With all the possible names available for an iPhone OS-powered tablet device from Apple, we’ve often wondered why Steve Jobs would have picked the easily-made-fun-of “iPad” moniker for its “magical” tablet. Well, this new video shows exactly what went on behind closed doors to lead Jobs (in puppet form, of course) to settle on iPad…
Rogers iPad Plans and Activation Details
Well, here we are. International iPad Day. When I woke up this morning and popped open my Twitter feed, I was greeted with picture after picture of lineups from various Apple stores around the world. Somewhere, Steve Jobs is smiling. Fortunately for me, I already have my hands on an iPad, but for the majority…
Bell Announces Data Plan Pricing for iPad WiFi + 3G
Getting ready to lineup for your iPad tomorrow? You’re crazy. But I don’t mind. I’m crazy too. Chances are, if you’ve already pre-ordered the device or are planning on attending launch day madness in Canada tomorrow, you want to know about 3G services offered by the carriers. Yesterday, Bell announced it is joining the iPad…
Wired teams with Adobe for iPad app
Wired is bringing its technology-magazine goodness to the iPad thanks to a little help from Adobe. The magazine has worked with Adobe on a new digital publishing technology that enables it to create the print and digital version simultaneously. It didn’t dive into the specifics of the technology but it skirts around the banning of…
iPad may trump Kindle but Amazon CEO says Kindle isn’t really fighting iPad anyway
If you thought the iPad was going to throw some “hurt” in the Amazon Kindle e-reader’s direction, you’re probably right, but Amazon’s CEO wants you to know that their e-ink tablet isn’t directly competing against Apple’s iPad. During a shareholders’ meeting, Amazon chief Jeff Bezos stated that the company was going to keep the Kindle…
International iPad Shipping Dates Delayed… Again?
Chalk this up to high-demand, or perhaps even sly strategy, but the folks at Apple have delayed international shipping dates on the iPad yet again. If you recall, when Apple started up the pre-order machine for international customers, the shipping date changed from May 28th to June 7th. Not a huge deal. However, if you…
Omium is a two player shooter for iPad
A company called Nimblebit wants to fully take advantage of iPad’s large screen. They think there’s room not for one, but two players on Apple’s table. Hence, they came up with Omium, which is a pixel-art space shooter game. You (and your buddy) can play in three modes with one player controlling the hero ship…
Video: iPad + Velcro = Love
Direct Video link What do you get when you combine two of mankind’s greatest inventions? You get multiple new applications for the one-and-only iPad… Bathroom reader no more, this vid goes out of its way to show you how you can use your iPad in some very funny (and crazy) ways. The combo is used…
iPad Stocked International Stores Opening Early This Friday
Here’s a quick note for all of the potential International iPad customers out there. We’re all well aware that launch day is coming up fast, on Friday, May 28th. For some it couldn’t come soon enough, and I suppose Apple was/is thinking the same way. International Apple Store were slated to open at 9 AM…
Australian company launches iDress and iTee for iPad lovers
And I thought that iPad pants is a spoof. Apparently, it isn’t, or at least it isn’t completely as we have an Australian company launching two products that allow both guys and gals to carry their beloved tablet around. Australia will be get the Apple iPad on May 28th and this smart company wants to…