Opening the iPad 2 is even more difficult than getting inside the original. The front glass is glued down and has to be removed to access the internal components, and there’s a good chance of cracking that glass sheet in the process.iPad 2: From the insideInside, the iPad 2 sports what’s labeled as a 3.8V…
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Analyst: iPad 2 Already Sold Out
“We believe this shows Apple is expanding its base of iPad users, which is critical to maintaining its early lead in the growing tablet market,” Mr. Munster said. “As the user base grows Apple’s lead widens, and the company has a proven track record of building unmatched brand loyalty, which we believe will be a…
Some Authorized Apple Resellers Left Out of iPad Launch
Lines have been forming outside Apple Stores ahead of the iPad 2 launch, and Best Buy, Walmart and Target have all confirmed their stores will have at least limited quantities available this evening.Apple’s iPad 2 won’t be available at some reseller locationsSome Authorized Apple Resellers hoping to offer the second generation version of the multimedia…
iPad 2 Availability: Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Walmart, More
Apple StoreApple’s own U.S. retail locations will all have iPad 2 inventory available on March 11, which gives potential customers 236 stores around the country to line up at. Employees will need to set up for the launch event, so don’t be surprised when they ask shoppers to step outside about an hour ahead of…
Analyst: Don’t Expect Long iPad 2 Lines
Customers lined up early for an Apple product launchDespite his short line prediction, Mr. Munster expects the iPad 2 will sell out faster than the original iPad model, and that the company will get over a million units into customer’s hands in less than 28 days, according to Business Insider.While Apple will have more locations…
VMware Intros View Client for iPad
View for iPad supports Wi-Fi and 3G data connections, includes gestures for actions such as clicking, dragging and selecting items, supports Bluetooth and docked keyboards, and includes iPad VGA adapter support for using external monitors and projectors.View for iPad is free and available at Apple’s iTunes-based App Store.
iOS Twitter Update Addresses Quick Bar Complaints
Twitter’s latest update addresses Quick Bar complaintsThe Twitter 3.3.1 update doesn’t include an option to disable the Quick Bar, but in addition to moving its location so it’s less obtrusive the update also includes a fix for location services-related crashes, security improvements, and improved performance.The Quick Bar shows current trending topics on Twitter. When the…
iOS 4.3 May Launch Tuesday Afternoon
News of the alleged early release comes courtesy of Boy Genius Report and the usual unnamed sources.Apple may launch iOS 4.3 earlyAssuming the rumor is correct, releasing the iOS update early makes sense because it gives Apple the ability to deal with the heavy network traffic and extra support calls that go along with updates,…
Adobe Unveils Wallaby: Flash to HTML 5 Converter
Wallaby is an Adobe AIR-based application that focuses on translating Adobe Flash Professional files (FLA) into HTML 5. So far, Adobe has been focusing its efforts on making the converted files WebKit-compatible — think Safari and Chrome.Wallaby turns Flash banner ads iOS-compatible HTML 5Adobe’s Tom Barclay told The Mac Observer that Wallaby is more of…
iPad 2 Line Starts in Texas
The iPad 2 line starts in TexasThe iPad 2 launch is a little different than the original iPad roll out because Apple isn’t offering pre-order sales or reservations, so anyone that wants the new tablet on day one will have to stand in line. Online sales will be available some time on March 11.The MacCast…
Samsung Gets iPad 2 Envy
“We will have to improve the parts that are inadequate,” said Samsung’s mobile division executive vice president Lee Don-joo. “Apple made it very thin.”Samsung is feeling a little inadequate over iPad 2Big concerns for Samsung include the iPad 2’s thinner body along with the tablet’s price points. The new model is about a third the…
iOS 4.3 Leaves iPhone 3G Behind
The iOS page on Apple’s Web site lists the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4, third and fourth generation iPod touch, as well as the iPad and iPad 2 as compatible with iOS 4.3. The first generation iPhone and iPod touch were left behind in earlier iOS releases, so it’s no surprise they aren’t listed as…
iTunes 10.2 Adds iOS 4.3 Support, More
iTunes 10.2 adds Home Sharing support for iOSThe iOS 4.3 update is due out for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch on March 11, the same day that the second generation iPad ships. The update adds support for streaming music and video from your computer via iTunes to iOS devices.iTunes 10.2 also fixed several potential…
iPad 2: How to Get Yours
Unlike the launch of the original iPad, Apple isn’t offering a pre-order option, or the ability to reserve units ahead of time for pick up at Apple Stores. Instead, you’ll be able to place orders online starting on March 11 — which also happens to be the same day you can go stand in line…
Random House Brings 17K Titles to iBookstore
Random House switched to an agency model for selling ebooks a day ahead of the media event, and the publishers titles began appearing on Apple’s iBookstore this morning ahead of the media event.Apple’s media event is still underway. Be sure to check in with The Mac Observer for additional information about the company’s announcements.
iPad 2 Ship Date May be Only Days Away
Second gen iPads may be available this weekAccording to the unnamed sources, the company is ramping up for what appears to be a large scale product launch this week and not just a product announcement. If true, the second generation iPad launch will come about a week after Apple introduced new MacBook Pro models along…
iPhone 5 Part Shows Bigger Display
Image courtesy of iDealsChinaThe photo iDealsChina got ahold of shows a glass face that looks very much like an iPhone’s face, but with a larger space for a display. Like the current iPhone’s front, the glass in the image includes cut outs for the Home button, front-facing camera and speaker.The Web site doesn’t offer any…
iFixit Dives Inside Thunderbolt MacBook Pro
Unlike some Apple products, the new MacBook Pro is fairly easy to disassemble and repair. The bottom cover is easy to remove, too, since it uses standard phillips screws. That’s good news, since you need to remove the panel to upgrade your RAM and hard drive.Apple’s redesigned MacBook ProiFixit notes that the controller chip for…
Apple Shifts MobileMe to Digital-only Sales
The company also removed MobileMe from its online store, raising questions about Apple’s plans for the service going forward. So far, speculation has been focusing on the possibility that Apple may be planning to offer MobileMe as a free service.Apple is dropping its boxed MobileMe offeringRumors claim Apple is working on a major redesign of…
Apple Updates MacBook Pro, Intros Thunderbolt Interface [UPDATED]
Apple’s new MacBook Pro lineupApple’s updated 15.4-inch and 17-inch models include quad-core Intel Core i7 processors, and the 13.3-inch model is available with dual core i5 or i7 processors. The 15- and 17-inch models now ship with AMD Radeon video processors, and the lineup includes a higher resolution camera dubbed the FaceTime HD camera.The 13-inch…
Readability Tries for App Store Approval Again
“The Readability iOS app has been re-submitted. Coming soon: our open love letter to Apple,” the company said on Twitter.Readability loves Apple againThe company’s app was previously rejected from the App Store for violating a new Apple policy that requires subscription services to pay the company 30 percent of the money it collects from in-app…
Apple Cuts iAd Price in Half
Apple’s iAd bill goes on a dietAccording to AllThingsD, Apple isn’t having any trouble keeping iAd clients, making the price cut appear to be more about increasing the pool of companies jumping on board instead of retaining those that have already signed up.“Lowering the minimum buy to $500,000 from $1 million will certainly make the…
6th Gen iPod nano Update Adds Power Off, More
Once the update is installed, the 6th gen nano can be completely shut off by pressing the sleep/wake button for several seconds. The sleep/wake button can also be set to skip to the next song or play/pause via a user-controlled setting, and podcasts now play in sequential order.The iPod nano (6th generation) Version 1.1 is…
New MacBook Pros May Call Light Peak “Thunderbolt”
Light Peak is Intel’s new high speed connection for laptops that supports displays, hard drives, and other peripherals through a single port. The interface is intended to use fibre optic for its connections, although Apple is rumored to be using copper instead.New MacBook Pro rumor: ThunderboltThe Thunderbolt port apparently looks exactly like Apple’s current Mini…