iPad News, Updates, App and Accessory Reviews
September 19th, 2010 at 8:41 AM EST
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Within as little as a few months Apple may begin to provide newspaper subscriptions on the iPad through a new digital newsstand service similar to the iBookstore, according to MacRumors.com. Bloomberg is also offering some insight into this highly anticipated subscription service that may turn a corner for magazines and newspapers hoping for a digital revival of their industry:
Apple Inc. is developing a digital newsstand for publishers that would let them sell magazines and newspapers to consumers for use on Apple devices, said two people familiar with the matter.
The newsstand, designed particularly for the iPad, would be similar to Apple’s iBook store for electronic books, said the people, who declined to be identified because the negotiations are private. The newsstand would be separate from Apple’s App Store, where people can buy some publications now, they said.
The parties involved are still haggling over the particulars such as pricing and revenue sharing, so it’s not a done deal just yet. But Apple is also offering developing tools to support news content and server technology to help newspapers get ready for the new “iNewsstand”.
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September 17th, 2010 at 7:15 PM EST
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A statement just released by Best Buy indicates an earlier report in the Wall Street Journal, with a quote from Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn about declining netbook/notebook sales, was “grossly exaggerated”.
From the statement:
“The reports of the demise of these devices are grossly exaggerated,” Dunn said. “While they were fueled in part by a comment in the Wall Street Journal that was attributed to me, they are not an accurate depiction of what we’re currently seeing. In fact, we see some shifts in consumption patterns, with tablet sales being an incremental opportunity. And as we said during our recent earnings call, we believe computers will remain a very popular gift this holiday because of the very distinct and desirable benefits they offer consumers. That’s why we intend to carry a broad selection of computing products and accessories to address the demand we anticipate this season.”
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September 17th, 2010 at 4:20 PM EST
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The PlayOn service, previously offered only for iPhone and the iPod Touch is now compatible with the iPad thanks to a new update. Users can now enjoy the streaming of movies and TV shows to their iPad from their PC over a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. HTML5 powers the streaming of content from Hulu, Netflix, Comedy Central, CBS, MTV, TV.com, PBS, SpikeTV, and The Ultimate Fighter, and more using the Safari browser.
iPad News Via: engadget.com
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September 17th, 2010 at 3:33 PM EST
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ABC and Nielsen Media Research have teamed up to produce a revolutionary iPad app called My Generation Sync. The free app lets the user interact with with polls, trivia, twitter and facebook as they watch the TV show My Generation live.
The app was highlighted earlier in the week on hollywoodreporter.com and is the first of its kind to offer such a unique interactive feature from Nielsen and ABC.
Users who download the app can multi-task between the TV experience and the iPad, which will display polls, trivia and other content timed to be relevant to what is transpiring in the “Generation” storylines.
The app will also have a social-media element, enabling sharing, posting to Twitter, as well as “liking” to Facebook, though actual feeds won’t be integrated until later iterations of the app.
While the episode is intended for broadcast to bring together as many viewers as possible, the app can also be utilized for those watching a DVR recording.
Using an awesome new development technique, the iPad’s microphone picks up cues from the tv show that syncs up the interaction while the TV show plays.
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September 17th, 2010 at 2:44 PM EST
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Refurbished iPad Wi-Fi models are now available from Apple, offering the first discount on the new device since it launched last April. Free shipping is available and sales tax does apply, but each of the Wi-Fi iPad tablets are $50 off from their original price. Everything about these refurbished iPads is the same as its original counterpart.
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September 17th, 2010 at 2:01 PM EST
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Before you get ready for the weekend, check out the latest FREE iPad apps now available in the App Store.
Sproutster
Battle Bears Go
Animal Greetings
ZCamera – Premium Edition
Modern Cities HD
SlapWord HD
Hello World Deluxe HD Spanish | English
NoDrink
Enjoy your weekend with some free iPad apps! And don’t forget to keep up with our “Once Paid, Now FREE” iPad app roundup every Thursday. The latest edition can be found here.
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