iPad

China iPad Saga: Apple throws down in Shanghai

lawsuit A Chinese Police Officer tries to prevent photography outside the Shanghai Court Lawsuit time guys, this is the big one. Today Apple has begun its defence of the right to use the iPad moniker in China. Cupertino is up against struggling Chinese company Proview Technology who have recently filed for bankruptcy. If Proview pulls off a legal victory here, it... Read more »

Microsoft Office for iPad: Will they or won’t they?

office-120221 There's been an interesting situation the last few days regarding Microsoft's supposed development of an iPad-compatible version of its Office software suite. Basically what happened was that someone at The Daily published an article and a few pictures that he said were proof that Office for iPad will be available in the "coming weeks." Microsoft then... Read more »

Microsoft Office iPad app is on its way – ready for iPad 3 launch?

022112-tech-apps-office-ss-662w Despite having been launched two years ago, the iPad still hasn't been given much attention by Microsoft's Office development team. That all changed last year, when it was leaked that Ballmer's company was working on bringing the popular productivity suite to the Apple tablet. In an exclusive scoop, The Daily got its hands on Office for iPad. "A brief hands-on... Read more »

This Week on TiP (Feb 12-19) [VID

Jake Rosati feb 12-19 This Week on TiP (Feb 12-19): Apple announced the next version of OS X, Mountain Lion, we have a roundup of all the iPad 3 rumors, Angry Birds Space set to release on March 22, and more! - iPad 3 rumor roundup: http://tinyurl.com/89q8xav - iPad 3 camera & processor: http://tinyurl.com/7td32x6 - iPad 3 retina display... Read more »

Preview of ABC’s “Nightline” visit to Foxconn factory hits web

foxconn_ipad_polishing We don't often - scratch that - we never get to see inside Apple's production line. Every once in a while a photograph shows up, but theirs never been an in depth look like you'll see on ABC's "Nightline". The show promises to reveal how iPads, iPhones and Macs are made. Foxconn has developed a negative press image of late, enough to drive Apple to partner with the... Read more »

Latest iPad 3 rumors: “A5X” processor and 8MP camera

screen-shot-2012-02-19-at-7-56-25-am Over the weekend there have been a couple of interesting developments in iPad 3 prelaunch speculation. All rumors come from leaked images of particular internal components and parts. The first is a sighting of a prototype iPad 3 sporting an interesting processor marked "A5X". We're not sure if this means that the next iPad will definitely  have the "A5X" inside, or... Read more »

Social Saturday: Will Macs run iOS?

Screen Shot 2012-02-19 at 9.45.23 PM Facebook user Daniel O. asks "Do you think all of Apple's devices will run iOS eventually since Mountain Lion has many features that can be found on the iPad" My short answer is yes... and no. I mean, the tagline for OS X Mountain Lion clearly states that the features hitting out Macs are straight out of iOS. It seems as though Apple's been looking to unify it's... Read more »

iPad 3 specs, features and release date: What we know so far

143920-ipad_screen_large This month has certainly been enlightening for us iOS fans. We always knew a new version of the iPad was coming, but it's only recently that we've gained any clarity on what to expect from the third generation tablet. A month or so back I wrote a prediction piece on what we were likely to see, and I'm going to revisit it to discover if any of my thoughts were... Read more »

Apple factory inspections labelled “paint jobs”

apple factory Local labor rights advocates in Taiwan have lashed out at the recent Apple factory inspections, branding them "paint jobs". FLA officials began a special voluntary audit at the start of the week, and the initial reports that came back were pretty good. Officials claimed conditions were much better than those in the sweatshops of garment manufacturers, and that... Read more »

Accessory Review: SGP Kuel f60Q Battery Pack

Category: Chargers Model: Kuel f60Q Price: $124 Seller: SGP Requirements: Any iOS Device TiP Rating: 5/5 stars Summary The F60Q is Samsung SDI certified as a 6000mAh high-capacity battery cell and comes with excellent safety features and high quality. Apple products, Androids, smartphones, and tablet PCs can be charged from anywhere with the F60Q external... Read more »