Archive for February, 2011
February 15th, 2011 at 12:19 PM EST | by inu846W
iPad publishers are now able to sell full subscriptions to their publications within apps, something Apple has rarely allowed in the past. Previously, publishers were limited to selling only single issues of their digital magazine and newspapers. The Daily iPad newspaper does allow for yearly/long term subscriptions, but their free trial period has not expired yet as the app is so new.
But there is concern on how much subscriber information may given to publishers, who want as much as they can get, presumably for better ad targeting and content choices.
From a statement by Apple:
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February 15th, 2011 at 11:53 AM EST | by inu846W
It’s coming! Can you feel it? AT&T can, and they’re cutting their iPad accessory prices by 50%. The mobile phone company sells iPad and iPad accessories in its stores but needs to make room for the new iPad 2. The new iPad has some different features that won’t allow it to be used properly with some current iPad accessories like cases and covers.
The next generation iPad should have a forward facing camera to use with FaceTime, Apple’s new video chat feature which is now used on the iPhone 4. There will also be at least one new port added, possibly for and SD card, USB, or display purposes.
Slashing accessory prices in February may mean the iPad 2 should be launched relatively soon, by the end of March or early April.
iPad News Via: cultofmac.com
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February 14th, 2011 at 12:09 PM EST | by inu846W
Ben Reitzes, a Barclays’ analyst, said this past Friday that the iPad is “running far ahead of its tablet competition and its their game to lose,” in regards to business. His report, based partly on a conference call with a Forrester Research analyst, suggests Apple is ripe to become a leader with tablet inclusion in the corporate world.
Mr. Reitzes is predicting 47 million tablets to be sold in 2001 and believes Apple will command a 70% market share with the continuing success of the iPad. His price target for Apple stock is $450 per share.
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February 14th, 2011 at 10:13 AM EST | by inu846W
And article in the Korean Times suggest Apple may choose an LCD display from Samsung for the iPad 2.
According to sources, the company, established in January 2009, is in the final stage of talks on supplying its latest LCD panels for Apple’s iPad 2, which is expected to be released later this year.
But the article went on to say a spokesman for Samsung and representative from Apple Korea had no comments on the rumors of the new display types.
Also mentioned in the article was the possible use of Samsung’s Super Plane to Line Switching (PLS) technology being used in future iPad versions, a new type of display that was recently made public late last year.
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February 11th, 2011 at 8:49 AM EST | by inu846W
The battery in your iPad is costly to replace(Apple actually ships you a new iPad), therefore it’s best to know how to take care of it and get the most use from it. The iPad contains a 25-watt lithium-polymer battery able to last about 10 hours with sustained use.
Apple supplies all iPads with a 10-watt USB charger adapter. For the fastest charging method, one must plug the adapter into a wall socket. You may also charge the iPad by connecting to a USB port in a computer, but this method only provides 5-watts of charging power and the iPad must be in sleep mode or turned off. If you try to charge the iPad while it is turned on through a computer, you’ll see a “not charging” notice next to the battery icon.
Keep your iPad out of the sunlight for prolong periods and away from heat sources as these may damage the battery and result in a shorter lifespan. If the iPad gets too hot, there will be a warning message given and it will automatically turn off. You can put your device in the refrigerator to cool it down and bring it back to life should it overheat.
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February 10th, 2011 at 2:16 PM EST | by inu846W
Internet giant Yahoo! announced today that it’s planning to release their own digital newspaper later this year. Livestand will be available to iPad and Android tablets but there has been no mention of pricing. Content will be easy to come by as Yahoo! already has a command of its own sports, news, and finance sources on their website, as well as photos from Flickr. Other publishers will bring more news and features to Livestand eventually.
Livestand will give The Daily some competition but how much remains to be seen and will be decided upon its price and ability to deliver content users are looking for.
As the premier digital media company, we see a clear opportunity to push the boundaries of personalization to deliver intelligent experiences specifically tailored for each individual. This ultra personalized content experience is our vision for Livestand from Yahoo! – a digital newsstand, delivering a wealth of ever-changing content from multiple publishers, continuously programmed by a person’s interests and contexts.
With Livestand from Yahoo!, what you’re reading will be personalized based on your interests, your location and even the time of day. Your experiences, which will begin on tablet form factors, will include intuitive touch interactions and an elegant design that focuses foremost on the content.
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