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Today’s an exciting day for fans of all things Apple, as the technology giant has just recently announced the upcoming arrival of an heir to their Apple iPad Air 2 that was released back in October of 2014. 2 and a half years is a long time in the tech industry, so it’ll be exciting to see what this newest regular model can do!

This  model is apparently a bit thicker and heavier than the iPad Air 2, but comes with an A9 chip which is a big upgrade both in power and in affordability. The new iPad 9.7″ (yes, that’s the official name that Apple is going with…) comes with a brighter 9.7-inch Retina Display of the same 2048 x 1536 pixels resolution as before.  The device also features a new updated TouchID home button and is available at a much lower price than earlier models.

You can get your hands on a new iPad for just $329 for the 32GB + WiFi model. If you want cellular capability it’s available for $459, and if you’re looking for a huge amount of storage you can purchase the 128GB models for 100 dollars more. With the last iPad starting at $499, a drop in price of over $100 is sure to do wonders for Apple’s sales numbers (not that they had much of an issue before!)

The iPad will be available in  silver, gold and space gray and will hit Apple.com and Apple Stores starting March 24th.

 

 

As part of the editorial team here at Geekreply, John spends a lot of his time making sure each article is up to snuff. That said, he also occasionally pens articles on the latest in Geek culture. From Gaming to Science, expect the latest news fast from John and team.

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Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Version Will Help PS5

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Belgian developer Larian Studios’ work on Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Series S version will improve performance on all platforms, including PS5. The game’s fifth major patch, expected to launch this week, will include upgrades and new features. More details will be revealed later today.

Director of Publishing Michael Douse says PS5 performance improvements may be the “least exciting thing” in the title’s next update, so it sounds like a big one. Larian Studios employees are proud of “finally” implementing tweaks, fixes, and changes, Douse says. Later today, we’ll bring you all the Baldur’s Gate 3 update details.

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Those who reached the RPG’s third act have reported technical issues during the narrative’s conclusion, especially in co-op, so today’s update should fix them. New features like a permadeath mode are expected, along with Xbox Series S optimization fixes. What else should be added to the game?

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PC Mounts Show PlayStation Trophy Support

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We love the PlayStation ecosystem, especially its top first-party studios, but Sony Interactive Entertainment could do more to build goodwill. The long-awaited Trophy support for PS5 games on PC appears to be closer to reality, though nothing official has been announced.

TrueTrophie’s scanners found a new PS5 Trophy list with “PSPC” as a platform. The list, titled “Trophy Set” and unattached to a game, appears to be a test. TrueTrophies notes that developers rarely submit their own platforms to PSN, suggesting Sony is behind it.

TrueTrophies says this platform is separate from PS5 but can connect to it, suggesting compatibility. As PlayStation fans know, PS4, PS Vita, and PS3 games could share a list. In October 2022, Sony added PSN support to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered’s PC release, allowing players to link Steam accounts to unlock an exclusive skin. Potentially minor, but something we’ll watch.

TrueTrophies lists PlayStation Trophies for serious hunters. They scrape the PlayStation Network’s ominous underbelly with scanners to provide the most up-to-date trophy lists, sometimes dangerously. TrueTrophies posted Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s trophy list weeks ago, with spoiler titles.

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No worries, PS5 Slim SSD upgrades are possible

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Next month, the PS5 Slim will replace the original PS5. Its main selling point is its detachable disc drive. Sony’s design change will streamline manufacturing, but consumers will have more flexibility. The refreshed machine will be 30% smaller than its predecessor, reducing its footprint.

But since the manufacturer hadn’t mentioned it, some worried you couldn’t install another SSD. A spokesperson told IGN that “there are no changes with the new model”—you can still install a compatible hard drive to expand the console’s storage.

Note that the new model increases on-board storage from 825GB to 1TB, so you get more space out of the box. However, some games are now so large that you may need a new PS5 SSD.

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