iPad

Amazon announced on Thursday its new Kindle Fire HD line to replace 2011's Kindle Fire. While Apple is expected to announce a 7.x-inch iPad mini this fall, we see the heavy hitters in the tablet market today as being Apple's new iPad (iPad 3), Google's Nexus 7, and the two new devices from Amazon. The…

So far, the analysis of the rumored 7-inch iPad is based on confronting and stalling the competition from the Amazon Kindle Fire series and the Google Nexus 7. But there is another, overlooked, reason for the 7-inch model. The reason was referenced by Tim Cook himself during the last earnings report with analysts on July…

Although originally rumored to hold one large media event in September, it now appears that Apple will hold two separate media events in the coming months; one in September to introduce the next iPhone and iOS 6, and one in October to unveil the smaller iPad and updates to Apple’s iPod line. A smaller, cheaper…

FX Photo Studio HD offers a well balanced selection of filters and photographic editing controls that will assist anyone wishing to perform photographic editing tasks on the iPad. That is, provided you don’t want to edit your photographs in portrait mode. _________________ FX Photo Studio HD for iPad. The main window layout.  Features Over 190…

iTypewriter Prototype For the kids, this is a “typewriter” keyboard accessory for the iPad. Google “typewriter” if you need to. Go ahead, we’ll wait… OK, for the elderly who might be reading, that’s an “iPad” where the paper would normally go. Ask your children or their children if you need to know more. Maybe they’ll…

Once the burglar, Kariem McFarlin, was apprehended by the authorities, the stolen merchandise was tracked down and Mr. Kahn, previously unaware of the iPad’s origins, gave the device to the police. “It would be like getting a football from Joe Montana that was stolen out of his house,” Mr. Kahn said. “It’s bizarre; it’s really…

The rumored ‘iPad mini’ may look more like a larger iPod touch than a smaller iPad, according to a growing consensus powered by third party case leaks and schematics. In contrast with the iPad, which maintains a roughly uniformly wide bezel around the entire screen, the iPad mini may have a relatively thin bezel on…

How 2-Step Authentication WorksWhen you set up 2-Step authentication, you gave Google a phone number that can accept text messages. When Google sees that there’s an attempted login with your account name from an unauthorized computer, it will send a verification code in a text message to your phone. Presumably only you have your phone,…

Living Earth for iOS shows the Earth at a glance, global climate parameters plus local time and weather. It’s a simple, focused, informative and beautiful app that will grace your home page._______________________ The app’s main focus is a view of the earth from space. You can use touch gestures to spin the globe or zoom…

iGear Unlimited makes iPad cases for the iPad 2 and iPad 3rd generation that are unique in that each is made using your photographs.  iGear iPad case The case itself is made from polycarbonate with a rubberized soft-touch coating. It is a heavy duty polycarbonate that does not readily bend.  Hinged at three places, the…

Projectbook by Theory.io for the iPad is a fairly extensive and feature-rich app that organizes the notes and To-Dos in support of a serious project. That is, rather than focus on a few simple tasks in a simple way, as many iOS apps do, it ties together many functions that a real project might entail.…

So, you’re tired of asking Santa every year for one of those cool digital photo frames – and, he never delivers. Thing is, the jolly fella knows these things are a big hassle. You have to set them up, load them with photos, think about rotating out the photos periodically, there’s no music, the quality…

Projectbook Annotations In addition to note-taking abilities, Projectbook can also store Word documents, PDFs, sketches and photos, as well as Web clips. The company will release extensions for Safari, Firefox, and Chrome on the Mac this fall that will allow users to send Web clips directly to Projectbook. Users can also email information directly to…

Why this is can be attributed to any number of features or conveniences: E-publications are easier to get and manage Multimedia can be included in e-pubs It’s easier to publish electronically E-pubs are environmentally friendly – fewer trees are used in their creation And the list can go on for quite some time. What about…

While security staff was on hand at the flagship Apple Store in Beijing, lines were short and there didn’t seem to be any need for a police presence, according to The Next Web. In contrast, the iPhone 4S launch was chaotic and required police to help keep the crowds under control. That launch, however, didn’t…

At last! The wait is over. There has never been an iOS app that can create or edit .rtf (rich text format) documents. Until now. It’s called, appropriately enough, RichText Edit. [Update: The app has since been renamed Textilus.] The absence of .rtf editing in iOS has long been a big deal for me because…

For those who’ve been aching for a classic word processor for the iPad, something familiar and Mac-intuitive, UX Write is a first class app.______________ One of my fundamental review routines when I encounter an app that’s a text editor or a word processor is: how long does it take me to create a new document,…

Ruckus Reader is a bookshelf of children’s book apps from different publishers aggregated into a an iPad Newstand interface for kids. That’s about the closest analogy I can think of, but it really doesn’t do it justice. While Newstand holds a bunch of non-connected magazines, Ruckus Reader connects its content and regardless of the publisher…

Pong Research Corporation’s new iPad Case offers some unusual features. Embedded inside the case, a 3G/4G and WiFi coupled antenna system optimizes the iPad’s signal and range. It also reduces exposure to cellular and Wi-Fi radiation for those who have a concern about that issue. It’s designed for the new iPad or iPad 2. There is…

The Daedalus text editor for the iPad is easy to use, full of features, and feels just right on the iPad. The metaphor is stacks of paper, just like in real life. This app is a joy to use and perfectly intuitive. Some ideas are brilliant, not because they’re original but because the tough work…

iBank for the iPadiBank for the iPad supports editing entries, can split schedule, categorize and reconcile transactions, supports password protection for financial books, can backup data to iCloud, and supports Wi-Fi and WebDAV syncing with iBooks 4.5 for the Mac. The app also supports investment tracking, budgeting, and more.Users can also auto-download bank transaction records…

Apple was sued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission after it introduced its new iPad with WiFi + 4G in the Australian market. While the device works on some 4G networks in the U.S. and some other countries, it does not work with any of the 4G networks Down Under. Apple was found guilty…

On June 4th Verbatim released the Dual USB Power Pack. This ultra-slim unit weighs 0.717 lb (325g) and is 171 x 107 x 12-mm in size. It easily slips in most computer bags or briefcases. It offers 10,000 mAh (42 Wh)  battery capacity with a battery cycle life of 500 times. A full charge can add up…

Sharp Education Tablet Prototype – More Photos Below the Fold (All images via NetBookNews) The device features a 1280 x 800 resolution and will be available with either Windows 8 or Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It also has a rear-facing 8 megapixel camera on a VGA camera on the front. Sharp is claiming 12…