Apple raises iPad and MacBook prices, blaming cost of chips amid AI boom

Company says it cannot shield customers from memory and storage chip costs – and iPhone hikes could be next

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The best power banks and battery packs in the UK for reliable charging on the go, tested

Forever running out of juice? Top up your battery-powered devices with our expert picks, from tiny smartphone chargers to super speedy models

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David Hockney, pioneering British artist famed for his pools and portraits, dies aged 88

The peroxide blond painter from Yorkshire made his name with sunkissed visions of California and never stopped breaking barriers, going on to become one of contemporary art’s most important figures

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Starmer vows to ‘fight’ social media firms to protect children from addiction

Prime minister says government needs to show it is on families’ side as new screen-time guidance launched

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Apple iPad Air M4 review: still the premium tablet to beat

Faster laptop-level power, rapid wifi and 5G, plus much-improved multitasking make the middle iPad highly capable beyond just watching TV

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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: dust-resistant and more durable foldable phone

Book-style Android with cutting-edge AI, good cameras and great tablet screen for media and multitasking on the go

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iOS 26 release: everything you need to know about Apple’s Liquid Glass updates

iPhone upgrade joined by watchOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe, adding a new look and features to devices

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Honor Magic V5 review: fantastic foldable phone that needs better Android software

Super-svelte body, fast chip, high capacity battery and big camera make it some of the best phone-tablet hardware

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Russia orders state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on new phones

Critics say Max, a WhatsApp rival, could be used to track users, though state media says it is not a spying app

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Parents, don’t panic – healthy screen time for children is possible, if you follow these few simple tips | Kaitlyn Regehr https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/aug/04/parents-healthy-screen-time-children-tech-simple-tips #Tabletcomputers #Digitalmedia #Smartphones #Technology #Children #Laptops
Parents, don’t panic – healthy screen time for children is possible, if you follow these few simple tips

Yes, the huge firms pushing unsuitable content must be regulated. But until they are, adults can model the positive use of tech, says digital humanities academic Dr Kaitlyn Regehr

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