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How the iPad came to be [Photo]
Nothing like a shroom trip to turn the iPhone into the iPad! via digg
Continue reading...Leading textbook publishers prepare to bring content to the iPad
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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The Wall Street Journal reports that a number of major textbook publishers have recently struck a deal with ScrollMotion Inc., a software company that will help publishers prepare their textbooks and test preparation materials for the upcoming iPad. Some of the publishers signed up include McGraw-Hill, Pearson Education, and the Washington Post owned Kaplan Inc, […]
Continue reading...Why the iPad will not bring along a “Tinkerers Sunset”
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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Mark Pilgrim writes in a thoughtful piece titled “Tinkerers Sunset” that Apple’s shift towards closed devices effectively serves as a roadblock for those looking to tinker with technology, and what effect that may have on tomorrow’s generation. Now, I am aware that you will be able to develop your own programs for the iPad, the […]
Continue reading...In-depth look at the A4 chip powering the Apple iPad
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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MacLife takes an in-depth look at the A4 chip powering the Apple iPad: The fruits of Apple’s 2008 acquisition of P.A. Semiconductor finally saw the light of day when Steve Jobs unveiled Apple’s iPad. Underlying the sleek user interface and minimalist hardware is the Apple A4. The A4 is a system-on-a-chip (SoC) running at 1GHz. […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Apple reportedly working on a 15.4 inch tablet device
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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The iPad isn’t even shipping yet, and we’re already hearing murmurs that Apple is working on a larger version of the recently announced device. TechCrunch reports: Now, before I say anything else, take this information with a grain of salt. While it originated from a good source, it was a second-hand source. Meanwhile, I’ve corroborated […]
Continue reading...iPad frame reveals spot for camera
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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Mission Repair, a company that specializes in MacBook, iPod, and iPhone repairs got their hands on the iPad’s internal frame, and what they found suggests that a camera enabled iPad may be a reality sooner rather than later. Upon examining the iPad enclosure, Mission Repair noticed a spot seemingly begging for a camera. So on […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Apple still in talks with Verizon over iPad
Monday, February 1, 2010
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Apple is reportedly still in talks with Verizon to deliver an iPad capable of running on their CDMA network, according to Clayton Morris of Fox News who claims to have spoken to a source at Verizon. Remember, though, that Morris is the same guy who predicted that Apple would unveil 2 versions of the iPad last […]
Continue reading...Macmillan publishing demands higher prices from Amazon, and gets it – iPad to blame
Monday, February 1, 2010
It’s been a wild weekend for Amazon and Macmillan, one of the largest publishing houses in the world. Over the weekend, all of Macmillan’s content suddenly disappeared from Amazon’s online store as a result of Amazon’s unwillingness to cave into Macmillan’s demands, which included the right to sell e-books for anywhere up to $15. Under the old […]
Continue reading...iPad: A computer for the rest of them
Monday, February 1, 2010
The reaction to the iPad has been largely negative, which isn’t too surprising given the out-of-this-world hype that preceded its unveiling. Many are dismissing it as a giant iPhone and nothing more, while some morons, who apparently get off on spec-sheets, are already calling it a failure because of it lacks Flash, an e-ink display, […]
Continue reading...Apple’s iPad pricing causes disarray for PC tablet manufacturers
Monday, February 1, 2010
As Steve Jobs ably pointed out, pundits had predicted that Apple’s iPad would sell from anywhere between $700 and $999. Apple, though, shocked everyone when they priced the base model at just $499 in an attempt to get into as many hands as possible. Apple’s surprise pricing structure not only caught the public off-guard, but […]
Continue reading...Stephen Colbert shows off iPad at 2010 Grammy’s
Sunday, January 31, 2010
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If you can raise your hand and say you’ve held an iPad before, odds are that you either witnessed Steve Jobs’ announcement this past week or you happen to be Stephen Colbert. Comedian Stephen Colbert is currently hosting (this is in real-time people!) the 52nd Annual Grammy’s and surprised everyone when he whipped out an […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs calls Adobe lazy, says Google’s “Don’t be evil” mantra is BS, and promises A+ upgrade for the iPhone
Sunday, January 31, 2010
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Last week, Apple held an informal town-hall style meeting where company employees engaged in a Q&A session with CEO Steve Jobs. Wired, citing an anonymous person who was there, yet not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, writes that Jobs addressed a bevy of issues, including Apple’s stance on flash, the next-gen iPhone, and […]
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
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