OmniFocus 2 goes universal OmniFocus is a task management app that lets you organize your to-do lists based on projects, and can alert you to upcoming tasks based on location. Your task lists can synchronize automtically between multiple iOS and OS X devices. The 2.1 version of OmniFocus adds universal support, which brings pretty much…
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Adonit, Evernote Intro Higher Precision Jot Script 2 iPad Stylus
Evernote and Adonis's new Jot Script 2 pressure sensitive iPad sylus The Jot Script 2's built-in lithium-ion batter charges in about 45 minutes and sports a thinner body compared to the original Jot Script. Like other styluses from Adonit, the Jot Script 2 uses a USB adapter for recharging. The stylus uses an updated version…
Reports Claim 12-inch iPad to Copy Microsoft Surface Tablet, Shipping in September
USB ports on the next iPad? Not likely. Part of the reasoning behing adding USB ports to the larger iPad is faster data transfer speeds, according to an anonymous source speaking with the Wall Street Journal. “Apple has continued to rework some of the features of the larger iPad,” they said. “It is now considering…
Three Tips for Apple's Keynote App on iPad
Delete Keynotes From An iPad I work with Keynote a lot. I save each presentation to the Cloud so each is saved to my iPad. When leaving home to make a presentation nowadays I just grab my iPad and off I go. Those Keynotes start to stack up after awhile, taking up space in the…
iPad + Bluetooth Keyboard + SwiftKey = Problem
_______________________ As all iOS users know, whenever an iOS application senses the need for keyboard input, a virtual, on-screen keyboard pops up. If, however, you need to manually dismiss/hide that keyboard, there is a key on the bottom right that will make it go away. (See the screen shot below.) So far, so good. Standard…
Pixel Press 'Adventure Time' for iPad Lets Kids Bring Games to Life
Starting out as a Kickstarter project, the original Pixel Press Floors is a game that is available for iPad and allows anyone to draw levels for a platform style game using symbols on grid paper. Then using an iPad, take a photo of that paper and the symbols get translated into various obstacles and paths.…
Leaked Rendering Suggests Four Speakers for the 12-inch 'iPad Air Plus'
While the leaked iPad image displays only what is presumed to be the top-right corner of the device, the source revealed additional information about the iPad’s anticipated feature set. The “iPad Air Plus” is expected to be between 6.9 and 7.5mm thick (the current 9.7-inch iPad Air 2 and 7.9-inch iPad mini 3 both have…
How to Visually Distinguish the 3 iPad mini Models
___________________ 1. The Original iPad mini. (Released 2 November 2012) This model doesn't have the extra noise cancellation microphone on the back. And, of course, it doesn't have Touch ID. Just turn it over and look at the top of the back to see that there is no extra microphone. You're done. iPad mini. No noise…
Belkin Portable Tablet Stage is a Boon for iPad Presentations
The Belkin Portable Tablet Stage is an ideal accessory for anyone who teaches or makes frequent presentations using their iOS device. It folds flat for easy carry. It works with all versions of the iPad, iPad mini, and iPhone—although it is most effectively used with an iPad or iPad mini. Belkin Portable Tablet Stage holding…
Octa Lynx Grips iPads and Clamps to Just About Anything
Octa has added to its line iPad stands with the introduction of the Lynx. Although it provides a strong, flexible neck and 360 degree rotation, it is also quite short, measuring just 5 inches (12 cm) from tip to tip. Lynx iPad holder, attached to a pole surface. One end fastens to the back of…
How I Saved my iPad mini with Cracked Display From the Trash
Recently, this lovely iPad fell off a small stand and did a 20 cm. face plant onto the kitchen table. Even though there was a thick table cloth, the display cracked, and cracked ugly. The display looked like we could easily cut a finger if we touched it the wrong way. However, amazingly, everything else…
STM dux Case for iPad mini Features Drop Protection and Clear Back
STM has released the dux case for the iPad mini and mini with Retina display. The case meets the U.S. Department of Defense Standard 810F/G drop test while still providing a totally clear back that lets the Apple logo shine forth for all to see. It's very cool. View of back of iPad mini case…
Where to Buy a New iPad if You Want an Apple SIM
Episode #95 I got a new iPad Air 2 last week and while I’m impressed, you’ll have to wait until next week for my review. Why? Well, while doing my due diligence I found a situation that’s more important for you to hear about today than my opinion of the iPad Air 2: Where you…
How Apple's Tim Cook Explained Away Poor iPad Sales
I know that there's a lot of negative commentary in the markets on this, but I have a little different perspective on it…. Instead of looking at this thing each 90 days, if you back up and look at it, we've sold 237 million in just over four years. That's about twice the number of…
iOS 8: Make Cellular Phone Calls from Your iPad Using Handoff
____________________ Let's say you're in the living room watching TV and your iPad is in your lap—as one of those second screens. Your iPhone is in the kitchen on a charger. You need to make a phone call. Instead of getting up to fetch the iPhone, you can make the call right from your…
Steve Ballmer Plans to Take iPads Away from Clippers
Steve Ballmer at a Clipper's Rally Mr. Ballmer bought the Clippers for US$2 billion from Donald Sterling after the disgraced billionaire won a lifetime ban from the NBA for making racist comments on tape. Earlier in 2014, Mr. Ballmer retired from Microsoft, where he spent some 14 years as CEO. Reuters interviewed him for its…
Apple Buys Prss iPad Magazine Publishing Platform
Apple buys digital magazine design company Prss Apple offered its usual confirmation of the purchase by telling TechCrunch, “Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans.” Prss offered easy to use WYSIWYG design tools that didn't require any need to know how to code,…
Knomad Portable Organizer for iPad mini Holds All Your Accessories
Knomo, a company based in England, has released the Mini Portable Organizer. It's designed to hold an iPad mini or other 8-inch tablet along with various accessories. The construction is lightly coated cotton canvas twill fabric with antique brass hardware and natural raw-edge leather trim. View of organizer in open and closed positions. It fastens tightly…
Why a 12-inch iPad is Almost Certain
Image credit: Paramount Why do people stand in line every year for a new iPhone? Why is iPhone technology changing so fast? Conversely, why are iPad sales more or less ho-hum? Why isn't iPad technology exploding? I want to reflect on that situation. __________________ When I think about the success of the iPad, I think…
LA Schools Ditch iPad Contract Amid Controversy
LA School District cancels contract for iPads in classrooms A report from the school district's technology committee didn't accuse the two of wrong doing, but did say it appeared as if the contract with Apple had been tailored to the company's products instead of the needs of the schools, according to the LA Times. The…
Kensington X3 Bluetooth Keyboard/Case for iPad Air Can Also Partially Charge it
Kensington is introducing their latest iPad Air case, the KeyFolio Thin X3, and has included thoughtful features that will meet the needs of almost everyone. Kensington X3 iPad Air case. There is a built-in Bluetooth keyboard that includes a whole row of dedicated shortcut keys. The case is easy to pair with the iPad Air…
UAG Scout iPad Air Case Offers Full Protection
Urban Armor Gear (UAG) has released a full coverage case (Scout) for the iPad Air. Although very sturdy, it weighs only 12.1 ounces (343 grams). The case is water and impact resistant and provides a good grip. It meets military drop-test standards. The MSRP is US$49.95. The case is available in black only. UAG has…
How To Install Fonts Onto Your iPad
Now that Pages and Keynote (and Numbers) for both OS X, iOS and iCloud.com are almost perfectly integrated – truly a beautiful thing – I have decided to fully adopt cross-platform document production starting this Fall semester. I was looking into some commercially-designed Keynote themes (templates) for some fresh ideas. I purchased and downloaded a…
Up Close With the olloclip 4-IN-1 Photo Lens for iPad
olloclip is well known for its lens kits for the iPhone going back to the iPhone 4s. These small, easy-to-attach lenses typically include a wide angle, fisheye and Macro capability. Now, olloclip has launched the olloclip 4-IN-1 Photo Lens for iPad, and it carries on a great tradition. _______________________ The 4-IN-1 Photo Lens for iPad…