Color got a lot of undeserved attention for raising way more money than it’s worth, but another new iOS app more than merits its hype. Superbrothers’ Sword & Sworcery EP for the iPad is an intriguing new game catching fire among reviewers and users alike. Read more »
Miro is known as a great open source video player for your desktop, but now it’s extending to other devices: The upcoming version 4.0 will add support for external devices, and a dedicated iPad app will make it possible to stream media within your network. Read more »
Want to get a better idea of how much cellular data you’re using on your iPad? DataMan’s new app designed specifically for the iPad 3G can help. The app offers highly customizable data info, including push notifications and granular usage tracking, designed specifically for Apple’s tablet. Read more »
For the average iPhone or iPad user, there’s probably no such thing as too much power. Luckily, a myriad of products in a variety of styles exist to help the power-challenged. Which is best? It depends on what you want to use it for. Read more »
The iPad 2 can do more than just replace your laptop on the go — it can also act as your personal video streaming device, and possibly even replace your cable box. Check out this week’s Cord Cutters for a closer look at the iPad’s video capabilities. Read more »
The first generation 16 GB Wi-Fi has disappeared from the clearance section of the Apple Store online, and it probably won’t be coming back. Other models could soon follow, meaning discounted prices for new iPads could soon be a thing of the past. Read more »
With stock shortages in the U.S. and potential supply chain woes, it was beginning to look like Apple’s first round of international releases for the iPad 2 was in danger of slipping. The March 25 date is still in effect, however, according to multiple Apple sources. Read more »
AT&T has reduced the price of the original 3G-capable iPad by another $100, adding to the existing $100 discount that it introduced following the introduction of the iPad 2. That means you can now get an iPad 3G + Wi-Fi for as little as $429. Read more »
LogMeIn Ignition, a nifty remote control app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad that we’ve written about previously, now includes a file manager, which allows users to view, save and transfer files between remote computers and their mobile device. Read more »
The release of Bento 4 was, according to Product Manager Ryan Griggs, driven primarily by customer requests. Bento 4 is more usable and polished in a number of small ways that make it much more enjoyable to use, and a lot more productive in certain situations. Read more »
The New York Times delivered details regarding its new paywall today, with a tiered pricing plan that begs the question: Considering how well the Times iPhone and iPad apps have done, has the Gray Lady thought hard enough about the app user’s perspective? Read more »
Last week, Hunch co-founder Chris Dixon released a cool little web app called Forage that taps into your Twitter account using the Hunch recommendation API to provide personalized YouTube playlists based on who you follow on Twitter. Today, there’s a version that recommends iPad apps, too. Read more »
Still haven’t decided which iPad 2 to buy? A new report claims the Wi-Fi-only iPad can get GPS info as well as a network connection from an iPhone 4 via that device’s Personal Hotspot sharing feature, which might affect your decision. Read more »
Whether you’ve recently updated to iOS 4.3, or if you just received a new iPad 2, you may have experienced some Wi-Fi connectivity issues on your device that you haven’t run into before. Here are some possible fixes that should work on any iOS device. Read more »
Technological advancements have minimized the need for employees to be as physically present in a traditional office setting, and employee relationships now extend across different time zones and geographies. This paper discusses the future of work and the workplace in that context. We examine the shifting nature of actual workspaces, from four office walls to the online world; the emergence of new flexible hours that no longer require a nine-to-five mindset; the role of consumer-grade technologies such as iPads, smartphones and notebooks in the workplace; and what role cloud-based services such as Box.net, Huddle and Dropbox play. Companies mentioned in this report include Facebook, Apple, Google and Skype. For a full list of companies, and to read the full report, sign up for a free trial. Read more at GigaOM Pro »
Research firm DisplaySearch predicts that Apple will continue to control the tablet market until 2013, and the tablet segment will continue to see rapid growth overall. But might Apple’s dominance in this space be of an even longer-lasting variety? Read more »
AT&T is now offering a free 30-day trial of its 3G iPad data service. The offer is being circulated via email according to TUAW, and allows you to sign up for a free month of service with no additional commitment required. Read more »
In a quest for new content for my iPad 2, I came across Chicken Balls HD today. It’s a new physics-based puzzle game for the iPad (any generation) that combines elements of two successful iOS gaming predecessors in one fun (and frustrating) new package. Read more »
Time Warner Cable is the latest pay TV provider to roll out an iPad app — and this one streams live TV. Unfortunately, the channel selection is somewhat limited, and if you’re a subscriber, you’re only allowed to stream live TV from inside your own house. Read more »
If you thought the original iPad was doing well in business, the iPad 2 promises to do even better, adding new features, such as built-in cameras for video conferencing, that should prove to be very attractive to companies with distributed teams. Read more »
With the new iPad 2 on the way, many teams may be considering whether iPads can replace laptops as tools for remote workers. That may be possible with one of the many remote control and screen sharing apps available for the iPad. Read more »
Montreal, Canada-based newspaper La Presse unveiled a plan today to offer a free iPad to readers of the paper who sign up for subscription terms of at least three years, according to Projetj.ca. The newspaper also plans to eventually become a digital-only publication. Read more »
IDC reports that the iPad’s share of the tablet market fell from 93 percent to 73 percent last quarter. That doesn’t mean that much, since Apple had no competition when it started out. More interesting is how Apple’s post-PC products are doing in general. Read more »
With its Smart Instruments, it seemed like GarageBand might be able to bring out the latent musical talent in even the most unmusical of users. GarageBand is live in the App Store now, so I decided to see if it could make good on its claims. Read more »
Most people’s attention might be on the iPad 2 launching tomorrow, but iOS 4.3 brought some impressive improvements to existing hardware, too. I ran the original iPad and the iPhone 4 through a series of tests to see how performance is affected by the update. Read more »
Apple today released iOS 4.3, a couple days before its expected release date of Mar. 11. The update includes many new features. like Personal Hotspot for iPhone, Home Sharing, iPad hardware switch function customization, improved AirPlay and better Safari performance. Read more »
Motorola’s $799 price tag for the Xoom may be too much for the market to bear, so how much are consumers willing to pay for a tablet? A recent IMMR survey shows the magic number along with more data on the Wi-Fi vs 3G debate. Read more »
Virgin Mobile provides a MiFi option that doesn’t require a contract, ideal for use with your iPad. It even uses the same hardware as Verizon’s. Best of all this gives you access to a whole new network (specifically, Sprint’s). Too good to be true? Read more »
Steve Jobs called it magical. Fast-forward to today, and I (and about 15 million others) agree. However, if iPad, the device, is more magical, the applications (apps) for the device are anything but. Where are the apps befitting the device and its hardware capabilities? Read more »
Does iPad 2 live up to the enormous amount of hype surrounding it? The answer is yes, and this research note explains why. We examine new features on the device and how they will help Apple grasp an even tighter hold on the tablet market, what that means for competitors like Google and Samsung and why the device could be the best example yet of computing in what Steve Jobs calls “the post-PC world.” Companies mentioned in this report include Apple, Motorola, Samsung and Google. For a full list of companies, and to read the full research note, sign up for a free trial. Read more at GigaOM Pro »
According to Mashable’s Christina Warren, people are selling their original iPads in droves to finance an upgrade to iPad 2. If you’re hoping to do the same, check out this handy chart detailing a few of your options and what you can expect to be paid. Read more »
Apple will be refunding customers the $100 difference between first-generation iPads bought before yesterday and those bought after the price drop, so long as the purchase happened sometime in the last two weeks. Not a bad deal for buyers who just couldn’t wait for iPad 2. Read more »
Apple’s iPad can now stream video directly from an app to the Apple TV, thanks to an update to the AirPlay feature in iOS 4.3. However, most of the apps that people use to watch video on the iPad probably won’t support AirPlay anytime soon. Read more »
Apple unveiled the iPad 2 today, and I was surprised by at least one thing: Unlike its predecessor, the iPad 2 looks to be locked to a single carrier, even in at least one country where carriers use the same mobile network technology. Read more »
At the launch of the iPad 2 today, Steve Jobs noted the redesigned tablet would keep its current price structure while adding new features. However, for consumers who believe price is the most important feature, Apple is cutting $100 off the original iPad while supplies last. Read more »
Steve Jobs was on stage today to introduce the iPad 2, and took a few moments to talk about why the iPad has been so successful to date. Jobs stressed the role of the App Store in the iPad’s success, but also that of Apple Retail. Read more »
Will Facetime be the iPad’s new killer app? Apple added two cameras to the device, and it will support the ability to video chat with iPhone 4 and Mac OS X users out of the box. But is Facetime itself enough of a reason to upgrade? Read more »
When it comes to the latest gadgets, there are plenty of places to turn to for information. But once you commit to a purchase, it can feel like you’re all alone. Luckily, there are some great apps to track your purchase post-purchase on your iOS device. Read more »
With the nearly guaranteed iPad 2 announcement drawing near, there are going to be a lot of used first generation iPads soon going up for sale. Here’s how to best prepare your used iPad for sale, for both yourself and its new owner. Read more »
Some think Apple is poised to makeover notifications in iOS 5, which could be unveiled at tomorrow’s special press event. Once again, Kevin and I find ourselves at loggerheads when it comes to this debate. Here’s how our exchange went down: Read more »
