News about ipad:
Fling adds a new dimension to gaming on the iPad
One thing that the iPad is used for by many people apart from being a relatively hassle-free device used for surfing the Internet would be casual gaming. Many hit titles on the iPhone has already been ported over to Apple’s best selling tablet series, where the mechanics of the game remain the same – you will make use of your fingers to manipulate icons or characters on the screen to complete the game’s objective.
We go literally hands-on with the iPad Strap
I realize that there are a lot of beautiful things to look at in this picture, but focus on the thing that is sticking to this handsome blogger’s hand.
Clinique offers revolutionary shopping experience
Clinique has come up with a new way to shop – and that is through the incorporation of technology that has become so prevalent in our lives these days. The world leader in beauty is now the first cosmetics brand to use the Apple iPad in-store as part of a state-of-the-art, self-guided skin care diagnostic tool which is currently being rolled out later this month at select counters nationwide.
iPad Car Headrest Cradle
The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, but what happens when the cradle doesn’t hold a baby, but an iPad instead? That’s what you get with the iPad Car Headrest Cradle, and from the name itself, you can tell that this cradle will actually nestle your iPad lovingly from the back of a car’s headrest, making it suitable for movie watching and useful for keeping those backseat drivers quiet. Boasting a mounting frame that will clamp firmly to both headrest posts, the rubber lining makes sure that it will not mar the metal’s finish – perfect for those who have just purchased a new ride. The aluminum stand with a quartet of raised corners will cradle your iPad without obstructing any of its controls, while the frame’s ball joint allows for 360º rotation for vertical or horizontal viewing. To make sure everything stays in place, locking pins will secure the joint into place at the preferred angle and aspect. At $59.95, this might just be one of the better in-car accessories that you will have ever purchased, if only to keep the little ones entertained with your iPad on a long road trip. Read the rest of this entry »
Altec Lansing makes iPad ownership more enjoyable
Altec Lansing knows that there is an ever expanding market of iPad owners, judging by the device’s popularity worldwide not to mention its sex appeal across a range of people. What better way to leverage a fast-growing user base than to roll out a peripheral which is capable of enhancing its use? That’s exactly what Altec Lansing has done, introducing the Octiv Stage docking speaker system for the iPad, iPhone and iPod.
BookBook for iPad
So you own an iPad and use it primarily as an ebook reader. Well, if that is the case, why not make the most of it by purchasing a relevant accessory? We’re talking about the BookBook for iPad, where it will come in Classic Black and Vibrant Red color schemes, retailing for a rather hefty £69.99 a pop, but wait till you hear what 70 quid can deliver. Basically, the BookBook for iPad will offer protection for your iPad in a stylish manner, where it is disguised as a vintage leather bound hardback book. Not only that, when the situation calls for it, it can also double up as a fully adjustable stand, making this one of the classier iPad cases to date instead of those standard rubbery rubbish which we see flood the market these days. Handmade in genuine soft-touch leather with a padded interior and dual zips, it is capable of delivering serious impact/crush protection. Go on now, read your ebooks in style. Read the rest of this entry »
AT&T and Apple to deliver Apple iPad
So the iPad has already proven itself to be a success since it was released earlier this year, with many other hardware manufacturers around the world jumping in on the tablet craze as well. Well, it doesn’t hurt to see the iPad being made available elsewhere throughout the country which will surely play some role in making sure the iPad ends up with even higher sales figures in due time. Both AT&T and Apple have announced that all three iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available at over 2,200 AT&T Stores from Thursday, October 28th onwards. Not only that, AT&T will offer customers 3G pre-paid data plans for iPad, alongside Apple’s easy on-device activation and management. Unlike smartphone plans, all iPad data plans are available without the need for a term contract and you aren’t skimped either since they include unlimited access to AT&T’s 23,000+ domestic Wi-Fi Hot Spots.
Verizon Wireless to offer Apple iPad
The Apple iPad has proven itself to be a device that is highly sought after, and analysts have predicted it to perform extremely well in the market in the coming year as the tablet momentum builds up. Well, there is no way that Apple is going to let the opportunity to sell more iPads slip by their fingers, which is why they have teamed up with Verizon Wireless to make the iPad available at more than 2,000 Verizon Wireless Stores nationwide from Thursday, October 28th onwards. What does Verizon Wireless have on offer to entice you to part with your hard earned cash? Well, three bundles will be up on offer, where all of them feature an iPad Wi-Fi model and a Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, retailing for $629.99 for the iPad Wi-Fi 16GB + MiFi, while another Benjamin will net you an iPad Wi-Fi 32GB + MiFi with the $829.99 bundle delivering an iPad Wi-Fi 64GB + MiFi.
Kensington has new iPad accessories in aim to boost productivity
If you were Apple, would you be insulted that a company rolls out additional accessories for your lovingly crafted device while saying it will improve a user’s productivity? Well, it really depends on which side of the looking glass you’re on, and Kensington claims that their trio of new iPad accessories will be able to help boost productivity for users of the tablet computer regardless of whether they are on-the-go or in the car. Meant to be breakthrough iPad accessories for users in need of extra versatility and best performance regardless of where they are, we can only wonder in anticipation as to what these are able to offer in the real world instead of just being on paper.
Netflix app hits iPhone and iPod touch
While the Netflix app was originally meant for the iPad, this free app has been modified to cater for those who are rocking to the iPhone and iPod touch, thanks to the availability of the free Netflix App for iPhone and iPod touch. Basically, this app enables current Netflix members to enjoy watching their favorite shows and movies anytime, anywhere on the mentioned two iDevices for just $8.99 a month. To put it in layman’s terms, you will be able to instantly watch a vast selection of TV episodes and movies streamed to your iPhone or iPod touch at no additional cost.
Apple to add Email-Based FaceTime Support?
It’s probably the worst kept secret in Apple land, but quite a few people in the know think that we are about to get a new iPod touch & eventually an iPad with FaceTime. This is all because of the iOS4.1 beta, which has seen a new option to call a contacts FaceTime through … [visit site to read more]
iPad App Store Goes Genius
Haven’t check the App store for your iPad lately? Maybe now is the time as Apple have added a function we have been waiting for a while, many of you will be familiar with the genius function on iTunes. It will track you favourite songs and then suggests new … [visit site to read more]
Free books for your Kindle – and you can read them on the PC, Android phones and iPod/iPhone/iPad too with the free Kindle app
Avid reader? Want some freebies to burn through on the train such as Dracula and Alice in Wonderland? If you own a Kindel, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android phone or even just a PC then read on… … [visit site to read more]
Largest Apple store in the world opens in Covent Garden tomorrow.
Forget New York, Paris and Tokyo. London is fast becoming the coolest city in the World. Not only do we have the Queen and the Olympics but by tomorrow we will have the largest Apple store in the entire world (with the largest stockpile of ipads in the world to go with it.)
New iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone 5 Rumours Emerge
The Apple rumour mill is cranking backup up again with more rumours that Apple are planning a new iPod Touch, new iPad, and interestingly or worryingly a new iPhone 5 (we know they’ve just released one.)
4G Broadband Hotspot for Apple Devices Launched by Clearwire
Apple fandom is expanding and now it includes not only the consumers, but also the companies vying to come up with products for 
this mega-entity. Clearwire has introduced a new version of its Spot 4G hotspot for Apple products. The company … [visit site to read more]
iPad 2 to Include Front Facing Camera or Just Another Apple Slip Up?
It was not long ago that the iPad was making headline news, however since the release, things have just died down. Instead all the talk is now surrounding the next iPad or should we say the iPad 2. Very little is known about the up and coming tablet device, however one this which is rumoured to be on the cards is a front facing camera.
iPad Contender? Windows Show Off the ‘Masterpad’
Tablet PCs are set to be a huge section of the tech industry and after Apple paved the way with the ground-breaking iPad, now everybody wants to be an Apple contender.
Microsoft To Introduce Oak Trail Based Tablet in 2011
Apple has clearly demonstrated its command over the still-in-its-infancy tablet segment, not only by the sheer volume of iPads it has sold, but also by the fact that most of the other prominent tablet makers have decided to adopt the rather unfortunate moniker as well. However, in a bid … [visit site to read more]
BlindType vows to autocorrect all wrongs with your iPhone or Android virtual keyboard (video)
Remember that episode of The Simpsons where Homer gets too fat to be able to dial a number? Well, he wouldn’t have had that problem had BlindType been around. This soft keyboard is described by its makers as being extremely resilient to inaccurate input and looking at the demo video after the break, you kinda have to agree — it seems to have a pretty kickass predictive algorithm. Aside from that, the keyboard also dynamically adjusts to wherever and however you choose to type, meaning its size and orientation track along to your input, which goes some way to justifying the somewhat odd name (it’s meant for blind operation, not blind people). Text can be inserted without the keyboard even being on screen, while spaces are automatically added at pauses in your typing. BlindType should be coming to Android and iOS devices some time in the near future.
Apple Posts Record Quarterly Profits Despite iPhone 4 Problems
The success of the iPad and iPhone has paid dividends for Apple as they announce records profits for the last quarter of 2010.
iPad Users to be Charged for iOS 4 Upgrade?
iPad may be a blockbuster hit for Apple, but it looks like it is getting treated like an ugly step sister. Not only do iPad owners have to wait for some time to get iOS4 update, but apparently they will also have … [visit site to read more]
Amazon Kindle outsells hardback books.
Amazon’s Kindle is regarded as one the best eReaders around but its hefty price tag and competition from the likes of the iPad meant that it was struggling to hit its true potential.
Apple to charge upgrade fee for iPads moving to iOS 4?
As if waiting around until fall to get iOS 4 weren’t enough of a downer for iPad owners, the latest rumor we’re hearing is that they’ll have to pay a fee in order to do so. That’s right, for the privilege of waiting patiently to get some semblance of multitasking on your slate device, you’ll have to pony up the cash — or so the story goes. Stuff has it on strong authority from app developers in the know that Apple will be asking for a (relatively small) tithe from those wishing to update their iPads when the leaves start turning amber. We’d advise keeping the pitchforks stowed for now — at least until there’s some solid corroboration for this — but then it’s not like Apple hasn’t done this before. Read the rest of this entry »
Sharp Planning Foray into E-Reader Market
Sharp have released a statement today, which says that they are planning to make a new tablet/E-Reader that can play video and listen to audio content.
iHome iA100ZE iPad alarm dock raises questions, supplies few answers
AirTurn’s BT-105 footpedal is a real page turner (video)
If you carry your sheet music in a laptop, AirTurn’s got a USB dongle for that, but if you’ve migrated your musical cues to an certain slate, never fear, Bluetooth is on the way. The AirTurn BT-105 will bring the company’s page turning technology to iPad, using a transmitter that attaches to standard professional footswitches, allowing you to turn full pages and half pages of sheet music while keeping hands firmly affixed to your instrument. Though there’s no word on price, we imagine it’ll cost close to the existing 2.4GHz version, which runs from $40 for a dongle to $100 for a package with two Boss pedals, and when it surfaces in Q4 of this year, we’re hoping it will extend bicycling input to all the other wild and crazy apps you dream up. PR and video after the break. Read the rest of this entry »
iPad hitting nine more countries this Friday
Apple has just let word out that it’ll be bringing its super-selling slate to nine new markets. The Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, New Zealand and Singapore are all getting their hands on the device this Friday, July 23. We were just remarking on how the iPad’s sales pace had slowed down recently, but this expansion in markets should move things along toward rounding the next milestone. Local pricing hasn’t yet been revealed, but it’s not like there’s long to wait now. “Many” more countries are promised before the end of the year, so don’t despair if your local Apple Store isn’t stocking the iPad just yet. Read the rest of this entry »
New Magazines and Books to Launch on iPad
Although I am loathe to give Richard Branson any more publicity than he already gets, I was intrigued to read that Virgin is launching a new consumer magazine called Maverick , to be available exclusively for iPad and iPhone, and eventually Android.
Wallport lets you mount an iPad to your wall
In the future, elegant touchscreen displays will be integrated into the walls of our homes and offices, ready to be used for presentations, convenient Web browsing, or interactive photo slideshows. If you don’t want to wait for these days of touchscreen-on-wall glory, you can take matters into your own hands and mount an iPad on your wall now, thanks to TabletWallPort’s Wallport.
FaceTime to use e-mail to make iPod touch, iPad calls
Apple is changing the way FaceTime works to support a camera-equipped iPod touch and possibly the iPad as well, escaped details show. Rather than require a phone number as on the iPhone 4, it will use one or more e-mail accounts attached to an Apple ID, which in turn will be linked to the device. BGR understands that the approach would depend on a new push notification system in iOS 4.1 to …
Apple iPad USB Cable the Second to Melt
It’s been eight days since we reported that a defective USB cable, which connected to the iPhone 4, got so hot that it actually caught on fire, and managed to burn the owner. While the general assumption was that these USB cables couldn’t produce enough power to do such a thing, hence the defective part, we’re now faced with a second incident. But, the truth is, we’re still chalking this up to a random fluke, rather than an impending epidemic.
Cambrionix B2 32 port USB charger outed; charge-&-sync models in pipeline
You don’t have to be a gadget reviewer to end up with more than a handful of devices that all require USB charging, and finding ways to rejuice them simultaneously often means laborious AC plug juggling. We’ve seen Cambrionix’s port-bristling USB charging stations before, and now the company is back with a more compact setup that promises fully power protected charging for up to 32 devices simultaneously.
iPad iOS 3.2.1 update promises WiFi fix, adds Bing
It’s not just the iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G that have seen an iOS update; both flavors of the iPad have also been treated to a new version of their software, too. Not iOS4, sadly, but iOS 3.2.1 which brings with it various bugfixes together the most important of which is to address dodgy WiFi connectivity on the Apple slate.
FaceTime to use Apple ID & email for iPod touch & iPad users?
Details on how Apple will apparently handle FaceTime video calls to devices such as the iPod touch, iPad and desktop systems which lack a phone number have leaked to BGR. According to their “reliable” source, users will register their Apple ID to their device and then associate one or more email addresses to that ID; making a call will therefore be as simple as choosing the email address of your contact.
PlayOn for iPhone brings a wealth of streaming video to iOS, we go hands-on
It’s ugly. It’s buggy. It requires a Windows PC. But PlayOn for iPhone actually works, slinging Netflix, Hulu, CBS and more to your waiting Apple device over WiFi and (occasionally) 3G. Using the same PlayOn desktop client that presently redirects video-on-demand to your game console or a media streamer attached to your TV, subscribers can download an app on July 15th that transcodes content for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad as well, and is today the only way to get Netflix on your phone.
AdMob CEO says Apple isn’t enforcing mobile advertising restrictions
They prompted some some public outcry from competitors and a preliminary antitrust investigation from the US government, but it looks like Apple isn’t even enforcing those new rules on outside ad networks – at least not yet. That’s according to none other than AdMob CEO Omar Hamoui himself, who said at the MobileBeat conference this week that “they haven’t been enforcing” the new regulations yet, and that he’s “very appreciative of that.” If enforced, those regulations would prevent companies like AdMob from collecting some analytic data on ads placed in iOS applications — data that Apple itself could collect with its iAd platform. Of course, it’s not clear when or if Apple will start enforcing the rules, but Hamoui seems to be content with the current situation, and even went out of his way to praise Apple’s own advertising efforts, saying that “anybody getting advertisers interested in mobile is a good thing. It’s not at all a zero-sum game.” Read the rest of this entry »
OLED iPads coming late 2010 tip insiders; everyone else stays sceptical
When even DigiTimes themselves are casting doubt onto their own rumor reports, you have to suspect something might not be right in the speculation chain. According to the latest Taipei mutterings, Apple is looking at 5.6-inch and 7-inch OLED panels for second-gen iPads, together with working with OEMs on a tweaked version of the existing 9.7-inch LCD model. As for a timescale, component manufacturers are apparently saying orders have been placed for Q4 2010.
mSpot brings movie rentals to the iPad, works just fine over 3G
If you find yourself a little unimpressed with Netflix‘s Instant selection and you’re needing to rent something a bit newer right now, the new iPad-optimized version of the mSpot movie streaming app should fit all up in your niche. For between $2.99 and $3.99 you can rent and watch a movie streaming right to your little slab of delight over either 3G or WiFi, though we’re told those who do it via 802.11 can expect higher quality. You can also rent movies on your home computer, pause them there, and then resume playback on your iPad right where you left off. Handy when it’s time to run to the train and you just can’t wait to see whether George Clooney’s Up in the Air character manages to find room for true companionship in his backpack. Read the rest of this entry »
RemoteScan unveils iPhone and iPad document scanning app
There are lots of reasons that you might need to get a document scanned into your iPhone or iPad. The catch is that you can’t just plug a scanner into your iPhone or iPad like you can a notebook or desktop computer.
BlackBerry Tablet Due by The End of The Year?
After the runaway success of the iPad, BlackBerry and RIM aren’t resting on their laurels as it has been muted that they’re working on their own tablet device and it will surface by the end of the year if analyst Ashok Kumar of Rodman and Renshaw are to be … [visit site to read more]
How-to: resize your SIM, change your APN, and drink the sweet nectar of mobile freedom
Myriam Joire (tnkgrl) was born wearing combat boots and holding a keyboard; moments later she picked up a soldering iron. She’s been stomping, typing and hacking ever since. In her regular series, she’ll share her tips, tricks, and mods on everything from phones to netbooks — and be sure to catch her weekly on the Engadget Mobile podcast.
Solid White Gold iPad Costing £79,995: Luxury Gadget or Waste of Money?
Got a spare £79,995.00? I thought so. Well what are you waiting for? Get to Stuart Hughes’s online store where the latest gadgets are given a star makeover. As he puts it himself, the store offers, ‘a magnificent combination of top of the industry technology and unrivalled craftsmanship.’
So what would you get for your pocket money? ‘The World’s first solid 18 carat white gold iPad, ‘precisely polished to reveal its most beautiful reflective appearance. The iPad ‘SUPREME ICE … [visit site to read more]
IK Multimedia ships AmpliTube iRig iPhone interface adapter
We know you’ve been waiting on pins and needles, and at long last, the gap between announcement and “now shipping” has been closed. IK Multimedia has just revealed that its AmpliTube iRig adapter is shipping, enabling iPod touch, iPad and iPhone users to jack their guitar or bass directly into their iDevice and access all sorts of effects. From there, users can pipe the audio to a pair of headphones or a guitar amp, theoretically allowing your handheld to supplant your mess of pedals. We’re also told that the iRig can be used with line level signal sources such as synthesizers, keyboards or mixing consoles, so there’s that. It’s available as we speak for $39.99 (or €29.99 overseas), and users can expect an iPad-specific version of the AmpliTube app to be released in the near future. Read the rest of this entry »
Okoro’s GX series HTPCs ship with SSD, USB 3.0, Core i7 and… an iPad?
Yeah, it’s true — Okoro Media Systems is shamelessly hopping on the tablet PC bandwagon, and it’s actually bundling an iPad with each GX series HTPC in order to give customers an elegant way to control their multi-zone audio setup (or whatever else you feel like controlling). ‘Course, the GX line ain’t the cheapest on the block, with starting prices just south of five large. That said, if you’re looking for the most bodacious HTPC on the planet and you can’t find the time to build your own, you can look forward to a Core i7 processor, upwards of 6GB of RAM, an 80GB SSD boot drive (paired with a 2TB 6Gbps media HDD), Blu-ray support, USB 3.0 ports and a quad CableCARD tuner. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Tap that source link if you’re interested in customizing your own, but only if you’re kosher with never leaving your home again in order to finance it. Read the rest of this entry »
