Tag archive: Apple iPad

Didn’t have time to keep up with every ripple in the technology pond this week? We’ve got you covered. Here are some of the most noteworthy stories from the last week. Amazon, Viacom, Red Box, and Verizon all make plans to compete with Netflix With news of a supposed collaboration of Red Box and Verizon in the works, we examined what such a service might look like in reality and how streaming might integrate with those famous red kiosks. We… Read More

Apple’s expansion into China, home to a devout, cult-like population of Apple Mac heads, has been marred by a trademark infringement claim mounted by Proview Technology over the use of the name “iPad.” In the most recent development, the Shenzhen subsidiary of the Hong-Kong-based company has filed an injunction to restrict Apple from selling iPads in China altogether, according to People's Daily Online. China has been known as an… Read More

Apple rumors are a dime a dozen, but here's the latest. DigiTimes, a site known for many true and false rumors, reports that Apple will unveil two new versions of the iPad at iWorld/Macworld on Jan. 26, 2012. The new models will both have 9.7-inch screens like the current iPad, but at least one of them will have a QXGA screen (1536×2048 pixel resolution). A previous DigiTimes rumor, pointed toward a model with a 7.85-inch screen, but… Read More

The Kindle Fire is reported to be the top tablet at Best Buy this year, and Amazon is expected to sell 5 million in the fourth quarter against an estimated 13 million for the iPad. While Apple’s iPad remains the clear winner, if these projections hold up, the Kindle Fire will be the first tablet to come this close to challenging it. The Fire has two clear differences to the iPad. The first is a dramatically lower price; you can effectively buy… Read More

Now that you’ve got your Apple wonder device, you’re probably realizing that you’re going to need to add a few accessories to get the most out of your iPad. If you’re willing to spend a minimum of $500 on the tablet, why not deck it out a little bit to protect your investment and to unleash its full potential? We’ve rounded up our favorite iPad accessories, which will give the tablet more functionality and some needed protection from the… Read More

This past week, I got the Kindle Fire and the Kindle Touch in. My wife and I already both own Apple iPads to compare them to. One thing that jumps out almost immediately to me is that the Kindle Fire is to the iPad what the Mazda Miata is to an Audi A4. When price and small size matter, it’s a better choice, but only if they matter significantly more than functionality. In short: The Kindle Fire and Apple iPad appeal to different users. To take… Read More

According to new research from the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism and The Economist Group, eleven percent of U.S. adults own a tablet computer and over 75 percent of that group uses the tablet on a daily basis. The daily users typically spend 95 minutes using the tablet on any given day. While checking up on news is one of the most popular tasks to perform on a tablet, only 14 percent of that group have spent… Read More

Apple might have just been awarded the patent to rule all other mobile patents, and made all future legal battles more interesting. As of this morning Apple is officially the only company that is allowed to unlock a touchscreen device by using a sliding motion. We see this used on Apple devices as the familiar “slide to unlock” screen, but almost every other touch screen phone or tablet on the market currently use some form of sliding to unlock… Read More

Bet you didn’t expect to see a non-iPhone related Apple story on the launch day of the iPhone 4S. AllthingsD is reporting on a rumor floating around that the iPad 3 might already be heading into production. The idea is based around a higher than expected production of iPads for the fourth-quarter. Financial analyst Jeff Fidacaro is saying that the boost in production is due to Apple building new iPad 3 models along side the current generation… Read More

We don’t think that the new Amazon Kindle Fire will be an iPad killer, but it might just outsell the Apple tablet. The folks over at Cult Of Android got some leaked preorder numbers from Amazon, and the numbers look amazing. After only five days the Kindle Fire has amassed 254,074 preorders, which almost matches the original iPads first day sales. The original iPad sold 300,000 units on its first day of availability, and took a month to reach… Read More

Foxconn is famous mostly due to the fact that it makes several Apple products, and because there is a history of suicides at its factories. Well Foxconn is making news again thanks in part to its attempt to build a 12 billion dollar iPad factory in Brazil. According to a Reuters report the Taiwanese manufacturer is having a hard time at the bargaining table with Brazilian officials. The source says that the 12 billion dollar deal is now “in… Read More

After much anticipation, Amazon is expected to unveil its own tablet on Wednesday, according to market analysts who spoke with Reuters. Many believe an Amazon tablet stands the best chance of stealing some of the popularity thunder from Apple's iPad. “Wednesday is tablet day,” BCG analyst Collin Gillis told Reuters. On Friday, Amazon invited select media outlets (including this one) to a mysterious event, which will be held this… Read More

Earlier this week, 22-year-old Angela McDowell of Spartanburg, South Carolina was leaving a McDonalds when approached by two men in the parking lot. Inside a large cardboard box, the men claimed to be selling discount iPads for $300 based off a volume discount. After showing her a working model, the duo convinced McDowell to purchase an iPad. While McDowell was only able to offer $180 for a new iPad, the deal was quickly made and McDowell… Read More

Designed to work with the iPad 2, Logitech announced the Fold-Up Keyboard for iPad. Powered by Bluetooth, the keyboard attaches to the bottom of the iPad and is designed to travel with the Apple tablet.  When in use, two sides of the keyboard rotate out and lock into place to form a full-sized keyboard. When the keyboard is unfolded and locked into place, it automatically powers up for use with the iPad 2. It also turns off automatically when… Read More

The iPad 2 has an impressively sleek profile. We've all oohed and ahhed over the slim aluminum body, so it's understandable that some people don't want to cover it up in a bulky case. Knowing that fact, Apple created the clever, and also sleek, Smart Cover alongside the release of the iPad 2. Smart Covers are colorful, slim, protect your iPad from scratches, and help the device wake and sleep when you want it to. It seems like… Read More