iPad

Rumor: iPad 2 with FaceTime out by this winter

Rumor: iPad 2 with FaceTime out by this winter Rumors have been circling around the next generation iPad for a while now, practically since the day after the iPhone 4 was released. 7" screens have been popping up here and there. As has the common belief that the next incarnation of the popular touch screen device will have a front facing camera and FaceTime support. Someone "in the know" has recently informed... Read more »

Kindle deals a hard blow to the iPad with new commercial

Kindle deals a hard blow to the iPad with new commercial I would have never guessed Amazon would have the guts to take on Apple. But here, they have a new commercial showing off the Kindle's reading ability out in broad and bright daylight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGmRKSds9OY&feature=player_embedded Any bets on how fast Apple will have its own set of commercials against the Kindle? I'm guessing at least... Read more »

Target may be selling iPads starting October 3rd

Target may be selling iPads starting October 3rd There may not be any definitive evidence like maybe some pictures or an inventory list with the actual name of the product, but one Engadget tipster within Target has decided to put their investigative skills to the test. The clue in question is a list of items (six to be exact) ranging from $499 to $829 that are to be added to Target's "Digital Audio"... Read more »

Newsday paper better than iPad app in one critical way

Newsday paper better than iPad app in one critical way The video pretty much speaks for itself. (Don’t try this at home.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfFfqMR6uK0 Via: Cult of... Read more »

Apps for pro architects and amateur remodelers

Apps for pro architects and amateur remodelers It’s so interesting to see how different fields (and its developers) interpret the tablet for their own uses. It’s already gaining more adoption in legal, banking, medical and auto retail fields, and even universities, among others. Now it’s making in-roads in architecture. I noticed this item because, once upon a time, I dallied with the idea... Read more »

Did Steve accidentally refer to iPad 2 for November?

Did Steve accidentally refer to iPad 2 for November? That’s what one Macenstein reader seems to think. The guy points to a small moment in Wednesday’s presentation that, frankly, got past me. Steve Jobs, rattling off a list of things that the iPad is getting in November with iOS 4.2, slips in HDR. As in photography. As in, something that would use a camera that the current model does not... Read more »

iOS 4.2 “Coming Soon” page is live on Apple.com

iOS 4.2 “Coming Soon” page is live on Apple.com In case you missed it, iOS 4.2 is coming to all iOS 4-compatible devices in November — including the iPad. To help spread the word, Apple has posted a new “Coming Soon” page on its website, along with a little more information on what the software update will bring. If you were rubbing your eyes, unable to believe that your tablet is finally... Read more »

Free Wi-fi more available than paid hotspots

Free Wi-fi more available than paid hotspots JiWire, an advertising company that focuses marketing specifically through Wi-fi networks, recently released a report with some interesting numbers. They say 55.1% of public Wi-fi locations available are free, outnumbering paid Wi-fi hotspots in the US for the first time. While Starbucks and McDonalds have provided free access for a while now, this growth may be due... Read more »

Apple TV’s new love affair with the iPad

Apple TV’s new love affair with the iPad When the iPad came out in April, many people were a tad upset that a tablet device with HD playback didn't offer any a HDMI output. Surely, it would have made sense to design a media centric device with the option to plug it easily in to your HD TV. It apparently made no sense to Jobs, and now we know why. Sneaky Steve has something up his sleeve all along. Apple... Read more »

iPad now ships in 24 hours

iPad now ships in 24 hours Jack Bauer may sure be able to save the world in a day, but Apple comes pretty close. Since its release earlier this year,the iPad has been the center of intense controversy, speculation and admiration. It's been so popular that many nations abroad had their release dates pushed back an entire month. In the States the expected delivery time from order online to your... Read more »