Posted by David on January 18, 2012 ·
The iMainGo XP is a portable speaker system designed for the iPad family. It delivers big sound on the go, and sports a clever design. It’s a breeze to setup making this accessory a must-have if you want to enjoy multimedia while you’re on the road. It’s also not bad for a portable business presentation system. Using Portable Sound Laboratory’s sx149 digital [...]
Posted by David on November 17, 2011 ·
The tablet market, which was cited as the fastest growing sector in technology by every tech publication imaginable a couple of months ago, might be seeing an abrupt shift in this designation. While industry experts saw every manufacturing giant scrambling to come out with their own best-selling slate this year, the emerging consensus today cites a trend that might be leaning back towards [...]
Posted by David on November 17, 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 [...]
Posted by David on November 8, 2011 ·
A brand new gadget with incredible sound is now available for all your wireless needs, whether it’s for your laptop, iPhone or iPad! The JBL OnBeat Air ($249.95; available now) uses Apple’s Airplay wireless technology, so no matter where you are in your home, you can stream music from an iTunes collection or Internet radio station. This versatile music player features digital sound [...]
Posted by David on October 27, 2011 ·
TouchFire is the latest in new gadgets, an iPad attachment that will make typing on the iPad feel like a true physical QWERTY keyboard. It fits over the top of the landscape keyboard on either the iPad or the iPad 2, and allows your typing to fly with speeds you’d only get from a traditional keyboard. The TouchFire is made of a flexible silicone that has a number of micro-structures [...]
Posted by David on October 11, 2011 ·
Do you ever notice that it doesn’t take long for all of the cool consumer gadgets to quickly migrate into the business world? Smartphones, once marketed to gizmo junkies, are now standard issue to most company employees requiring mobile computing. They are as necessary as online business administration degrees. As of late, we’ve seen an atom-bomb-explosion of tablet devices [...]
Posted by David on September 21, 2011 ·
New Line2 App puts a Phone Line to your iPad When the iPad hit shelves with a vengeance a few years back, many critics and gadget news were saying that it’s nothing more than a gigantic iPhone. This is only partially true. Yes, most of the functionality of an iPhone can be mirrored with the iPad, but the iPad does a lot more, and really takes advantage of its tablet architecture. What’s [...]
Posted by David on August 13, 2011 ·
Apple is scheduling the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and iPad 3 to be introduced in September In the latest gadget news, or should we say ‘the rumor mill’, Apple will introduce the next iPhone in September, possibly alongside the iPad 3. Specifically, Apple will announce a new iPhone 5 and an iPad 3 with a Retina Display, and also the iPhone 4S, an upgrade to the current model. Another [...]
Posted by David on July 11, 2011 ·
Apple could be launching new versions of iPod, iPad and iPhone in September Reports are suggesting that Apple will launch a new 3G iPod touch in September. Similar to options available for the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G, users would have the option of purchasing the 3G iPod touch directly from a wireless carrier with a data plan. It’s not just the iPod will see in new versions. Expect the [...]
Posted by David on July 7, 2011 ·
Rumors suggest Apple will release the iPad HD alongside the iPhone 5, in September Recent reports indicate that Apple is preparing to launch a brand new iPad, in tandem with the iPhone 5 deployment, this fall. The rumor is similar to a report from FBR Capital markets analyst Craig Berger, who said in a note to investors on Wednesday that Apple will release a higher-end version of the [...]
News from Apple: iPhone 5 coming September; iPad 3 will have better display
Posted by David on June 23, 2011 ·
Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 5 this September, according to reports. The latest specs for the iPhone 5 include a dual-core A5 processor and an 8-megapixel camera. The reports also suggest that Apple is currently testing a new version of the iPad with a higher-resolution display. The report goes on to claim that the resolution on the new iPad Apple is testing is about one-third higher [...]
Posted by David on June 17, 2011 ·
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 [...]
Posted by David on May 24, 2011 ·
While many of the Borders bookstores have closed, Kobo reportedly is still thriving. This week, the eReader division of the former bookstore giant unleashed their latest Kobo eReader Touch. As described in the name, this one now has the touchscreen feature. Conveniently, and I’m sure not planned at all, the new Kobo eReader Touch is announced just one day ahead of Barnes & [...]
Experimental 3D User Interface on iPad 2 (video)
Posted by David on April 12, 2011 ·
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)
Posted by David on April 11, 2011 ·
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 [...]
Logitech announces iPad 2 case with keyboard
Posted by David on April 10, 2011 ·
Logitech will not be left out of the iPad accessory market. Instead they’ve developed a pretty cool looking case that should appeal to those looking to use their new iPad 2 for something a little more productive just a reader. The Logitech Keyboard Case for the iPad 2 is made from aircraft-grade aluminum to match Apple’s tablet, features a built-in wireless keyboard, and is lined with [...]
iPad 2 available online NOW!
Posted by David on March 11, 2011 ·
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 [...]
18 Million Tablets & 12 Million eReaders shipped in 2010
Posted by David on March 10, 2011 ·
According to IDC (International Data Corporation), a global provider of market intelligence for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets, 10.1 million media tablets were shipped in the fourth quarter of 2010 – more than double the 4.5 million shipped in the third quarter. Apple’s share came down from 93% in the third quarter to 73% in the fourth, [...]
Apple iOS 4.3 released for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV, Finally!
Posted by David on March 10, 2011 ·
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 [...]
iOS 4.3 being released today, 10am Sharp!
Posted by David on March 8, 2011 ·
Today at 10AM PT, iOS 4.3 will publicly be available for download. You’ll be able to visit iTunes and get the latest iteration of the Apple mobile iOS, which will include plenty of fixes, features and fun. Additionally, there’s been a lot of talk surrounding Apple’s personal hotspot feature, specifically it’s capability of only supporting 3 wireless connections (as opposed to 5 [...]
Posted by David on March 5, 2011 ·
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 [...]
Posted by David on March 2, 2011 ·
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 [...]
Posted by David on March 2, 2011 ·
The iPad beats any tablet on the market today, and for that matter, any technology gadget around. It does that because Apple has spent a ton of time and money working on a tablet that integrates the slate experience better than anyone. One of the best features of the iPad is media, great for watching movies. Even better, it can act as a pretty kick-ass media box thanks to DirectTV’s new iPad [...]
Posted by David on March 1, 2011 ·
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 [...]
Posted by David on March 1, 2011 ·
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 [...]
Could Apple be unveiling a 6-inch iPad this Spring?
Posted by David on February 21, 2011 ·
I’m getting a little tired of the Apple rumor mill. If all of these recent rumors come to pass regarding the various forms of iPads and iPhones Apple is coming out with, we’d be sitting on 47 different models and versions by Summer. But having said that, here’s the latest. Rumor has it that Apple is trimming down the iPad for a 6-inch version to be released this Fall. A couple [...]
iPad 2 to be faster, thinner and lighter
Posted by David on February 9, 2011 ·
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 [...]
Apple iOS 4.3 coming February 14th
Posted by David on February 7, 2011 ·
Reports are suggesting that Apple is set to release iOS 4.3 for iPhone on Valentine’s Day. The reports states that Apple will release iOS 4.3 at 10:00AM PST on February 14th. Other unconfirmed reports have suggested that the new OS build would be made available before February 10th, when Verizon Wireless’ iPhone 4 is set to launch. Among the new features expected to be introduced in iOS 4.3 [...]
Hyperdrive iPad Hard Drive
Posted by David on February 7, 2011 ·
The Hyperdrive iPad Hard Drive now has an economical version to accompany the tight economy at hand. The new economical model goes for as little as $99.99. But what you save in bucks you lose in features. This new version is bare bones and lacks the fancy screen and controls that allowed you to navigate the drive’s contents sans iPad. It also lacks a hard drive, though you can easily add [...]
“The Daily” iPad Newspaper is out and Free for 2 weeks
Posted by David on February 4, 2011 ·
“The Daily” iPad Newspaper is out and Free for 2 weeks —The Daily, iPad’s intro into the digital print newspaper market and an iPad app, is not only built from scratch and for the iPad, but it has its own dedicated staff. Other news paper apps, such as USA Today and the Financial Times are a carbon copy, to some degree, of their print counterparts. The Daily iPad Newspaper [...]