Apple’s chief executive Steve Jobs has said that he is looking forward to the launch of the iPad, which will be introduced to the US market later this week.
Mr Jobs commented: "iPad connects users with their apps and content in a far more intimate and fun way than ever before. We can’t wait for users to get their hands and fingers on it this weekend."
The new Apple iPad will cost from $499 (£330) and will be made available on Saturday April 3rd in various stores across the US, ahead of the European launch.
It is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs 1.5 pounds, making it thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook on the market.
In addition, users will get to enjoy up to ten hours of battery life.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the iPad will have over 700 apps available for the device when it is launched, including Twitterific, a Twitter client for the device.
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Apple looking forward to iPad launch
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Apple looking forward to iPad launch
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Apple’s chief executive Steve Jobs has said that he is looking forward to the launch of the iPad, which will be introduced to the US market later this week.
Mr Jobs commented: "iPad connects users with their apps and content in a far more intimate and fun way than ever before. We can’t wait for users to get their hands and fingers on it this weekend."
The new Apple iPad will cost from $499 (£330) and will be made available on Saturday April 3rd in various stores across the US, ahead of the European launch.
It is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs 1.5 pounds, making it thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook on the market.
In addition, users will get to enjoy up to ten hours of battery life.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the iPad will have over 700 apps available for the device when it is launched, including Twitterific, a Twitter client for the device.
More than 700 apps ready for iPad launch
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
The iPad will have over 700 apps available for the device when it launches, it has been reported, and developers have been hard at work to create them in time.
Apps such as Twitterific, a Twitter client for the iPad; and the game Flight Control will be ready to go when the iPad is launched in the US later this week, ahead of the device’s European launch, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
Media organisations such as the New York Times are also anticipated to make an iPad app available on launch day.
Flurry Analytics recently said that almost half (44 per cent) of the apps being tested on the iPad are games.
It claimed that 14 per cent were entertainment apps, while social networking takes seven per cent.
The new Apple iPad, which will cost from $499 (£330), will be made available on Saturday April 3rd in various stores across the US.
More than 700 apps ready for iPad launch
Thursday, April 1st, 2010The iPad will have over 700 apps available for the device when it launches, it has been reported, and developers have been hard at work to create them in time.
Apps such as Twitterific, a Twitter client for the iPad; and the game Flight Control will be ready to go when the iPad is launched in the US later this week, ahead of the device’s European launch, the Daily Telegraph has reported.
Media organisations such as the New York Times are also anticipated to make an iPad app available on launch day.
Flurry Analytics recently said that almost half (44 per cent) of the apps being tested on the iPad are games.
It claimed that 14 per cent were entertainment apps, while social networking takes seven per cent.
The new Apple iPad, which will cost from $499 (£330), will be made available on Saturday April 3rd in various stores across the US.
Battery life ‘one thing to consider when buying a netbook’
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
People looking to buy a netbook should examine five simple aspects before deciding whether to purchase one of the mini laptops.
Siddharth Bhatia, writing for Tech2, said that these "little products of evolution" are convenient, cute and priced decently, but with so many out there, consumers should make sure they do their research.
Battery life is the most important point, according to the expert, with some models carrying a three cell and others a six cell to give greater performance.
Keyboard ergonomics is another area to look at, with keen typists wanting a machine which closely resembles a full-size laptop.
"Netbooks will be worked on in front of clients, at the workplace or the coffee shop. It has to look good, and of course please try and get a matte finish, internally and externally," he added.
CPU performance and connectors are also other areas to take into account before splashing out on a netbook.
PCMag.com also said that if people are not thinking about buying a netbook, "they should be", as they are powerful, portable and inexpensive.
BlackBerry users ‘could switch to iPhones’
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Owners of a BlackBerry are suffering from ‘touchscreen envy’ which could see them switch to the Apple iPhone when their contract expires, according to new research.
A survey conducted by online market firm Crowd Science showed that BlackBerry users are more likely to abandon the brand, rather than iPhone or Google Android users.
Furthermore, with the ongoing Apple-Google war reaching fever pitch, 92 per cent of iPhone users said that they would stay loyal to the brand, with 13 per cent of Android users stating that they would switch to the iPhone.
John Martin, Crowd Science chief executive, said: “These results show that the restlessness of BlackBerry users with their current brand hasn’t just been driven by the allure of iPhone. Rather, BlackBerry as a brand just isn’t garnering the loyalty seen with other mobile operating systems.”
A report by SmartCompany recently said that in the next iPhone, it wanted to see multi-tasking and a front-facing camera for video calling.
Netbook preferable to iPad in new survey
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
A new survey has shown that the majority of consumers would choose a netbook over Apple’s new iPad.
Research from NPD found that 51 per cent of people aged between 18 and 34 would opt for a mini-laptop, while 44 per cent of Apple product owners said that they would prefer a more functional computer rather than the iPad.
Around 57 per cent of people said that the high cost of the iPad would put them off buying one, a factor which has helped the budget netbooks to sell so well.
In another boost to netbook manufacturers, 66 per cent of consumers said that they were ‘not very likely’ or ‘not likely at all’ to buy an iPad when the product launches within the next few months.
A report by CNET said that netbooks have a number of advantages over the iPad, such as being able to run flash and video chat applications.
Son spends £500 on dad’s iPhone eBay account
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
A father came back from a quick visit to the toilet to find that his son had spent £500 on his eBay account.
The Sun reported that James Hilton had been using his iPhone to look at signed books and other items and left the device on the sofa as he popped to the loo.
In his absence, four-year-old Benji picked it up and unbeknown to him bid £500 for a rare bookplate signed by Harry Potter author JK Rowling.
“I asked him what he had done and he said, ‘pressed some buttons, Daddy’. I could have died – it meant I was committed to paying £500 for something I didn’t want. And Benji doesn’t even like Harry Potter!,” said Mr Hilton.
However, Mr Hilton has now emailed the seller in the hope that he agrees to cancel the deal between the pair, with son Benji promising never to use his father’s phone again.
Earlier this year, Dan Woolley used his iPhone to help him survive the Haiti earthquake, with a medical application coming to his rescue when he was trapped under rubble.
Skating fans to be treated to PlayStation original
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
The power of the iPhone will once again be demonstrated when a new skating game hits the App Store.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 has been confirmed for the Apple handheld gadget, after first making its debut on the original PlayStation console.
Published by Activision Blizzard, gamers will get to control the skater with a virtual on-screen directional pad, while four buttons; grind, kick, jump and grab, will allow users to pull off some daring moves.
The title could also make use of the clever accelerometer inside the iPhone by letting gamers tilt the machine to add extra flamboyance to their tricks.
While Activision has yet to announce a complete features list, PocketGamer.co.uk said that it was hoping that the iPhone version would be a complete port of its PlayStation cousin, which was one of the console’s favourite games.
Fans of skating and adventure sport games can also get their hands on titles such as Touchgrind, Crazy Snowboard and Tony Hawk: Trick Tips from the App Store.
TomTom brings live traffic updates to iPhone
Monday, March 15th, 2010
An update has been made available to iPhone users with the TomTom satellite navigation application, giving people access to live traffic news.
Now available to download from the updates section of the App Store, the programme also gives local Google searches and better integration with the iPhone and iPod functions.
Tom Murray, vice president of market development for TomTom, said: “Among the many enhancements in the latest version of the app, TomTom’s comprehensive traffic offering gives users dynamic, real-time information that helps them avoid traffic delays and find the fastest routes.”
Traffic updates will be sent to the Apple device every three minutes, giving people real-time jam and incident reports, while they can also be turned off if the road ahead is clear.
iPhone users wanting to turn their device into the perfect satellite navigation system can also buy a special cradle for use in a car, which improves GPS signals and contains a speaker for louder instructions.