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Refurbished iPad 2 units now selling in Apple’s online store

The discount isn't big at this stage, but the first refurbished iPad 2 units have shown up in Apple's online store.

The iPhone 5 might be thinner than the iPhone 4, and have its volume buttons moved

Some possibly leaked iPhone 5 parts could point to a thinner iPhone, with 8-megapixel camera, and switched volume buttons.
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Logitech announces iPad 2 folding keyboard, joystick accessories

With no end in sight to the rampant popularity of the iPad and iPad 2, Logitech continues to roll out more support for the top-selling tablet.
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Over a third of tablets end up in the bathroom

In a study surely to make hypochondriacs cringe at the thought of touching any tablet, owners of tablets are admitting to taking the device into the bathroom to play Angry Birds and watch video while on the toilet or in the tub.

Protect your iPad’s back with Kicks rubber pads

Protect the back of your iPad from scratches while maintaining a sleek look with Kicks from Bluelounge.
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Men busted smuggling iPhones and iPads into China with zip lines, crossbows

The Joker's men had no problem using zip lines to get into a Gotham City bank, but Chinese criminals weren't that lucky. Officials bust up a smuggling ring that simply hates paying taxes.

Samsung boots Smart Cases, avoids more Apple litigation

Look familiar? It should: Apple introduced its Smart Cover for the iPad 2 four months ago.

Sears accidentally lists iPad 2 for $69 – cue hoard of unhappy customers

Sears has unleashed a torrent of customer complaints after a typo listed the iPad 2 at ridiculously reasonable prices.
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Apple quarterly profit up 69 percent as iPad sales roar

Strong iPad 2 sales have boosted Apple to a stellar quarter despite slowing iPhone 4 receipts.

Taiwanese tea company uses a fake Steve Jobs in commercial

To add some credibility to its new flavor of tea, a Taiwanese company has created its own Steve Jobs to present it, complete with black shirt and jeans. Feeling thirsty?
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How Apple turned the fountain of youth into a fountain of cash

Apple’s popularity with cash-strapped college kids has turned out to be the key to charming their parents’ wallets open, too.
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iPad 2 shipping time cut to less than a week

Apple's online stores around the world have cut the shipping time for the iPad 2 to between three and five business days, suggesting that supply is finally catching up with demand.

Incase introduces A.P.C. collection of denim cases with leather

Incase has launched a collection of collaborative products with Parisian fashion brand A.P.C. The line features a 15" MacBook Pro case and a book jacket for the iPad 2.
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E-reader ownership explodes past tablets, says Pew

A new study by Pew Research shows that e-reader popularity has doubled in the past six months, while the tablet market has only seen moderate gains in ownership.
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Apple releases iOS 5 beta 2, wireless sync enabled

Developers can now get their hands on the newest beta release of Apple's forthcoming mobile operating system, iOS 5.

Verizon iPad 2 recall ordered for ‘small number’ of tablets

An "extremely small number" of iPad 2 tablets shipped with duplicated MEID codes, prompting Apple to issue a recall.
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iFrogz hops on iPad 2 cases

iFrogz's new BackBone, Summit, and Neofirm Burst cases for the iPad 2 can use Apple's magnetic cover tech and can work with either iPad model.
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Adobe CEO: Android tablets will beat iPads

While brushing aside the rift between Adobe and Apple, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen says that Android tablets will soon overtake the iPad, just as Android smartphones now beat the iPhone.

Chinese teen sells kidney for an iPad 2

A Chinese teenager shows just how badly he wanted an iPad 2.
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Foxconn explosion death toll rises; iPad 2 output possibly affected by disaster

The number of Foxconn workers killed by the explosion at the company's factory in Chengdu, China, on Friday has risen to three. Production of Apple's iPad 2 may be affected by the deadly accident.
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Nielsen study reveals user tablet and e-reader habits

A recent Nielsen study reveals interesting tidbits about how people use their tablets, e-readers and smartphones.

Explosion at Foxconn Chengdu plant, two killed

Explosion at the plagued plant injures 16 workers, killing two.

Hands-on with the Handstand for iPad 2

We take a first-hand look at the Handstand for iPad 2 and its innovative, mobile design.
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Handstand2 gets a grip on the iPad 2

The Handstand2 case for the iPad adds a hand strap to the back of the iPad 2 so user can easily carry the device - and spin it to show and share.

iKeyboard adds tactile feel to iPad virtual keyboard

Make the most of your iPad's virtual keyboard with this tactile add-on, which lets you rest your hands on the keyboard and press real keys.
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Samsung’s new 2560×1600 screen: Retina for iPad 3?

A newly-revealed ultra-high-resolution display from Samsung hints at what we might see in a next-generation iPad.

Scalper causes riot at Apple Store in China

Apple fans in Beijing were subjected to a gruesome scene after a scalper incited a brawl.

iPad 2 arrives in China, many waiting in line

Apple's iPad 2 finally hit the shelves in China today, with many consumers in Beijing and Shanghai waiting in line overnight.

Amazon tablet coming late this year?

It's officially more than a well-supported rumor: Reports on manufacturing partners for the Amazon tablet have surfaced.

Apple releases new iMacs with Thunderbolt, quad-core processors

Apple has officially debuted its new line of iMac all-in-one desktop PCs, which now come loaded with Intel's Sandy Bridge Core i5 and i7 CPUs, FaceTime HD cameras and the lightning-quick Thunderbolt data transfer technology.

Foxconn workers arrested for leaking iPad 2 design

After one too many leaks concerning Apple devices, Foxconn has called in the authorities and will hold the accused employees responsible.

iPad 2 launches in Japan, many fans wait in line

Later than originally planned, the Apple iPad 2 went on sale in Japan today, with many people getting in line before the stores opened.
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Japan, other countries getting the iPad 2 this week

Japan, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and eight other countries are getting the iPad 2 this week - and the Wi-Fi version lands in China May 6.

Crystograph offers new, sparkling gold version of iPad 2 for $10,000

Be the belle of the tech ball with this opulent, expensive, Swarovski-studded iPad 2, which rings in at a whopping $10,000.