iPad

My reasoning at the time was simple. A 7-in. iPad would be too big to function as a mobile alternative to an iPhone or iPod touch. At the other end, it would be too small to adequately function as general purpose tablet computer. Many people see the iPad as ultimately replacing laptops such as the…

A rumor is just a rumor and should be taken with a grain of salt. But if the rumor leads to some considered analysis, then it’s the analysis that’s interesting, not the rumor. So while I don’t claim to have any inside information, I’d like to analyze the above rumor. Apple got caught with its…

NPD considers companies with fewer than 1,000 employees as small or mid-size, according to Fortune.Businesses ready to buy iPads in 2012In the under 50 employees range, 54 percent of companies surveyed said they plan on buying tablets in 2012, although they’ll spend on average $1,912. Jumping up to the 510-999 employee range, however, some 89…

Much fun was had playing Diablo. Much fun. There are installments in the Diablo franchise and fans eagerly await Diablo III, which promises to provide a more immersive, interactive environment. While waiting, many iOS users have sated their dungeon rooting desires in the Diablo-esque game, Dungeon Hunter. The original Dungeon Hunter lacked the sophistication and…

Camera Boost for the iPad 2 is a replacement camera app that allows realtime enhancements to photos or videos. It adds HDR to videos, dynamic noise reduction, and improves on the default app in low light conditions. The very first thing you should know about this app is that it allows more photographic control over…

“Amazon and Barnes & Noble are shaking up the media tablet market, and their success helps prove that there is an appetite for media tablets beyond Apple’s iPad,” Tom Mainelli, research director, Mobile Connected Devices, said in a statement. Accordingly IDC believes “Android” will claim 40.3 percent of the tablet market this quarter, up from…

There are a number of products on the market today that allow users to safely hold an iPad or an iPad 2 in one hand. Grablet has built on that concept by creating one that does that while also working with the Apple Smart Covers. It is available in 12 colors from the Grablet web site.…

The Apple certified Gum Max™ backup battery from Just Mobile will recharge iPads, iPods, and iPhones. The unit is aluminum-clad and measured 3.3 by 4.3 by 1-in (8.3 by 11 by 2.6-cm). the output is 2.1 amps and the capacity is 10,400 mAh*. An Apple dock connector cable, USB-to-micro USB cable, and travel pouch are included.…

According to Reuters, Apple brought the suit against a Shenzen company called Proview Technology in the Intermediate People’s Court in that district. Proview Technology had registered the mark for use in China, and the court found that its trademark was legal. What ramifications this will have for Apple remain to be seen, and the company…

The Folio iPad2 Case from booq bags  seems, on first glance, to be a simple folio iPad case. Look again and you can see some nice features included in this US$39.95 case. booq Folio for iPad 2It is very lightweight at 0.8 pounds (0.36 kg). The exterior is leatherette and the interior is suede. It is…

Mr. Shim also relayed the fact that Apple has chosen three different companies to make the IPS (In-plane switching) display: Samsung, Sharp and LGD. Particularly interesting is the selection of Samsung, a company Apple has seen a lot of in court lately. By selecting Samsung, Apple seems to be saying that they’ll do business with…

Faces iMake – Right Brain Creativity (US$1.99) from iMagine machine is a terrific app for the iPad that taps the creativity of both young and old artists by using everyday objects to make whimsical collages. The whole vibe of the app is upbeat and happy, making great use of sound and color. A canvas is…

The first thing anyone notices about a Just Mobile product is the sleek aluminum design, and the Horizon wall mount for iPads is no exception. This product which works with both the original iPad and the iPad 2 is constructed from high-grade aluminum. It comes with rubber inserts that hold both versions of the iPad…

The iPad is not being used to submit the vote — election workers will print the ballot from the iPad after the voter has tapped out his or her selections — but it is the first time that Apple’s digital device has played a prominent role in an election for national office.  Oregon election officials…

Since she is a close friend I will, sometimes grudgingly, review the “beautiful” photos, then nuke the note. The photos tend to be the typical vistas, flowers, and kittens that seem to be so popular in such things. The last note she sent me was a bit different, however, and not in a good way.…

Mint 2.0 includes iPad interfaceVersion 2 includes native iPhone, iPad and iPod touch display support, shows interactive graphs for account activity, lets users enter pending transactions and cash transactions, offers tags for individual transactions, syncs Mint data with other iOS devices and computers, and more.Mint is a Web-based service for tracking bank account activity and…

That’s likely a precursor to continued ramping up in the first quarter of 2012 to prepare for Apple’s now traditional launch of new iPads in late March or early April. Prior to the release of the iPad 2, rumors suggested that it would have a high resolution 2048 x 1536 pixel display, but that idea…

The Handler iPad Strap and Desk Mount is the latest product release from LapWorks Inc.  It is a unique product for the iPad 2 that provides a stable desk station with an easily detachable hand held component. The Handler, which is made from hard plastic, is only available from the Lapworks web site. The MSRP…

Bobo Explores Light (US$6.99) by Game Collage is a wondrous, and (dare I say it?) magical educational app for the iPad that is a full unit course on the science behind light, taught by an engaging robot named Bobo. This app is so good that I can see it selling even more iPads just to run it.  One of…

The one-day events will show users how to build and publish their Magazine apps to Apple’s App Store, how to create content for their publications that takes advantage of the iPad’s multimedia features, and more.The Denver event will be on October 20 from 8:30am to 5:30pm and will include media partners from The Seybold Report…

If there were any questions about the importance of the Apple iPad in the future of, dare I use the term, personal computing, they’ve long since been put to rest. Apple figured out what the PC industry refused to admit because they were mired in Windows. Namely, no mere mortal needs 40 millions lines of…

If you use the Smart Cover that Apple introduced along with the iPad 2, but wish for a matching protective back, be aware that Bracketron feels your pain. They have released the Back-It which is designed specifically to accompany Smart Covers to provide a complete look along with added protection. Bracketron Back-ItThe Back-It is made from…

3G iPad 2 coming to China soonThe approval means Apple will be able to begin selling the 3G-ready iPad 2 in cooperation with China Unicom, although neither company is commenting on when the official launch will come. Right now China residents that want a 3G-compatible iPad 2 wither buy through grey market channels, or get…

Write Now by Bacciz is a remarkaby useful iPad app that teaches children to connect sounds with letters and to how to write the letters and later words in both cursive (script) or block printing. It’s extremely well thought out and executed. In fact, leaving aside a minor quibble or two, it’s just about perfect…