Keynote 1.2 added support for audio in builds when importing Keynote ‘09 presentations, support for grouping objects as well as animated build support for grouped objects. Lens, flare, spin and wipe build animations can now be used in presentations, along withRevolving door, swoosh and wipe slide transitions.Numbers 1.2 added the ability to group objects and…
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FileMaker Go App For iPad Is A Winner
I have to use FileMaker Pro all the time so I was eager to see how the new FileMaker Go app for the iPad worked. It makes taking your Filemaker databases with you an easy experience providing users with a simple but robust way of accessing and modifying data. It’s a great tool for those…
Apple Patent Application Could Let iPod touch Make Calls
The patent doesn’t specifically cover iPod touches, but rather any mobile electronic device. We should also stress that it’s a patent application that was filed in the first quarter of 2010, and not a granted patent. Even if the patent is granted, however, there is little or no indication, let alone a guarantee, that Apple…
Make Babies on Your iPhone with The Sims 3: Ambitions
From the App Store’s release notes: THE MOST AMBITIOUS EXPERIENCE OF THE SIMS ON THE APP STORE! Now your Sims can turn passions into professions…Build dream homes or businesses…Even have BABIES! Get everything you love about The Sims and more from this all-new member of The Sims family of games for iPhone & iPod touch.…
iPad Hits South America on Sept 17
The iPad is Apple’s multimedia tablet device that runs iOS and sports a 9.7-inch multi-touch display. It supports most iPhone apps, includes built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking and Bluetooth support, and users will be able to upgrade to iSO 4.2 for free in November.The iOS 4.2 update will add multi-tasking support to the iPad, along with…
Parallels Mobile: Access Mac Parallels on iPad/iPhone
The release notes from iTunes: Parallels Mobile lets you: Access any virtual machine running in Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac Use any Windows application in your virtual machine, from Internet Explorer to Outlook Remotely start, stop and reset virtual machines Stay connected via WiFi or 3G networks Access your Windows applications from anywhere over the…
iAnnotate Features Markup of PDFs on iPad [UPDATED]
iAnnotate from Aji, LLC is an iPad app that downloads, reads and annotates PDF files. It works well as a PDF reader and storage app, but its strength is the ability to mark up a page with a colored pen, yellow highlighter, underlines and text notes. From the product page at Aji, here’s the full…
New App Allows Windows Access from iPad
This, in part, solves the problem of limited capability of the iPad for content creation. “Tablets and other mobile devices are great for content consumption and work well as companions to the PC. However, as the popularity of these non-PC devices grows, computing experiences are becoming increasingly fragmented,” said Mark Lee, CEO and co-founder of…
Apple Prepping FaceTime iPod touch, New MacBook Air
A new iPod touch with a front-facing camera for FaceTime video call support fits with other analyst’s predictions, including Maynard Um from UBS.Apple has hosted a media event to refresh the iPod lineup around September for the past few years, and based on the guitar image on the invitations sent to the media, this year’s…
The Tuffshield Anti-Glare Screen For Your iPad - Do You Need It?
XtremeMac has recently released an iPad case to add to their extensive line of iPhone and iPod cases. Like the previous cases, the iPad case is sturdy and flexible, but it has no face covering for the iPad. (see review) Also like the previous cases, XtremeMac has created a Tuffshield anti-glare product designed to cover…
The iPad Space Dock Stand Is Perfect With Your Bluetooth Keyboard
LapWorks, well known for producing quality stands and desks for laptops, has just released a new product called the iPad Space Dock. It is an Aluminum stands that holds the iPad in both portrait and landscape positions and allows display inclines of 58˚, 62˚ and 66˚. iPad Space DockThe six inch long stand, which presents…
Second Taiwan Newspaper Reports 7” iPad Coming
In the report, ECD said that the new device would weigh about 500 grams, less than the 700 grams of the current device. Whereas DigiTimes said the new iPad model would sport an OLED display, ECD reported the device would use the same IPS display used in the current iPad. The report named two manufacturers…
A Whiteboard For Your iPad - No Really!
Whiteboard HD for the iPad, by Avici Software, was released August 4, 2010. It requires iPhone OS 3.2 or later and is only available in English at this time. It is available for a limited time at the introductory price of $5.99 from the iTunes store. The application allows you to make drawings with the…
Particle Debris (wk. ending 8/13) Star Trek’s iPad & iPhone Hidden Features
Reader “WestCoastBob” sent me a reference to this very extensive article on all the apps that are installed on the iPad that is installed in the iCub light aircraft. If you’re into flying, you want to check it out.iCubFor those who may want to engage in a bit more speculation about the departure of Mark…
Next Gen iPad May Include Gyroscope
Based on what’s missing from the iPad, it appears that Apple may have been trying out InvenSense’s ITG-3200 gyroscope chip in prototypes, but left the part out of the final design. The info comes from UBM TechInsights product manager, Steve Bitton, after conducting an iPad teardown.“It seemed strange at the time that a product like…
Case Design Hints at iPod touch Camera
The supposedly leaked case image shows an iPod touch that looks just like the current third generation model, but with the addition of a camera and flash on the back.Aside from an anonymous source claiming the image is legit, there isn’t any tangible information supporting the notion that the next generation iPod touch really will…
ZooGue Offers New Options In An iPad Case
ZooGue is a new company with a new product and it certainly deserves a second look for anyone who has an iPad and values versatility and safety. A great deal of design thought went into this case and in my opinion it really works. Features It is less than an inch thick with the iPad…
RIM Building its Own iPad-like Tablet
Like the iPad, RIM’s BlackPad will apparently include a 9.7-inch display, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, will sport a size and shape similar to the iPad, and will even fall in the same price range as the iPad. The BlackPad will also be able to tether to a BlackBerry smartphone for 3G wireless data access, will support…
Talking Larry the Bird Hits iPad & iPhone
In addition, users can poke him, feed him, strike him with lighting and make him bow and accept applause. Users can also record videos of their interactions with Larry and share them to YouTube, Facebook, or e-mail them. Application highlights: Playing on the piano keyboard will cause Larry to whistle accordingly Talking to Larry will…
Air Video: Killer App for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch
There’s no doubt that watching movies on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is one of the greatest pleasures of these Apple apparatuses (apparati?). How did I survive before having the ability to bring up the latest episode of “Family Guy” from the comfort of my own bed? Or car, office, Starbucks, airport, or even…
AmpliTube for iPad Hits App Store
According to the company, there are up to 5 amp models to choose from (clean, crunch, lead, metal, bass) that offer full tonal and drive controls, 11 stompbox effects (delay, flanger, phaser, overdrive, distortion, filter, wah, fuzz, octaver, chorus and noise filter), 5 cabinets (1×12”, 2×12”, 4×12” A & B, 1×15”) and 2 microphones (dynamic…
Research Report Details How Customers are Using iPad
The research, released through mashable.com asked customers which of the following devices they would not buy after owning an iPad. The top two items are an E-reader and a portable gaming device. E-reader – 49% Portable Gaming Device – 38% Netbook/Laptop – 32% MP3 Player – 29% Gaming Console – 27% MID – 24 %…
Apple Highlights iPad Apps
Apple made its own videos to show app features instead of relying on developers to produce content. While most videos show the apps in action with just background music, the Popular Science + app also includes a voice over explaining how the app’s features work, too.Apple’s iPad app Web pageThe iPad is Apple’s tablet-like device…
Life Browser for iPad Swipes Through Websites Like a Book
Life Browser Info Page (Default, Page #1)If you have sliders on a page that are sensitive to left and right motion, you can click the “Full Screen” button at the bottom to lock the screen. It also provides for a larger display. The default page, shown above, has an introductory video plus callouts for all…