It looks like we’re officially at the home stretch for tomorrow’s release of the Apple iPad as we’re now within 24 hours of its release. If you’ve taken the plunge and are counting down the hours until its release, this may very well be the longest couple of hours you’ve ever felt in your life.…
Google intros iPad-ready Gmail web app
I actually think the iPad’s native Mail application will be pretty satisfying but we all know Google makes the best Gmail clients, so it’s a good thing the search giant has introduced a web app specifically for Apple’s tablet. While you’ll be able to get Gmail through the Mail’s IMAP protocol, Big G is making…
Old media hits the iPad
It’s not that big of a surprise but two of the monsters of the newspaper industry, the New York Times and USA Today, have released apps for Apple’s iPad. The Grey Lady hasn’t gone all out yet, as it only released a free app called Editors’ Choice which contains two pages of the best stories…
Netflix app for iPad is official
It looks like the rumors were right, as Netflix is bringing its streaming movie goodness to the iPad via an application. As expected, you’ll be able to manage your movie que on the go and you’ll be able to stream programming from the movie renter’s catalog. If you’ve never used the streaming service, you should…
Snikt! Marvel comic book app hits iPad
You’re now able to get your favorite neighborhood Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America and even the douchey Daredevil on your iPad because Marvel has released a comic book reader app for Apple’s tablet and it looks pretty sweet. The revered publisher teamed with ComiXology to create the app and the free program lets Apple…
MythBusters App for iPad Now Available
MythBusters fans will recall the official MythBusters app that hit the App Store not so long ago. Available right now for $3.99, the MythBusters app for iPhone and iPod Touch features more than 300 minutes of video content, access to behind-the-scenes stuff, Twitter and Facebook integration, TV schedules, cast bios and photos… and a lot…
LooptPulse brings hardcore LBS to iPad
I was a bit concerned about how the location-based services like Loopt were going to adapt to the iPad because I don’t see many people being highly mobile with their tablet. Well, Loopt, at least, has proven to be adaptable and will be releasing the LooptPulse app for the iPad and it appears to have…
Woohoo! iPad apps live in the App Store
It’s not much of surprise with the new iTunes coming out a few days ago, but the iPad apps are now live in the App Store. Without having an iPad to play around with, I can’t say that much about the quality of the apps but there already appears to be a solid selection. There…
Geometry Wars Available for iPad; Say Goodbye to Your Thumbs
I can’t begin to tell you how nervous I was this afternoon when I was staring at my computer screen with my iPad order in my shopping cart, ready to be purchased. Once I hit the “Complete Order” button, I was plagued with doubt on whether I made the right choice or not. Now that…
Apple Getting Serious About Gaming With New Gaming Accessory Patent
With all of the buzz around the iPad lately, it looks like another bit of Apple related news nearly flew under the radar. According to recent patents submitted by Apple, it looks like they might be getting into the gaming industry in a big way. Judging by the patents submitted, Apple wants to house their device…