If you have been having WiFi connectivity problems on your iPad, it’s not your fault. We’ve had some issues here at IntoMobile headquarters and Apple has finally acknowledged the problem and promised a fix in upcoming software. “A very small number of iPad users have experienced issues with WiFi connectivity,” Apple said on its support…
Some iPad apps inconsistent, difficult to use, says study
One of the iPad’s greatest strengths is its ability to download new programs from the App Store but a new study from the Nielsen Norman Group found many of these apps can be confusing because there’s no consistent interaction design. In the study “Usability of iPad Apps and Websites. First Research Findings,” the firm said…
iPad hacked to use an external hard drive for storage
Your iPad can do a lot of things. Playing well with desktop-grade peripherals isn’t one of them. Sure, the Apple tablet can work with just about any Bluetooth keyboard. If you jailbreak the device using the Spirit jailbreak, you can even connect it to a Bluetooth mouse and create a sort of makeshift netbook alternative.…
Will Apple use 60 GHz WiFi?
I talked a little about the WiFi Alliance and Wireless Gigabit Alliance (WIGIG) teaming up for quicker WiFi but an interesting tidbit came out of the LA Times blog today, as an executive indicated Apple may be considering this tech for its future products. WiGig Alliance Chairman and President Ali Sadri is optimistic about a…
AT&T’s iPhone deal was for five years
As AT&T’s network quickly became a national punchline, many thought it would just be a matter of time before Apple brought its iPhone to Verizon. But it appears that it can’t bring the touchscreen handset to another network until at least 2012, as Engadget has dug up evidence that the companies signed a five-year exclusivity…
Gameloft Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary By Giving Away iPhone Games
Gameloft is celebrating its 10 year anniversary for the next two weeks by giving away some of its iPhone titles. As with most things that are free, there’s a catch. Gameloft is asking that you, our dear reader, follow their Twitter account (@Gameloft) in order to know what game and when it will be given…
Steve Jobs: Printing ‘Will Come’ to the iPad
So, you want to be able to print from your iPad do ya? I’ve heard the question numerous times, and although this isn’t a ‘must have’ feature for me… for many it would be desirable. In a recent email from a curious customer, a question was asked of Steve Jobs, wondering if printing would come…
International iPad Pricing Roundup
Attention potential International iPad pre-order… ers. If you’ve been contemplating putting your pre-order in, but want a complete rundown of the pricing before you get started, I’ve got a little roundup for you this morning. Keep reading after the jump for a rundown of iPad pricing in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland…
Rogers Unveils iPad 3G Data Plans
Update: Rogers has informed us that the $20/tack-on plan was released on Apple’s site in error. If you’re in Canada, and have already pre-ordered one of the iPad WiFi + 3G models, you’ll no doubt want to know more regarding your data plan. For Canadians, your choice of carrier comes down to Rogers and… well,…
International iPad Pre-Orders Now Available!
If you reside in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland or the UK, today is your lucky day. International iPad pre-orders from the Apple Online Store have started up! As the clock hit midnight in these various countries around the world, you may have noticed Apple’s Online Store go down for their usual…