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Apple acquires “iPad” trademark from Fujitsu
Shortly after Apple unveiled the iPad on January 27th, reports began circulating that the “iPad” trademark was actually registered to Fujitsu, a company out of Tokyo who released a mobile device by the same name in 2002. Fujitsu’s iPad, in case you’re wondering, ran a mobile OS from Microsoft, came with a 3.5 inch color […]
Continue reading...Apple and Samsung ink $240 million deal for iPad LCD screens
Friday, March 26, 2010
Apple recently cemented a $240 million deal with Samsung for 3 million LCD panels to be used in Apple’s iPad, according to a recent report in the Korea Times. Coming in at about $80, the LCD screen used in the iPad is the most expensive component of the device, and though it’s less than 3x […]
Continue reading...CBS wrapping video content in HTML 5 in anticipation of iPad launch
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The Other Mac Blog (no, not that one.. the other one) reports that CBS has begun testing video clips wrapped in HTML 5 on their website in anticipation of the upcoming iPad, which of course won’t support Flash. MacRumors did a bit of legwork of its own and discovered the following: We investigated further and found […]
Continue reading...Mobile advertisers and big name Publishers look to take advantage of the iPad
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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Mobile advertisers are gearing up to roll out new mobile ads specifically tailored for the upcoming iPad, and a number of big time websites, like USA Today, are already on board. The website ClickZ is reporting that the mobile ad firm AdMarvel has teamed up with Gannet publishing to introduce new and engaging ads poised […]
Continue reading...Random House wary of inking iPad deal with Apple
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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With only a few days before the iPad hits store shelves, Random House, the worlds largest book publisher in terms of sales, has yet to ink a deal with Apple to make its content available on the iPad. While other big name publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Harper-Collins, and Penguin are all on board […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs answers email via his iPad
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
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Steve Jobs yesterday answered a user email regarding whether or not users would be able to sync up non-DRM ePub content to Apple iBook reader. As you might expect, Jobs responded with a one word answer – “Yep.” Yesterday we reported that iPad owners will be able to sync up the 30,000+ texts available for […]
Continue reading...Amazon prepares refreshed Kindle app for upcoming iPad
Monday, March 22, 2010
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Amazon may be looking to compete with the iPad by making serious improvements to its Kindle device, but it’s smart enough to know that it better get on the iPad bandwagon before getting left behind. That being said, Amazon today unveiled a new preview page on its website highlighting their forthcoming Kindle app for the […]
Continue reading...Project Gutenberg’s 30,000+ library of e-book titles will be available for the iPad
Monday, March 22, 2010
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Project Gutenberg is an initiative to digitize classic books with the intention of encouraging the “creation and distribution of eBooks.” As it stands now, Project Gutenberg is home to over 30,000 texts, many of which are in the public domain, that are available as free drm-free downloads. And the good news is that all 30,000+ […]
Continue reading...Apple now accepting iPad app submissions from developers
Sunday, March 21, 2010
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Apple, this past Friday, officially invited developers to submit their iPad apps for approval to the app store. In an email sent to developers, Apple writes: iPad will begin shipping soon and your opportunity to be part of the grand opening of the iPad App Store starts today. Submit your iPad app now for an […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs responds to user email, says no planned iPad support for Google’s Picassa
Sunday, March 21, 2010
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When it comes to email, Steve Jobs isn’t exactly one to mince words. In the most recent example, 9to5Mac directs us to a UK user who emailed Jobs asking about whether or not the photo app on the iPad will support Picassa, Google’s free photo editing software. Jobs’ response? “No, but iPhoto on the Mac […]
Continue reading...Wall Street Journal and NPR working on iPad-centric websites
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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With the iPad launch date fast approaching, Media Memo reports that both the Wall Street Journal and NPR are developing custom versions of their websites to make them more accessible and engaging for iPad users. Kinsey Wilson, who oversees digital media for NPR, says he has been able to create a new version of his […]
Continue reading...Apple to replace battery drained iPads for only $99
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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In a support doc released over the weekend, Apple writes that when a user’s iPad can no longer hold a battery charge, that they’ll replace the entire iPad with a new device for only $99. What is iPad Battery Replacement Service? If your iPad requires service due to the battery’s diminished ability to hold an […]
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Friday, March 26, 2010
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