Lilbits: Apple M1 in everything, PinePhone as a pocket-sized Linux laptop, and Android 12’s Quick Settings redesign

When news first broke that Apple was planning to launch Macs with ARM-based processors that the company designed in-house, I didn’t think all of the company’s laptops and desktops would be using the same ARM chips. But so far that seems to…

When news first broke that Apple was planning to launch Macs with ARM-based processors that the company designed in-house, I didn’t think all of the company’s laptops and desktops would be using the same ARM chips. But so far that seems to be the case. This week Apple introduced new iMac all-in-one desktop PCs that have […]

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New 12.9-inch iPad Pro doesn’t support the previous Magic Keyboard

The new Apple TV 4K remote won’t work for some Apple TV games, either.

Despite its apparently unwavering commitment to using the Lightning port in iPhones, Apple is not usually squeamish about ending support for old accessories and products when it heralds the latest, greatest version of something.

That's especially apparent this week, as it's been revealed that the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro won't work with the Magic Keyboard Apple made for its predecessor just one year ago.

French website iGeneration was the first to cover the news, explaining that although the 2020 and 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro are mostly similar, the new one is 0.5 mm thicker. The site claimed to have seen Apple documentation saying that the older Magic Keyboard would not be supported. AppleInsider later claimed to receive confirmation directly from Apple that this is the case.

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Lenovo launches new Windows on Snapdragon notebooks with 4G and 5G support in China

Earlier this year Lenovo announced it was developing a new Yoga 5G thin and light laptop with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor and 5G connectivity. Now the company has revealed that the Lenovo Yoga 5G 2021 goes up for pre-order in China on Ap…

Earlier this year Lenovo announced it was developing a new Yoga 5G thin and light laptop with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor and 5G connectivity. Now the company has revealed that the Lenovo Yoga 5G 2021 goes up for pre-order in China on April 30 for 9999 CNY (about $1540). But if that price seems too […]

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Daily Deals (4-23-2021)

Amazon is giving away 10 free Kindle eBooks for World Book Day, and offering discounts on dozens of others with prices as low as $1. Meanwhile Steam is offering the Jackbox Quiplash party game for free, and the latest PC game bundle from Humble Bundle…

Amazon is giving away 10 free Kindle eBooks for World Book Day, and offering discounts on dozens of others with prices as low as $1. Meanwhile Steam is offering the Jackbox Quiplash party game for free, and the latest PC game bundle from Humble Bundle lets you snag 7 LEGO games for $10 (or fewer […]

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AirTags orders began today, but supplies are already dwindling

The iPhone is in stock, but AirTags are backed up to June in some cases.

Apple began taking orders Friday for its new AirTags location-tracking product and the new purple color for the iPhone 12, but AirTag supply is already falling behind demand.

Announced earlier this week, AirTags are Apple's answer to the already established and relatively popular Tile product. Each AirTag is a small disc that can be attached to a valuable possession so you can track it with your iPhone if you lose it.

Each AirTag sends out a Bluetooth signal that nearby compatible devices in the "Find My" network detect. When a device detects the AirTag, it reports its location, and you can use the newly rebranded "Find My" app to locate it; Apple claims the process is anonymous, secure, and encrypted.

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Hulu Plus Attracted Many of its First 2 Million Subscribers From Pirate Sites

Pirate sites are considered a threat by the majority of today’s legal streaming platforms but at least one can say it directly benefited from them. According to a former key member of Hulu’s marketing team, the launch of Hulu Plus saw pirate sites give…

Pirate sites are considered a threat by the majority of today's legal streaming platforms but at least one can say it directly benefited from them. According to a former key member of Hulu's marketing team, the launch of Hulu Plus saw pirate sites given an option - either find themselves sued or plaster their sites with links to the fledgling platform. The strategy paid off.

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Evercade VS is a multi-player retro console for the living room

The makers of the Evercade handheld game console that was introduced last year are launching a new model designed for the living room. The Evercade VS doesn’t have a display or a battery, but it has one killer feature that the portable model lac…

The makers of the Evercade handheld game console that was introduced last year are launching a new model designed for the living room. The Evercade VS doesn’t have a display or a battery, but it has one killer feature that the portable model lacks: support single-screen, multi-player games. You can plug the Evercade VS into your […]

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COVID emergency shuts Japan’s Super Nintendo World one month after opening

Construction continues on US versions of Nintendo-themed park.

The highly anticipated Super Nintendo World section of Universal Studios Japan will be temporarily closing a little more than a month after its delayed opening, along with the rest of the park, due to the increased spread of COVID-19 in Osaka.

"Today, Universal Studios Japan has decided to temporarily close our park due to the substantial business shutdown request to operate with no spectators which was issued under the state of emergency for Osaka prefecture," reads a note on the Universal Studios Japan website.

The closure comes just weeks after Universal Studios Japan was forced to limit visitor numbers amid rising case rates in Osaka. Universal Studios Japan was previously closed for COVID from February 29 through June 7 of last year. The latest closure will be effective April 25 and will last "until the request has been lifted."

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