knock as well....

Now with a $650 price drop, the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 7 is a gaming laptop deal worth its mettle. This powerful rig packs a 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 165Hz IPS display with 300-nit brightness, a 12th Gen Intel i7-12700H CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU with 8GB of GDDR6 video memory, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a whopping 2TB PCIe SSD Gen 4 SSD. While we haven’t tested this model, in our Lenovo Legion 5 hands-on review, we praised its stylish design, encouraging specs, and decent battery life....

As part of the sale, you can get the excellent Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (opens in new tab) for $1,914 via coupon, “THINKMAYSALE2022”. Typically, it retails for $3,829, so that’s $1914 in savings or 50% off. This is one of the best laptop deals we’ve tracked all season. Shop: Lenovo’s entire Memorial Day sale (opens in new tab) Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is our favorite business machine....

The PC manufacturer also has a family of ThinkPad T, X and L series notebooks in tow, all powered by the just-announced AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 Series CPUs. “AMD’s Ryzen for Business portfolio delivers advanced performance, security and battery life to our ThinkPad portfolio. We are delighted to partner with AMD and leverage their ground-breaking 7nm process technology within our ThinkPad laptops,” said Jerry Paradise, vice president of global commercial portfolio and product management at Lenovo....

Lenovo’s Tab Extreme is its biggest and most powerful tablet yet. Its impressive specs and flexibility aspire to raise the bar for today’s premium tablets. It boasts a 14.5 inch 3K OLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 9000 8-core processor and eight JBL 4-channel speakers. The Lenovo Tab Extreme’s dual-hinge keyboard case (sold separately) lets you mount and tilt it to set your ideal viewing angle. The main hinge conveniently stores the included Lenovo Precision Pen 3 when closed....

As part of the sale, you can get the Lenovo ThinkPad T495s for just $749 (opens in new tab). Usually, this laptop retails for $1,859 so that’s $1,109 off its normal price. It’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this business laptop and one of the best laptop deals of the day. More: Best cheap laptops dealsShop: Lenovo’s entire clearance sale (opens in new tab)Best business laptops in 2020...

Asus ROG Phone 5 is coming next month — mobile gamers get readyCheck out gaming on weird phones Best phone deals of February 2021 While Chen doesn’t mention any specifics, recent rumours (via GSMArena) suggest it will be the successor to Lenovo’s last gaming phone, the Lenovo Legion Pro. As gaming smartphones are some of the most powerful Android devices around, it’s expected to boast a Snapdragon 888 with up to 16GB of RAM, a battery of at least 5,000mAh capacity, as well as an AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate....

Design The ThinkPad P50s shares the same black, boxy design you’ll find on every other ThinkPad on the market. The plastic and glass-fiber chassis is built solid, and I wouldn’t think twice about throwing this workstation in a briefcase. The ThinkPad logo and Lenovo emblem are both stamped on the lid, but it’s otherwise spartan. Lifting the lid reveals the 15.5-inch, 2880 x 1620 display and the island-style keyboard with number pad....

Razer Nari Ultimate Overwatch Lucio Edition deal Pump up the volume in this Razer Nari Ultimate Overwatch Lucio Edition headset that’s now only $190. With a fun, lightweight design accented by Lucio’s well-known frog emblem on the side, you’ll be gaming in style in no time. While we certainly noted our love for the design in our review of the Razer Nari Ultimate Overwatch Lucio Edition (opens in new tab), we found the real value in the headset was in its audio quality....