iPad

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…

China gives Apple’s third gen iPad the green lightGovernment officials didn’t identify the newest iPad by name, but did include the product model number, A1430, along with a description of a 3G wireless data device, according to the Wall Street Journal.The third generation iPad is actually 4G capable, although networks outside the United States and…

My knowledge of art and the artists behind the many different kinds of media is abysmal. I had a few art classes in college, but I barely remember any of the styles or the masters who worked in them. My friend knows of my lacking in this area and makes it a point to be…

Apple has long been rumored to be working on a smaller iPad model, with most rumors pointing to a device in the 7” range, or more specifically, 7.85”. There have been a number of prognostications, guesses, and leaks from Apple’s supply chain suggesting that Apple could release such a device sometime in the second half…

Third gen iPad drops “4G” for “Cellular”Apple has been facing investigations into the iPad WiFi + 4G name outside of the United States because 4G support isn’t available in other countries. Australia and the U.K., for example have both been investigating complaints over what some sonsumers see as misleading advertising.The Mac and iPad maker posted…

  An unnamed app developer turned in a report using the Apple Bug Reporter, as he or she had done many times before. The system allows such submissions to be identified as suggestions rather than a true bug report. The developer simply encouraged Apple to make it possible for multiple individuals to use the same iPad with…

The Elan Folio Case from Griffin works with both the iPad 2 and the new iPad. The cover flips open for quick access to the iPad and closes like a book. It is available in a primary color of blue or red, but each also has a tan and white stripe pattern to compliment the solid…

Could the iPad really cannibalize the MacBook line into extinction? Could there be a resurgence of the desktops? Let’s see where it all goes. __________________ Good ideas are seldom fully defined in a single article. There’s never enough room (or reader patience) to explore every aspect of an issue. It’s really a collective body of…

iPad cases seem variations on a small number of themes. Some of them mimic Apple’s Smart Cover by curving to a triangle creating a comfortable but low reading position for the iPad in landscape mode. Some cases require that the iPad be slid into a protective shell adding often adding bulk and weight. Others complete the job…

If you’re not aware of San Francisco, California company Waterfield and its line of computer bags, you should check them out. Each one is made of soft, distress leather, and within certain limits, designed by the purchaser. The Indy is 10.3 x 12.0 x 1.0-in. It weighs 17 ounces. There’s a shoulder strap that is adjustable.…

Apple’s third generation iPadThe newest iPad model includes a high resolution Retina Display, Apple’s A5X processor with quad-core graphics, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a 5 megapixel camera with 1080p video capture support, and some models include 4G LTE high speed wireless data support, too.The third generation iPad has been Apple’s largest to date. Sales during…