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Apple has released a small update to iOS taking it to version 5.1.1. The update should be applied to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The new update fixes several minor bugs as listed below. Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in some circumstances Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List Fixes an issue where ‘Unable to purc...read more

iPad keyboard prototype makes typing faster
News - May 04, 2012

Apple says the iPad will lead the post-pc world, but the iPad still cannot compare to a PC in terms of speed of data entry. Daniel Hopper has built a keyboard prototype that he wants Apple to incorporate into the iPad. As you can see in the video, he has some serious suggestions about how typing could be much faster on the iPad. If you like what you see in the video, Daniel has some instructions on how to tell Apple that you like his prototype: 1. Go to bugreport.apple.com, sign in and click "New Problem" 2. Set the Title to "Editing Text...read more

Turn your iPad into a MacBook Air look-a-like with Brydge
News - April 28, 2012

Brydge is a new Bluetooth keyboard for the iPad and it's definitely different. This looks like the one we've been waiting for. There are several Bluetooth keyboards that work with the iPad, but this one looks way cool. It attemps to make your iPad look and function as much as a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro as it can. The Brydge is made with aerospace-grade, anodized aluminum, and even includes optional stereo speakers. It has a special hinge that holds your iPad tight, and provides 180 degrees of rotation so you can get just the right viewi...read more

I didn't buy the new iPad and I don't regret it
News - April 19, 2012

I was anxious to see the new iPad when it was released about a month ago. I was so excited to see the new Retina display in action and I just knew that if I went into the Apple Store I would walk out with a new iPad. I bought my the original iPad on launch day, and bought my iPad 2 on launch day. I was expected to buy the latest iPad on launch day but I didn't. The funny thing is, I don't regret it. The new iPad rocks. The display is unbelievably crisp and clear. But other than the display, I cannot find a reason to buy it. The new iPad...read more

iCloud email experiences service outage. Ouch!
News - April 19, 2012

Users of Apple's iCloud email were frustrated yesterday as the email service was down all day. The outage seemed to affect about one percent of users. The outage started around 9:30 a.m. EST yesterday. Apple did release a status update recognizing the outage and promised a fix. iCloud is a new service and has had issues before, but this outage was unusually long. Even though it affected only one percent of users, that's still a pretty hefty number. Still working out the kinks Apple?...read more

U.S. Government sues Apple and publishers over eBook pricing
News - April 12, 2012

According to Bloomberg, the U.S. Government has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and five publishers in New York district court claimingi the companies colluded in eBook price fixing. The publishers named are Hachette SA, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin and Simon & Schuster . Hachette, HarperCollins, and Simon & Schuster. have already agreed to settle the suit. US Attorney General Eric Holder said that if approved by the court, the settlement would resolve DOJ's antitrust concerns with these companies. The publishers will be requi...read more

Tim Cook visits China for first time as Apple CEO
News - March 28, 2012

Tim Cook has visited China for the first time since becoming Apple CEO. Mr. Cook met with the country's Vice Premier, Li Kegiang. The two discussed economic development and intellectual property rights. Xinhua, the country's official press agency reported Vice Premier Li Keqiang said the country will "strengthen intellectual property rights protection" and "pay more attention to caring for workers." My only question is, had Steve Jobs visited the Vice Premier, would he have worn a suit? I'm not used to seeing Apple executives in a coat ...read more

Is the new iPad "warmgate" legitimate?
Accessory Reviews - March 21, 2012

Most of you know by now that the new iPad has been flying off the shelves. Most people are in love with the new iPad, but Consumer Reports decided to take a look at the device and make some news (sort of like they did with the iPhone 4 antennagate controversy they started) with an article that claims the new iPad heats up to 116 degrees while playing games. Apple says the new iPad is well within their heat tolerances. So what's the deal? The deal is this - as Apple continues to push the specs of the iPad it is running warmer. Most people...read more

Apple responds to iPad overheating issues
News - March 20, 2012

Reports have been growing that the new iPad has heating issues. A group of users in Apple's forums claim the new iPad gets very hot. Some people even claim that the overheating are uncomfortable while others claim the heat actually causes crashes. Tweakers.net ran a set of tests and said the iPad runs about 10 degrees hotter than the iPad 2 which is an 18% increase. Apple provided the following statement to The Loop: “The new iPad delivers a stunning Retina display, A5X chip, support for 4G LTE plus 10 hours of battery life, all while o...read more

Apple sells 3 million iPads in 3 days
News - March 19, 2012

Apple has announced its biggest iPad launch ever. The company sold 3 million iPads in 3 days. That's an amazing launch even for Apple. How long can this company keep this up? The new iPad features a stunning new Retina™ display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics, a 5 megapixel iSight® camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video, and still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life* while remaining amazingly thin and light. iPad Wi-Fi + 4G supports ultrafast 4G LTE networks in the US and Canada, ...read more

Sparrow is the almost perfect iOS Gmail client
Software Reviews - March 16, 2012

Unfortunately, Sparrow isn't perfect, but we'll talk about that later. Several reviews have come out recently of a new mail client for iOS. Sparrow is actually a Gmail client for iOS and the best Gmail client I’ve ever used. Sparrow is even better than the native Gmail app on my Android phone, but don’t worry, it’s not just for Gmail users. Sparrow also supports IMAP so you can use it with mail services other than Gmail. Sparrow is fast, sleek, gorgeous, and a joy to use. I’ve never been this excited about an email client, ever. There ...read more

New iPad early unboxing
News - March 13, 2012

The new iPad is due out on Friday, but it's already been unboxed on video. Vietnamese Apple blog Tinhte.vn has already got its hand on and iPad, and posted an unboxing video. Although we already knew the specs of the new iPad, the unboxing does seem to show the extended bezel of the new iPad. The iPad does look a bit thicker in the video even though it's only about one millimeter thicker than the iPad 2. Along with the video, Tinhte.vn posted several photos of the box. ...read more

Instagram hits 27 million users, Android app on the way
News - March 12, 2012

Instagram is a hit! The photo sharing app has hit the 27 million user mark even though it's only available on iOS. Co-founder Kevin Systrom told TechCrunch that, "of all the users who have been active in the last week, 67 percent of them used the app yesterday." That's a pretty active service if you ask me. Systrom showed attendees at SXSW a version of Instagram running on Android. The Android app is said to be coming soon as it is in private beta now. Android users have been requesting an Instagram app for awhile, but considering the ser...read more

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