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February 21 2010
WI-FI iPad pre-orders likely to start this week
The guys over at AppAdvice say that a 'reliable source' has informed that the Wi-Fi version will be available for pre-order towards the end of this week.
So get your wallets at the ready and keep an eye on apple.com for an update, actually you can keep one eye here also because we will let ya'll know as soon as it's a go!
[Props: AppAdvice]
February 11 2010
Bill Gates speaks on the iPad
The folks over at Bnet sat down with big Bill and asked what he thought of Apple's latest creation. He didn't down right diss' the iPad but similarly didn't sing it's praises.
“You know, I’m a big believer in touch and digital reading, but I still think that some mixture of voice, the pen and a real keyboard - in other words a netbook - will be the mainstream on that,” he said. “So, it’s not like I sit there and feel the same way I did with iPhone where I say, ‘Oh my God, Microsoft didn’t aim high enough.’ It’s a nice reader, but there’s nothing on the iPad I look at and say, ‘Oh, I wish Microsoft had done it.’”
So the mention of a 'pen', looks like he's still a fan of those stylus' (styli?). To be fair to Bill he does know a thing or two about tablet PCs - he's been trying to sell them for years!
[Props: Bnet]
February 08 2010
Hutchison Austria to sell iPad?
Speculation is rising that Hutchison Austria (Commonly referred to as the 3 Network) will sell the iPad subsidized at a cost of 333euro when a customer signs up to a 2 year data plan at 29.90euro per month, data is capped at 5GB.
If that is indeed true then we should expect to see other European carries follow suit. Similar deals are already available in the region for customers purchasing netbooks.
[Props: 9to5Mac]
February 06 2010
Steve Jobs in NYC to demo iPad to Execs
Rumors are circulating that Apple CEO Steve Jobs apparently is in New York City to meet with executives at The New York Times, Time Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. It seems the purpose of these visits is to discuss iPad as publishing platform for newspapers and magazines (which would make sense).
Silicon Alley Insider reports:
We're reliably informed that Jobs showed up for an iPad show and tell in the Times newsroom. The meeting was strictly off the record, though a person present indicated Jobs is preparing to gear up the iPad for magazines and newspapers, having put books first on his list of priorities.
Bring on the iNewspapers and iMagazines stores we say!!
[Props: Silicon Alley Insider]
February 03 2010
Textbook Publishers Sign deal to get content on iPad
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that textbook publishers have signed a deal with with Apple to bring their content to the iPad. The books will use Scrollmotion technology which has already developed similar content for the iPhone. The iPad faces tough competition from other devices such as the Amazon Kindle and the various forms of Netbook available on the market today. It's interesting that Apple did not announce any of these plans during the iPad launch although the use of textbook on the device was widely rumored prior to the event.
On a personal note I want to see magazine and newspaper publishers sign a similar deal.
[Props: Wall Street Journal]
February 02 2010
iPad has room for a front facing camera?
This is the latest picture doing the rounds online seeming to show that the iPad has been equipped with internal housing for a front facing camera, is it real? we don't know for sure but it looks pretty convincing. What do you think? Let us know.
February 01 2010
UK to get iPad early
A quick look on Apple's UK site reveals that "Wi-Fi models shipping in late March. 3G models shipping in April." That's despite what Steve Jobs said last week indicating that the 3G iPad wouldn't debut until June or July outside of the US...UK to get iPad early
A quick look on Apple's UK site reveals that "Wi-Fi models shipping in late March. 3G models shipping in April." That's despite what Steve Jobs said last week indicating that the 3G iPad wouldn't debut until June or July.
Also, some rumors of late have been flying about a potential heavily subsidized 3G version in the UK similar to how a lot of netbooks are sold, i.e. if you are willing to signup for a 24month data plan you get the device itself for 'free' or at a very low cost. I must admit that kind of offer would certainly appeal to some who can't afford to stump up the $499+ price tag.
iPad makes an appearance at the Grammy Awards
Last night Stephen Colbert finally got his iPad, while announcing the winner for 'song of the year' he fumbled around in his pockets for a while before producing the magical device. He also teased hip-hop royalty Jay-Z asking him 'Jay-Z did you not get one of these in your gift bag?' Check out the video.
January 31 2010
Quick Analysis: Does the iPad cost too much?
Darren Beckett has produced this nifty little 'info graphic' comparing the iPad to some of it's main rivals. Yes the iPad is the most expensive but you do get more features. It really does highlight the limitations of the competition.
iPad will be allowed to make phone calls
The LA Times is reporting that outgoing phone calls can be made via VOIP services like Skype.
An Apple spokes person "We revised our Program License Agreement in conjunction with our updated Software Development Kit for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Apps,"
Obviously a 3G version of the iPad will be required for this to work but we think it's cool that Apple are allowing VOIP calls.
January 29 2010
iPad: WIFI & 3G Versions look slightly different
Just a quick note; the 3G version iPad has black plastic running along the top of the device which can be seen from the front (See image above). This is to allow the 3G signals to transmit more freely.
January 27 2010
iPad is Official!
With a 9.7-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display, packing 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of storage and a 1GHz Apple A4 custom processor. Featuring; browser, video, photos, virtual keyboard, maps, apps and book store (iBooks).
This marks the real start for our site, we hope you will join us on our iPad journey. Call back often for all the latest news, reviews, guides basically anything iPad! We want you to get involved, tip-us and write articles.
Welcome to The iPad Community.
By the way if you missed the official iPad announcement, the guys at gdgt did a great job covering it here.
[Props: gdgt]
January 21 2010
Apple Tablet will be eBook reader & have virtual keyboard
Unnamed sources close the to the Wall Street journal have said that the new tablet will be used in the home for reading books, newspapers & magazines...Apple Tablet will be eBook reader & have virtual keyboard
Unnamed sources close the to the Wall Street journal have said that the new tablet will be used in the home for reading books, newspapers & magazines and will deliver textbooks to classrooms. The device will allow text entry via a virtual keyboard. It's said that Apple are hoping to dominate this market much the way they have the online music space.
[Props: WSJ]
January 19 2010
"iPad" - A new trademark is acquired
So it looks like iSlate may not be the name of the Apple tablet after all. Apple's dummy corporation Slate Computing, LLC applied for the trademark 'iPad' in July 2009."iPad" - A new trademark is acquired
So it looks like iSlate may not be the name of the Apple tablet after all. Apple's dummy corporation Slate Computing, LLC applied for the trademark 'iPad' in July 2009.
Some fellow fanboys have expressed concerns with 'iPad' saying that it's sounds to similar to 'iPod.' What do you think? Hit up the comments and let us know. One thing is for sure; in a matter of 7 days we will all have the answer!
January 18 2010
Apple hands out Invitations for January 27th Media Event
Apple has started to dish out invitations for a media event scheduled on January 27th. As earlier rumors suggest the venue for the event will be he Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. The tag line on the invitation reads "Come see our latest creation."January 16 2010
Video: New Apple Tablet OS... Real or Fake?
A video supposedly showing the iSlate OS in motion, we call fake but fun none the less. It has full multi-touch/pinch-zoom action going on, check out this proof of concept and tell us what you thinkJanuary 15 2010
Apple tablet 'in full production'
An analyst at AVI Securities said on Friday that the Apple tablet is "in full production"...Maybe Soup is currently being updated? I'll try again automatically in a few seconds...
