iPad

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…

For anyone who sits in meetings or class and needs to draw diagrams, figure numbers, write down dates, or note assignments and needs paper and pen to do it, Booq has produced a beautiful new iPad 2 case called the Agenda. Our iPads are wonderful. I can’t live without mine, and I take it to meetings…

Weekly magazinesThe two weekly news magazines that I read, Time and Businessweek, both have superb iPad apps. They alert you when a new issue is ready for downloading; you retain access to previously downloaded issues (something that you lose if you recycle your print copies). Both of them provide a table of contents where tapping…

In junior high school my guidance counselor, who was hispanic, told me that Spanish was becoming the official second language of the U.S. and that I should learn it so that I could keep up with the changing social landscape of America. So, I wound up sleeping through all 4 years Spanish. The thing is,…

On one particular day, I began to question my rationale behind all of this print media I was accumulating. Media that — in a matter of days — would get tossed in the recycling bin. “Why,” I asked myself, “was I reading all of this print media when I have an iPad? Isn’t print media…

Retina Display iPad 3 next year says WSJThe Wall Street Journal cited anonymous sources “familiar with the situation” as saying Apple already has parts on order for the next generation iPad. Those sources also say Apple will stick with the current iPad’s 9.7-inch screen size.Production of the iPad 3 is expected to ramp up before…

Kindle Cloud Reader is based on HTML 5, the tools championed by Apple itself as the future of the mobile Internet, and it works right through Safari on iPad. It is also installable onto your home screen, making it as accessible as the rest of your apps. First up is accessing the service, which you…

According to a PCWorld translation of the video report (below), the group used a crossbow to shoot a 300-foot zip line from a building on the Shenzhen province side of the river separating the People’s Republic of China from Hong Kong. They then attached their cache of Apple goods to the line and were hauling…

The Freedom II from MountMe is a universally adaptable mounting solution for the iPad 2. It offers options for in-car, on the wall, in your lap, and on your desk settings. FreedomII for iPad 2Freedom II in suction cup modeThe Freedom II will pan 360 degrees and tilt 90 degrees. It is equipped with screws for…

Storyist for the iPad has just been released. It’s based on the Mac version, has templates for both a novel and screenplay, and has file compatibility with the Mac version. Now you can write that novel under the cabana on the beach. Every writer has a different routine and a different set of tools. Some…

On July 27th ZooGue launched a new product called the iPad 2 BinderPad 3 Ring Binder Pouch that will make it much easier and safer for students to carry an iPad 2 to class. When I saw a picture of this this product I thought, “Oh yeah, what a great idea for any student who…

The Numbers Mr. Um raised estimates for Apple’s iPad shipments to 37.9 million in 2011, up from 32.3 million. For 2012, he’s now modeling for 53 million iPads, up from 46.9 million. He believes the company will maintain ~63% market share for both years, meaning that he now sees 60 million tablets of all brands…

Cocoon has introduced a new case specifically designed for 13-in MacBooks or 13-in MacBook Pros with a special compartment to hold iPads. It’s called the 13-in. Sleve2. The company has also included, at no additional cost, one of their removable GRID-IT!™ pads which usually sells for US$24.99.  The MSRP for the case, including the GRID-IT!…

Apple’s “We’ll Always” iPad commercial“We’ll Always” shows the iPad as a photo viewer, book readers, reference tool, communication tool, video editor, and more. It doesn’t, however, mention “iPad” until the end of the commercial, and even then, only in writing.Apple has been focusing on emotional ties to the iPad 2 with its ad campaigns, unlike…

Along with high demand for the iPhone and iPad, Mr. Um is also seeing strong interest in the company’s Mac lineup. “We see gross margin upside from multiple sources: 1) favorable component pricing, 2)potential warranty accrual reversal, 3) lower back-to-school promo ($100 gift card vs.prior $229 iPod touch), and 4) potential reversal benefit from Nokia…