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January 17th, 2011 at 9:32 AM EST | by inu846W
Editor’s note: This article was reposted from macrumors.com.
Engadget claims to have some details about the upcoming iPad 2, iPhone 5 and next generation Apple TV.
The iPad 2 details are close to what has been reported. This includes a "super high resolution" screen that is akin to the iPhone 4’s Retina Display. The physical screen size is said to remain the same but will feature both front and rear cameras. One somewhat new piece of information they do provide is that they claim that the new iPad will carry an SD card slot. There had been talk and speculation about an SD card slot based on some of the earlier circulating case designs, but no real definitive statements.
Meanwhile, Engadget also claims that Apple will start transitioning their communication chipsets to those produced by Qualcomm. The move will allow for Apple to support dual-modes allowing for both Verizon and AT&T compatibility in the same hardware model. This chipset change will also advance to the iPhone 5, again allowing a single hardware model to work across both Verizon and AT&T. Right now, Apple is producing two distinct iPhone 4s to support both CDMA (Verizon) and GSM (AT&T) modes.
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January 12th, 2011 at 5:40 PM EST | by inu846W
Editor’s note: This article was reposted from macrumors.com.
One of the more controversial changes made with the release of iOS 4.2 late last year was a change in the functionality of the switch on the side of the iPad, moving it from a screen rotation lock to a mute switch as seen on the iPhone. Apple CEO Steve Jobs had even reportedly responded to a customer question by noting that the change was permanent and that it would not be a user-configurable option.
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January 11th, 2011 at 3:19 PM EST | by inu846W
Editor’s note: This article was reposted from macrumors.com.
Following today’s announcement that the iPhone will finally be made available in a CDMA version for use on Verizon’s network, Bloomberg reports that a version of the iPad directly compatible with its network is set to follow suit.
Verizon Wireless will sell a version of Apple Inc.’s iPad tablet computer that can connect directly to its network, posing another challenge to AT&T Inc. as the carrier’s exclusive hold on the iPhone draws to a close.
Verizon will get an embedded chip in the iPad for use on its network, Francis Shammo, chief financial officer of Verizon Communications Inc., the parent of the wireless unit, said today in an interview in New York. IPad users currently need an extra device to connect to Verizon’s network. Shammo declined to say when the change may happen.
The most recent rumors of a CDMA iPad surfaced in late December, claiming that the next-generation iPad will come in three versions: Wi-Fi, UMTS (GSM) 3G and CDMA 3G.
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January 11th, 2011 at 12:19 PM EST | by inu846W
Editor’s note: This article was reposted from tuaw.com.
Since 2001, ThinkGeek has been compiling gag products for April Fool’s Day. Some products are silly, some outrageous, and some are conceptually cool and show promise as a real product. The iCade gaming cabinet, one star of April Fool’s 2010, falls into this latter category. The iCade is a retro gaming cabinet that hearkens back to the 80s and its arcade gaming craze. The table-top unit lets you mount your iPad as the display, while the cabinet itself includes a joystick, arcade buttons and Bluetooth to connect to your iPad.
After a few copycat versions hit the scene, ThinkGeek realized there is genuine interest in such a product and is working with Atari and ION to bring this concept to fruition. Atari is planning to release iCade-friendly versions of its classic arcade games, like Asteroids. These games will run on the iPad, and the action will be controlled by the BT-connected joystick and gaming buttons. An API will also be released so that current game developers can create iCade-compatible versions of their games.
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January 11th, 2011 at 10:57 AM EST | by inu846W
Editor’s note: This article was reposted from macrumors.com.
Last month, All Things Digital reported that News Corp.’s forthcoming tablet-focused news publication, The Daily, appeared likely to debut sometime the week of January 17th. Forbes has now confirmed with a source inside the company that the publication will be formally announced on January 19th.
Mark your calendars, media nerds. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 is the day it all changes. Maybe.
That’s the planned launch date for The Daily, the iPad-only publication News Corp. has been feverishly developing. The company has yet to say boo about it, and a spokesman declined to comment when I asked him about the launch date, which comes via a News Corp. insider.
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January 11th, 2011 at 10:34 AM EST | by inu846W
Editor’s note: This article was reposted from padgadget.com.
i-hotake for iPad is an unusual iPad case/holder, designed to help you carry your iPad when you’re on the go. Unlike your traditional iPad case, the i-hotake does more than protect your favorite gadget, as it also includes large handles built to make your iPad a lot easier to grab/carry.
Built from heavy duty plastic, the i-hotake is easy to install: simply disassemble the case, snap it on the back of your iPad, and your device will be instantly wrapped. The case is fairly thick, and is designed to protect the iPad from unintentional drops.
The case’s handles make your iPad a lot easier to grab, and are especially welcomed while traveling, as they help keep your iPad in place (car passenger, while on a plane…). On the other hand, the handles also make the iPad thicker, a “feature” that may not work for every iPad owner out there.
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