Top 10 iOS 4.2 Features

I've found a rundown of 10 great iOS 4.2 features.

Check it out here.

Find my iPad

One of the cool new features that the latest iOS update is Find my iPad. This is a feature of MobileMe that is now free for iOS devices. I tried it on my WiFi iPad and it locked in on my house. Very cool goodie!

Check it out here.

iOS 4.3 in December?

Only a day after iOS 4.2 was officially released the rumours are starting up on iOS 4.3's release! It seems that common speculation is pointing to a rumoured December event. This update may not include any new 'amazing' features but instead it may enable subscription services to newspapers and magazines.

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App Review - PDF HD

PDF HD - fast PDF reader with highlight and search
By Readdle
FREE - was $2.99

I found this today on FreeAppAlert. It's a very fast PDF reader that supports highlighting and links. It even has a nice page-turn visual.

Grab it here.

Tiny iPad Theatre

How do you make your iPad even cooler? Plug in a Pico-Projector and project your video onto any surface.

Check this out.

Apple iPad vs. Galaxy Tab

Until the Blackberry Playbook hits the streets, it looks like the Galaxy Tab may be the first real challenger to face-off against the iPad. I found an interesting article comparing the two devices.

Check it out here.

iOS 4.2 Finally Available!

Well, it's finally happened. iOS 4.2 was released for iPad today at about 1pm EST.  I ran the update and didn't experience any problems. It was a quick procedure and even my half-watched movie rental remained intact remembering where I had left off.

I have to say that folders are GREAT! I spent about an hour organizing 7 screens down into 2 :)

If you haven't already done so, your update is waiting.

Apple Confirms 300,000 Apps available

Apple confirmed Monday that the App Store has hit 300,000 apps, of which 40,000 are iPad specific.

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iPad finally goes on sale in South Korea

The iPad has been available for many months, and we're already starting to hear rumours of the iPad 2nd Generation, but it's easy to forget that some of our geeky-brethren are still waiting to get their hands on one. Well for South Korea November 30th is the big day.

Enjoy!

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A Daily Newspaper just for the iPad?

Steve Jobs and Rupert Murdoch have reportedly been working for several months on creating a download only daily newspaper called aptly enough - 'The Daily'. It's reported that this app will cost $0.99 per week. It's expected that this new venture will be officially announced by months end.

Read all about it here.

FREE MobileMe in iOS 4.2?

Some very astute individuals have uncovered a series of error messages build into the iOS 4.2 framework that may suggest free MobileMe accounts are coming to new iDevices. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Check it out: Appleinsider, MacRumors

Hey, want a cheap iPad?

Retailer TJ Maxx is all set to sell the low end iPad model (16GB, WiFi) for $399! But don't go running out just yet. It seems that these won't be available until Black Friday.

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iPad 2.0 only months away!

The rumours are flying today, that the next iteration of the iPad is potentially only months away. It looks like we may have a new iPad as early as February 2011. Judging from what I have seem around the net, it may be lighter than the current version, and of course will sport at least one camera (most likely due to Facetime).

Check out some of the stories here, here, here, here, and here.

Thinner, Carbon Fiber iPad?

Apple's new patent suggests that the next iPad will not only be thinner, but may also include carbon fibber in its make-up. Gizmodo has a nice looking image of what it may look like.

Check it out here, and here.

iPad iOS 4.2 already Jailbroken

iOS 4.2 has not even been released yet, and already the jailbreak community is ready to punch a hole through it's defences and unlock the iPad's true potential. It's been a cat-and-mouse game from the beginning with all of Apple's iDevices. It seems the more they try and lock it down, the more determined people are to jailbreak it. Anyway, when the new iOS drops (probably next Wednesday) there will be a jailbreak option available for those who wish to partake.

Find out more here.

App Review - RAGE

RAGE
by id Software
$0.99

This is an amazing example of id's new Tech 5 engine on a mobile device. As far as FPS go - top notch.



Grab it now!

Hulu Plus ready for iOS 4.2

Hulu has lowered it's monthly price to $7.99 and has made sure it's ready for the new iOS 4.2 for iPad. It seems that everyone is getting ready for iOS to drop next week.

Check it out here.

SlingPlayer for iPad - Your television on your iPad

Sling Media posted a video showing off the SlingPlayer running on an iPad. It's a $30 app, but if you already have a Slingbox DVR, this is a must-have app.

Check out the video here.

App Review - 60 Minutes for iPad

60 Minutes for iPad
By CBS Interactive
$4.99

This new app features video and articles from the TV broadcasts and the official 60 Minutes website along with exclusive content for the app.

Check it out here.

Google Docs now editable on iPad

Google has finally added the ability to actually edit your google docs right from your ipad!

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Things for IPad Gets Ready for iOS 4.2

Things app, is now locked and loaded for iOS 4.2, complete with Multitasking support and local notifications.

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Things
By Cultured Code
$9.99

Check out Things for iPad here.

Twitter Updates it's iPad App

Twitter
By Twitter Inc.
FREE

Twitter app, now with push notifications. The world collectively exhales.

Download the App here.

Flash browsing on your iPad via Skyfire

From a recent tweet, it looks like Skyfire will soon have an iPad version available of their immensely popular mobile flash-enabled web-browser.

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iPads showing up at Sam’s Club

Now while you're picking up a case of pickles or a twenty pack of pillows at Sam's club you can grab an iPad on your way to the checkout. Sam's Club USA is now selling the iPad at a slight discount.

See for yourself here.

App Review - Pulse News Reader

Pulse News Reader
By Alphonso Labs Inc.
FREE - Was $1.99

Pulse News reader is a great app that lets you plug into many RSS feeds to get all your news in one very decent looking iPad interface.

Check it out here.

Apple iOS 4.2 update delayed until Nov 24

The Telegraph is reporting that the much anticipated iPad iOS 4.2 update will finally be available November 24th. This is much later than some had hoped for. Let's hope they finally get this puppy out the door.

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Hundreds of Pearson Books Now Available on Apple's iBookstore

Pearson announced today that it is releasing hundreds of its books for home, office and technology professionals on Apple's iBook store. This move brings the iPad one step closer to educational use, as Pearson is considered a huge player in the textbook market.

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New Gorillaz album to be produced on an iPad

Gorillaz front man Damon Albarm recently reported in NME magazine that he has been recording the Gorillaz next album on an iPad!

Just Amazing!

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Apple Adds Ping Social Network Features to IPad

Ping is now available for you iPad. Ping, in case you don't remember or care, is Apples attempt at a social media, where listeners can ping their favorite music with their friends. This or course assumes that your friends are all using Ping as well.

You can find Ping on your iPad in the iTunes store.

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iOS 4.2! Any minute now...

Well, another Tuesday has come and Apple's big tease for today resulted in The Beatles coming to iTunes. There was hope that iOS 4.2 was finally finished baking and ready for release today. So the wait continues, and we'll have to wait a little longer for multitasking and folders on our iPads.

I won't hold my breath for too long.

Sales predictions lower for the iPad

Analysts are predicting Apple will sell fewer than expected iPad's this quarter. Predictions were as high as 6 million iPads being sold in it's forth quarter. It seems that consumers may be opting for new smart phones, and computers instead of the iPad, which can be considered a 'tween' device.

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RIM's playbook goes head-to-head with iPad with surprising results!

Well, I hate to say it but the RIM Playbook looks faster at browsing the net than our favourite mobile iDevice. But the iPad still wins the race in other areas.

Judge for yourself here.

App Review - VLC Media Player

VLC Media Player
By Applidium
FREE

Today is a great day for iPad owners! The ever-crowd-pleaser VLC media player is now available for the iPad. This means you don't have to convert your videos into MP4 any more. You can just add them to your VLC app and presto!

Grab it here!

iOS 4.2 Beta Demonstration

I've found an article on engadget talking about the new iOS 4.2 beta. There is even a quick video demo showing off some of the much anticipated features like multi-tasking. I can't wait! You can check it out here.

App Review: Guinness World Records:

Guinness World Records: At Your Fingertips LITE
By Brandwidth
FREE

The foremost authority on who really is the best of the best is now a free app. But be warned, it's more that 200MB's

Check it out here.

BestBuy expanding iPad sales by end of month

BestBuy has announced today that it will be expanding it's iPad sales to all 1093 U.S. locations by September 26th. I guess supply really has caught up with demand.

Apple's iTunes Movie Trailers site goes HTML5

Thanks to HTML5 on the Apple Trailer site, you can now watch HD movie trailers right from your iPad. A nice feature (If you live in the U.S.) is that by using the location service, the site can also show you showtimes and locations.

Make sure you check it out here.

New iOS for the iPad in November

Earlier this week Apple finally announced that the long awaited iOS 4.2 for iPad will be available in November. With it comes over 100 new features, including multitasking, folders and printing!

Like me, I'm sure you're excited for the release. One thing to note is that this update will break any jailbreak on your iPad. So you'll have to decided if it's worth the trade off.

Another important note, it's a free update! Find out more here.

More iPads Please

It seems that Apple wants to bump up it's current production rate for iPads from two million units per month to three million, according to a research note from Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty. This is half a million more units more than Apple themselves claimed to be shooting for just a few months ago.

I suppose that this increase in production is partly to blame for the now 24 hour ship time that Apple now promises in the Apple Store.

App Review: NASA app HD

NASA App HD
By: NASA
FREE

Interested in all things NASA? Well, it looks like NASA has released an app that will fill your iPad with all kinds of interesting space agency related information.

Check it out here.

iPad will cost jobs

USA Today is making a move toward the digital by deemphasizing its focus on print in favour of web and tablet (iPad) readers. As a result, about 130 jobs will be lost this fall. Ouch!

Read more here.

The Dodo iPad case

Here is an interesting article about how the makers of the iPad Dodo case won $100,000, while still making one of the most desired iPad cases. It's a true success story for our modern digital age.

Click here for the NY Times article.

Watch the video here.

How people use their iPads

I just found an interesting article on Mashable that reports on some online research that 'Resolve Market Research' has completed on how people use their iPads. According to this study, the devices that will be most impacted by the iPad are e-readers and portable gaming devices.

Follow the link here for more information.

New Apple Event - September 1st

Well, here comes another Apple event. This one is slated for September 1st. Judging by the invitation, and on the time of year, we can expect new iPods. Based on rumours the iPod Touch should finally be getting a camera.

Other rumours point to a new iTV iOS device. These rumours have bee going on for a while now, so I would bet on some credibility to them.

Unfortunately it doesn't sound like there will be any new iPad anything. But, we can expect Steve to update us on some iPad stats. It'll be interesting to see how sales are going since last we heard.

App Review: Movie Club for iPad

Movie Club for iPad
By Bonbol Limited
Free - Regularly $7.99

If you'd like to watch movies on your iPad for free, then you should check out this app. It's regularly almost eight bucks, so now is a great time to pick it up. There are quite a few movies that you can choose from that will stream right to your iPad. Personally, I'm currently enjoying 'Rescue from Gilligan's Island' :)

Get it here.

App Review: ZenClock

ZenClock
By Batsu
Free - Regularly $0.99

This is a really simple app. It displays the time and a somewhat relaxing image in the background. It also gives you the option to play sound as well. The two choices are 'Waves' or something they call 'Relax', which sounds like a fire on a beach with a crazy cricket in the background that just never shuts up! Then after a while, chanting starts.

Still, it's free, so check it out if you're bored. You can find it here.

What do you install on a new iPad?

So you just got your new iPad. Now the question is what apps should you install first? Dwight Silverman of chron.com compiled a list to the first apps you should install.

Just to name a few;

Kindle
Pinball HD
Flipboard
Google Earth
WeatherStation

Make sure you check out the full list here.

Kindle app for iPad gets an update

If you're using the Kindle app on your iPad there is an update waiting for you. It includes some tweaks to the highlighting feature as well as some bug fixes.

Not using the Kindle app? Click here to grab it, it's free.