Jan 26, 2010 Jan 28, 2010 Wednesday January 27, 2010
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Maccast 2010.01.27 - Apple iPad Announcement Wrap-up with Ken Ray
A podcast about all things Macintosh. For Mac geeks, by Mac geeks. Show 290. A special episode of the Maccast where I am joined by Ken Ray (Mac OS Ken) to go over our thoughts, impressions, and insights on today's Apple iPad announcement. Enjoy. Special thanks to our sponsors: Circus Ponies NoteBook - The Easy Way to Get Organized on the Mac. Try it FREE for 30 Days. Faronics Deep Freeze Subscribe to the Podcast Feed or Get the MP3 or AAC (enhanced)
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Dude, the iPad isn't a notebook - get over it!
No surprise to the long-suffering Mac community, the PC punditocracy is having trouble understanding the iPad value proposition. As Steve Jobs kept repeating at the launch event, the iPad is something different. Why is this so hard to understand?
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iPad gives Netbooks breathing room
For many people, Apple's new tablet computer will not replace the Netbook.
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Apple iPad: Cue the haters (updated 4x)
In less than 12 hours after being announced some nay-sayers have already proven their skills as judge, jury and executioner. Here are the top 15 thing people hate about the iPad.
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iPhone SDK updated: VoIP over 3G now permitted
Filed under: iPhone, App Store, SDKIt's been a long time coming, but the last hurdle is gone -- Apple has lifted the restrictions against 3G VoiP calls from the iPhone Software Development Kit. The implications of this are pretty huge. Not only does this mean that VoIP apps like Skype [iTunes Link] can now be easily updated to allow VoIP access over 3G on the iPhone, it also means that the 3G-enabled versions of the new iPad should be able to take full advantage of VoIP over 3G as well. The iPad does come with a microphone and a speaker, so while you won't be able to hold the device up to your ear like a phone (although it would be pretty funny to watch you try), calls over Skype or another VoIP program should theoretically be just as clear on the iPad as they are on the iPhone's tiny speaker. This has the potential to really shake up the wireless industry, especially in the U.S. -- with pay-as-you-go 3G on the iPad costing no more than $30 a month, the iPad suddenly seems like a very attractive alternative to the iPhone with its far more expensive (and contractually obligated) carrier plans. iCall [iTunes Link] has already been updated with VoIP over 3G enabled, and with all restrictions now lifted, it seems like it's only a matter of time before Skype and other VoIP apps follow. [Via Gizmodo]TUAWiPhone SDK updated: VoIP over 3G now permitted originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments iPhone - AppStore - Apple - Skype - Software development kit
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â The iPad Big Picture
There was a meta-message in today’s Apple event, not about the iPad in particular, but rather about Apple as a whole. Jobs’s brief preamble included a bit of extra emphasis on the fact that the Apple now generates over $50 billion per year in revenue. (Apple also emphasized this $50 billion revenue thing in their PR two days ago announcing their Q1 2010 financial results.) He also said that when you consider MacBooks as “mobile” devices, Apple generates more revenue from mobile hardware than any other company in the world; the three competitors he singled out were Sony, Samsung, and Nokia. The adjective he used was “bigger”. Lastly, there’s the fact that the iPad is using a new CPU designed and made by Apple itself: the Apple A4. This is a huge deal. I got about 20 blessed minutes of time using the iPad demo units Apple had at the event today, and if I had to sum up the device with one word, that word would be “fast”. It is fast, fast, fast. The hardware really does feel like a big iPhone — and a big original iPhone at that, with the aluminum back. (I have never liked the plastic 3G/S iPhones as much as the original in terms of how it feels in my hand.) I expected the screen size to be the biggest differentiating factor in how the iPad feels compared to an iPhone, but I think the speed difference is just as big a factor. Web pages render so fast it was hard to believe. After using the iPhone so much for two and a half years, I’ve become accustomed to web pages rendering (relative to the Mac) slowly. On the iPad, they seem to render nearly instantly. (802.11n Wi-Fi helps too.) The Maps app is crazy fast. Apps launch fast. Scrolling is fast. The Photos app is fast. The iPad hardware is exactly what you think. It looks great, it feels great. It’s very nice to hold. (People are complaining about the wide bezel around the display, but without that, where would your thumbs go? You don’t want your thumb that’s holding the device to cover on-screen content or register as a touch. Trust me, it’s just right.) Just like with the iPhone, it’s all in the software. And the software is obviously marvelous in many ways. It is clearly the result of deep thought and hard work. But: everyone I spoke to in the press room was raving first and foremost about the speed. None of us could shut up about it. It feels impossibly fast. (And our next thought: What happens if Apple has figured out a way to make a CPU like A4 that fits in an iPhone? If they pull that off for this year’s new iPhone, look out.) Apple doesn’t talk much about the technical details of the iPhone. They never talk about CPU speed or the name of the chip being used. They don’t tell you how much RAM is in there. Part of their vision for moving computers from technical culture to popular culture is about getting away from defining these things by their technical specs. So the prominent talk about A4 is telling. This is something they want us to notice. I mentioned this year-ago quote from Apple COO Tim Cook the other day, but it’s apt here, too. Cook told BusinessWeek, “We believe in the simple, not the complex. We believe that we need to own and control the primary technologies behind the products we make, and participate only in markets where we can make a significant contribution.” Apple now owns and controls their own mobile CPUs. There aren’t many companies in the world that can say that. And from what I saw today, Apple doesn’t just own and control a mobile CPU, they own and control the hands-down best mobile CPU in the world. Software aside (which is a huge thing to put aside), it may well be that no other company could make a device today matching the price, size, and performance of the iPad. They’re not getting into the CPU business for kicks, they’re getting into it to kick ass. They’re Microsoft and Intel rolled into one when it comes to mobile computing. In the pre-taped video Apple showed, Bob Mansfield said of the iPad, “No one else could do it.” Only Apple. And so my takeaway from this — with the bragging about making their own CPUs and their annual revenue and their size compared to companies like Sony, Samsung, and Nokia — is that this is Apple’s way of asserting that they’re taking over the penthouse suite as the strongest and best company in the whole ones-and-zeroes racket.
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First iPad sales estimates: four million this year, double that in 2011
Filed under: Hardware, Portables, Odds and ends, Apple FinancialEven though the device won't be released for another two months, Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray has been quick to revise his sales estimates for the iPad. His former estimate of 1.9 million units sold in the first 12 months was based on an estimated average price tag of $600; now that we know the iPad is priced much lower than that, Munster has revised his estimate accordingly. With the official pricing revealed, Munster now projects iPad sales of 3-4 million units in the first twelve months and double that amount in 2011, which would generate $4.6 billion in revenue for Apple next year. Munster doesn't think the iPad will cannibalize Mac sales, however. "The gadget is a premium mobile device, not a computer," Munster believes, and goes on to say that "consumers looking for an affordable portable computer will likely stick with the MacBook lineup." Munster thinks it far more likely that the iPad will cannibalize sales of the iPod touch, and has revised his sales estimate of that device downward by 1.8 million units for 2010. I can tell you at least one person who won't be part of that 3-4 million sales for the iPad: me. When we at TUAW posted about our dreams for the then-unnamed tablet last August, I said, "In order for me to get really excited about an iTablet, it would have to be more than a gap-filler between the iPhone and the MacBook. It would have to be revolutionary, a device that does something neither existing product is able to do." Based on what I've seen about the iPad so far, though, the device seems to be something targeted toward people who don't already have that particular setup and are missing either an iPhone/iPod touch or a MacBook. That might be exactly what 3-4 million people are looking for this year, and maybe 8 million more next year, but it's not something that suits my own computing needs in any way. What do you think? Are you planning on getting an iPad and joining Munster's legions? Let us know in the comments.TUAWFirst iPad sales estimates: four million this year, double that in 2011 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - iPhone - Macintosh - IPod Touch - Piper Jaffray
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Watching movies on an iPad: What you see is what you get
Filed under: Hardware, Video Watching a movie on the new iPad will not as pleasurable experience as you might think. The screen being 1024x768 pixels is in a 4:3 ratio which is the exactly the same as an old CRT television set. Many of us are have gone on from there and are luxuriating in the glory of our 16x9 aspect HDTVs. It turns out that 16x9 will give you big honking black bars at the top and bottom of your screen as you can see by the green bar in the image above, and anything above or below it will be displayed as black bars. It gets worse, lots worse. Let's say you're playing a regular, non-widescreen movie which has an aspect ratio of 1.85:1. In that case anything above or below the blue area will be black bars. Now we get to ribbon-vision. Most widescreen films, from Star Wars to the new Star Trek were filmed in 2:35:1. This and all other resolutions mentioned refer to how wide the screen is as compared to how high. So these films are 2:35 times wider than they are high, and result in a mere ribbon on the iPad screen. Without measuring, it seems to me that a full half of the screen in landscape mode will be filled with black bars. One last kick in the pants. Having a resolution of 1024x768 pixels there is no way that you can display the gold standard of today's high-definition of 1080p. There just aren't enough pixels. So iBooks make sense, but movie watching will be somewhat limited. People frequently say that they really can't watch movies on an iPhone or iPod touch, since the resulting display is so small. The iPad will absolutely be better, but still at a trade-off. Thanks to Blake Walters for creating the chart and tipping us off about this.TUAWWatching movies on an iPad: What you see is what you get originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments iPhone - Star Trek - IPod Touch - High-definition television - Apple
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Video of today's Apple event is now available
Filed under: Hardware, Other Events, Apple Apple has posted QuickTime streams of its "Latest Creation" keynote on their webpage, just in case you missed all the festivities earlier today. That latest creation, as we many had speculated, turned out to be the iPad. So you can watch Steve sit in a cushioned chair and browse the Internet (along with all of the demos from participating developers) with your own eyes. The streams, available in low, medium, and high bandwidth flavors, can be found here. And if the keynote stream doesn't completely pad up your iPad appetite, check out TUAW's iPad page, a portal for all things iPad. If you see anything in the stream that we missed, definitely let us know.TUAWVideo of today's Apple event is now available originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - TUAW - Video - QuickTime - Unofficial Apple Weblog
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Rumor roundup scorecard: The iPad edition
Finally, the wait is over. We know just about everything there is to know about Apple's "magic" tablet, the iPad. So let's go over some of the rumors that led up to its release to see just how right, or wrong, they turned out to be.
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Video: Fake Steve Jobs on the Apple iPad
Om caught up with Fake Steve Jobs (Steve Lyons) and got his opinion on the launch of the Apple iPad today. A tad bit of not so safe for work language is used…you've been warned.
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Apple Posts Video From Todayâs Event
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Tom Bihn announces two iPad bags
Filed under: Accessories, Hardware, Odds and endsAnd let the accessorizing begin! Tom Bihn, maker of messenger bags and laptop bags, has already announced two bags that will fit the iPad. One is a sleeve called the "Cache" that will come in a size specific to iPad, and the other is a vertical messenger bag, called the "Ristretto" that adds a shoulder strap for all your iPad-carrying needs. We're quite sure that the market for iPad cases, covers, and accessories will be as swift as it was for the iPhone (Ed: Probably swifter, given all the excitement for the tablet). If nothing else, Apple's zealous regard for industrial design has led to some gorgeous and stylish accessories for its products. I can't wait to see what else is in store for the iPad.TUAWTom Bihn announces two iPad bags originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments iPhone - Apple - Laptop - TUAW - Industrial design
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Apple iPad announcement wrap-up
We'll break down all the latest information about Apple's newest shiny toy: the iPad.
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All of the news from today's iPad announcement
Filed under: Gaming, Hardware, OS, Software, Apple, Developer, App Store, SDK What a day it's been. The tablet is finally out. That's right, the tablet we've been waiting years for is real and will be on sale soon, only it's called the iPad, and it's pretty similar to the iPhone. Just in case you missed something today, here's everything we've learned about the magical and revolutionary device, all lined up in one easy-to-browse list. Just think, in 60 days, you'll be able to flip through these posts with your finger. On a 9.7" IPS screen, I mean. Liveblog and major news Apple Event Metaliveblog Apple announces the iPad AAPL goes on a rollercoaster ride See tweets live during the event on @tuawlive iPad pricing starts at $499, available in 60/90 days Hardware Apple's official iPad video, specs page Apple making its own chips, starting with the A4 iPad will ship with 802.11n Wi-Fi, 3G optional Apple announces keyboard dock for iPad Five iPad accessories available at launch What's missing from the iPad Software All iPhone apps will run on the iPad Apple announces iBooks, an e-reader for iPad Apple shows off new versions of iWork apps for iPad iPhone OS 3.2 SDK released, supports iPad but covered by NDA TUAWAll of the news from today's iPad announcement originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments iPhone - Apple - App Store - IWork - Software development kit
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iPad: Did it live up to the hype?
Apple's iPad was probably one of the most talked about unannounced devices in recent history, but did it live up to all of the rumors and speculation? Analyst think so.
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The iPad and publishers: A survey of early reaction
Publishers have been salivating over Apple's tablet for months. Some have gone as far to label it the industry's salvation. The jury's out on that conclusion, but the iPad's arrival has certainly inspired discussion. We're using this post to capture early analysis and sort out the real publishing opportunities the iPad could create.
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iPad Tech Specs
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Apple iPad
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What's missing from the iPad
Filed under: Hardware, Multimedia, Cult of MacAll in all, the iPad turned in a pretty exciting product debut. I don't think Apple will have any trouble selling these things, and it can't be a very good day in Amazon, Sony or Barnes and Noble's executive suites. While all the final info is not out yet, there were a few major omissions from the iPad hardware. Here's the highly desireable stuff that came out missing : No camera, which means no video conferencing. No quick shots for blog posting. No videos. No Verizon. The AT&T pricing looks good, but is it really unlimited or is there a 5GB ceiling? Many users are pretty desperate to get away from AT&T, so it was surprising Apple went for another partnership with them. No notifications. Not a word was said about them. They might be in there, since the iPad clearly runs iPhone apps (and what iPhone app doesn't notify you these days?) but nothing was demoed. Enhanced multitouch. As far as we can tell, it works the same as the iPhone -- no dynamic tactile interface, no pressure sensitive screen, nothing special that we know about yet. No TV content. Of course there's the iTunes deals, but Apple has apparently been scrambling around to make so DVR deals as well. So far, nothing. No multitasking. Perhaps the biggest disappointment: no streaming media apps while punching out a document in Pages. No MLB video running in a corner while you read your mail, or pulling up a PDF while chatting with a friend. I think the iPad will be a superior device, and will sell like the proverbial hotcakes. Apple will certainly extend and enhance the iPad over time, but it would have been great to see some of these things in the initial release. Anything else we missed that they missed?TUAWWhat's missing from the iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments iPhone - Apple - iTunes - Sony - Unofficial Apple Weblog
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iPad: The Price Is Right, and So Are the Functions
"It" is finally here. Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad tablet device at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco to a packed house amidst thunderous applause Wednesday. After months of speculation, which reached a fevered pitch over the last two weeks, it was absolutely imperative that Apple's iPad live up to the hype. And it does. Jobs characterized the iPad as a third device category between a notebook and a smartphone; and given the features and the form factor, that is a credible claim.
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A look at video on the iPad
CEO Steve Jobs talks up the iPad's video features, including YouTube streaming and the ability to watch movies and TV shows via the iTunes Store.
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Hands on with Apple's iPad (with videos and photos)
Daniel Eran Dilger, AppleInsider The big question before today’s Apple event was how the company would deliver a tablet-sized product that any significant number of people might want to buy. On stage, Steve Jobs provided a lot of answers, but the most powerful answer required holding the new device in your hands. Hands on with Apple’s iPad [...]
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Five iPad accessories to be available at launch
Filed under: Accessories, AppleThere will be five Apple-branded iPad accessories available at launch. We already mentioned a few of them earlier, but here is the complete rundown (with official product photos): iPad Keyboard Dock The Keyboard Dock is a dock for charging your iPad, integrated with a full-size keyboard. The dock has a rear 30-pin connector, which lets you connect to an electrical outlet using a USB Power Adapter, sync to your computer, and use accessories like the Camera Connection Kit. And an audio jack lets you connect to a stereo or powered speakers. The dock will sell for $69. iPad Case The iPad Case not only protects the iPad, it can be used in various positions. So it's easy to type, look at photos and slideshows, or watch movies. The Case comes with a picture frame stand, and will sell for $39. iPad Dock The iPad Dock lets you dock and charge iPad. The rear 30-pin connector lets you connect the iPad Dock to an electrical outlet using the USB Power Adapter, sync to your computer, and use accessories like the Camera Connection Kit. And an audio jack lets you connect to a stereo or powered speakers. The dock will come with the iPad or it's available separately for $29. iPad Camera Connection Kit The Camera Connection Kit gives you two ways to import photos and videos from a digital camera. The Camera Connector lets you import your photos and videos to iPad using the camera's USB cable. Or you can use the SD Card Reader to import photos and videos directly from the camera's SD card. iPad USB Power Adapter The 10W USB Power Adapter lets you charge your iPad directly through an electrical outlet. And the 6 foot long power cable allows you to charge it from an even greater distance. No doubt there will be plenty of third-party cases and accessories announced by the major vendors in the next few days/weeks. We'll keep you updated on all the accessory news as we get it!TUAWFive iPad accessories to be available at launch originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - Universal Serial Bus - Secure Digital - Camera Connection Kit - Digital camera
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Three Reasons the iPad Won't Kill Amazon's Kindle
The Kindle has met its most formidable competition yet in the Apple iPad, but there are reasons to believe Amazon's e-book business will continue to grow.
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The iPad Has Landed
Apple finally let the iPad out of the iBag Wednesday, with all the style and hyperbole the technology industry has come to periodically expect from Steve Jobs' company. Jobs and several other Apple executives demonstrated the company's idea of what a tablet computer should do before an invitation-only crowd of nearly 500 influential tech journalists, bloggers and analysts at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. What the audience saw: a 9.7-inch color multi-touch screen surrounded by a sleek black frame that's half an inch thick and weighs 1.5 pounds.
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News: Complete iPad walkthrough video now online
iLounge has posted a complete walkthrough video of Apple's new iPad tablet. Highlights of the 10-minute video include a complete interface walkthrough, showing each of the built-in apps as well as the iWork suite, multiple looks at the device's external body, and more. The complete video is available in embedded form below and is also available on YouTube. ...
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Apple iPad's e-reader, bookstore
At an Apple press event, CEO Steve Jobs shows off the company's new iBooks app. Users can now browse, read reviews, read a sample excerpt, or just buy books--and the book downloads to a virtual "book shelf." The software has the support of five of the largest publishers, including Simon and Schuster.
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iPad gets Need for Speed and At Bat
New versions of two of the most popular games in the iTunes App Store, Need for Speed and At Bat, get upgraded for Apple's new iPad.
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Post-keynote TUAW prediction scorecard: How did we do?
Filed under: Rumors, Odds and ends, Other EventsYesterday we pooled our predictions together to try and predict what would happen at the iPad presentation today. How did we all do? Sang Tang: Sang was the closest in terms of the iPad's screen size -- 9.6" prediction vs. 9.7" actual size. However, the iPad has neither wireless HDMI nor a front-facing camera (or, indeed, a camera of any kind). Score: 1/3. Erica Sadun: Erica was off on screen size, but was correct in predicting that the iPad would look and function much like an iPod touch. However, by all appearances the iPad doesn't add any new revolutionary gestures, and without a camera of any kind, any augmented reality applications are going to be very limited in scope. She was correct in saying there'd be no "mind-blowing new tech onboard" and optional nationwide wireless with a monthly fee. Score: 3/5. David Winograd: David was also off on screen size (though just barely), cameras, and new gestures. He was correct in predicting a keyboard dock and an optional data plan, but wrong about iPhone tethering and iPhone OS 4.0. Score: 2/7. More scores and the TUAW total after the break! Steve Sande: It was a safe bet that no one would be completely happy with the iPad. Jokes are flying all over the internet just on account of its name, after all. Steve also (presumably) nailed the PA Semi-designed chipset, 64 GB capacity, 802.11n, optional 3G, an iTunes bookstore, next-gen iWork, and his prediction that most of our tea-leaf reading would be wrong. He was more than half an inch off on screen size, though, and the iPad doesn't appear to use a Pixel Qi screen. There's also no 128 GB capacity model, no universal remote app, and no iLife 2010. Score: 8/13. Dave Caolo: Dave was correct that Apple would intro and demo the tablet, that it would have access to the iTunes store, that the gaming angle would be emphasized, e-reader capabilities, and no mention of the iPhone. He was off in his predictions of the screen size, that the iPad would "work in a way none of us have guessed," a web-based iWork, iLife '10, and streaming $0.99 TV shows. Score: 5/10. Mike Schramm: Like most of us, Mike was just barely off on screen size, and he was slightly off on price. On app store compatibility, media partnerships, lack of camera and dynamic touch keyboard, the iPad basically being a bigger iPod touch, and a possible 3G connection, Mike was dead-on, although he was incorrect that you can set up with whatever provider you want; sadly, just like the iPhone, the iPad's 3G is chained to AT&T in the States... for now. There was no Verizon iPhone announced, although Mike did say they might be saving it for next year, so no points either way. Score: 6/9. Mel Martin: Mel was correct about the iPad's focus on publishing, and Wi-Fi with optional 3G. He also nailed the scaled-up iPhone games and iTunes integration. He was correct about the iPad being able to pair with a Bluetooth keyboard, but it won't pair with a mouse. Score: 5/6. Megan Lavey: Megan's "left-field" prediction that the "tablet" would be more of a software platform than a hardware platform was incorrect. The iPad is also not part of the MacBook line, nor does it replace the white MacBook. It's also nothing like "a cross between a MacBook and a really big Nintendo DS." Score: 0/4. Aron Trimble: At the time of this writing, Aron is correct in his prediction that Apple's stock price wouldn't drop post-event, although the stock price did dip during the event, and the price has been on a roller coaster all morning. Score: 1/1. Lauren Hirsch: Lauren was correct in predicting a focus on the New York Times, and the majority of her analysis of the e-reader capabilities of the iPad was right on the money. She was off-base in predicting streaming TV and the iPad being positioned as a replacement for the low-end MacBook. Score: 2/4. Chris Rawson: A lot of commenters on the predictions post seemed to think that my predictions were very close to the mark. Well, you guys should really stop listening to me, because I was almost completely wrong. Steve didn't talk about Mac sales at all, nor did he announce any updates to the Mac portable lineup. iPhone OS 4.0 wasn't announced or demoed, there was no mention of app multitasking (BOO!), and there was no "one more thing" regarding Verizon wireless being on-board with either the iPad or iPhone. I also got the screen size, thickness, and the name of the product wrong; the iSlate is dead. Long live the iPad. My pricing was close to the mark, but not close enough for me to give myself points on this one, because not only did I fail to account for different GB capacities, I also assumed that the 3G version of the iPad would be subsidised by carriers. There was no musical guest. And my future as a financial analyst has ended in its infancy: I was wrong about all three of the stock prices I predicted, because as of the time of this writing, Apple and AT&T's stocks are up, while Verizon's has lost over 1% of its value. Did I actually get anything right? The iPad does sort of look like a steamrolled version of the first-gen iPhone, and it will run iPhone apps right out of the box in fullscreen, although there is no "windowed mode" like I predicted. Steve did spend at least 20 minutes just sitting in his chair showing off the iPad's features, and I got the launch date right. My easiest prediction to make was also the most correct: PC World has indeed posted a snark-filled article about the iPad, claiming that it's "just a big iPod touch." Score: 5/22 Aggregated TUAW prediction score: 38/86 (44%) So who wins the TUAW office pool? Aron Trimble got 100% of his predictions right, but he only made one. Mel Martin wins percentage-wise, with 83% of his 6 predictions being correct. However, with eight correct predictions, Steve Sande had the most correct predictions. I'd say that between Mel, Mike Schramm, and Steve's predictions, we got closest to what was actually announced today. On the other end of the pool, the shallow end if you will: although Megan Lavey didn't get any of her four predictions correct, I'm still giving the TUAW Duncecap Award to myself. I made a lot of predictions that sounded perfectly reasonable yesterday, but I was wrong about almost all of them, and with 17 incorrect predictions, I brought our aggregated score down by a lot. Was your crystal ball any clearer than ours? Let us know in the comments.TUAWPost-keynote TUAW prediction scorecard: How did we do? originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:30:00 EST. 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Inside the iPad: Apple's new 'A4' chip
The first official Apple-branded chip, the fruit of Apple's acquisition of PA Semi, should have "a performance, battery efficiency, and cost advantage over the competition."
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News: Apple releases iPhone OS 3.2 SDK for iPad
Following its introduction of the new iPad tablet computer, Apple today made available a beta of the iPhone OS 3.2 SDK, which supports iPad applications. According to information provided to iLounge by an anonymous source, the SDK itself is available, including an iPad simulator, but it does not support current iPhone or iPod touch hardware. New features available via the SDK include external display support, enhanced gesture recognizers, improved…
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Photo Gallery: January 27 iPad Event
Here are a slew of photos (some significant, others pretty boring) from our coverage of today's iPad event, starting with our wait in line and through the event itself. Enjoy.
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News: iPad, iPad 3G sport different back casings
According to photos posted to Apple's iPad Gallery, the Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + 3G models use different back casings. While the non-3G model features nothing but a black Apple logo and the normal model name, capacity, and other legal information on its back, the 3G model features a prominent black plastic strip occupying roughly two-thirds of the central top portion of the back casing, which is consistent with details provided to iLounge prior…
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New poll posted - will you be buying an iPad?
So, after all the hype, will you be buying an iPad? Share your buying plans in our new poll, and we'll get a quick unscientific back-of-the-envelope feel for the iPad's popularity amongst Mac OS X Hints readers. Comments in the poll's thread, please. (Me? I voted 'waiting for the next generation,' as I'd want one capable of doing video chats.) -rob.
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Apple iPad tech specs: rumor vs. reality scorecard
Remember that history of Apple tablet rumors we concocted for you just the other day? Well, we're here to take score now, folks. As you can see from the handy (and magical) chart below, Taiwan Economic News came pretty close to nailing the iPad's specs back September: built-in HSDPA, custom P.A. Semi system on a chip (with the fancy new name Apple A4), 9.6-inch size, February unveiling, and hey -- they were pretty close on that $799 - $999 pricing too. And while iLounge was wrong about some things, they certainly hit this one out of the park: "It's a big iPhone, but it's not a big iPhone." We're going to let you dig into the chart here for yourselves to see who got what right -- and who was terribly, terribly wrong. Here are just a few of the no-shows today, however -- no camera, no multitasking, no phone, no Verizon, no iPhone OS 4.0, and no Flash anywhere to be seen. There were also no MacBook Pro spec bumps in sight, and no iLife to be found. Well, let's just try to be happy with what we did get, okay? The chart is after the break.Continue reading Apple iPad tech specs: rumor vs. reality scorecardFiled under: Tablet PCsApple iPad tech specs: rumor vs. reality scorecard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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Up close with the Apple iPad (photos)
A closer look at Apple's newly unveiled tablet device, which is a cross between an iPod Touch and a MacBook.
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Daniel Eran Dilger's iPad Apple Event Photos
Daniel Eran Dilger Despite being aggressively manhandled by a Fox affiliate cameraman who stomped on my foot and shoved his tripod into my broken shoulder in an ineffectual attempt to register ahead of me (he was already registered by his colleague, and I was trying to tell him that — we weren’t even in the entry [...]
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Tom Bihn introduces two bags for the iPad
Posted by Dennis SellersWow, that didn't take long. Tom Bihn has introduced the Cache sleeve and Ristretto vertical messenger bag for the newly announced iPad.
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Join us for the iPad edition of TUAW TV Live at 5 PM ET
Filed under: Video, PodcastingIt's gonna be all iPad, all the time on this edition of TUAW TV Live. Join your host Steve Sande here at 5 PM ET when we'll be discussing the newest member of the Apple family, the iPad. We'll also try to link up to the TUAW Talkcast that will begin at 5:30 PM ET (with a few surprise guest developers in the mix), so we should have some fun discussions taking place. You can use the embedded Ustream player and chat located on the next page (click the Read More link) or visit us at http://ustream.tv/tuaw. TUAWJoin us for the iPad edition of TUAW TV Live at 5 PM ET originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - Ustream - TUAW - Television - Programming
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Apple iPad: My take
Apple today announced the iPad, a 10-inch tablet computer running the iPhone OS. I have to start with the name. I really dislike it, but it was the obvious choice, changing only one letter from iPod. Don’t even get me started about MadTV’s iPad sketch from 2007. It’s funny how history repeats itself. At the beginning of [...]
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Apple's iPad makes its debut (video roundup)
A collection of videos of Apple CEO Steve Jobs introducing the iPad and showing off what the new tablet device can do.
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Macsimum Poll: do you plan on buying an iPad?â¨
Posted by Dennis SellersAt long last the mythical iPad has been announced. So in this week's poll, we're asking if you plan on buying one. The poll is located on the right hand side of our home page, below the Macsimum Opinion column.
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Equities Update: Stocks Gain Late Traction
4:23 PM, Jan 27, 2010 -- NYSE up 7.29 (0.1%) to 7,035.61.DJIA up 41.9 (0.4%) to 10,236.S&P 500 up 5 (0.5%) to 1,098.Nasdaq up 18 (0.8%) to 2,221.GLOBAL SENTIMENT
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Apple's official iPad video, specs page
Filed under: Hardware, Portables, Internet, Apple Apple has updated their website with all kinds of fun iPad information, including an official specs page and the video that was shown at the end of today's event. The thing looks just plain beautiful, but then again this is basically their first ad for the "magical and revolutionary" device, so you'd expect that. You can find screenshots of all the different apps, and see folks like Johnny Ive and Scott Forstall chatting about how awesome it was to work on something so "unbelievable." Interesting things to note on the official stats page: no camera at all, no Flash support, and while they did talk about a month-long standby battery life this morning, it's not actually listed on the stats page (probably because they can't be certain of which month you're talking about). Also interesting that there are a total of four buttons and controls on the entire device, and the only connector looks to be the dock. We've got to give it to Apple -- even though we haven't been able to touch it in person yet, this is a pretty amazing computer.TUAWApple's official iPad video, specs page originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - Scott Forstall - Unofficial Apple Weblog - TUAW - Battery
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Apple's iPad Pricing Strikes a Chord with Investors
By David ParkinsonOkay, so investors have found something that excites them about Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) new iPad: the price.
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5 Things Apple Should Have Announced in Addition to the iPad
Apple finally took the wraps off its fabled tablet today, confirmed to be called the iPad as rumored. The device is intended to bridge the gap between the iPhone or iPod touch and a full-fledged laptop, but as âmagical & revolutionaryâ as Steve Jobs thinks it may be, we canât help but wonder what the company could have unveiled today that would have been more impressive.Now donât get us wrong: The iPad has some nice features and is sure to lead to many sleepless nights for more than a few tech executives (Amazon and Barnes & Noble spring immediately to mind). But many of us were hoping for something -- anything! -- else, especially since we were effectively robbed of the classic âone more thingâ that Apple tends to cap off such events with.Without further ado, our suggestions for the five things weâd have rather seen introduced today by the folks in Cupertino...âWeâre Getting Out of the Computer BusinessâOkay, so we donât really want to see Apple Inc. drop the Macintosh after 26 great years, although that certainly would have been a more mind-blowing announcement than the iPad itself was. But it seems to us that the iPad is going to start hacking away at their market for low-cost MacBooks (and maybe even iMacs) since there will be plenty of people who figure a $499 iPad coupled with a keyboard dock will get the job done perfectly fine for their tasks. Apple dropped âComputerâ from their name three years ago and has been primarily focused on the mobile space, so⌠itâs not so crazy after all. (But we still hope it doesnât happen.)Thunderdome: Apple vs. GoogleEveryone loves a good fight, and with the tensions between Apple and Google heating up in recent months, we would have loved to see Steve Jobs walk up and announce that he and the other executives in Cupertino would be holding a balls-to-the-wall battle royale with the executives from Mountain View, Thunderdome style. âYou know the law: Two men enter, one man leaves,â as Tina Turnerâs character in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome explains. Weâre just sayinââŚA New iPhone From Anyone But AT&T There were more than a few audible groans heard across the country today when Steve Jobs announced the iPadâs 3G connectivity was coming from its old iPhone partner-in-crime, AT&T -- the carrier everyone loves to hate. While the average person may not care too much until their call gets dropped or their data connection slows to a crawl, some of us (including at least one of our esteemed editors here at MacLife.com) have deep, undying love for carriers such as Verizon, who has been rumored to get the iPhone for what seems like forever now. It would have been a perfect âone more thingâ for El Jobso, but sadly a CDMA-based handset from Apple appears to be as mythical now as the iPad itself was only yesterday. Free Software Updates For LifeHey, they can do it on the App Store, so why are we still forking over our hard-earned cash for each new version of iLife or iWork or even Mac OS X, for that matter? We appreciate that $29 upgrade to Snow Leopard, guys, but⌠you know, free is where itâs at. Just ask your pals at Google!Almost Anything ElseCall us whiners or complainers, but there hasnât been a truly remarkable Apple event since the iPhone was first announced in January, 2007. We love the company to death, but their product introduction events are becoming anticlimactic (thanks to the overwhelming amount of rumors spread prior to the announcements) and if we say so, a bit boring, especially with the endless parade of developers on hand to demo their product when all we want to do is cut to the chase and find out how much it is and when we can buy it. While some of us will probably cave in and buy the iPad just because, overall we canât help but wish there was simply more announced.So, how about you, dear MacLife.com reader? Satisfied with the iPad announcement and all the joy it will bring to your life 60 days from now, or are you left with that hollow feeling in your gut, like something was missing from todayâs announcement? Sound off in the comments!
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Apple shares down slightly after iPad announcement
Posted by Dennis SellersFor whatever reasons, Wall Street wasn't impressed with the iPad. Apple shares were down 2% Wednesday afternoon trading, at $201.
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Apple making its own chips starting with the A4
Filed under: Apple Corporate, Hardware, Portables, Apple Even though this morning's presentation had Apple calling themselves the "largest mobile device company" in the world, apparently they're in the processor business now, too. The just-announced iPad doesn't carry any special Intel or Nvidia CPU -- it's a homecooked 1GHz chip called the Apple A4. Apple says it's designed for high performance and low power, which is probably how they got that crazy 10 hour battery life and one month (!) standby life. We guess that PA Semi acquisition was a good idea. We've been hearing for a while that Apple was picking up chip designers and hiring specialists for chipmaking, and it looks like the A4 is the first release (fourth produced?) product of all of that. It'll be interesting to see how their first major foray into silicon works out.TUAWApple making its own chips starting with the A4 originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - PA Semi - Nvidia - Intel Corporation - Unofficial Apple Weblog
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iPad Accessories Detailed: Keyboard Dock, Case & More
During today's unveiling of Apple's long-awaited tablet, now officially known as the iPad, Steve Jobs also briefly detailed a couple of accessories that will be making their way to market to go with the new 9.7-inch device, one of which is a keyboard dock, with another being a protective case. The keyboard dock not only acts as a charging station for the iPad, but as the name suggests also offers an integrated full-sized keyboard. Jobs commented on stage that the need for a specific physical keyboard, versus that of the iPad's on-screen offering, is useful for when “you really need to do a lot of typing”; giving the example “if you've got to write War & Peace, just plug your iPad in.” Apple has also since added that the keyboard dock features the typical 30-pin connector, which will allow for the device to sync to your PC or Mac while still docked. The inclusion of the 30-pin connection also means that other compatible devices can of course be attached. The dock also has an audio-jack so you can plug-in your speakers and enjoy a more full-on experience. So, with Apple making it easy to plug-in a keyboard and speakers, it seems they are really hoping this device, with the help of accessories, can replicate a typical home experience, when required. However, it's clear that one thing is missing; the mouse. Of course, Apple showing no pointing device is very-intentional, but without having that established and common set-up would you be willing to switch away from more traditional devices? Beyond the keyboard dock, Apple revealed a protective case for their new device, dubbed the iPad Case. Although, while the attractive leather holder may protect the iPad from the elements, it also handily doubles up as a stand. The case can be used in a variety of positions which make propping the device in a position that suits your needs super easy. For example, propping it up to watch your favorite movie. Following the keynote, Apple's official website updated with additional accessories. These included a dock, without the aforementioned keyboard attached, a camera connection kit, which offers two ways to get your digital images on your iPad and a USB power adaptor. The full range of accessories can be seen in more detail on Apple's site now.
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Some points of interest from the iPad roll-out event
Posted by Dennis SellersApple debuted the iPad at today's “Come see our latest creation” event. Here are some points of the interest from the event.
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Reaction From The Technology Blogosphere
A roundup of the thoughts from the technology writers in the blogosphere on Apple's new iPad.
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iPhone/iPod apps for Jan. 27
Posted by Dennis SellersHere are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod apps announced. You can find 'em at the Apple App Store.
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David Pogue's First Look at the Apple iPad
David Pogue, personal technology columnist for The Times, calls the iPad a '1.5-pound sack of potential.'
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iPad will ship with 802.11n Wi-Fi, 3G optional
Filed under: Hardware, Other Events, One More Thing I've been unhappy with the 802.11g Wi-Fi in iPhones and iPod touches, so I was quite happy to see that the iPad will have 802.11 a/b/g/n built in. This will allow everyone running an 802.11n network to no longer cripple your upload and download speed as is the case if you have an an iPhone or iPod touch. The iPad will run at the full speed of an Airport Extreme, Express or Time Capsule. What's also interesting is that the 3G model will run on the the UTMS/HSDPA 800, 1900, and 2100 MHz band with GSM/Edge running on the 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz bands. This means that it will run on just about any provider out there. And the SIM comes completely unlocked, so even if you don't want in on Apples $14.99 for 250mb or $29.99 unlimited pay-as-you-go plan with AT&T, you can find your own 3G provider. Don't forget, though, that you'll be waiting for an extra month, as the 3G models are releasing in 90 days, not the 60 days expected for the Wi-Fi versions. Also included is Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology which is right in line with their previous products.TUAWiPad will ship with 802.11n Wi-Fi, 3G optional originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments iPhone - IPod Touch - Bluetooth - IEEE 802.11n-2009 - Wi-Fi
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Why I'm Still an Apple Fan
I first recommended Apple (AAPL) on this blog just over a year ago, when the stock was around $80-85. I've owned the stock since 2002 and have no plans to sell.Apple unveiled its new iPad this morning, and I'm seeing some mixed reviews. I'll have to hold it in my own hands to say whether it's really "magical" as Steve Jobs claims. Some were disappointed that it doesn't have a camera, or multitasking. No hand-held videoconferencing ... but maybe that comes with the next version.
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iBook Therefore I Am - The iPad vs. the Kindle and the Nook
Donât Sell Your Amazon Stock Just YetâWeâre incredibly psyched to pioneer the next generation of digital journalism,â Martin Nisenholtz senior vice president, digital operations for The New York Times, gushed during todayâs iPad debut.Frankly, folks, the future looks pretty boring. The New York Times looked lovely on the iPad. But⌠inline video clips and photos? Synching to the iPhone? Thatâs all? Nice, but surely we can do better? While the iPad has turned out to be much more than a way to save trees, porting print to digital was widely expected to be a big part of the package, at least for news publishers who are struggling to hold their own in a dying market and presumably for the 6 million people that a recent study by Forrester Research indicated will buy e-readers this year. Media reports released pre-show strongly suggested that what we now know as the iPad could be nothing less than the messiah of the publishing industry. The Wall Street Journal stated on Tuesday that âBook publishers were locked in 11th-hour negotiations with Apple Inc. that could rewrite the industry's revenue model after the technology giant unveils its highly anticipated tablet device Wednesday ⌠Apple's new multimedia tablet device ⌠is trying to change the way much of traditional media is delivered.âThe reality was less than a revolution, at least as far as traditional media was concerned. Itâs a beautiful new device, but the media it delivers still looks the same. Enthroned on stage in his comfy chair, Steve correctly positioned the iPad as a device that creates âa third category between a laptop and a smartphone.â A device that lets you browse the web, email, look at and share photos, watch videos, play games, enjoy music and read e-books. Altogether, itâs a great package. But if you primarily want an e-book reader (because you already have, for example, an iPhone and a MacBook), the iPad isnât the most compelling choice. The iPad does boast a color display, unlike any other reader, which is a big step forward. Steve said Apple has partnered with five publishers to deliver content: Penguin, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins and Hachette. Representatives from none of these companies joined Steve on stage.iBooks supports the open ePub format, unlike Amazonâs Kindle which uses a proprietary format. This is great, because iPad owners will be able to download public domain books from Google and check out books from their local library, as well as buy books from Appleâs own book store. But other e-book readers use the same ePub format, so that doesnât give Apple a big edge.The demo screens indicated that the eBooks from the iBookstore will be priced from $9.95 to $14.95, other digital book stores tend to hold the line at $9.95. In fact, Ted Kennedyâs True Compass: A Memoir, shown on stage at the iPad demo, is sold for $9.95 at Amazon (Kindle edition) and $14.95 at the Apple iBooks store (according to the price shown on screen during the demo). iBooks has all the basic features youâd expect in a digital reader app with a few nice refinements, for example rather than just changing the size of the font you can change the actual font itself as well as its size. You tap right or left, or drag, to flip though pages. All other e-book reading devices offer free wireless downloads for books -- thereâs no need to pay a monthly access fee. iPad users will have to cough up the cash, for 250MB of any type of content a month, itâll be $14.99 or $29.99 for unlimited data. Service provided by AT&T, and iPads have WiFi and (at least some models) have 3G. All the currently available e-Book readers have 3G, most have WiFi. The pricing model makes sense, because the iPad isnât a dedicated book reader, but itâs a drawback for those who are primarily interested in using it as a reader.Priced at $499 for the basic model, the iPad is twice as much as Amazonâs Kindle or Barnesâ and Nobleâs Nook. Thatâs more than fair -- the iPad does much more than either of the readers. But again, if all you wanted was an e-book reader, the iPad is a costly choice.As a total package, the iPad is undeniably cool. As the savior of the publishing industry, the promised messiah that was going to take us forward into a world of interactive books and new ways of producing and interacting with text content⌠it falls short. The Form Factor: The iPad: 9.56âx 7.47âx 0.5 inch,1.5 pounds, 9.7 inch ED-backlit color screen with 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi), 1GHz Apple A4 chip, 16-64 GB flash storage, pricing starts at $499 for 16 GB of storage and Wi-Fi, tops out at $829 for 64GB of storage with WiFi and 3G.The E-book Reader Competition: Kindle 2 $259.00Amazon10.2 ounces, 8" x 5.3" x 0.36", 6" diagonal black and white E Ink display with no backlighting. 3G Wireless connectivity at no charge (paid by Amazon), battery life up to 1 week with wireless on, up to 2 weeks with wireless off. MP3 player. The New Oxford American Dictionary included. Holds up to 1,500 books (memory is not expandable), text size is adjustable, the Kindle can read aloud to you and has a QWERTY keyboard. The Kindle 2 has a basic web browser thatâs usable with text-centric sites. Amazon claims over 400,000 books are available for the platform âand we are adding more every day.â New York Times Best Sellers and most new releases are $9.99, users can download a chapter or two of books they are interested in for free, and buy the book if they are interested in reading further. The Kindle uses a proprietary e-book format. Amazon recently announced that it would be releasing a Kindle Development Kit in February which gives developers access to programming interfaces, tools and documentation to build active content for Kindle. The Kindle DX has a 9.7" diagonal e-ink screen and is 10.4" x 7.2" x 0.38". It holds 3,500 books and sells for $489.00 Nook$259Barnes and Noble(Expected ship date Feb 12)11.2 ounces, 7.7âx4.9âx 0.5â, 6" diagonal black and white E Ink display with no backlighting, 3.5 inch color navigation touch screen, 3G wireless and Barnes & Noble in-store Wi-Fi (B&N promises that Nook owners will be able to read entire e-books for free in the store). Up to 1,500 eBooks, with a 16GB MicroSD card capacity is expanded to up to 17,500 eBooks. Includes MP3 player.The Nook supports industry standard e-book formats so users can also download the free public domain titles from Google Books and check out library books as well as purchase books from B&Nâs bookstore and independent publishers. Reviews have indicated slow performance and limited battery life. The Nookâs most exciting features are centered on its use of non-proprietary formats and open source software. The Daily Edition $399.99Sony 12.75 ounces, 5â x 8-1/8â x 0.6", 7 inch black and white E Ink display, 3G wireless (free), memory expandable to 32 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, Sony claims 7 days of use with wireless on, up to two and a half weeks with wireless off. No internet browsing, no text to speech.Like the Nook, Sonyâs reader supports industry standard e-book formats, but its store offers a smaller selection of recent books, and fewer periodicals and newspapers, than Amazon or B&N. Itâs bigger screen is the standout feature here, and doesnât seem to justify the significantly higher price point.
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The Apple iPad: First Impressions
Some wild speculations of a guy who's never even tried the iPad. Believe me, I'll review it when I get one. But I like what I'm seeing.
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iPhone OS 3.2 SDK released, supports iPad but covered by NDA
Filed under: Hardware, Software, SDKThe Apple Developer Center is providing iPhone OS 3.2 beta, complete with iPad developer guides and support for Apple's latest creation. Unfortunately, just as Apple has done in the past, they have enshrouded the details of developing for the iPad in yet another NDA, preventing developers from discussing the OS outside the highly sanitized Apple forums. It's possible that Apple will lift the NDA once iPads start flying off the shelves (or cargo containers) in about 60 days, but it is disappointing that developers continue to be hamstrung by what is, frankly, a futile effort to contain SDK details. The idea of an NDA is great, and it is an agreement, but it's not going to deter people from sharing details if they want to send an email or post in a forum. Granted, you won't be developing long if you do this, but doesn't that seem a little ridiculous? This adversely affects honest developers who wish to share information. Looks like we'll again have to wait for books on development to get the green light once Apple gives their green light. Again.TUAWiPhone OS 3.2 SDK released, supports iPad but covered by NDA originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - IPhone - Software development kit - Unofficial Apple Weblog - TUAW
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Justifying the iPad: The Single Discordant Note in Steveâs Presentation
I watched, along with my fellow writers and everyone else in the tech community (and beyond) as Steve Jobs unveiled the Apple iPad. And what he revealed was a very beautiful thing, with an aesthetically gorgeous design and a seemingly amazing user interface. But is it precious? By that I mean, in the true sense of the term, will the iPad be an intensely attractive thing that is briefly coveted and then forgotten? Right now, the general sense from the tech press is that Jobs has done good, and that very few will be able to avoid picking one of these up when they become available in the next two or three months. But will that enthusiasm transfer to the general public? I'm not the only one who isn't so sure about that, judging by Steve Jobs' performance at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts today. Sure, he showed off the iPad's capabilities with the showmanship of the veteran salesman that he is, but he also framed the presentation in a way that struck me as odd. It almost seemed more like a stockholder speech than the unveiling of an exciting new device to an eager public. First, he established where the product was needed. He visually created a new category in which the iPad fit, which is something many bloggers and tech writers had been wondering about. It makes sense to address it once, and after having discussed the success of your existing platforms. The connection is understood, and once you demo the device, people will see why they need or want this device. Problem solved. But not in the eyes of Jobs, apparently. The end of his presentation today was essentially a drawn-out justification of why Apple's iPad is, in fact, a viable platform, and not just an ultra-niche device that most consumers could easily do without. âDo we have what it takes to establish a third category of products?â That's what Steve Jobs asked rhetorically at the close of his presentation, but was it a rhetorical question, or is Apple actually unsure? Let's make one thing clear: I want an iPad. I want everyone to want one so that we can use them creatively together. But I also wanted a Sony Reader and a Kindle. I want a chumby. I want all kinds of things that ordinary people would never dream of wanting. The iPad, if I try to look at it dispassionately, is essentially a media player that's too large to carry around comfortably in your pocket, too small to be preferable for movie viewing to your TV, and could even represent a significant recurring money drain if you get 3G service. It's an e-reader, yes, but by and large, people aren't yet really lining up to get at those. Don't get me wrong, I think that if anyone can make this kind of product commercially viable, it's Apple. All I'm saying is that if even Steve Jobs has to seemingly go out of his way to justify its existence, then how can I possibly avoid doing the same?
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Apple unveils $499 iPad tablet computer
Apple CEO Steve Jobs on Wednesday confirmed weeks of speculation about a new tablet computer as he unveiled the company's latest ...
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News: Apple debuts iWork for iPad tablet
During its introduction of the new iPad tablet computer, Apple also unveiled new versions of its iWork productivity apps, designed especially for the new iPad tablet. Consisting of Keynote, a PowerPoint replacement, Pages, a word processor, and Numbers, a spreadsheet application, the iWork suite has been referred to as Apple's competitor to Microsoft Office. Each of the new iPad-specific applications offers a multi-touch interface, the ability…
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Can AT&T Cope with the iPad's 3G?
Wednesday, during the unveiling of the iPad, Apple (AAPL) CEO Steve Jobs announced that you'll be able to get an iPad that has both Wi-Fi and 3G access, meaning you can download new content from nearly anywhere. That's great news. The not-so-good? It's powered by AT&T (T), which has been absolutely notorious for already being unable to cope with the 3G data usage of the iPhone. This sure isn't going to help things. However, there are some upsides. For one, this internet access will not be based on a contract — you'll sign up for the 3G access directly from the device, paying on a monthly basis. You'll have two options for data plans: a not-too-impressive 250 Megabytes for $15.00, or Unlimited downloads for $29.99 (though that will almost certainly have an unwritten cap as well). And you'll be able to use AT&T's Wi-Fi hotspots, free of charge. You'll also be able to use these internationally — iPad 3G models will be unlocked, and will included GSM micro SIMS.
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5 Names That Would Have Fared Better Than the iPad
Now the truth can be revealed: Apple keeps its billion-dollar war chest to hire comedy writers to work in its research and development department. But seriously, folks, the iPad has landed, and weâve all got to deal with itââthe name, that is. Maybe itâs just because âpadâ sounds like a spruced up name for a feminine hygiene product, but we have to wonderââwhat else could Apple have called its latest creation?Cube, Jr.What? Because it looks so sleek and kinda square, thatâs why. What did you think we meant? And just think of the commercials starring Cuba Gooding, Jr.ââthatâs synergy, baby!PiPlateThe new tablet is nothing less than the ultimate intersection of smart design and flatness. It deserves a name that says, âWho else but Apple could serve up such a light and delicious browsing experience?âFlapJackMacRumor has it this name was tossed out when the International House of Pancakes sent their lawyers to Cupertino. Those guys are worse than the RIAA.Newton ProThe Newton is back, and itâs better than ever...thanks to plenty of botox, liposuction, and extensive PR rehab. That âeat up Marthaâ thing? Never happened.iPod touch ExtremeCome on, you were thinking it, too.
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Backstage: First Look In Progress: Apple iPad (and TONS of new details to share)
You want impressions of the new iPad? We have impressions. They're going to go here until we've had the time to build a proper First Look; we're in the process of adding more now. Screen and Body. If you want to look at the iPad completely objectively, there's one fact you need to understand up front: sales pitch aside, it is in fact the equivalent of a big iPhone or iPod touch with a 9.7”, 1024x768 screen. Rumors and…
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News: Complete transcript of Apple's iPad special event
Below is a complete transcript of iLoungeâs live coverage from Appleâs iPad media event, held on January 27, 2010. Updates are presented in reverse chronological order; photos from the event can be seen on iLoungeâs Flickr account. 12:09 PM: A brief update for those still watching this feed - we just went hands on with new Accessories. There's a new VGA to Dock Connector Adapter ($29) for attaching the iPad to a projector or monitor. A…
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Investors Didn't Like the iPad Until They Heard Its Price
By Robin WautersThe big day finally arrived, and Apple (AAPL) introduced the iPad Wednesday (yeah, you heard that already).
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Your Macsimum Podcast for January 27th
Posted by Frank PetrieToday on your Macsimum Podcast: “OMG,” “Pricing,” “Specs” and ”...Story 4.”
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7 Essential Features Left Off of the iPad
You followed the live blog updates, you've read the articles, you've drooled over the beautiful images, and you've figured out how you're going to clear space under your credit limit before the iPad ships in a couple of months. (But really, other than maybe education settings how many people aren't going to wait the extra month for the 3G models?) In the midst of all the excitement, though, maybe we should take a minute and look at some things that were not announced. Where's the camera? Steve Jobs announced that all iPhone apps would work right out of the box. Nice thought, but how about the Chuck app that let's you take an iPhone pic and plug yourself into a Nerd Herd badge? They must have meant all iPhone apps that don't require hardware they didn't include in the iPad. Seriously, this thing was made to be the ultimate portable videophone. Except it's not a phone. And doesn't have a camera. Connectivity. And how about a plain old USB port for attaching a printer for those slick iWork documents you created on your iPad? Or a webcam since you didn't give us one? Or an external disk drive, or any of the other 3 billion USB goodies? Multitasking. Are we really going to have to jailbreak this thing to use all the power it has? Sure, multitasking could put a damper on the huge battery life they bragged about, but shouldn't users have the option of making that trade-off for themselves? You want to avoid threatening the Macbook market? Okay, but this large a screen cries out for the ability to have multiple windows running at the same time. Flash. The one thing that frustrates Safari Mobile users more than any other is the inability to watch Flash video. The excuse in the past was that AT&T's network couldn't handle the load, but since the iPad is unlocked the load will probably be spread over other carriers. Jobs made a big point of saying this was a new niche that was more valuable than netbooks because ânetbooks aren't better than anything.â Hey Steve, netbooks can browse Flash sites. This is another reason to look forward to the jailbreak apps showing up. OS X. After hearing Apple crow about the new custom 1 GHz Apple A4 chip with integrated graphics, it's hard to believe it wouldn't do a great job with OS X rather than the iPhone OS. Even if Apple didn't want to have to worry about compatibility testing all the existing Mac apps, they could lock it down and trust us to only run the things they authorized. Right? Voice Over IP. They made the point that the 3G support is data only. Okay, they don't want to hurt iPhone business. But it sounds like they're specifically saying that Skype is another of those âall iPhone appsâ that aren't supported. Have we discussed jailbreak yet? HDMI or DVI output. The iPad's native resolution is 1024x768 and it can run 720p video. There is a VGA adapter to connect it to a projector, but the composite video cables available only run up to 576p. Why not a standard high-def connector so you can connect it to your big screen with high quality? The iPad is a great innovation with a lot going for it. But there is a whole lot more that it could have had, and it's not too early to begin letting Apple know what should be there in future versions.
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Macworld announces special iPad event
Posted by Dennis SellersWell, that was quick. Macworld 2010 will offer a preview of the new iPad, providing attendees with in-depth analysis and commentary on Apple's latest product, IDG World Expo, owner of Macworld 2010, announced today.
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Apple Details iWork for iPad
Click to embiggeniPad versions of iWork apps will be released at $9.99 each, letting you better justify that touch-screen book reader and toy as an office expense. The apps will be able to edit documents created in the Mac version of iWork or Microsoft Office.Since there's no keyboard and mouse, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers interfaces have been redesigned. In Pages, for example, the keyboard overlay appears when you tap in a text area. Numbers presents a number pad and otherwise contextual-sensitive interface. Keynote can even let you connect to a projector to deliver a slideshow, although Apple hasn't yet explained what cables will be required.Look for the iPad version of iWork when the hardware is released this Spring.
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Apple iPad: The bottom line
Apple CEO Steve Jobs sums up all the features and pricing of the new Apple tablet.
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iPad vs. iPhone: what does 3G cost you?
With the announcement that the iPad would continue Apple's often-rocky relationship with AT&T to serve up wide-area data, we wanted to know: exactly what does an iPad cost you over the course of a couple years? Granted, the iPad doesn't support voice calling -- nor does it require a contract, unlike the iPhone -- but for anyone who uses an iPhone primarily for browsing and gaming, this could make for a serviceable alternative that saves money over the long term. Follow the break for the full rundown.Continue reading iPad vs. iPhone: what does 3G cost you?iPad vs. iPhone: what does 3G cost you? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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High def MLB.TV touted as iPad compatible
Posted by Dennis SellersMLB.com, the official Web site of Major League Baseball, says the eighth season of MLB.TV, one of the largest subscription video offerings on the Internet, is now available here with portability for the upcoming 2010 season.
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News: Apple reveals new iPad accessories
Apple today announced a new range of accessories for its iPad tablet computer. Among the offerings are a new VGA to Dock Connector Adapter ($29) for attaching the iPad to a projector or monitor, a Camera Accessory Kit ($29) that comes with a USB adapter and a SD card reader in one package, two separate pieces, to let the iPad import photos from a camera or card, and a Keyboard Dock ($69) with a normal keyboard grafted on to the front of a plastic…
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Markets Not Won Over by iPad Hype
By David ParkinsonAfter all the hype and breathless anticipation, Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) secret is out - the iPad has made its public debut. And investors saw a great, big "sell" button on it.
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News: Apple announces iBookstore for iPad
Alongside its announcement of the new iPad tablet computer, Apple announced its new iBookstore, an iTunes Store-like storefront for electronic books that lies within a new app called iBooks. Similar to the iPhone application Classics, the new iBooks application presents all purchased books on a virtual bookshelf showcasing the cover art. All books will be offered in the ePub format, and the iBookstore will feature books from both major and independent…
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What the iPad Could Mean for the News Business
I've well used the Moses metaphors; others prefer the Jesus Tablet. But the dramedy around The Apple (AAPL) Launch has been as much Mel Brooks as Biblical. It's just more interim technology, after all. In fact, it's become a tabula rasa for all our digital hopes and dreams, with the silliness merging with the real import. (And will we remember where we were when the announcement was made?)That said, I'm enthusiastic about what tablets can do in the mid-term for news companies, old, new and those still being born.
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ACU plans to publish first student newspaper on the iPad
Posted by Dennis SellersAbilene Christian University's student-run media staff has announced its commitment to produce the first paper of its kind for Apple's iPad. Dr. Cheryl Bacon, chair of ACU's Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, says students and faculty already are working to achieve this goal.
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Survey: Macworld attendees want Apple tablet 'work horse'
Posted by Dennis SellersAccording to a new survey, it sounds like most Apple fans won't be disappointed with the newly announced iPad? Doesn'st
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AAPL goes on a roller-coaster ride
Filed under: Apple Financial The above image from SingularityDsgn graphically shows the wild roller-coaster ride that Apple's stock has been on today. It traded at roughly 1.5% below Tuesday's closing price heading into today's iPad announcement, but started climbing during the iBooks announcement. AAPL's stock took a major leap when pricing information was released, and is currently trading around 209.69, up about 1.75% (please note that these numbers fluctuate frequently). Lots of jumping is about right for any Apple event, though the big jump when price was announced is somewhat surprising. AAPL actually tends to drop after an event, as there are so many rumors flying around ahead of time that investors are easily underwhelmed. But it looks like especially the pricing news won their approval today. As always, this is not official stock information, and you shouldn't make any buy or sell decisions based on what you read here.TUAWAAPL goes on a roller-coaster ride originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Roller coaster - Apple - Recreation - Theme Parks - Attractions
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Visual timeline looks at Apple's biggest successes and failures
Posted by Dennis SellersJust in time for today's big Apple announcement, Permuto, a search-style display advertising platform, released a hi-res visual timeline of “Apple's Biggest Successes and Failures.”
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iWork for the iPad: Productivity On-the-Go
Well, I am sold. There is now a real reason to buy the iPad. As if all of the other functions weren't enough (e-reader, iPod, photo viewer, browser, and more), I can now work on documents with complete ease. The iPad appears to be a real productivity tool with the launch of iWork for the iPad. This is a completely new version of iWork according to Phil Schiller, designed specifically for the iPad. Each application has a gorgeous user interface designed to make it easy to either create slides, documents or spreadsheets. Further, each App also integrates the Media inspector for easy access to your photos and music. Keynote From what we could see during Apple's presentation, you can rearrange slides by pressing on each and then move them accordingly. In addition, there is a unique slide management feature in that you can tap multiple slides, and with a gesture, it moves the slides into a bundle. This should definitely be a timesaver for many folks. Lastly, we learned that the iPad also has an optional cable for connecting with a projector, making it easy to use the device as your primary presentation tool. Pages Like its desktop counterpart, you can create publications with standard text and images. However, you can also use gestures (pinch for example) to move images around the publications and more. What's interesting about this feature  is that it could make placement possibly easier than using a mouse with the desktop version, as long as the proximity “drop” is accurate. Numbers From what was demonstrated at the Apple Event, the iPad version of Numbers automatically displays fields and sums (which then infers what the output will be). Otherwise, this version seems relatively comparable to its desktop partner. What is the bottom line (price and more)? Interestingly enough, Apple is pricing the Apps individually at $9.99, instead of in a bundle like the desktop suite. This might change by launch time, although it's a pretty reasonable price for each app, given the richness in functionality. Further, each app shares the desktop file format, so you can be sure not to lose any fidelity in your documents. And you can import Microsoft Office documents too. Lastly, these versions will allow you to email them in iWork â09 and PDF formats. As a sidebar, this is an interesting tactic for Apple given that on the iPhone, they've ceded document creation/editing to both Documents2Go and QuickOffice (which both only support Microsoft Office file formats). This is a bold step for them to broaden the availability of the iWork suite at such a reasonable price. I wonder if Microsoft is taking notice, and more importantly, I wonder if we'll see versions for the iPhone too…
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Apple iPad Web-browsing features
CEO Steve Jobs sits down with the new Apple tablet and shows off its Web-browsing, e-mail, and keyboard features.
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News: Apple unveils iPad tablet computer
Apple today unveiled its new iPad, an iPhone OS-based slate tablet computer capable of running “almost all” of the apps available in the App Store, as well as new apps tailored specifically for the device. The iPad physically resembles an oversized iPod touch, with a 9.7-inch, 1024-by-768-pixel screen dominating the front and a black bezel surrounding it. The back is made from a solid piece of aluminum, with a 30-pin dock connector and…
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Apple iPad: official pages up
Apple has updated it's home page, store and added a product page and press release for iPad.
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iBooks App & iBook Store
The new Apple iPad, as widely anticipated, will have an e-book reader built-in to the device. The iBooks app displays a bookshelf of all your titles alĂĄ Delicious Library or the Classics iPhone app. When you tap a book to read, you can tap on the right or left edge to flip the page or drag the page manually. When looking at your bookshelf, there is also a button to the iBook Store to purchase books. The iBook Store will allow for browsing and purchasing books on the iPad. What is exciting is that this new feature will rely on the ePub standard rather than some proprietary Apple format. ePub was developed by the International Digital Publishing Forum and works on several devices and platforms like the Sony Reader and Adobe Digital Editions for your desktop computer. You can think of it as the “MP3″ of e-book formats. Five large publishers (Penguin, Harper Collins, Macmillan, Hachette Book Group, and Simon & Schuster) announced support today and the store will be open to other publishers soon. Not surprisingly, McGraw-Hill was not on the list of large publishers today. So is the iPad a Kindle Killer? I think the biggest advantage that Apple will bring to the e-book reader market is a reading experience that is on par with the Amazon Kindle, but on a multi-purpose device that will have wider appeal. Apple has absolutely nailed the relationship between devices and content stores in the past with the iPod / iTunes Music Store and the iPhone / App Store and I expect that the iPad will nail the e-book experience on both the device and the store. Sure the iPad starts at $499 and the Kindle starts at $259 and the “E Ink” display is nicer to use outside, but I think a lot of people will consider the extra $240 well spent to get all the extra features of the iPad. When you consider that the iPad offers a full-color LCD screen that can also support video embedded in the iBooks app, I think the iPad will be the biggest e-reader device yet. It will just appeal to a wider audience. The Amazon Kindle is dead. I am looking forward to curling up with one of these to see what the experience is like. I wonder if the Apple Store will stock the Maxell Blown Away chair that Steve was using on stage to go with it as an accessory?
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Apple Announces iBooks Reader and Store for iPad
Apple has announced iBooks, a companion app to the new iPad tablet. The book-reader and store will use the .epub format, an open e-book standard. Titles from Penguin, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, and Hachette Book Group will be available.Since it's a digital device, you'll be able to change font types and sizes and view photos and videos within books. Prices will roughly range between about $8 and $15 per title. Apple didn't detail how many books will be available, but New York Times bestsellers and other popular content was promised.Who's conspicuously absent from that list? None other than iPad blabber, McGraw-Hill. Coincidence?
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Apple iPad Charges at Kindle and Netbooks
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Apple CEO Steve Jobs finally introduced the company's long-awaited iPad tablet computer on Wednesday, giving it an unexpected price -- $499 for the entry-level version -- which will allow it to tear head-long into the market for e-readers and netbooks.
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Apple iPad Charges at Kindle and Netbooks
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Apple CEO Steve Jobs finally introduced the company's long-awaited iPad tablet computer on Wednesday, giving it an unexpected price -- $499 for the entry-level version -- which will allow it to tear head-long into the market for e-readers and netbooks.
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Apple iPad first hands-on!
Here it is folks, the Apple iPad. The screen is gorgeous, tilting is responsive, and the thing is super thin. Still, if you've used the iPhone before -- and you can see the two devices side-by-side here -- there's not a lot of surprises here so far. Here are some initial thoughts on the iPad: It's not light. It feels pretty weighty in your hand. The screen is stunning, and it's 1024 x 768. Feels just like a huge iPhone in your hands. The speed of the CPU is something to be marveled at. It is blazingly fast from what we can tell. Webpages loaded up super fast, and scrolling was without a hiccup. Moving into and out of apps was a breeze. Everything flew. There's no multitasking at all. It's a real disappointment. All this power and very little you can do with it at once. No multitasking means no streaming Pandora when you're working in Pages... you can figure it out. It's a real setback for this device. The ebook implementation is about as close as you can get to reading without a stack of bound paper in your hand. The visual stuff really helps flesh out the experience. It may be just for show, but it counts here. No camera. None, nada. Zip. No video conferencing here folks. Hell, it doesn't have an SMS app! It's running iPhone OS 3.2. The keyboard is good, not great. Not quite as responsive as it looked in the demos. No Flash confirmed. So Hulu is out for you, folks! Stay tuned for a lot more -- including a full video walkthrough! Gallery: Apple iPad hands-on Gallery: Apple iPad hands-on, part 2Apple iPad first hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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Third Parties Already Developing for Appleâs iPad
While the iPad will run all current iPhone and iPod touch applications (either in 1x or 2x sizes), the newest SDK (available today) supports iPad specific development. Below are a handful of apps from developers who were given a head start of about two weeks to show what they could do for the iPad. Nova One of (if not the) largest game developers in the App Store, Gameloft demo'd their first person shooter, Nova. Multitouch interaction with full screen first-person shooting glory — from the sounds of it, not bad for only a couple weeks of lead time. The New York Times In an extremely short time frame, the 150 year old newspaper has brought a beautiful digital rendition of its publication to the iPad. Full screen perusal of the newspaper looks incredible (also demo'd earlier by Steve), and may be the closest I get to reading the morning news with a plate of chocolate chip cookies (as my dad used to do). Brushes An art browser and sketch pad that allows you to paint. Reminds me of the Caricature artist's drawing pads you find at county fairs. It looks a lot deeper in capability than just caricatures of course , and I'm betting that this app will be somewhat of a defining demo for this type of device. Artists will likely love the marriage of iPad and Brushes. Need for Speed: Shift Need for Speed: Shift demo'd in full-screen glory. An amazing driver-seat view of racing goodness, where you can touch the rear view mirror to get a better view of the competition fast approaching from behind. The graphics and clarity look amazing! Apple is definitely going to hit the gaming industry hard with this device. MLB One of the early demos when third party apps came about was the MLB application for tracking game scores and live action. Well they're back, and this looks cooler than ever. If you're a MLB fan, this will be a no-brainer for you. Using a live feed of data, the game data is modeled in realtime, complete with actual inline video feed of the game itself. Oh, and Boxscores across the top to keep tabs on all the happenings around the league. So in just about two weeks, five developers have turned out some seriously impressive apps to run natively in full screen on the iPad. Imagine what some of those hundreds of developers will do with this device and a month! We'll get a chance to find out in just 60 days. Until then, save your pennies.
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iPad vs. iPhone... fight!
At last, the moment you've all been waiting for! Two minimalistic slate-style devices, together at last. Check out our full hands-on for the rest of this holy war.iPad vs. iPhone... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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Apple announces keyboard dock for iPad
Filed under: Accessories, Hardware, One More Thing Apple announced a few accessories for the iPad today, including an iPad Keyboard Dock. This will be welcome news for those of us who just can't get on board with an on-screen keyboard. When in the keyboard dock, the iPad sits upright, giving a more traditional laptop feel to the device. No word yet on pricing. Other accessories include a dock to turn the iPad into a digital picture frame, and a case that serves as a stand. Image courtesy EngadgetTUAWApple announces keyboard dock for iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - TUAW - Engadget - Laptop - Unofficial Apple Weblog
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7 Everyday Places the iPad Will Make Better
Rumor no more: The Apple iPad is here! But before you whip out that credit card, MacLife.com wants to offer some suggestions on where you might actually take your new favorite device.Billed as Appleâs âmost advanced technology in a magical & revolutionary device at an unbelievable price,â the iPad is sure to turn your world upside down. Forget about the dull life you led prior to the iPad, because Appleâs new innovation is sure to pepper even the most mundane task in your life with extra-sugary goodness and light.So without further ado, letâs find out where the iPad might add some spice to our life.Potty TimeWithout getting into too much detail, the iPad seems like a natural for those times when things down south arenât working quite like theyâre supposed to. (You know what we mean⌠donât make us spell it out for you.) Sure, an iPhone or iPod touch seems ready-made for this kind of task, but we bet more than a few folks with more money than us will pick up one of these suckers to replace all the reading material in their loo. Weâre just sayingâŚA Walk in the ParkThanks to the iPadâs built-in 3G connectivity department, the device is perfect for those times when you want to get away from it all at the local park. Before you toss some bird feed to that pigeon that wonât leave you alone, hit the iPad to make sure thereâs no avian flu going around that might infect you, for instance. And hey, the iPad is big enough that if somebody tries to jack you with a sock full of pennies, you could probably incapacitate them with a well-placed swoop to the cranium.Neglect Your Loved OnesSalvation at last! Never get engaged in a dull family conversation ever again thanks to your new companion. When your mother-in-law starts droning on about what a degenerate her daughter chose to marry, blast her out with some music from your iPod player (or plug in the headphones to tune out that noise completely). If your spouseâs family is the argumentative type, you can solve those confrontations in one fell swoop with a few taps to your Wikipedia app.Take Me Out to the BallgameThanks to the iPad, the geekier among us can finally cave in and head to the ballpark with our muscle-headed sports fanatic friends. Whatâs better than spending $499 (and up) for the opportunity to sit in the stands pecking away on the Internet while the rest of the stadium goes crazy for the latest play? But be careful⌠with all that beer flying around, youâd better hug your new friend tightly to avoid having a permanent Budweiser stain that would make Steve Jobs himself in tears.Your New Stud in the BoudoirHey, the iPad is practically made for reading or watching videos before a long nightâs slumber, but the more creative among you could find ways to help perk up things in your relationship. Or if you have a particularly bad lover who likes to keep their eyes closed during the act itself, well⌠good luck with that one, partner.Planes, Trains, and AutomobilesCommuting is no fun, and playing music or videos on your iPhone or iPod gets old after awhile. Thanks to the iPadâs ability to use iWork, you can now spend virtually every waking moment pleasing your employer and actually being a productive member of society. Of course, depending upon where you live, the iPad might also attract the wrong kind of attention, so use with caution.Who Says Thereâs Nothing Good to Watch?We would never have the audacity to suggest that you ignore your spouse by planting yourself on the couch with the iPad safely in hand -- unless youâre just looking for a reason for them to fork over the divorce papers. But the iPad makes a perfect companion for boring movies, lame television shows or for totally ignoring those children that you suspect will just grow up to disappoint you anyway.Now that the device is finally for real, MacLife.com wants to know: Where will you take your iPad today?
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Apple's iPad tablet touches a nerve in Redmond
Microsoft has been pursuing the notion of a Tablet PC for a decade now, but its efforts have yet to produce a device most consumers want to carry.
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iPad pricing starting at $499, available in 60-90 days
Filed under: Portables, AppleWell, the pundits were wrong when they thought the iPad would cost $999. Apple announced that the pricing for the device will start at $499 for a Wi-Fi only 16 GB model, going up to $599 for a 32 GB model and $699 for the top-of-the-line 64 GB device. For $130 more to each of those prices, you'll be able to add pay-as-you-go 3G capabilities to the iPad, which puts the most expensive iPad at a price of only $829. All 3G capabilities are unlocked, although Apple has secured a $29.99 unlimited pay-as-you-go monthly deal with AT&T if you want that. Availability for the Wi-Fi iPads is 60 days, 90 days for the 3G models, with international deals on 3G coming soon after that.TUAWiPad pricing starting at $499, available in 60-90 days originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - AT&T - TUAW - Wi-Fi - Unofficial Apple Weblog
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Apple announces new version of iWork apps for iPad
Filed under: Software, iWorkiWork wasn't the first thing that came to mind when thinking of the new features the iPad would have, but Steve Jobs thought of it and told Apple's design team to create a version specifically tailored to the iPad's strengths. A new version of iWorks now exists for the iPad, and it includes the same three apps that come with the full, Mac version of iWorks: Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. The interface is engineered directly to the iPad's multitouch screen. Rather than floating palettes, the palettes on the iPad appear to be more of an "on-demand" feature. There's also a specific data-entry keyboard for Numbers, which shows off the flexibility of the multitouch interface. According to reports so far, it looks much more powerful than a typical iPhone app. Pages, Numbers, and Keynote cost $9.99 each. So far there's no information on whether this will be ported to the iPhone/iPod touch.TUAWApple announces new version of iWork apps for iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - Steve Job - IPhone - Macintosh - Keynote
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iPad has optional keyboard dock, camera connection kit and Apple-designed case
This whole time we've been wondering how we'll really get any typing done on Apple's new iPad, and at last we have the answer: an optional keyboard dock! No word on price yet, or whether this will be available at launch -- we'd say "eat your heart out, netbooks" but we won't, because they shouldn't. In even better news, however, the device will also work with standard Bluetooth keyboards like Apple's own wireless QWERTY slabs. Additionally, Apple will be selling a "camera connection kit" to allow you to plug your camera in over USB or use an SD card to import pictures. Finally, there's an Apple-built case for the device that protects the screen, but also doubles as a stand in two different orientations. Not enough for you? We've got hands-on right here. Gallery: iPad has optional keyboard dock! Gallery: Apple iPad accessoriesiPad has optional keyboard dock, camera connection kit and Apple-designed case originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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iTablet? No. iSlate? No. iPad? Yes
Posted by Dennis SellersTo no one's great surprise, Apple unveiled a new product at a special event in San Francisco today: the iPad. Yep, that's the name Apple is going with, not the rumored iTablet or iSlate monikers.
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Apple announces iPad accessories
Posted by Dennis SellersApple is offering plenty of accessories for the iPad, although pricing hasn't been named for the peripherals. The iPad Dock lets you dock and charge the device.
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iPad uses Apple-designed A4 chip
Posted by Dennis SellersThe A4 chip inside iPad was custom-designed by Apple engineers to be extremely powerful, and yet extremely power efficient, according to our favorite tech company.
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Apple iPad 3G service plans on AT&T, $30 for unlimited data
In a direct blow to everyone else with an unlimited data plan, AT&T has scored a deal to offer unlimited 3G data on the iPad for $29.99 a month. Gallery: Apple iPad 3G service plans on AT&TApple iPad 3G service plans on AT&T, $30 for unlimited data originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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Apple iPad: specifications (updated 2x)
Apple's iPad is released, let's take a quick look at the specs.
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Apple Unveils the iPad, At Last
By Devin Coldewey All the naysayers can feel free to eat their hats. Today Apple (AAPL) finally revealed the device we've all been whispering about for a good year or more. The Sasquatch of gadgets is real. We'll update this with all the details as they happen; in the meantime, follow our live coverage.
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Apple announces "iBooks" application for iPad
Filed under: One More Thing Hoping to stand on Amazon's shoulders, Apple announced its newest app, iBooks, for the new iPad device (and also for existing iPod touch/iPhone users? It wasn't clear from the statement). The iBooks app will function as an eReader, and users can download titles from the new iBooks store, starting today. Apple announced partnerships with five major publishing houses, including Penguin, Macmillan, and Simon & Shuster -- but not McGraw Hill, which had a noticeable NDA break yesterday. Reading and page turning all look intuitive and natural for users, and Apple hopes to combine casual as well as academic reading on the device. image courtesy EngadgetTUAWApple announces "iBooks" application for iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - McGraw Hill - IPhone - IPod - Unofficial Apple Weblog
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Apple Demonstrates Third-Party iPad Apps
At Apple's iPad introduction, several third-party developers took the stage to show off modified and new apps. The iPad will run any of the apps that are currently available for the iPhone and iPod touch, but developers will be able to release customized software for the big screen and faster processor.Mark Hickey from Gameloft demonstrated an iPad version of the company's Nova first-person shooter. Unlike the iPhone edition, gamers can reposition the floating directional controls on-screen. Players can also expand and reposition the game map, taking advantage of the screen size. The full version will ship later this year.Travis Boatman demonstrated Need for Speed, a car racing game on the iPad. Again, since there's so much screen resolution for a handheld device, EA has experimented with adding a rear-view mirror, a shifter knob, and other extras. And like the iPhone 3GS, the iPad supports OpenGL ES, to accelerate graphics. The New York Times rebuilt its iPhone app for the bigger screen. News stories follow more of a traditional print layout. But since you're browsing on a computer, they can include embedded videos and other multimedia features.Steve Sprang demonstrated an iPad edition of Brushes, which will be available when the iPad is released. The finger-painting app will add new features, including playback to show the development of your art. MLB At Bat will get a significant iPad update, integrating tap-savvy on-screen data with live game video. For example, you'll be able to tap a player to reveal his statistics, like a baseball card. Or you can pick from home and away announcers.Apple is releasing the iPad software development kit today, so these app creators can begin working on updates. Apple hasn't yet announced iPad shipping details or a price.
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Apple announces iWork for iPad
Well, it looks like it's not all just fun and games for Apple's new iPad -- the company has also just announced a specialized version of iWork for the device. That, of course, includes versions of the Pages, Numbers and Keynote applications, which will set you back $9.99 apiece, and are are each basically what you'd expect from iPad versions of their desktop counterparts. It's iWork you can touch, if you will. Developing... check out our ongoing Apple keynote coverage in the liveblog! Gallery: Apple announces iWork for iPadApple announces iWork for iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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Tech Stocks: Tech stocks dip, as Apple shares fall
Technology stocks dip, as analysts and investors focus on Apple and its plans for the new iPad tablet.
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iPad Development Made Easy
Alongside the army of consumers and tech pundits waiting for a peek of the aptly named iPad, the over 25,000 strong development community have been patiently standing on the sidelines too. Taking several leaps forward in terms of its processing power and onboard hardware, the device includes Apple's own chip, said Jobs, “It's called the A4, and it screams.” Most exciting for developers with iPhone apps already on sale is that Apple has made the transition up to iPad as smooth as possible. Since the device's Home Screen is essentially a facsimile of the iPhone Home Screen, developers won't have to worry about creating new icons or other assets in order to port the app across. In fact, as stated by Apple themselves, the iPad can run all iPhone apps unmodified out of the box. The big announcement for the dev community is that Apple are releasing the new SDK today. Just like the user experience is somewhat like a big iPhone, development will take place within the iPhone SDK and — thanks to the deviceâs app scaling feature — developers wonât even have to worry about creating content in the larger deviceâs resolution. Itâs unclear whether Apple will also take steps to update its Developer Connection site, that unusually clunky web-based tool-set and administration area for App Store developers. Most interesting though will be seeing how developers leverage the additional processing power that the iPad includes. Developers can grab the new SDK from Apple.com today.
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Apple reveals iBooks Store and app for the iPad
Put this down as something else rumored that's come to fruition today. Apple's just announced iBooks, an e-reader app and bookstore for the iPad, using the ePub format. We're seeing prices around $12.99 to $14.99 so far... looks pretty slick! We're sure Jeff Bezos and Co. are none too pleased to see this one, but we'll have to see for ourselves what reading's like on a non-E Ink screen. There's a gallery after the break. Developing... check out our ongoing Apple keynote coverage in the liveblog!Continue reading Apple reveals iBooks Store and app for the iPadApple reveals iBooks Store and app for the iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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Apple launches iPad tablet device
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Apple Inc. put an end to months of speculation on Wednesday when the company lifted the wraps on the iPad, a new touch-screen tablet device.
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Apple Introduces the iPad
Looking dapper in jeans and a black mock turtle-neck, Steve Jobs took the stage today and officially introduced his iPad to the world. As we've been seeing and hearing from so many rumors as of late, it appears as if the iPhone got the super-size treatment, complete with a home button. At only half an inch thin, and sporting a 9.7″ screen, the iPad weighs in at only one and a half pounds. It's powered by Apple's very own chip – the A4 – ans “screams” at 1GHz. Available with 16, 32, or 64GB flash storage, and has 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. Oh, and you can run it for 10 hours (a month in standby!) while watching videos. Wow! So far, no mention of any cellular carrier connectivity. If you're a current iPhone user, much of the interaction with the iPad looks to be very familiar. For instance, tilting the iPad gives you portrait or landscape viewing — both orientations support a lovely full screen keyboard. It also appears that the app icons on the “home screen” change orientation too. The software — assumed to be iPhone version 4.0, SDK available now — appears quite familiar, but has been blown-up to support the larger screen. It appears also to allow custom background wallpaper, and sports a very OS X-like dock at the bottom of the screen. And of course, it runs iPhone Apps using “pixel doubling” for full screen mode, or sports a black frame in regular sized mode. As an aside, this looks sick for viewing the likes of New York Times and other 'print media' type web content. We have yet to hear the price, but watch this space and we'll updated as soon as we know.
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The Apple iPad
After nearly a decade of rumors and speculation, Apple's finally unveiled the iPad. It's a half-inch thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds, with a 9.7-inch capacitive touchscreen IPS LCD display, and it's running a custom 1GHz Apple "A4" chip developed by the P.A. Semi team, with a 10-hour battery life and a month of standby. It'll come in 16, 32, and 64GB sizes, and it's got the expected connectivity: very little. There's a 30-pin Dock connector, a speaker, a microphone, Bluetooth, and 802.11n WiFi, as well as an accelerometer and a compass. The device is managed by iTunes, just like the iPhone -- you sync everything over to your Mac. There's also a 3G version that comes with new data plans: 250MB for $14.99 and an unlimited plan for $29.99 a month contract-free on... AT&T. Activations are handled on the iPad, so you can activate and cancel whenever you want. Every iPad is unlocked and comes with a GSM micro-SIM, so you can use it abroad, but there aren't any deals in place right now -- Steve says they'll be back "this summer" with news on that front. As expected, it can run iPhone apps -- either pixel-for-pixel in a window, or pixel-doubled fullscreen -- but developers can also target the new screen size using the updated iPhone OS SDK, which is available today. Apple says there's room for a third device between the smartphone and the laptop, and that it has to be better at tasks like browsing, email, photos, e-books, and videos than both -- netbooks, says Steve, "aren't better at anything." It looks just like the leak we saw, with a large touchscreen keyboard that Steve says is "a dream to type on," and an interface that's very reminiscent of the iPhone, although it's significantly expanded and altered. The built-in apps are much more Mac-like than iPhone-like, with versions of iPhoto and iTunes that look like touch-oriented versions of their desktop counterparts. There's also some built-in location services that lets the Map app auto-locate, and the iTunes store is built-in for previewing and buying media. Gallery: The Apple iPad Developing... check out our ongoing Apple keynote coverage in the liveblog!Continue reading The Apple iPadThe Apple iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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Apple's iPad keeping Adobe Flash away from your couch?
Apple's freshly announced iPad is a lot of things to a lot of people, but it appears that it's not going to be the device that proves the appropriateness of Adobe Flash for enjoying rich media device on a mobile device. Better luck next time, Adobe! Developing... check out our ongoing Apple keynote coverage in the liveblog!Apple's iPad keeping Adobe Flash away from your couch? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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iPad can run all iPhone apps unmodified, new iPhone SDK out today lets developers tweak apps for iPad use
It looks like a "big iPhone," and apparently it acts like one too: the iPad can run traditional iPhone apps completely unmodified, and can even zoom them up to full screen. Additionally, a new iPhone SDK is out today to allow developers to tweak their apps for the specifics of the iPad. Of course, Apple has rebuilt its apps from the ground up for the iPad, and developers can do the same with the SDK. Developing... check out our ongoing Apple keynote coverage in the liveblog! Gallery: New iPhone & iPad SDKiPad can run all iPhone apps unmodified, new iPhone SDK out today lets developers tweak apps for iPad use originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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iPhone apps will run on the iPad
Filed under: Hardware, Apple, iPhoneWith today's announcement of the iPad, we heard about a new SDK for developing apps. We also heard, though, that the iPad will be capable of running all current iPhone apps without modification, downloaded straight onto the tablet from a built-in App Store. Either you can run apps normal sized on the larger screen, or, using pixel-doubling, iPhone-native apps can run full screen on the iPad. Apple has already rewritten all of their own apps using the new SDK (which will be available for download today on Apple.com), and I'm sure we'll start seeing tablet-driven development from iPhone developers immediately. A few companies, including EA, Gameloft, and the New York Times, have already gotten a head start on iPad development and showed off a few apps in the event earlier today. While graphics-based iPhone apps are probably going to look pretty decent on the tablet, text-based applications look a little awkward when it's just bigger text. Native apps are going to be a must to really make this platform work, and I'm looking forward to seeing what current (and new) developers do with the new screen size and format.TUAWiPhone apps will run on the iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments IPhone - AppStore - Apple - New York Times - Gameloft
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Apple Announces iPad Tablet Computer
Apple has announced the iPad tablet, a computer Steve Jobs says is positioned between a smartphone and a laptop. The full device is about the size of a sheet of paper, with the active display area measuring 9.7-inches. It's half-an-inch thick and weighs 1.5 pounds.To justify creating a tablet computer, Jobs says it has to be better than either the laptop or phone at several tasks: web surfing, email, photo viewing, music and video playback, games, and eBook reading.Apple includes applications for all of those targets that evoke the iPhone. However, since the iPad is about the size of a sheet of paper, there's more room for updated interfaces. For example, you can browse email with a list of messages on the left side of the screen, and the full text on the right.Like the iPhone, the iPad lacks a physical keyboard. When you need to type, a large, QWERTY key set appears just like the iPhone. But since the screen is so much larger, the key shapes are nearly full-size.Apple has updated the iTunes interface to take advantage of the screen size, and the full store is built-in, including movies, TV shows, and music videos. Like the iPhone, the device senses its screen orientation and can modify applications' layouts depending on how you hold the iPad.The iPad will run any of the 140,000 apps already available for the iPhone and iPod touch, either in a window or at a doubled pixel size. Developers will also be able to update apps to take advantage of the larger resolution and faster processor. The iPad runs a 1GHz Apple A4 processor and includes 16GB to 64GB of flash storage. It connects online through 802.11n Wi-Fi, and it includes Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, a microphone, a speaker, Apple's proprietary 30-pin connector, and a compass. Apple says the battery will last 10 hours, even playing video the whole time.We'll update this story with more details, including pricing and availability, as soon as they're available.
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iPad powered by custom 1GHz Apple A4 chip
Look out Intel and friends, Apple is using its own P.A. Semi technology for a custom 1GHz "Apple A4" chip in the iPad. Apple claims to get 10 hours of battery life out of this sucker, along with a month of standby. Developing... check out our ongoing Apple keynote coverage in the liveblog!iPad powered by custom 1GHz Apple A4 chip originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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Apple announces the iPad
Filed under: Hardware, Internet, Apple It's finally here. At their event in San Francisco, Apple has officially announced their tablet computer, which they're calling the iPad. Fully customizable, and better than a smartphone or a laptop at browsing, reading e-books, and a "great maps application with support from Google[...]." We're watching for more specs and software information right now, but the general idea is that the device is better than a netbook at just about everything! Yet another Apple-driven revolution: go! Specs Update: 9.7" IPS screen 1/2" thick (or thin) 10 hours of battery life "Shut the iPad down, come back in a month and it still has a charge" 16-64 Gigabytes of flash storage Accelerometer and compass Speaker, mic Dock connector It can run all iPhone apps, unmodified, out of the box TUAWApple announces the iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - San Francisco - Tablets - Google - Smartphone
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Apple iPad event: live coverage
Apple's "come see our latest creation" event is underway. Stay tuned to ZDNet and The Apple Core for post-event analysis. You can "watch" it live here:
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Obama Introduces iPad, Steve Jobs Gives State of the Union Address ...
Apparently the president of the United States is giving some sort of speech later. But that hasn't stopped Steve Jobs from briefly overtaking him once already today as a Twitter trending topic.
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Apple tablet: Is this it?
Is this the Apple tablet?
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Apple Event Metaliveblog: Celebrate the tablet with TUAW
Filed under: Other Events11:12 SYNCS exactly like iPhone or iPod touch.Sync everything: media, calendars, apps, etc. Connect via usb sync 11:11 Great pricing! Want! Eng: 11:11AM And the iWork demo is done. "So what are we going to charge for applications like this? We're gong to charge just $9.99 each." He means $10 for Pages, $10 for Keynote... etc. 11:11: GIZ Jason Chen: What is Apple going to charge for each of the iWork apps? $9.99 each, so $30 if you want all. 11:10: Eng: 11:10AM It looks as though these new dropdowns menus are a major part of the iPad OS. Will be interesting to see how this translates to the iPhone and iPod touch. Is there going to be room? Or will they be left out entirely? 11:10 All this entry does make us ask the question, are you expected to type only on this device, or is there some sort of external keyboard option from Apple? Because if I could take iWork with me on the road, I might not want to type that entire Pages document by touchscreen. (via Macworld) 11:10: GIZ Jason Chen: So far we've covered ebooks and newspapers (TV and movies were already there from the iPhone), but we haven't covered magazines yet. I wonder what that's going to be like. gdgt: Showing the spreadsheet-centric soft keyboard. Auto-fields and sums showing as inferred. Pretty neat for a spreadsheet. Then again, it's still a spreadsheet. 11:10 Manipulating charts is a dream. 11:09: "I could see this being used as a cash register like the new card swipe systems at the Apple Store now. Be really easy to manage inventory too." -- Megan 11:08: Data entry keyboard. This is one of the amazing thing about touch entry keyboards. Showing that there are custom keyboards, all meant to help context entry. Over 250 options built in. Help built in. Mike Jones: "Nice new 10 key keyboard." 11:07: Now numbers demo. Let's do some typical spreadsheet tasks. Showing how you can manipulate tables. But what about data entry? 11:07: Mike Jones: "there's an awful lot of space around the screen that is making me wonder if they've added touch sensitivity to the edges" Sang: "one thing i notice about this, as opposed to the courier, is the lack of "floating" palettes. iPad's paletttes are more on-demand" 11:07: Demoing the page navigator. And showing the automated text wrap features. Yes. THIS: 11:06AM New tool: Page Navigator. It's a bit like the magnification loop and lets you jump through pages. Automatic image outlines -- just drag your image and text reformats. 11:06: Sande: "Spaces is *made" for the iPad". Mel: "I think this may kill netbooks if the price is right." Mike Jones: "I'm thinking if they do multitasking they will do it immediately after iWork" 11:05: Big applause after iWork presentation. Big. GIZ Jason Chen: I suppose the iPad would be a pretty good presentation device, letting you see the screens on your device and controlling it while it's being projected onto a wall through the 30-pin dock connector. (Video out is still unconfirmed, this is just my guess.) 11:04 "What about multitasking?" -- Megan 11:04: Eng: 11:03AM We'll say this -- iWork looks really robust. Far more than an iPhone app. Lots of options, lots of ways to work with your data. 11:03: "Look! I just done a mask, an advanced technique and it's easy". Now demoing how to do animations. Easy built-in animations, scaling, translation, etc. These are transitions between slides right now. Very easy, "with just my finger!!" 11:02: Showing access to photo albums, etc. How easy it is to drag things around whereever you want. Demoing resizing handles. Want to match sizes? tap the other one while resizing. Nice! 11:01: How do you do this without keyboard or mouse? Demonstrating gestures. Sang:"how awesome would it be if steve's been doing the presentation the whole time using iPad's keynote" 11:00 Amazing software. Want to be the first to show you. Let's show keynote. It runs in landscape orientation, because that's the standard for slides.And you first see your slide library. Gorgeous templates. What you'd expect. 11:00 Completely new version of Keynote: Specifically for the iPad. Create presentations with your fingers. Most beautiful word processor you'll ever see. New version of numbers. 10:58 re: iWork: "What they came up with is really magnificent". About to do iWork demo. 10:58 And now for something exciting. Looking at creating a version of iWork for iPhone a year ago. iPhone? Really? But iPad! Win. 10:57: "i was expecting more "eye-friendly" text, i.e. e-ink. i can't picture myself staring at this screen reading a novel" -- Sang 10:56 Steve showing off the store. Book at $14.99. "And that is iBooks" gdgt: Tap right or left to change the page - or drag the page manually. Very nice! GIZ Jason Chen: You can skip directly to chapters from the table of contents, and there are photos, as you'd expect. gdgt: "We think the iPad is going to make a terrific e-book reader not just for popular books, but for textbooks as well." 10:56 Eng: 10:56AM The store is very similar to iTunes. Same modal pop-overs. Pricing doesn't look too bad. The book page display is nice. You can turn pages slowly -- really slick looking page animation. 10:56: amazon: 0.75 +1.27‎ (1.06%‎) 10:56: "Still no mention of 3G connectivity. Is it WiFi only?" -- Mel Martinaz "Only WiFi so far" -- Mike Schramm 10:55 Five big partners...Penguin, McMillon, Simon &Schuster, and more. Mike R: Wil Shipley's head just exploded 10:54: *blink* This afternoon? Really? 10:53: NEW iBOOK STORE: Fully integrated with iBooks app. Read your eBooks right on your iPad, NY Times bestseller lists, 5 of the largest pubs in the world, all their books on the store. Open the floodgates with the rest of the pubs starting this afternoon. 10:52 Want to show you another one of *our* apps. Amazon pioneered with Kindle. We're standing on their shoulders and going further. This is reading a book on kindle. iBooks announced. 10:52: Apple iPad page still not up. 10:50 More details about Major League Baseball. By the by, the Apple Store? Still up. Nothing shipping today. gdgt Game video with overlays, this is pretty dope. If you're a baseball fan, seems like this is probably going to be your new preferred viewing experience. Scott's back. 10:49 Next App: Major League Baseball. Looking at live game experience. "unless somethign dramatic happens in the next 10 minutes it's just a flat iPod touch." -- Dave Caolo; Isn't this 90 minutes? -- Erica 10:48 It's so PRETTY! Want one, want, want, want. Engadget: "10:48AM Need for Speed Shift on screen. Looks pretty good. "Building for the iPad is a little different -- it's kind of like holding an HD display up to your face. It's really cool.", gdgt: Touch and accelerator-enabled (of course). Tap the mirror to look behind. "A game like NFS really pushes the limits, so we wanted to show you just how fast this can really go." 10:47 Demo of game. Showing really cool racing game, first person viewpoint. 10:47: EAGuy: "really excited about iPad. Showing demo. Gorgeous 3d, showing racing game. 10:46 Electronic Arts up next. Number One mobile publisher of games. 10:46: Eng: 10:46AM This is very slick -- probably the most impressive demo yet. A very sophisticated use of the screen real estate. Brushes for the iPad looks like you can go pretty deep. Available at product launch. 10:44: Showing undo/redo. Wide range of brushes, etc. Digital finger painting. Megan: "Could you imagine Photoshop on this? It'll kill the Cintiq tablet: apple-creation-0275-rm-eng.jpg" 10:44: gdgt: Next up: an app called Brushes, an art browser. Can zoom in up to 32 times. Engadget: "10:45AM "Today I'd like to show you how brushes looks on the iPad." This is nice. Context menus for brush and color options. We're loving these new pop-over menus. No more diving!" 10:44: Taking full advantage of iPad firmware 3.2 (It's 3.2, not 4.0) 10:44: gdgt: Reading [the NYT app] syncs to the iPhone app. Inline video clips. 10:43 Megan: "Needs to be designed better. HIRE ME!!" Sang: "imagine using Keynote on the iPad. it'd be money" Megan: "This is the future of newspaper design" gdgt "We're incredibly psyched to pioneer the next generation of digital journalism." Ha, Martin Nisenholtz said "psyched." 10:42 Steve showed you the NY Times website. It's beautiful. So why do a new app for iPad? Our iPhone app downloaded 3Million times. Want to create something special for iPad 10:42 "gdgt: Martin: "Steve showed you the NYT site on the iPad, it's unbelievably beautiful. Why did we come out three weeks ago to develop an app for the iPad?" Wait, three weeks? Scott said peeps had 2 weeks. Anyway! "We think that we've captured the essence of reading a newspaper... all in a native app."" 10:41 Martin Nisenholtz of NYT. Martin is EVP of digital for the times 10:40 Next up New York Times. 10:38 Really excited about poss. for devs on iPad. "The iPad version of Nova ships later this year..." Interesting. Scott is back. "Next up, the New York Times."" 10:38 Demos. "gdgt Showing a title called Nova. This looks pretty decent, but still a tiny bit choppy. But hey, this was done in two weeks, so I'm gonna cut these guys some slack." 10:38 Devs invited 2 weeks ago. Will show you what they came up with. Mark Hickey of Gameloft is up. 10:38 "By the way, if they're available today, I'll be running to the Apple Store imediatly - 4 miles away." --- Steve Sande 10:37: Rewrote all our apps for this display. New SDK supports devs for new size. Can automatically scale app to full screen, can save profiles, and have it work in both systems. 10:36: Eep. 10:36 NEW SDK OUT TODAY!!!!! Sorry, but I think I just have to *eep* 10:36 Eng: "So all of the iPhone apps will run on this. In fact when you buy it, download all the apps you have right onto the iPad. Now if the developer spends some time modifying their app, they can take full advantage of this display." 10:35 Interface Builder is going to have to be smart about using dual resolution apps. 10:35 Pixel doubling. Eng: 10:34AM Games look amazing. He's playing an OpenGLS title right now and it looks super smooth. 10:34 Showing game video, "Video works great on the iPad", And 10:33AM Gaming obviously will handle this better, but a text heavy app looks lonely or weirdly huge. 10:33: "It just works." Demoing facebook now. It just scales up. Facebook uses text, video, etc. What app really drives graphics hw? Games do! 10:33 Eng: 10:33AM "Let's start with Facebook. It just works." He's showing off the non-pixel doubled version, a small app in the middle of the screen. It's kind of silly looking. A lone app in the center of a black screen. The scaled up app looks silly as well, especially in Facebook. 10:32: Forstall: App Store huge success, 18 monts old, billions of apps, 140k apps. We built the iPad to run virtually all these apps out of the box. Pixel for pixel accuracy and also, automatically full screen via pixel doubling. YAY! I think my inner Apple fangrrl just sqeed herself out. 10:32: All new built in applications. And Scott Forstall, sr vp of iphone softwar to talk aboutApp Store. 10:30: Scott Forstall on stage. 10:30 16-64 GB of flash storage. A MONTH, a freaking MONTH of standby. I am awed. Arsenic free, green and lovely. 10:30: Eng: "All the usual suspects: accelerometer, compass, speaker, mic, dock connector. And it's got battery." 10:30 Eng: 10:30AM "What is the battery life like? We've been able to achieve 10 hours of battery life. I can take a flight from San Francisco to Tokyo and watch video the whole time. And it has over a month of standby time." 10:30 This chip will *scream*. Latest in wireless networking. "All the usual suspects: accelerometer, compass, speaker, mic, dock connector. And it's got battery." 10 FREAKING HOURS OF BATTERY. 10:29: "as mentioned in every bit of upcoming advertising." -- Dave Winograd. 10:28: Getting back to the hardware a little bit. It's realllly thin. 1/2 inch thin. Just 1.5 pounds. Thinner and lighter than any netbook. 9.7 IPS display. Super high quality display. Best multitouch sensors in the world, married to our great display. 10:26: Now showing videos, movies. That is video on the iPad. That's a little overview of what the iPad can do. 10:26: "This interface is interesting, because unlike the iPhone, it's got panes and floating windows and lots of stuff that you can do when you've got a bunch of screen space.(via Macworld)" 10:25: Let's go to youtube. Let me show you a high def video on youtube. Again, let's go to landscape mode. And that's Youtube. Again, related clips, etc. Portrait, landscape. (Steve really really likes the portrait/landscape thing today) Movies, TV Shows, Music videos, etc. 10:24 Go to our current location in the maps app (Maps demo) in San Francisco. Should findall the sushi places nearby. mmmm sushi... And here's a sushi bar. Great demo. Mild, not wild, applause. That's maps. Let me show you video. 10:24 Events, Faces, and places. Shows a big map with pins in it. Tap and hold on the pin and see all the photos there. Tap on it to open the photos. There are built-in slideshows, so yo can bring up slideshow options and pick your transition. Just starts playing music and then flips through the images.(via Macworld) 10:23 Demoing iTunes now. Looking at calendar, again? Steve Sande: "I bet 24,343 Macbooks just went up for sale on eBay" Contact, calendar, address book, Also got a great maps app. Again, the eiffel tower,tap the corner, and pinch as big as we like. 10:22 TUAW staffers wondering about possible fingerprint tech for unlocking? Dave Caolo: "gotta agree: I think there's a 'wow factor' surprise lurking" jEng: 10:22AM Steve is playing more Dylan! iTunes: 10:22: Steve finishes slideshow demo to LOUD applause. Looknow at music collection, iPod, scroll through albums, tap to play. Eng: 10:21AM This is the ultimate tease. We've got a sneaking suspicion there's a lot more to come. 10:21: NYT wonders if this is the end of the laptop. Mike Rose: "WE HAZ BROKE THE INTERNETS" 10:20 Show you a map of all the places you've taken photographs. e.g. Photos I took in Paris. Built in slide shows as well as single image display. Picka transition, pick music. (This is on the iPhone too, right now. So not a new feature.) 10:20 Really good closeup of the keyboard: 10:19 Next, the keyboard. Can look at everything in portrait and landscape. Can look at any photo. Steve is *totally* getting into the portrait/landscape thing. Metadata from maps tied into photos. Can get events, places, at the same time. All tied into maps. 10:18: Engadget: Wow, nice email display -- message list in a column on the left, full message on the right. 10:17: Steve is showing off the improved e-mail browser. Can look at the metro in paris...As an example of PDF display. All the attachment support now being demo'ed Sounds like the E-mail support is going to be absolutely rocking. 10:16 Grab the tablet in the kitchen... A whole website in the palm of your hands. Read national geographic, for example. Very, very simple. Time magazine being demos, sports, right in the palm of your hands. So that is browsing the web. Now E-Mail. 10:12 Great slide show stuff built in. Built in a calendar, see a months' activities, a days', built in, a great address book, contacts, GOOGLE MAPS, satellite view, etc. iPad is an aweesome way to enjoy your music colleciton, and of course, ...iTunes, purchase movies, apps, music, etc. HIGH DEF YOUTUBE 10:12 Whole web page. It's phenomenal. It's incredible. Focus inon a message, see your inbox, turn it sideways (landscape and portrait support), keyboard pops up. It's almost lifesize, it's a dream. Your photos, your albums, your events, etc. 10:10 Very, very thin. Can change the background, Winterboard it out the wazoo (Winterboard is the jailbreak theming app) "Best browsing experience you'll ever have with a whole web page right in front of you. Way better than a laptop, way better than an iPhone" 10:10 It's the iPad. Mike R: "My iPad, let me show it to you. PREEECCCIIOOUS." Let me show it to you. Wild wild applause. 10:10: Some people have thought about netbooks: sThe problem is netbooks aren't better at ANYTHING." Applause. "They're just cheap laptops." We think we got something better. AND WE'D LIKE TO SHOW IT TO YOU TODAY. 10:09: Something better for browsing the web than a laptop? Watching videos? Something better? Media collection, playing games? If there's going to be a 3rd category of device, has to be better at these tasks. 10:08 Is there room for a third category of device? It's the tablet, of course... Steve is making a case for the mobile niche of Apple. gdgt: "In order to create a new category of devices, those devices will have to be far better at doing some key tasks - important things - better than the laptop and smartphone. What kind of tasks? Things like browsing the web..." 10:06 In 1991,In Apple shipped first modern laptop computer. Apple invented it. With an LCD screen. In 2007, Apple reinvented the phone. 2 years later, the iPhone 3GS. Apple is laptops, Apple is smart phones. 10:05 Steve: "Apple is a mobile devices company" How does Apple stack up against other companies that sell mobile devices. By revenue, is largest Mobile Device company in the world. More than Sony, etc. 15.6B in revenue. Bigger than Nokia. "apple is larger than sony mobile products division" -- via twit gdgt: "Lastly, we started apple in 1976 - 34 years later, we just ended our holiday quarter with 15.6 billion in revenue." Big applause. "That means Apple is over a 50 billion dollar company - I like to forget that, because that's not how we think of Apple, but it's pretty amazing." 10:05: GIZ Jason Chen: Next update: App Store. There are over 140,000 applications in the App Store. "A few weeks ago we announced a user downloaded the 3 billionth app from the App Store." 10:04 gdgt: "Last holiday quarter we had over 250 million visitors to our stores." Talking about the new New York stores. "It's so wonderful to be putting these stores right in the neighborhoods of our customers. It feels good. Next update: app store." WE ARE SWITCHING TO TRADITIONAL LIVE BLOG. Cover It Live is not responding. Happy Tablet Day! Here at TUAW, we are so excited to be able to share the moment with all of you stopping by. Today, we'll be metaliveblogging all the major outlets including Engagdet, Ars, and so forth. And adding to the metaliveblogging goodness, we'll be layering TUAW's own special touch of analysis and opinion on top of the summaries we'll be scraping from other sites. So thank you for joining us. Today we'll be covering feeds from: Today we'll be covering feeds from: Engadget Macworld Ars Technica MacNN Gizmodo and more..."Our Latest Creation" The Apple Media Event TUAW MetaliveblogTUAWApple Event Metaliveblog: Celebrate the tablet with TUAW originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - Engadget - Macworld - TUAW - Ars Technica
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Apple event live in photos
We'll continually update this photo gallery throughout Wednesday Apple's media event, where the company is expected to unveil a new tablet device.
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âYouâll Rule the Worldâ
Alan Kay, regarding his reaction to the iPhone in January 2007: When the Mac first came out, Newsweek asked me what I [thought] of it. I said: Well, itâs the first personal computer worth criticizing. So at the end of the presentation, Steve came up to me and said: Is the iPhone worth criticizing? And I said: Make the screen five inches by eight inches, and youâll rule the world. â
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Consumers want smarter, faster phones
Posted by Dennis Sellers Long gone are the days when the average mobile phone user was content with a built-in camera alone. According to a new study from the ORC research group, one-fifth of Americans now own a multi-function smartphone.
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Filter Forge releases third free Photoshop plug-in for Mac OS X
Posted by Dennis SellersContinuing the series of free Photoshop plug-ins, Filter Forge released Filter Forge Freepack 3 – Frames for Mac OS X. Also, its flagship product, Filter Forge, is currently available at a time-limited 50% discount.
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Berkshire Joins List of 10 Largest U.S. Companies
Who said a stock split wasn't good for your stock? Last week's 50-1 split of shares in Berkshire Hathaways' class B stock (BRK.B) helped set the stage for last night's announcement that S&P would add the stock to the S&P 500. As a result, the stock is trading up 5% in early trading. Factoring in today's advance, Berkshire Hathaway now ranks among the ten largest US companies with a market cap of nearly 170 billion dollars.
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PowerBook upgrades from Illume Solutions now include free shipping
Posted by Dennis SellersIllume Solutions is now offering free shipping nationwide for all qualifying PowerBook upgrades.
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Apple's tablet: It's all about developers
Apple and Google are increasingly competing for the hearts and minds of developers, and Apple's tablet threatens to undermine Android growth by changing the rules of engagement.
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Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event
Will the Apple tablet finally be unveiled? We're at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco (see above) patiently waiting to get inside and get this thing underway! Check back at these times for the start of our live coverage! 08:00AM - Hawaii 10:00AM - Pacific 11:00AM - Mountain 12:00PM - Central 01:00PM - Eastern 06:00PM - London 07:00PM - Paris 09:00PM - Moscow 03:00AM - Tokyo (January 28th) While you're waiting for the event to begin... The Apple Tablet: a complete history, supposedly Apple rumor roundup: 'the day before' edition Is this the Apple tablet? Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
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Spore Creatures unleashed on the iPhone
With release of EA's Spore Creatures for the iTunes store, iPhone users can help their lifeforms evolve by finding food, battling enemies, and growing new body parts.
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LapLink releases PCSync for Windows 7 with Mac compatibility
Posted by Dennis SellersLaplink, which specializes in file transfer and migration software, has released PCsync 6, a file transfer and sync product updated for Windows 7. It offers file transfer and synchronization capability between Windows PCs and Macs.
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Script Software updates three apps, releases a new one
Posted by Dennis SellersScript Software has updated three of its app and released a new one. The new one is iClock Pro, an US$30 replacement for Apple's Time menubar item.
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Patent Patrol: Tablet Proximity Sensor and More
Ahead of the suspected tablet announcement this morning comes news from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that Apple has been granted 13 new patents for various products, including one squarely aimed at the center of today's attention.Patently Apple has the full details on this weekâs newly granted patents for Apple, with the crown jewel among them being âProximity Detector for Tabletsâ which is likely to take part in todayâs media event in San Francisco at 10 am PST.The proximity sensor patent is important because it senses the distance between the device and the person using it. âThe proximity detection system is configured to detect when an object such as a finger (or stylus) comes in close proximity to the computing device,â Patently Apple explains. âProximity sensing differs from touch sensing in that there is no contact. The sensing occurs above the surface of the housing. For example, the proximity detection system detects when an object such as a finger is placed in space above, and not in contact with, a surface of one or more regions of the computing device. The regions may include any side or any portion of a side of the computing device.âPatently Apple has a page dedicated to all of the patents that Apple has filed in relation to the fabled tablet device, which in an interesting read to get a last-minute peek into what the future might hold in a few short hours.Also on deck with this weekâs patents are âVideo Conferencing System,â which was instrumental to the companyâs iChat software; âAutomatic Detection of Channel Bandwidthâ which promises to help Apple products better manage available bandwidth; âColor Management System,â which promises improvements with managing color between scanners, cameras, displays and the computer; and an industrial design win for the third generation iPod nano.(Image courtesy of Patently Apple)
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OpenGL Bootcamp in Europe slated for March
Posted by Dennis SellersBig Nerd Ranch Europe is offering a five-day OpenGL Bootcamp at the old monastery Kloster Eberbach near Frankfurt, Germany, on March 15-19.
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Three Hard Questions for Print Publishers Drooling Over the Apple Tablet
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Steve Jobs has reportedly called the Apple tablet "the most important thing I've ever done," but how important will it really be for print publishers seeking a new digital business? Even some optimists say there are serious blanks publishers -- and consumers -- need to fill in.
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Three Hard Questions for Print Publishers Drooling Over the Apple Tablet
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Steve Jobs has reportedly called the Apple tablet "the most important thing I've ever done," but how important will it really be for print publishers seeking a new digital business? Even some optimists say there are serious blanks publishers -- and consumers -- need to fill in.
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Asus exec confirms Eee Pad tablet plans, picks a bad day
We've been hearing rumors of a Tegra-powered Eee Pad tablet for quite a while now, and it looks like Asus exec Eric Chen has now finally confirmed the obvious, responding to a question about Asus' tablet plans by saying, "yes, sure. We have the Eee Pad." Unfortunately, he didn't offer too much else in the way of details, saying only that it will have an ARM CPU and a 3G connection, and that Asus is paying particular attention to the user interface (even citing the iPhone as an example). Somewhat curiously, Chen also apparently dropped the term "Eee Book" when talking about Asus' other plans, which would seem to be the first time it's been used in any sort of official capacity, although it's not clear exactly what he was referring to.Asus exec confirms Eee Pad tablet plans, picks a bad day originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Tech Radar | Email this | Comments
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Digesting Apple's Pie...and Tablet
A certain Cupertino company, best known for selling a few computers, music players and telephones, had all of Wall St. in a frenzy as it announced quarterly earnings for the December quarter. A Christmas quarter that was wildly expected to be the most profitable in history for Cupertino based Apple Inc. (AAPL).Expectations were inching up until analysts had settled on Income of around $2.10/share and Revenue of about $12Billion. Apple's reported numbers came in at Income of $3.67/share and Revenue of $15.7Billion, and that's where the confusion began. Just at a glance it seems something isn't right or analysts had spent too much time in the sun. Exchanges halted the stock in after-hours trading yesterday as Apple officially changed its accounting presentation to remove the controversial "subscription model" for iPhone and AppleTV sales.
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Today: Live Coverage of Appleâs âLatest Creationâ Media Event
Quick reminder that today at 10AM PST Apple will be holding its “Latest Creation” Media Event. TheAppleBlog will be there providing you a steady stream of updates on everything announced. You can get your live coverage fix via two methods tomorrow. TheAppleBlog Live â This is the fastest way to get updates and the most interactive. In addition to our own updates (with text and photos), you can send in a comment/thought/observation and if we feel itâs relevant, weâll post it for the thousands of others reading the updates. Our coverage will start around an hour before the event begins. TheAppleBlog Twitter â Weâll be tweeting updates here, so be sure to follow @theappleblog.
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Waitchat: Anticipating the Apple Tablet Keynote
Filed under: Other EventsAre you as excited as we are about the upcoming Apple announcement? Join us in this open chat prior to today's liveblog. All we ask is that you keep things civil and suitable for all ages. C'mon and join in the excitement as we monitor Twitter and analyze the latest rumors, leaks and stories. Tablet Antici...sayitsayit...pation LivechatTUAWWaitchat: Anticipating the Apple Tablet Keynote originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - Twitter - TUAW - tablet - Unofficial Apple Weblog
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Live Blogging the Apple Product Announcement
Updates from Apple's press event heralding its "latest creation," widely expected to be a tablet computer.
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Run full OS X installer for another drive without rebooting
If you ever need to install (or reinstall) OS X on a drive other than your current boot drive, you can do it without rebooting. (Normally, when you launch the OS X installer, it reboots your machine before starting the installation.) With this hint, you can do the whole install process while booted normally from your current drive -- so you can keep working while the install is going on. To do that, just launch the Unix executable for the installer application on the DVD, by running the following command in Terminal: sudo /Volumes/Snow leopard Install DVD/System/Installation/CDIS/Mac OS X Installer.app/Contents/MacOS/Mac OS X Installer To make it work even faster, you can clone the install DVD to a small partition on one of your d...
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Create a clean Terminal for a serial line connection
I looked everywhere on the net to find something that I could afford with which to connect my USB serial port to a Sun machine. I couldn't install Fink or MacPorts, and screen was garbling all of the text for the Solaris install. Finally, I started looking in general UNIX support, which led me to the cu utility. Use the cu command to get a (more-or-less) clear line. It's part of OSX's BSD heritage, and was originally used to allow UUCP batches to dial modems and link with each other. Here's how to use set up a connection: sudo cu -s [bitrate] --nostop -l /dev/cu.[serialdevice] This could also be used with /dev/tty.[serialdevice], I believe, though I have not tried it. Caveat: If you use the ~ key, make sure you type it twice. Also, the --nostop parameter disables cu interpreting XON/XOFF software flow control. If you don't use it, and the system gets a Control-S character for whatever reaso...
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10.6: Let Time Machine backup File Vault while logged in
It bugs me that Time Machine won't backup my encrypted home folder, provided by File Vault, while I'm logged in. I rarely log out of my account, and that makes Time Machine pretty useless in my opinion. I wanted some way to create a backup while logged in. I'm more concerned about my laptop being stolen than my backup drive, since it's sitting in my closet, attached to my AirPort Base Station. So the fact that the backup won't be encrypted with this hint is no big deal for me. As a side effect, it makes single file restoring much easier. (One caveat being that Time Machine complains that it can't find the original location of the file, since it treats the home folder as a disk and not a path on the startup disk. You need to manually select that.) To sum it up: I need my home folder to be encrypted. I don't need my Time Machine disk to be enc...
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Get Your Non-Apple News
Five news stories of other non-Apple tablet news including Twitter features, online privacy and an in-depth look at Microsoft's Windows 7 XP Mode.
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Join us for a Tablet talkcast this evening at 5:30pm Eastern
Filed under: Rumors, Odds and ends, Internet, TUAW BusinessEveryone's currently engaged with the fervor over the pending announcement, but once the dust settles, there'll be lots and lots of opinions to be shared and "will you/won't you buy it" conversations to be had. That's what our talkcast is for! This evening at 5:30pm Eastern, we invite you to join us over on Talkshoe.com for a special edition of our weekly TUAW Talkcast, all about today's announcement and what it means for the Appleverse at large. A crew of TUAW regulars will be aboard with us, and you'll be invited to call up yourself and share your own opinions about what has happened today. Please join us -- the talkcast will kick off this evening at 5:30pm Eastern on our Talkshoe page (right in the middle of the latest edition of TUAW TV Live, which starts up at 5 this evening). Bring your opinions, please! To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, the embedded Facebook app, or the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client; however, for maximum fun, you should call in. For the web UI, just click the "TalkShoe Web" button on our profile page at 10 pm Sunday. To call in on regular phone or VoIP lines (take advantange of your free cellphone weekend minutes if you like): dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077 -- during the call, you can request to talk by keying in *-8. If you've got a headset or microphone handy on your Mac, you can connect via the free Gizmo or X-Lite SIP clients; basic instructions are here. Talk with you then!TUAWJoin us for a Tablet talkcast this evening at 5:30pm Eastern originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments TalkShoe - Facebook - Apple - podcast - Voice over Internet Protocol
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One path to magazines on the iPhone: Pixel Mags
Filed under: iPhone, App StoreAs the attention of the Apple-loving world turns to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts later today, there are plenty of expectations that print publishers -- newspapers, magazines and textbooks -- will play a huge role in the new world order, providing paid content for users of the hypothetical-but-c'mon-now tablet device. While publishers have delivered lots of custom single-title apps so far, not many of those apps provide the full printed content of the magazine in the original visual context, ads and all. If you want to see an interesting take on the possibilities for high-fidelity magazines on the iPhone today, you can check out any of the 33 currently shipping titles [iTunes link] currently shipping via the Pixel Mags platform. The result of the partnership between publishers and Pixel Mags is a very 'print-like' experience, with zoomable pages and easy navigation/pageturns. Pixel Mags is working with lots of publishers (they report 300 titles under contract) to manage the PDF-to-app workflow for new and archival issues of their magazines; the apps are branded with the magazine's look and cost either $0.99 or $1.99, with sample content or a free issue included. Once you have the app, additional issues or subscriptions are available through in-app purchase. You can bookmark your magazines and share your reading choices via social networking hooks. The Pixel Mags team comes from the print world, so they are focused on delivering fidelity to the original magazine look; this comes at the cost of snappy performance, at least on my iPhone 3G (the 2nd-gen iPod touch & iPhone 3GS are noticeably faster). Loading the full page images is slower than I'd like, but I can see the value of having my entire magazine library in one place, available offline and without download waits. It's likely that the publishing workflow for the tablet environment will scale up considerably from straight PDF conversion and include multimedia/dynamic controls for publishers, potentially in a similar fashion to how iTunes LP works for album packaging. What we can see in Pixel Mags now is one of the flavors that could go into this delicious parfait of content.TUAWOne path to magazines on the iPhone: Pixel Mags originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments AppStore - iPhone - Apple - IPod Touch - iTunes
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Sling offers app update for Windows phones that includes 3G streaming on AT&T
Filed under: Multimedia, Video, iPhoneWell, thanks AT&T. In the past I've vented my frustration that the much awaited SlingPlayer Mobile app for the iPhone was crippled by a new AT&T rule that didn't allow place shifting of TV signals on their network. The rule appeared to be specifically written to ban the SlingPlayer. As a result, the best Sling could offer to iPhone users was a version that only worked on Wi-Fi so the fragile AT&T network didn't get dinged. Now, Sling has announced a new version of the SlingPlayer Mobile version 2 for Windows phones that supports both Wi-Fi and the AT&T 3G network, and runs on the HTC Pure, Tilt II, as well as on some HTC phones on T-Mobile and Sprint. Now this is not something the folks at Sling did, but AT&T is mighty selective about which phones can stream over its 3G network. Mind you, AT&T has no problem allowing multi-hour baseball games to be streamed using the MLB app, and Orb also allows streaming on the iPhone, even from a remote TV Tuner. Even Ustream and Qik got into the streaming video act. If Apple ever dumps AT&T (and rumors say that at least AT&T will have competition soon) it won't be soon enough for me. For many customers, they've made a mess of the iPhone experience. I talked to a representative from Sling and he expressed frustration at the situation and added "we're working on it."TUAWSling offers app update for Windows phones that includes 3G streaming on AT&T originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments iPhone - Apple - SlingPlayer Mobile - Streaming media - Wi-Fi
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Delta Electronics to ship 13.1-inch color e-readers by Q2 2010
It's a funny thing, really. We wait years upon years for color e-ink to become a reality, and today -- of all days -- we finally hear that a sizable one is coming to market in just a few months. Reportedly, Taiwan's own Delta Electronics is hoping to ship a 13.1-inch color e-reader (along with an 8.1-inch monochrome version) by the middle of this year, both of which will rely on e-paper technology from Bridgestone. If you'll recall, we got an early glimpse of this stuff right around this time last year, but it wasn't until today that we heard any followup whatsoever. There's no mention of expected pricing and the like, but we're told that the refresh rate is well faster than the black-and-white solutions out there today. Frankly, this thing better check email, play back video and wash our laundry as well -- the reign of the standalone e-reader is just about over.Delta Electronics to ship 13.1-inch color e-readers by Q2 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink E-reader Info | ComputerWorld | Email this | Comments
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Nexus One succumbs to Colorware's charms
Colorware's out to conquer the whole gadget world, it seems, as it has now added Google's first own-brand phone to its roster. Joining such hero devices as the Nook, iPhone 3GS, every modern console and even the ocassional ThinkPad, the Nexus One will take three weeks to undergo its makeover, at a cost of $175 if you're supplying your own or $800 for a brand new one. Whether the results end up priceless or worthless will be entirely up to you, however, so feel free to practice on their design site a bit before pulling the trigger.Nexus One succumbs to Colorware's charms originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Pocket-lint | Colorware | Email this | Comments
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Survey: Apple maintains brand loyalty and nears home computer primacy in two of 16 countries
Posted by Dennis SellersApple has maintained its strong home computer repurchase brand loyalty—outpacing non-Apple PCs across 16 countries. Two market segments stood out—“Younger PC Newbies” and “Older PC Veterans”—according to the forthcoming “Apple Profile Report” from MetaFacts, Inc., a market research firm focusing exclusively on the technology industries.
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Eleventh hour rumors brew new details on Apple's tablet
Filed under: Hardware, Rumors, AppleThe tension is palpable as we all wait patiently for the start of Apple's event featuring "new stuff" and it seems that a little birdie has stuck his neck out and flown some forbidden images over to the crew at Engadget. What you see is a cell phone-sourced image of a prototype tablet which looks to be running some sort of mapping application. The hardware details are largely obscured but what is obvious is that there is a definite home button -- much like the one on the iPhone. Additionally, there seems to be a cut-out in the casing which could reveal a front-facing camera. Using some image editor trickery, Engadget has also determined the screen size to be an expected, roughly 10-inches. These images seem plausible to me mainly for the fact that they reveal very little information. Also, the fact that the hardware details are hidden from the photographer seems very Apple-esque. If I remember correctly, Apple did something similar during the development of the iPod. Over in the Twitterverse one notable Apple pundit is claiming to have had in his possession a pre-release Apple Tablet. Some of the hardware details that have been "leaked" are a front- and rear-facing camera, 10-inch OLED display, HDTV tuner, and a low-power mode specifically for reading ebooks. The information about the multiple cameras and low-power mode are definitely plausible; however, the use of an OLED display and inclusion of an HDTV tuner definitely indicate some sort of funny business. Given that Apple is in the business of selling HD television shows, it seems illogical that they would make it easy to get that same content for free. One thing we know for sure though is that with less than four hours until the start of Apple's event showcasing its latest creation, things are really heating up. TUAWEleventh hour rumors brew new details on Apple's tablet originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Apple - IPhone - Unofficial Apple Weblog - IPod - Organic light-emitting diode
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News: WSJ: Apple seeking $10-$15 e-book pricing
In its negotiations with book publishers, Apple has been pushing for e-book pricing in the range of $10-$15, according to a new report. Citing publishers that have met directly with Apple, the Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is asking publishers to set two price points—$12.99 and $14.99—for hardcover best sellers, with fewer titles offered for $9.99. Under this scheme, publishers would set their own book prices, with Apple taking…
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News: Purported tablet images appear ahead of event
A handful of new photos purportedly showing Apple's upcoming tablet have been published online. Engadget reports that it received the images from an anonymous source; the images show a tablet-sized device bolted inside some sort of testing frame, with a home button at the bottom of the tablet when held vertically, what appears to be a dock connector port directly below that more holes to its right, another set of holes on the left-hand side…
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FitnessKeeper introduces enhanced RunKeeper website
Filed under: Software, iPhoneIf you're a RunKeeper iPhone user, you'll be pleased to learn that the makers of the app and its supporting website have introduced a new service called RunKeeper FitnessReports. Like the normal RunKeeper web service, it uses the iPhone data you collect during your runs that are posted to the site. An optional subscription service, FitnessReports emphasizes what Founder and CEO Jason Jacobs calls "actionable intel." He told TUAW, "FitnessReports enables you to see how your key metrics are trending over time, spot areas for improvement, and see how your performance compares to others on your RunKeeper Street Team." In English, that means that you can more intensely analyze exactly how your runs are going. The new service, which will cost $4.99 a month (or $19.99 for the first year, if you sign up during their introductory special), provides tools that, according to Jacobs, "drive ongoing improvements to your fitness performance," i.e. help you run and walk better. With its enhanced charting capabilities, you can track how your pace and distance improve over time, compare your calories consumed during workouts, and create analytic reports that estimate how different factors like pace and elevation affect your distance during runs. Jacobs emphasizes the utility of tracking performance details over time. "It's the Hawthorne Effect," he explained over the phone. "You've got to measure yourself in order to improve. Plus, RunKeeper adds a sports element to the process making it fun to compete against yourself and the entire application is very social. You can share your profiles and automatically post your runs to Facebook. Last month, we got more inbound traffic from visitors looking at their friends' shared RunKeeper runs on Facebook than traffic from Google search." The new FitnessKeeper service builds on this very human desire to analyze and share performance details by adding new ways to view and use fitness data. RunKeeper [iTunes link], already has a strong, loyal following. TUAW reviewed it positively last November. Although pricey, this new web feature may be exactly the thing the fanatical runner inside you has been looking for to complement the existing iPhone app.TUAWFitnessKeeper introduces enhanced RunKeeper website originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments IPhone - Facebook - FitnessKeeper - Google - Apple
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Gaze Upon the Wonder of the Apple Tablet! (A Few Hours Early)
Happy Apple tablet day! Letâs get this party started with some leaked photos from late last night that appear to maybe, possibly be the real thing.The kids at Engadget were the first to post a few âvery interesting imagesâ of what appears to be some kind of prototype Apple tablet bolted into a frame. Whatever it is, it surely does appear to be running some form of an iPhone OS, much as McGraw-Hill CEO Harold McGraw III said it would in a CNBC interview just yesterday.Engadget sums it up nicely: âAs far as fakes go, this is as convincing as it gets, so either this is the real deal or someone deserves a hearty congratulations.â Among the things that make this ring true: the iPhone-style menu bar with Wi-Fi icon and cell service indicator (which apparently isnât working, since it says âNo Serviceâ).Separately, Engadget has received an unverified tip with some specs on the device, which basically breaks down like most of the others: 10-inch screen, looks like a larger iPhone with a MacBook-like aluminum back, priced around $800 on contract with Verizon or $1,000 without and yes, arriving in March. Close inspection also reveals what might be a front-facing camera near the top of the device, which the device has been commonly believed to have.Most interesting of all, apparently the actual name of the device is a mystery even to Apple employees, who simply refer to it by the original codename, âK48â -- a codename that Engadget first heard back in May, from a very reliable source who also pegged the iPhone 3GS (which can seen buddying up to the tablet in the second image) to a tee before its announcement.The same source is spilling that the iPhone will indeed be coming to Verizon today and yes, there will be an iLife â10, but donât expect any MacBook Pro updates. This is all starting to sound pretty familiar, but weâll all know for real in a matter of hours now.(Images courtesy of Engadget)
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News: McGraw-Hill CEO confirms iPhone-OS based tablet
In an interview with CNBC last evening, Terry McGraw, CEO of major publishing firm McGraw-Hill, confirmed not only that the company would offer its books for Apple's upcoming tablet, but that the device runs iPhone OS. When asked about rumors that the company had been working on getting their textbooks ready for the tablet, McGraw responded, “Yeah, Very exciting. Yes, they'll make their announcement tomorrow on this one. We have…
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News: Photo of the Week: iPhone in Egypt
This weekâs featured photo is from our iPhones Around the World gallery, and shows an iPhone aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower as it sails along the Suez Canal in Egypt. To share your photos and to be considered for our Photo of the Week, you simply need to submit your own photo to one of our galleries. So get out there, take some pictures with your iPod or iPhone, and maybe your submission will be our next Photo of the Week! ...
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Today Is iSlate Day
At 6PM GMT today Steve Jobs will announce the iSlate (or whatever they are going to call it) at the Yerba Buena Centre for the Arts in San Francisco, in one of the most anticipated Apple (AAPL) product launches in history. Jobs himself seems pretty nonchalant: “The new products we are planning to release this year are very strong, starting this week with a major new product we are very excited about.” Here is some of what is being speculated:
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Movers & Shakers: Wednesday's biggest gaining and declining stocks
Stocks expected to move significantly in trading on Wednesday include Altera, Apple, BlackRock, Caterpillar, General Dynamics, Gilead, Hess, Praxair, Regis, Stanley Works, Tyco Electronics, United Technologies and Yahoo.
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Call of Duty: World at War Zombies, Rock Band get free versions
Filed under: Gaming, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch Two of the App Store's biggest hits last year have finally dropped free versions of their apps to try out. Of course, odds are probably slim that you haven't played or heard of these two yet, but just in case you were waiting to try them without paying, now is your chance. First up, Call of Duty: World at War Zombies [iTunes link], which brought the undead to the WWII shooter, has a new lite version to play for free, which plays exactly like the $9.99 full version [iTunes link], but for only three rounds. Strangely enough, it's actually the exact same size download. Rock Band made a splash when it debuted on the iPhone late last year [iTunes link] at $9.99. Since then, it's dropped to $6.99, but there is now a free demo available [iTunes link] that features only the Foo Fighters' "Learn to Fly." If you want to check out the controls, though, and perhaps see how they compare to the console versions, it's worth a download. We kind of like this precedent of releasing best-sellers for free after a delay, though there's probably still some tuning to do in just how much content is enabled in these trial versions.TUAWCall of Duty: World at War Zombies, Rock Band get free versions originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments iPhone - AppStore - IpodTouch - Apple - iTunes
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Will Apple Keep Running With the Bulls?
Analysts were generally impressed Monday after Apple announced record revenues and profits for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2010, and they continue to be revved up in anticipation of the announcements Cupertino has planned for Wednesday, although no one is exactly certain just what that dog-and-pony show will entail. The belief that Apple will unveil a tablet remains strong as ever, and Apple may also announce it's adding another U.S. carrier for the iPhone, possibly Verizon.
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Apple granted patent for a proximity-sensing touchscreen
Never say the USPTO doesn't have impeccable timing: on the eve of Apple's tablet launch (and on the very day we finally realized that we've been looking at the same set of Apple patent images in loosely-related filings since 2004), the Patent Office has granted Apple some 13 patents, including #7,653,883 for a proximity-sensing multitouch screen. That's right, granted -- as in, Apple can file lawsuit if others infringe these ideas now. (Usually we just look at patent applications, which have no legal weight.) The proximity-sensing screen is obviously the most interesting of the bunch, since it's actually related to those same Apple multitouch patents we've been seeing forever -- it describes a touchscreen that can detect when an object (like a finger or a stylus) is close to the screen but not touching it, and then offer up context-dependent controls based on what it detects. Imagine seeing window controls when your hand gets close to the top of the window -- it solves the problem of your finger covering the display. Of course, we have no way of knowing whether it'll be in whatever device is announced tomorrow -- but it's certainly interesting. There's also a fun little design patent granted on the external design of the third-gen iPod nano, and then 11 other patents covering things like color management, bandwidth detection, and, uh, "Method and Apparatus for Selectively Switching IC Ports to Card Slots Through the use of Three Switches per Switch Group." Riveting, we know. Check the full breakdown at the read link.Apple granted patent for a proximity-sensing touchscreen originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Patently Apple | USPTO | Email this | Comments
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Sanyo bungs 23x optical zoom into Xacti DMX-SH11, Full HD into DMX-CG110
Ever tried operating a handheld cam at 20x optical zoom? Without a tripod, your recordings tend to look like they were taken in the middle of an earthquake, so quite frankly, we ain't so wildly impressed with Sanyo's 23x-rated SH11 camcorder -- okay, we are, but we thought we'd inform you that that silly large number comes with limited use scenarios. Freshly announced, carrying 16GB of internal storage, and coming to Japan in late April, this is part of Sanyo's Dual Camera series, as its CMOS sensor is capable of 4 megapixel stills as well as 1080i / 30fps video in MPEG-4 format. It'll be joined there by the pistol grip-shaped CG110, which improves on the previous CGs by moving up to Full HD recording, adding 16GB of built-in storage, and even supporting SDXC cards. Check the source links for more.Gallery: Sanyo Xacti DMX-SH11 and DMX-CG110Sanyo bungs 23x optical zoom into Xacti DMX-SH11, Full HD into DMX-CG110 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Akihabara News | Sanyo (SH11), (CG110) | Email this | Comments
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Freshly Squeezed Reviews: Multiple Sclerosis Manager
Posted by Frank Petrie I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis roughly 20y years ago, although I can trace symptoms to about five years before that. Over time you end up with a small cadre of medications that you must take daily. As the disease changes, so will the line-up of medications. And this is one...
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Apple takes stage amid tablet frenzy (live blog)
After months of rumors and speculation about a slate-like device, Apple will have its say on Wednesday. We'll be bringing you live coverage from the high-profile press event.
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Lessons to learn from tablets past (photos)
When Apple reveals its expected tablet Wednesday, we'll see if the company can avoid the biggest pitfalls of this category.
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International Zune with phone functionality hinted in Microsoft job listings, magic boxes
We're not sure how it happened (ok, we have an idea) but Microsoft went from confident incumbent to the scrappy tech underdog in the last few years. We're not talking marketshare here, but mindshare. Through it all the Xbox 360 has remained a constant fave and Windows 7 has certainly helped the company rekindle consumer enthusiasm as did the release of the Zune HD. Now, if we're reading our tea leaves correctly, then Microsoft's got a whole lot more in store for 2010. Redmond's already hinted pretty strongly that it's hell-bent on bringing the acclaimed Zune media experience to more devices including its Windows Mobile handsets -- something we hope to see unveiled in Barcelona. The problem, is that dedicated Zune hardware is pretty much restricted to the US and Canada at the moment. A quick look at Microsoft's job boards, however, reveals the need for a London-based "Business Development Manager" responsible for driving European content licensing deals for digital music and support engineering and development divisions including Zune, Xbox, and Windows Mobile. Another Zune-related posting reveals a position for a hardware test engineer with "working knowledge of cell-phone 2G and 3G technologies." We're also seeing that the latest Zune software update is country aware judging by Arne Hess' language and localization testing over at the:unwired. Man, if Microsoft can get its act together and horizontally integrate the best of its killer apps and services then the rest of the industry had better watch out.International Zune with phone functionality hinted in Microsoft job listings, magic boxes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Anything but iPod, 1800 PocketPC | the::unwired, Microsoft (1), Microsoft (2) | Email this | Comments
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Your primer on the iPad rumors
Posted by Dennis SellersToday at 10 am Pacific Apple launches its
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Mac OS Ken: 01.27.2010 (fixed)
Countdown to MacTabletNetbookThingy with Vernon Reid of Living Colour with the audio corrected - sorry and thanks
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Mac OS Ken: 01.27.2010 (fixed)
Countdown to MacTabletNetbookThingy with Vernon Reid of Living Colour with the audio corrected - sorry and thanks
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Where's the Growth? Not in Top-Line Sales
Bloomberg released some very revealing stats yesterday showing little growth in top-line revenue growth over the past year outside financials and tech.According to Bloomberg, year-over-year sales growth among companies within the S&P 500 has averaged 15.7%, but exclude financials and that number collapses to 2.2%. Take out Apple (AAPL) (even leaving out the rest of the tech group) and that number shrivels to 0.5%.
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The difference between a bonus and free
Free is something you get, no matter what.A bonus is something you get as an add-on when you purchase something, or trade your attention.The purpose of free is to spread the word, alert the universe and generate interest.The purpose of a bonus is to reward immediate action and to sway the undecided.Here are some free things we built for Linchpin: Download an eight-page manifesto from Changethis. (My favorite one) Find posters and riffs on Scribd. See a brainstorming video on Vimeo. Watch a video on shipping at Behance. In each case, you don't have to do a thing to get started but you might decide you like it enough to spread the word. In the old days, gifts like these would cost money to create and be hard to share. Today, the opposite is true. The goal of something that's free is to spread the idea.On the other hand, some bonus things we built for Linchpin:Oh, wait, I can't show them to you because you have to buy something first.Anyway, what we did was collect: Zen Unicorn, an ebook of the last few years of this blog (it sells on the Kindle for $9) Membership to the invite-only online Triiibe community that I started a while ago (limited supply of these) Ten minutes of excerpts from the audio version of my book Some other bonuses, below To get them, you need to answer a simple question to demonstrate that you've ordered the new book. That's because they are bonuses, not free. And yes, you qualify even if you got the book as a gift or received it a month ago. The bonus material will only be available for a few weeks. We also did two special deals with 800 CEO READ (that's their phone number). If you hurry, you can get a bonus hardcover copy of The Blue Sweater with your purchase of two copies of LInchpin. Jacqueline's breakthrough is a brilliant book that will change the way you see the world. Or, if you'd like one of the no-longer-sold boxed sets, there are a few left, available to anyone who buys a bulk box of 50 Linchpin copies from them.KINDLE USERS! Also, if you have a Kindle, you'll automatically get a thirty-page original essay when you buy the Kindle edition at Amazon. It magically shows up on your Kindle, you don't even have to click. This is the only place you can get it. The free bonus will only be available for the next five weeks.The best bonuses are valuable and scarce, worthy of your attention. I hope we succeeded.Whatever you sell, whatever idea you want to spread, it's now possible to create both freebies and bonuses. One spreads, the other induces.PS for audio listeners, Linchpin is now available on iTunes.
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Why Apple, With an Options Overlay, Is Fund Manager David Guarasci's Highest Conviction Pick
David Guarasci is the portfolio manager at Sherpa Asset Management Inc., a West Vancouver-based equity fund that uses a dynamic options overlay strategy aiming to deliver protection and yield. David was formerly Global Head of Currency and Options Trading for TD Securities in Toronto and London until 2004. While at TD, David spent ten years developing and executing proprietary trading strategies, and was responsible for billions of dollars in trading throughout ten portfolios. Since 2004, David has managed equity portfolios for his own firm, culminating in the launch of the Sherpa Diversified Returns Fund in June 2008.We had the opportunity to ask David about his highest conviction position in his fund and he chose Apple (AAPL), with a strategic options overlay - a timely pick given today's presumed launch of Apple's new tablet device.
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Jon Peddie Research: computer graphics see 'astounding' year-over-year growth
Posted by Dennis SellersJon Peddie Research (JPR), a research and consulting firm for graphics and multimedia, computer graphics saw “astounding growth” on a year-to-year basis.
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Cramer's Mad Money- Has Starbucks Caught Up with Itself? (1/26/10)
Stocks discussed on the in-depth session of Jim Cramer's Mad Money TV Program, Tuesday January 26. Is Starbucks Too Hot? Starbucks (SBUX), McDonald's (MCD)
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Cramer's Stop Trading! Obama Is Turning on the Stock Market (1/26/10)
Stocks discussed on Jim Cramer's Stop Trading! TV Segment, Tuesday January 26. Cramer says Obama is "kind of turning on the stock market, in a populist way." At first he suggested trying to gauge where the President is going to strike next. "You have to look at what could be a target next," he said, "because the White House is back in that mode where they simply think the stock market is unimportant."
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Amazon's Kindle Apps vs. Apple's iPhone Apps
Amazon (AMZN) has announced that it will open its Kindle platform and invite software developers to create what it calls "active content" or, in other words, apps to help expand Kindle's usage. The success of Apple's (AAPL) iPhone apps have spurred the creation of more open development platforms on devices like Nokia (NOK) mobile phones, Blackberries (RIMM), Android (GOOG) phones and now the Kindle. This move also helps Amazon to position the Kindle more competitively against the upcoming Apple tablet. Below, we compare the growth of the iPhone as an app platform and, mindful of the Kindle's disadvantages against the iPhone, estimate the significance of Amazon's opportunity in the app market for Kindle.
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Apple Tablet's Jump Start for Media Digital Revenues
The most important breakthrough Apple's (AAPL) much ballyhooed Tablet can make is to jump start the digital economy by providing an iTunes-like payment platform and iPhone Apps functionality in a new multimedia sandbox where everyone can play and make money.Apple has blazed the trail in the 18 months since it opened its App Store and in the three years since it launched its first iPhone, which now drives the company's massive earnings. Some are referring to the new Tablet (which will be unveiled Jan. 27) as an advanced iPhone with a 10-inch screen.
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Apple's Tablet Will Be More than Just an e-Book Reader
Since the past month (if not three years) for Apple (AAPL) watchers has been uninformed speculation about the iSlate/iTablet/jumbo iPhone, I figure on the eve of the (speculated) announcement I should add my own 2˘.A little over a year ago, sociologist Joel Podolny quit as dean of Yale's business school to become “Vice President and Dean of Apple University,” as he self-reports on his LinkedIn and Facebook profiles.
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iBlink
Headphone choice is very personal. Some people opt for sophisticated, audiophile-approved $300 earbuds, while others pick up the cheapest pair possible so it doesnât hurt so much when theyâre lost or broken. And some want their earbuds to have little blinking lights. Of course they do.They're designed well, but they just don't work so great.The iBlink earbuds come in black or white with either white, blue, or pink LED lights that flash âto the music.â However, they donât blink right on the drum beat or the bass line, but rather flash crazily to whatever is playing, including vocals, pianos, guitars, or steel drums--you name it. The LEDs flash brighter when the volume is loud and dimmer when itâs quiet, which is pretty cool. A control pack midway down the 44-inch cord has an on/off switch, three LEDs of its own, and the port to recharge the LEDsâ built-in lithium-ion battery, which can last up to 30 hours on a charge.If youâre still using these âbuds 30 hours later, that is, because these things donât sound very good. Music is muddy, like youâve got cotton in your ears. The bass is artificially boosted to comically bad levels. At about half-volume on an iPhone, we could hear extra noise, like buzzing or faint static, on top of the music. This improved when we turned the LEDs off, but the rest of the sound stayed bad.
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Loaded: Jobs and Obama on the same day
Two important dudes are giving big keynote addresses today: Steve Jobs and Barack Obama. You may have heard of them. We'll tell you where to get all the news. Plus, there is other news in the tech world today if you are on Apple info overload.
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IDC: global computer microprocessor unit shipments rise 31.3% year-over-year
Posted by Dennis SellersWorldwide personal computer microprocessor shipments in the fourth calendar quarter of 2009 (4Q09) rose modestly, compared to 3Q09, but still achieved all-time record levels for a single quarter, according to new info from the IDC research group.