Apple’s launch of the new iPad on March 16th brought 4G LTE network support to the iPad, but with the fanfare over faster mobile broadband network support, there’s also the issue of continued confusion due to complex network infrastructures around the world as well as unclear marketing on the behalf of Apple and its partner [...]
Talk about disappointing. Yesterday those who had been following the news about the Microsoft Courier-like iPad, Taposé, were excited to see, that after several rejections, Apple had approved the App. There were quite a few eager beavers itching for the download, myself included. Well, as it turns out Taposé is still an exciting concept, but [...]
We’ve already put up our full length review of the new iPad and our own Warner Crocker hasalready given you his thoughts on the device. But, because a lot of you have been asking, I wanted to chime in with my own thoughts about Apple’s new slate. Like many of my colleagues here at GBM, [...]
With the new iPad, there are conflicting reports as to exactly how long the battery needs to charge before being at full capacity. Many say that the new iPad’s battery isn’t at 100% until one hour or more after the battery icon indicates it is. Apple says that isn’t true. Talking to All Things D, [...]
Well, well, well. All good things come to those who wait, and apparently have persistence. Taposé , an iPad App that I and many others were interested in has had a tortured journey, but it appears it will be available later tonight on the App Store. The App had been rejected by Apple, three times [...]
I love checking my email on the iPad, but I’m looking for a better way to check Gmail on the iPad. Here’s why I love reading and responding to email on the iPad. The portability means I can answer e-mails in bed, on the couch or even in the car. The larger screen size means [...]
The new iPad has a horrible yellow hue on its Retina Display…or does it? It all depends if you’ve won the iPad display lottery or not. Apple customers shouldn’t have to play the Retina Display lottery when shelling out up to $829 on a new iPad. A lot of new iPad owners immediately noticed their [...]
About two-thirds of parents with a mobile device engage in “pass-back” behavior — handing a phone or tablet to your child so they can play games, read books, and engage in other activities. The iPad is a particularly popular pass-back device because the screen is large enough for comfortable video viewing and games are even [...]
One of the biggest draws that Verizon’s version of the 4G LTE iPad has over AT&T’s is that Verizon’s model has support for the mobile hotspot feature. AT&T says that might come in the future but it hasn’t said exactly when it will arrive. Mobile hotspot support allows users to connect up to five devices [...]
There has been a bit of talk about the new iPad and how hot it supposedly runs. Some have dubbed it “Heatgate.” Others have poked fun at it. And now, we have some proof that the heat given off by the iPad isn’t unusual at all and is, in fact, on par with other tablets [...]
Slowly but surely, developers are updating their iOS applications, and more specifically, their iPad apps to support the new iPad’s high-resolution Retina Display. Today, we can add another big name to the list as Skype has announced that it has updated its iPad application for use with the new iPad’s new display. Those who use [...]
Apple released iOS 5.1 on the same day it announced the new iPad. Since its release iPhone and iPad users have been quick to update their devices to the latest version. According to David Smith, the developer of Audiobooks for iOS, 63% of all iOS users have adopted iOS 5.1 within 15 days of its [...]
Apple made a big deal about the iPad in education when they kicked off the year with iTunes U and a major eTextbook initiative. The push, is to get iPads into classrooms and take a cut of textbook sales, but it looks like Apple may have to settle for the hardware cut — at least [...]
The new iPad hasn’t been in customer hands for a full month, yet there are already a ton of people going over their 4G LTE data limits and not happy about it. Part of it is new gadget overuse and part of it is because some downloads use more data over 4G because the connection [...]
So what do you do now that you have a new Apple TV set top box or just recently purchased or received as a gift a new iPad? You fill it up with content, of course. After Best Buy‘s recent 20 percent off promotion (now expired) of iTunes gift cards, Target is offering a similar [...]
When Apple had launched the iPad 2 last year, the company had created a huge grey market. Available in limited countries initially and only slowly rolling out to a broader international market, travelers who were willing to brave long lines for the tablets were handsomely rewarded for their patience as they were able to make [...]
Apple has updated its iTunes Movie Trailers app to add support for the new iPad’s Retina Display. Unlike the Netflix update, the Trailers app updates the videos in the app as well as the buttons and other art assets. The iTunes Movie Trailers app offers movie trailers that mirror the trailers available on the Apple [...]
Ever since it first came out the iPad has proved popular with kids as well as adults. There are hundreds, if not thousands of apps aimed at kids as young as 6 months old. However, the iPad is not a toy. Anyone who’s let their small child near an iPad or any other piece of [...]
Ever since it first came out the iPad has proved popular with kids as well as adults. There are hundreds, if not thousands of apps aimed at kids as young as 6 months old. However, the iPad is not a toy. Anyone who’s let their small child near an iPad or any other piece of [...]
The battery percentage Apple puts next to the battery icon on the iPad and iPhone is great, but it’s just a bit off on the new iPad. When charging the new iPad, 100 percent doesn’t mean the battery is fully charged, it actually needs a bit more power. The iPad actually continues to charge its [...]
iPad, iPhone and Apple TV owners may be a little frustrated today. An iTunes “This iTem Cannot Be Downloaded on This Network” error, which instructs users to connect to WiFi, is preventing movies and other media from downloading to some user’s iOS devices. Apple confirmed that this is an issue, but has not provided an ETA for [...]
Today is the second launch day for Apple’s new iPad, dubbed iPad, and as was announced earlier this week, it is now available in 25 more countries including Italy, Mexico and Spain. The new iPad has marked Apple’s strongest launch to date with the company selling over three million devices already. That number should soon [...]
This summer iPad owners will be able to play one of the best PC role-playing games on their post-PC device. Overhaul Games is bringing Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition to the iPad this summer, 14 years after it launched on the PC. Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition for iPad will have everything from the original game, plus [...]
The iPad is a great tool for small businesses, but it’s not just the new iPad that’s saving time and money. I caught up with a small business owner who has used the original iPad to take inventory at his coffee shop. Phil Zimmerly of Common Grounds in Bluffton, Ohio took time out of his [...]
SugarSync announced an update to the company’s iPad app, jumping up to SugarSync 3.0 and bringing a collection of new features to justify the big bump. Of course the new SugarSync app (iTunes) is optimized for the iPad display, thanks to an all out to re-write of the new app from scratch with features that take advantage of [...]
If you want to really make your new iPad’s high-resolution Retina Display pop, even when it’s locked, you need a wallpaper that goes beyond the stock photos that Apple includes. From NIN to abstracts, landscapes and more, we have a collection of some of the best Retina Display ready wallpapers. (Read: 35 New iPad Cases) [...]
The new iPad has taken over the interest of most consumers, but when it comes to using a tablet at work, the iPad isn’t the best fit for demanding in-the-field jobs. Case in point. Running the sound board for a Texas Swing band. Sure the iPad has tons of DJ and audio apps, but when [...]
Wrapsol claims to make the ”easiest to apply and strongest protective film technology for mobile devices.” The claim that got my attention was this one. Their protector “…actively releases air bubbles.” I hate screen protectors because it’s impossible to apply one without getting bubbles and fingerprints under the protector. This ruins the experience. Wrapsol sent me [...]
With the new iPad Apple started bringing its mobile devices to 4G LTE networks, and some code in iOS 5.1 indicates that the next iPhone will soon follow. There some code strings in iOS 5.1 that point to 4G LTE in relation to phone and FaceTime calls. The new code, found by iDownloadBlog, shows what [...]
Mobile gaming is huge, and with the powerful new iPad, we’re going to see even better games coming to our tablets, and arriving on our iPhones, iPods and Android smartphones. According to a new survey of 15,000 users by MocoSpace, an entertainment website, your home is the most popular place to play mobile games. As I [...]
Apple’s growth in the post-PC era, as defined by the company, is seeing some strong oppositions by its rivals with Microsoft now refusing to fund its growth. In what appears to be a leaked internal email from Microsoft executives, the Redmond, Washinton-based software giant will no longer allow its employees to purchase and expense products [...]
DirecTV has updated is popular iPad app and along with it is a feature that customers of the television service have been clamoring for for quite some now. That feature is, of course, the ability to stream content outside of the house, without the need for a DirecTV box. It’s now available with the latest [...]
Children’s books hold a special place in many kids’ and parents’ hearts, but even the best of them can grate on your nerves after reading them hundreds of times. Many classic picture books, such as Goodnight Moon, are available in narrated video format, but playing videos for kids at bedtime isn’t always the best choice. [...]
When I first got my new iPad on March 16th, I immediately noticed that my Wi-Fi signal was much weaker than the Wi-Fi signal found on my iPad 2. At first, I thought it was my actual internet connection but, as it turns out, I wasn’t the only one that found this to be an [...]
Apple has confirmed to The Loop that iPhoto, the iOS app that the company launched during the new iPad event earlier this month, has topped the one million unique user mark in under 10 days. That total refers to active users and not just those who have downloaded the application. Apple did not release any [...]
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