Tag Archives : iPad 2

It’s like Kinect for the iPad- “Fuego’s River Adventure”

It’s like Kinect for the iPad- “Fuego’s River Adventure”

  Would it surprise you that iPad game developers are starting to emulate Microsoft’s Kinect module with new games that use body motion as the controls.  Introducing the world’s first iOS game played using your body’s own motion, without any added hardware.  It’s called “Fuego’s River Adventure” and it’s the story of Fuego, who crashes in the jungle [...]
Nielsen says U.S. Kids Looking Forward to “iHoliday” 2011

Nielsen says U.S. Kids Looking Forward to “iHoliday” 2011

Kids are hoping to get a lot more than board games and coloring books this holiday season     A new Nielsen survey looked at which consumer electronics are the most desired by kids and found that Apple appears to be the consumer electronics brand to beat.  Kids ages 6-12 covet the iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone, while teens showed heightened appeal for the iPad, computers and e-readers. Many [...]
Griffin Technology TechSafe Case for iPad 2 review

Griffin Technology TechSafe Case for iPad 2 review

    It’s not just a protective case; TechSafe provides a vital anchor point that enables the security of a desktop cable locking system You know the iPad app that will help you find your stolen iPad?  What if there was a way to avoid the whole stolen situation all together?  Enter Griffin Technology’s TechSafe Case for iPad, the latest in a series of Griffin iPad new gadgets.  The [...]
Flipboard will add TV shows, books and movies, and a Flipboard iPhone app is coming (video)

Flipboard will add TV shows, books and movies, and a Flipboard iPhone app is coming (video)

    Flipboard has been downloaded more than 3 million times, and it offers articles from several popular magazines Flipboard, the company behind the popular like-named social magazine application for the iPad, plans to add TV shows, books and movie content. The company’s app has been downloaded more than 3 million times, and it offers articles from several popular magazines including Rolling [...]
iPhone 5 pre-orders coming September 30th, before October 7th launch

iPhone 5 pre-orders coming September 30th, before October 7th launch

    Apple will begin taking pre-orders for its new iPhone 5 smartphone on September 30th Apple will begin taking pre-orders for its new iPhone 5 smartphone on September 30th, with a launch set to occur one week later on October 7th. Certain blogger sources claim to have confirmed the dates with multiple sources, though it does say Apple is currently deciding between two launch dates, October [...]
iPhone 5 now launching in October

iPhone 5 now launching in October

    Rumor mills churning again for iPhone 5 release, now indicating a late October launch Even though we reported that Apple and AT&T were each blocking employee vacations and making preparations for increased foot traffic in September, back then an obvious indicator that was when the iPhone 5 was launching,  a new rumor suggests the iPhone won’t actually launch until October. A [...]
iPhone 5 coming in September, iPad 3 by Thanksgiving

iPhone 5 coming in September, iPad 3 by Thanksgiving

Apple to release iPhone 5 in September, while iPad is looking to make Black Friday Legendary   Apple will launch its next-generation iPhone smartphone during the second week of September, according to reports. Apple is said to have an initial order of 4 million iPhone 5 handsets on order for launch, plus another 400,000 units being manufactured now as part of a trial run. The same report states [...]
Can anyone compete with the iPad brand?

Can anyone compete with the iPad brand?

According to reports, smartphone manufacturers that are making tablets over the past year are taking a second look at the market. So far only Samsung has been able to make a real dent in Apple’s stronghold on this new market, capturing a 10% share with its Galaxy Tab Android-powered tablet. Samsung’s triumph was due mainly to the Galaxy Tab’s widespread distribution, and other entrants into [...]
iPad 3 with 4G LTE slated before Christmas

iPad 3 with 4G LTE slated before Christmas

Apple will rock their new 4G LTE-enabled iPad 3 tablet later this year according to a china-based research firm. They say that Apple’s iPad 3 will launch before Christmas. The research firm also says that the Retina Display will be included, albeit much improved in the resolution category…. if that’s possible. Finally, the firm added that it does not expect Apple to launch a 4G LTE-enabled [...]
Experimental 3D User Interface on iPad 2 (video)

Experimental 3D User Interface on iPad 2 (video)

3D has been the flavor of the month for about……well….a year.  While devices like the EVO 3D and LG Thrill will bring 3D displays to U.S. smartphones in the near future, glasses-free 3D display technology involved with these small screens is not exactly a brain-busting user experience yet.  The quality suffers greatly due to the size of these screens and the current technology in [...]
Adobe Eazel, Nav and Color Lava apps give iPad glimpse of mobile Photoshop (video)

Adobe Eazel, Nav and Color Lava apps give iPad glimpse of mobile Photoshop (video)

Adobe announced the latest version of its Creative Suite software, version 5.5, which includes a new SDK for building smartphone and tablet applications that can interact with its famous Photoshop desktop software. To showcase some of the possibilities brought about by its new SDK, Adobe also introduced three new apps for Apple’s iPad. Adobe Eazel is a finger painting app with enhanced controls [...]
iPad 2 available online NOW!

iPad 2 available online NOW!

As of 4:00 a.m. EST, Apple’s iPad 2 is officially on sale. The gadget announced last week will go on sale at Apple, AT&T, Best Buy, Target, Verizon Wireless, and Walmart retail locations later today at 5:00 p.m. EST, but if you want to order yourself the next-generation iPad and skip the retail chaos, jump on Apple’s online store, and get the goods.  Early reviews, while not stellar, recommend [...]
Apple iOS 4.3 released for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV, Finally!

Apple iOS 4.3 released for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV, Finally!

While many have been painfully waiting for iOS 4.3. to be released, the update came a bit later than expected due to an issue fixed by last night’s iTunes update.  The company just released iOS 4.3 for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV.  A few changes here, most notably, the addition of Apple’s new Personal Hotspot feature, which is now available on GSM versions of the iPhone 4 in [...]
Verizon carrying iPad 2 at launch as well (video)

Verizon carrying iPad 2 at launch as well (video)

Verizon has just put the iPad 2 on their website, and says that the Apple updated tablet will be available on the launch date, March 11th. While no formal announcement has been made, and the details surrounding the launch have not been clarified, Verizon is expected to begin selling the iOS tablet at 5:00PM local time on launch day, inline with those other retailers that will introduce the much anticipated [...]
Apple Press Event: Announces iPad 2, A5 duel-core & iOS 4.3

Apple Press Event: Announces iPad 2, A5 duel-core & iOS 4.3

Apple blew it up with the official announcment of the iPad 2, straight from the horses mouth, Steve Jobs.  Here are the specs: Apple A5 processor, dual core CPU 2x CPU speed, 9x graphics speed improvement Front and rear cameras Gryoscope 33% thinner, 13.4mm to 8.8mm thin — thinner than an iPhone 4, and lighter than the previous iPad AT&T and Verizon models, white and black iPads Same original [...]
A list of what to expect from the iPad 2- announced tomorrow

A list of what to expect from the iPad 2- announced tomorrow

Below is a compilation of rumors, guesses, unofficial reports and specs from iPad accessories already out- trying to make the best hypothetical guess of what we’ll hear tomorrow at Apple’s Press Event, announcing the iPad 2.  Here it is: A much thinner and lighter iPad. We’re talking seriously thin. A slightly thinner bezel around the iPad’s display, making the device’s footprint [...]
Apple loves the color white, especially on the iPad 2

Apple loves the color white, especially on the iPad 2

While we haven’t even seen a white iPhone 4 yet, nonetheless, there are more rumors indicating Apple is toying with the idea of a white iPad 2.  Actually more than toying, they even have a prototype out, as reported and photographed by blogger 9 to 5 Mac. Basically it’s a white bezel, and it does match the design of potential iPad 2 screen protectors revealed earlier this month.  Will [...]
WSJ says iPad 2 officially launching March 2

WSJ says iPad 2 officially launching March 2

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple will announce its next-generation iPad tablet at a special media event on March 2nd.  The Journal cites multiple sources claiming that indeed the iPad 2 release date is on shedule. Apple will hold the press event in San Francisco to announce its new tablet.  Whether Steve Jobs will be the host of the event is questionable considering he’s on [...]
iPad 2 to be faster, thinner and lighter

iPad 2 to be faster, thinner and lighter

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple’s next iPad is currently in production. Those that have seen the production models claim that the iPad will be much thinner and lighter than the existing model. Additionally, a front-facing video camera will be present, along with more memory (1GB of RAM) and a more powerful graphics processor. Unfortunately it seems the display won’t be changing [...]
iPhone 5 & iPad 2 will support NFC mobile payment

iPhone 5 & iPad 2 will support NFC mobile payment

iPhone 5 & iPad 2 will support NFC mobile payment —Reports are indicating that Apple plans to add a mobile payment feature to future iOS devices. The service, which utilizes a Near-Field Communication chip and a software solution, will be integrated into Apple’s next-generation iPhone and iPad. NFC will be integrated into Apple’s next-generation iPhone and iPad   The source of this new [...]
Could iPad 2 be coming February 9th?

Could iPad 2 be coming February 9th?

Could iPad 2 be coming February 9th? —Here’s what we know.  “iPad 1″ was announced on February 27th, a Wednesday of last year . Icons representing the iPad, seen above on the left, show “27″ as the date on the calendar. Apple’s latest iOS beta, however, includes a new icon for the iPad that shows a “9″ on the calendar app. Clues on released images are indicating [...]
iPad 2 could sport vibrating motor

iPad 2 could sport vibrating motor

iPad 2 could sport vibrating motor —GlobalDirectParts, consumer electronics parts supplier for iPad and a source that has proven reliable in the past for revealing components that will allegedly be part upcoming Apple products, has added two interesting new items to its website in conjunction with Apple’s upcoming next-generation iPad. iPad 2 could have a motor that vibrates, possibly for [...]
Apple iPad 2 to have 2048×1536 resolution Retina Display

Apple iPad 2 to have 2048×1536 resolution Retina Display

Apple iPad 2 to have 2048×1536 resolution Retina Display —Blog MacRumors is saying that the Apple iPad 2 will feature a 2048×1536 super high-resolution Retina Display.  The 2048×1536 resolution is double the existing resolution of the current iPad and would make scaling apps very, very straight forward for developers, just like with the iPhone’s Retina Display on the iPhone 4. Apple iPad [...]
iPad 2 will launch on April 2nd or 9th

iPad 2 will launch on April 2nd or 9th

iPad 2 will launch on April 2nd or 9th —A new rumor suggests that Apple’s second-generation iPad will be released in the U.S. in early April. The next-generation iPad will be a U.S. exclusive for several months before launching internationally in July German Apple enthusiast blog MacNotes.de claims to have well-sourced information that points to an iPad 2 launch in the U.S. on either Saturday, [...]
Next Gen iPad 2 to get new screen, case and UMTS & CDMA offering

Next Gen iPad 2 to get new screen, case and UMTS & CDMA offering

Next Gen iPad 2 to get new screen, case and UMTS & CDMA offering —New rumor news regarding the next-generation iPad implys that Apple is expected to release three versions of iPad 2, supporting either or a combination of Wi-Fi, UMTS and CDMA, for 2011 with mass production to start as early as the later half of January. The new iPad 2 will have a thinner body, tapered edges and a flat back Reports [...]
iPad 2 rumored to sport redesigned case & wide-range speakers

iPad 2 rumored to sport redesigned case & wide-range speakers

iPad 2 rumored to sport redesigned case & wide-range speakers —Japanese Apple fan site Kanteidan Blog reports several unconfirmed details about Apple’s upcoming second-generation iPad. The case on the iPad 2 will feature notable design changes compared to the current iPad model, according to the report. Ipad 2 rumored to measure 239 mm by 186 mm, slightly smaller than Apple’s current [...]
iPad 2 will sport dual cameras

iPad 2 will sport dual cameras

iPad 2 will sport dual cameras -Reports surface today from an iPad 2 supplier that confirm that Apple’s next-generation iPad tablet will include front and rear-facing cameras. The report reaffirms rumors that have existed since the summer, shortly after Apple introduced FaceTime alongside the iPhone 4. Apple’s next-generation iPad tablet will include front and rear-facing cameras FaceTime is a [...]
iPad 2 to ship in February

iPad 2 to ship in February

iPad 2 to ship in February              Today, a report from DigiTimes came out that suggests Apple has notified Foxconn, its next-generation iPad manufacturer, that initial shipments will start in the next 100 days.  iPad 2 to ship in February   It also said that initial shipments will be in the 400,000 to 600,000 range.  Apple sold 300,000 iPads on its first day of availability and [...]