So you want an iPad — but how do you know if you need to go Pro?

Apple’s iPads are the best-selling tablets for a reason — dollar for dollar they deliver more performance and a far more robust app ecosystem than any of the competition.

Though there are a number of striking differences between Apple’s various iPad models, choosing which iPad fits your needs can be tricky. Apple’s iPad Pro models push the limits, offering both faster chips and high-tech displays; the base-model iPad offers Apple Pencil support and decent speed at a much more affordable price; and the iPad mini provides one of the best LED Retina screens out there for reading. Which one should you pick? Let’s break it down.

The raw specs

Like looking at spec charts? Boy do we have a spec chart for you.

Device
iPad mini (7.9)
iPad (9.7)
iPad Pro (10.5)
iPad Pro (12.9)
Colors
Silver, Gold, Space Gray
Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray
Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray
Silver, Gold, Spac…

Field Research has begun and Pokémon Go has gone 8-bit retro for Fool’s Day!

Pokémon Go launched in the summer of 2016 and has been updated regularly ever since. In 2017 we got Gen 2, Raid Battles, the new Gyms, the first two generations of Legendary Pokémon and the beginning of Gen 3. So far, 2018 has brought us Field Research. what’s next? Player vs. Player (PvP), Gen 4, Trading? Here are all the latest Pokémon Go updates!

March 31, 2018: Pokémon Goes 8-bit for April Fool’s

In silly celebration of April Fool’s day, all Pokémon Go sprites (but not 3D models) will be going retro — in full-on 8-bit glory — for the week.

From Pokémon Go:

We always want to bring you the most immersive graphics experience possible, and we’re excited to share our latest breakthrough with millions of Pokémon GO Trainers around the world. Starting later today, you can be one of the first to experience this all-new graphics engine….

Everything you could possibly want to know about emoji.

Emoji began in Japan as a way to better express emotions, and they’ve exploded in popularity over the last few years. The iPhone, iPad, and Mac have built-in emoji keyboards that get new options with every update, and there are also numerous third-party apps and stickers that can elevate your emoji game even further.

Here’s everything you need to know about emoji and using them on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac!


Why emoji matter
Emoji: The latest updates!
How to use emoji on iPhone or iPad
How to change your emoji’s skin tone
How to use emoji and Tapbacks in iMessage
Emoji: Secret Shortcuts!
Best emoji apps for iPhone and iPad
How to use emoji on your Mac
How to use emoji on Apple Watch
Animoji: The ultimate guide
Why emoji matter

The meaning of what you write is subject to the interpretation of the people who read it. You might have one tone or intent, but filtered through their mood and assumptions, they could take it…

Not only has Ditto learned to hide as Ghastly, Whismur, and Gulpin, catching a Ditto is one of the stage 5 tasks required for finding Mew!

Ditto is a Pokémon who can transform — essentially take on the appearance and attributes of other Pokémon. Although missing from the original release of Pokémon Go Gen 1, Ditto eventually found its way out into the world, hiding as Pidgy, Ratatta, Zubat, and Magikarp. With Gen 2, Ditto also learned to hide as Sentra, Yanma, and Hoothoot, and Gen 3, as Zigzagoon and Taillow. Then, when Shiny Magikarp appeared, Ditto Magikarp disappeared. Now, just as Ditto has become a prerequisite for finding the mythical Mew, Ditto has added Ghastly, Whismur, and Gulpin to its repertoire as well.

So, come out, come out, wherever you are. It’s time to play hunt and go catch!

TL;DR: Which Pokémon can be Ditto?

Pidgy
Ratatta
Zubat
Ghastly
Sentra
Yanma
Hoothoot
Zigzagoon
Taillow
Whismur
Gulpin
what’s Ditto and why do you w…

Griffin’s newest charging accessory offers all the charging power you need in an aesthetically pleasing package.

Today, technology accessory manufacturer Griffin launched the latest addition to its line of chargers. Simply called the PowerBlock Wireless Charging Pad, the device is ideal for those who are sick of messing around with cables and want a fast-charging solution that looks great, too (especially with a Space Gray iPhone).

Made from a combination of thermoplastic polyurethane, polycarbonate, and synthetic wool, the PowerBlock Wireless Charging Pad has a shiny black exterior with a soft, scratch-free, heather gray fabric top that grips and protects your smartphone as it charges. The pad also has non-slip feet to keep it from sliding around on the surface of your desk or nightstand, even if you accidentally bump it while removing your device. In addition, it features a subtle LED underglow that activates when you place your phone on the pad to let you know that everything is…

Business Chat is here for Messages and it’s a great way for customers to talk directly with companies.

You may have missed it if you didn’t look at the fine print when you updated to iOS 11.3, but there was an interesting feature added to iOS. Yup, it was five lines down in the update notes:

Business Chat (Beta) – US only
* Communicate with companies to easily ask questions, schedule appointments, and make purchases inside the built-in Messages app on iPhone and iPad

Business Chat was released as a part of iOS 11.3 as a way to make it easier for businesses to create contact with customers, clients, and potential customers and clients. The service, which is built into the Messages app, also offers APIs for integration in custom apps as well as working with off-the-shelf CRM apps such as Nuance, LivePerson, Gensys, zendesk, In The Chat, and Salesforce Service Cloud.

Business Chat is consumer-focused, business-friendly

Business Chat is designed for customer-initiated contact,…

PCalc just got even more fun. (Er, as fun as math can get.)

Popular feature-heavy scientific calculator app PCalc just got an update today, and though it’s minor, it features more display options, tint colors for more themes, and a soundtrack. Yes, I said soundtrack.

Display-wise, the app now ”smarter” about using the available screen space. In addition, in settings, you can choose to show x10 in scientific notation as well as toggle off the labels and info on the display. And, for the aesthetically conscious among you, you can now change the tint for more themes, including ”A Touch of Color,” ”Brawn,” and ”Widget.”

In terms of functionality, you can now use hyperbolic trigonometry in user functions and conversions. It also works even better on the iPhone X than ever before.

However, possibly the coolest new thing to come out of this update (at least to me, as someone who does very little calculating) is that the app’s About screen now has an ambient soundtrack by multitalented…

If speed and having the best drawing features matter to you, Apple’s new iPad Pro models are worth your money.

Apple’s 2017 10.5 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models are bigger, better, and faster than any other iPad — but are they worth your hard-earned cash? Whether you currently have a first-generation iPad Pro, considering buying your very first Pro-model iPad, or weighing the 2018 base-model iPad over a Pro, here’s what you need to know.

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Capacity & Color

Both the 10.5 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models start at a baseline 64GB of storage space — a welcome doubling of the iPad Pro’s previous storage capacities — and go all the way up to 512GB at their highest configuration. (For reference, the base MacBook Pro model starts at 128GB.)

Colors is the only place where the two new iPad Pro models differ: The 12.9-inch model is sadly lacking a Rose Gold option; otherwise, the two share the same Space Grey, Silver, and Gold color choices.

If you ne…

Celebrate capitalism by using money to solve all your problems in Penny Punching Princess, out early next week.

In Penny Punching Princess, we can live a dream: having enough money to throw fistfuls of it at our problems until they solve themselves. It’s an adorable beat-em-up with a twist: you can kick the butts of your enemies for money, or you can turn around and bribe them to leave you alone! The launches with physical and digital releases for Nintendo Switch on April 4 in North America and March 30 (today!) in Europe. Unfortunately, there will be no physical Switch release in the UK. If you live in the UK, don’t worry. You can still download it from the eShop!

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For those still on the fence about spending cash on a game about spending cash, here’s everything we know about Penny Punching Princess!

Capitalism, ho!

Penny Punching Princess is a game where ”even a level 1 pleb can defeat a tyrant as long as they have money.” And at the start of the game, our ti…