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The new Apple iPhone XS and XS Max come in silver, grey and gold, and will be on sale from September 28. (Elijah Nouvelage/AFP)

Apple acolytes and fans of excess will access its Xs soon

The world’s first trillion-dollar company is now eyeing a broader audience with the unveiling of the three models

Death of Cleopatra

Goggle the asp that fits with your Leninist

The overenthusiastic spellchecker-cum-predictive-text function in the PathInput app turns ordinary text into a surreal fantasy, writes Shaun de Waal

The gold trim of the Samsung Tab S makes it the real head-turner among the tablet forerunners.

Tablets: Samsung, Sony in hot pursuit of iPad Air

The iPad might be the benchmark for tablet design and efficiency but Samsung and Sony have released tablets that redefine the idea of a "benchmark".

iTunes U takes content to iPad

A new update to iTunes U now includes tools that lets teachers and students build and experience educational content on iPads.

iPad 4 price drops in SA

The iPad 4 with retina display will be Apple’s new entry-level tablet in South Africa.

Samsung has been ordered to pay Apple $1.05 billion in damages.

Apple, China shake on iPad name with $60m settlement

Apple has paid $60-million to settle a dispute in China over ownership of the iPad name, removing a potential obstacle to sales in the Chinese market.

Apple beats Android in global tablet sales

Apple’s iPad outmuscled its Android-powered tablet computer rivals in early 2012, in a global market suffering from post-holiday hangover.

Who says print is dead?

Who says print is dead?

Far from killing off printing, the rise of mobile devices and apps may just turn out to be its saving grace.

iPads bring ‘new attitude to learning’ at schools

iPads bring ‘new attitude to learning’ at schools

Pupils from various schools have told the <i>M&G</i> iPads assist the learning process by making it more interactive.

Apple cements tablet market lead with new iPad

Apple’s newest iPad looks like another hot seller as hundreds lined up at stores around the world to get their hands on the tablet.

After Steve Jobs: Apple’s faster, better iPad

Apple has unveiled a new iPad and an updated Apple TV box — its first new products since co-founder Steve Jobs passed away last year.

Apple loses iPad trademark case

Apple lost the legal battle it has been waging against a Taiwan-owned company it accused of illegally using its iPad trademark.

Nokia aims to upset Apple’s cart with Microsoft tablet

Nokia aims to upset Apple’s cart with Microsoft tablet

After trailing behind in the smartphone race, Nokia plans to take on Apple’s iPad next year with its own tablet, running Microsoft’s Windows software.

iPad edition launches M&G into the future

The <i>Mail & Guardian</i> has launched its iPad edition, downloadable from the Apple store.

Light my Fire: Amazon ignites tablet war

Light my Fire: Amazon ignites tablet war

Amazon.com took the wraps off its long-awaited "Kindle Fire" on Wednesday, tacking on a mass market-friendly $199 price tag.

Amazon to take fight to Apple with the Kindle Fire

Amazon’s challenger to Apple’s iPad will be called the Kindle Fire, technology website <i>TechCrunch</i> reported on Monday.

Will Intel’s Ultrabook take on the iPad?

Intel has said computer makers Lenovo, Asustek and Acer will launch its new lightweight notebook PCs — known as Ultrabooks — at the end of May.

Daily Maverick’s iMaverick unveiled

Independent newspaper the <i>Daily Maverick</i> has unveiled <i>iMaverick</i>, SA’s first daily newspaper specifically designed for the iPad.

Sony to take on Apple with launch of first tablet PCs

Sony, a laggard in the tablet market, unveiled its first tablet computers in an attempt to grab second place in the market from Apple’s iPad.

Apple files suit against Samsung

Apple has sued Samsung Electronics, saying the company’s Galaxy line of smartphones and tablet computers copy Apple’s popular iPad and iPhone.