Things, popular task management application for the iPhone, has been recently updated. In addition to fixing some of the known bugs, version 1.4 packs two notable changes – global search capability and landscape support. But that’s just the beginning… (an excerpt from the Things Blog): There are also many bug fixes and improvements in this…
Comic of the day: iPhone is getting a big brother… actually twins!
Good folks of The Joy of Tech are out with another iPad comic. In this episode a mom explains her iPhone that he will be getting a big brother. iPhone is obviously jealous, but that’s until dad comes to picture saying it’s actually twins he’ll be getting. At that point, iPhone is super sad, crying…
iPad scuffle pre-empted: Apple readies iPad assault with trademark acquisition from Fujitsu
Apple iPad trademark battle has been averted! Remember when we told you that Apple had a potential trademark battle with its soon-to-be-launched iPad tablet? Right, well, Apple’s lawyers have apparently been hard at work to pre-empt any future legal battles over what could very well be Steve Jobs’ last hurrah as the iPad maker’s top…
How many iPads will Apple sell this year?
With the Apple iPad launch looming, and pre-sales already sold out for launch day, it’s clear that iPad fever is running rampant throughout the consumer tech world. But, just how that will translate into annual sales of the Apple tablet has yet to be seen. In the meanwhile, we’ll just have to make do with…
Apple’s iPad will come with ‘iPad Personal Setup Service’
The Apple iPad uses one of the easiest (and fun) to use interfaces available to mobile devices, but that doesn’t mean every Joe and Jane iPad Buyer will be able to get their shiny new tablet device. Details, like setting up email accounts, installing apps, and getting around the bundled services could prove challenging to…
Apple shows off guided video tours of the iPad
It’s almost impossible to ignore the looming iPad and Apple continues to whet our appetites by releasing a series of videos showing off the tablet’s capabilities. Obnoxiously, the videos aren’t on Apple’s official YouTube channel, so I’ve watched them all and will give the nitty gritty. The videos aren’t exactly revolutionary but they do cover…
Apple iPad pre-orders sell out, ship dates pushed back to April 12
Everyone apparently wants an Apple iPad. But, if you’re still eying one of Apple’s tablets, you may be stuck waiting in line at an Apple store this weekend to pick one up in person. Apple has announced that pre-order sales of their iPad have sold out for the device’s launch-day on Saturday April 3, following…
Brightcove fills iPad’s Flash hole with HTML5
No Flash on the iPad? Brighcove says it’s no problem because it is bringing out a technology that will enable publishers to bring rich, Internet video experiences to devices like the iPad or iPhone. The Brightcove Experience aims to make it easier for publishers to detect which device is trying to access the content and…
iPad Pre-Orders Now Shipping… PLUS, iPad Available at ‘Most Best Buy Stores’ April 3rd
So, have you placed your iPad pre-order yet? If your answer is a resounding NO, then skip this post, it doesn’t concern you. If your answer is YES, of course! Then this little tidbit may very well make your day. Looks like the iPad pre-orders are now shipping, with shipment notifications going out right now…
Concept: Photos: iPad case lets you shove your iPad in your bookshelf
The iPad is coming out in a few days, and for many customers interested in the product they’ll have to wait a week or two until Apple starts shipping them in volume, but for those early adopters, how are they going to protect their new $500-$850 investment? You could just leave it on your coffee…