All About the New iPads

Electronics & Gadgets     From Fred Zahradnik, your About Electronics & Gadgets Editor     Apple unveiled new iPads late last week, and our iPad expert, Daniel Nations, gives you the inside information on the super-slim new tablets. Also this week, HBO’s new no-cable plan (is it right for you?), how to use Apple Pay, game reviews, tech news and more.   Follow us on:     Sign up for more free newsletters: About Today About Computers About Programming   All About the New iPads The iPad Air 2 sports an A8X system-on-a-chip (SoC) that boasts speeds 40% faster than the A7 chip that powered the iPad Air and graphics 250% faster.  This is the fastest processor used in an iOS device, including the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. READ NOW   HBO’s New No-Cable Plan: Right For You? As result of both consumer frustration (especially amongst cord-cutters) that want to watch the shows, and HBO Execs that want to reach more consumers, HBO's CEO Richard Plepler has made an important announcement that could really shake up the TV viewing landscape. READ NOW   Apple Pay Launches This Week Apple Pay is the new wireless payment system from Apple. It allows users to buy things at participating retailers using their compatible iOS devices and credit/debit cards. Because it replaces a credit or debit card with an iPhone or Apple Watch, it (in theory) reduces the number of payment cards a person needs to carry. READ NOW   Soen Transit Bluetooth Speakers Review The Soen drivers are designed for extremely long excursion (front-to-back motion), which means they can "move a lot of air." Which means they should play louder and deeper than most other speakers their size. READ NOW   ADVERTISEMENT Featured Articles Which New iPad is Right for You? Power Up Sound With a Home Theater Amp All About Apple Pay Killer Instinct Season 2 (Xbox One) NBA 2K15 Review (Playstation) Skylanders Trap Team Review (Wii U) More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Electronics newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 Privacy Policy © 2014 About.com