We take these kind of research claims with a pinch of salt, but Yankee Group, who are due to release their European Mobile User Study next month have offered a quick glimpse into their early findings. According to their research, 40% of European smartphone buyers are intending to buy an …
Read More »New York Post block Safari access on iPad
The New York Post is coming under attack with a recent decision to block Safari users on the Apple iPad. They are redirecting visitors to download the publications specialised application through the App Store – which is pay only. Paid Content reported the findings at the weekend, saying that the …
Read More »iPad leading ‘post-pc’ consumer world
It is a term I never though I would hear, but according to the International Business times, executives are saying that the iPad is leading “a ‘post-PC' consumer world where users roam free from their desktops with tablets and smartphones.” Counting the success of the iPad aside, it appears that …
Read More »Apple iPad responsible for 83% of 9.7 inch display sales
Apple are a company continually in the spotlight and recent figures from DisplayBank indicate that they are responsible for 84% of all 9.7 inch displays which were sold last month. Apple use two main suppliers for their iPad screens – Samsung and LG. These companies combined delivered 4.5 million of …
Read More »more info leaks regarding iPad 3 2048×1536 display
Yesterday we reported on the upcoming iPad3 display, as our sources indicated Apple were making the move in 2012. More information was shared yesterday that highlights a possible move, due to the twitter.framework within the iOS SDK having huge images, over twice the size needed for the current iPad display …
Read More »iPad 3 2048×1536 screen resolution rumors persist
Last night I spoke with an insider in Taipei who claims that Apple are set to adopt a new high resolution screen for the upcoming iPad 3. Those people who have skipped over on the iPad 2 release will be happy to hear the latest news. Of course, I can't …
Read More »Apple stop delivery of some iPad 2’s due to glitch
Apple have called a stop to the delivery of some iPad 2's due to a manufacturing glitch, according to sources in the industry. These iPad 2's were on route to Verizon Wireless for shipments to customers later in the week. The problem from what we hear was a identity code …
Read More »Shuttle staff declare that notebook market is dying
In a surprising U-turn, the folks on the Shuttle stand at Computex 2011, were sharing their views on the imminent death of the notebook market. KitGuru examines, extrapolates and exercises its right to disagree. Back at the start of 2010, the world seemed like it was heading lock, stock and …
Read More »SteelSeries 7H Headset Review (for iPad, iPhone and iPod)
Ever since Apple implemented the App Store on their mobile devices, iOS has becoming a serious contender in the portable gaming space. There are a huge number of games available on the app store from racing games to FPS games so there has never been a better time to buy …
Read More »Would you sell a body part to get an iPad 2?
Apple have a very strong following, and it would be fair to say that a portion of their audience are fanatical. A story emerged late this week that a 17 year old boy by the name of Zheng confessed to his mother than he had sold his kidney so he …
Read More »Apple COO Cook says tablets (iPad) will outsell PC’s
Apple COO Tim Cook is looking to the future and he is confident that it holds a lot of success for the Cupertino electronics giant. Goldman Sachs analyst Bill Shope met up with COO Tim Cook, retail SVP Ron Johnson and CFO Peter Oppenheimer. When he asked about the upcoming …
Read More »Are Android tablets a poor man’s iPad?
We have been watching many discussion forums in recent months and the overriding consensus seems to be that Apple really have the tablet market wrapped up. We don't just mean in terms of sales, but with the interface and overall product design. While reviews and journalists are only a small …
Read More »iPad 2 sells out in Russia
It may be later than many countries, but Russia embraced the release of the iPad 2 with open arms. The official release will help stop black market sales in Russia, a good thing considering the insane prices being asked. Some retailers have claimed that the iPad 2 in Russia are …
Read More »Samsung ask Apple to disclose upcoming iPad/iPhone samples
Samsung are seeking a court order to force Apple to disclose iPhone and iPad models under development. They claim that they need information to defend allegations of copying. They say they need to “evaluate whether a likelihood of confusion exists” between Apple and Samsung products which could go on sale …
Read More »Apple iPad: not used as a book reader
The publishing industry has been gathering at their annual four day national convention and Amazon's Kindle is certainly being seen as the dominant force in the growing e-reader market. Barnes and Noble are gaining momentum and Apple are not delivering at all in this specific market. It is not often …
Read More »Inside the Apple iPad factory
At the weekend, M.I.C. Gadget posted a background story on Foxconn's facility which gave many people a peek inside one of the factories responsible for the tech goods we use today. The factories were built in record time, specifically to meet demand for Apple's latest wonder gadget, the iPad 2. …
Read More »Do you use an iPad when watching TV? research shows 70% do
iPad sales are at an all time high for Apple, and many research companies are running their own analysis to get feedback from the user base. Nielsen have applied their own graphical based research on mobile devices and it certainly makes for interesting reading. Nielsen weren't focusing on sales, this …
Read More »Why the iPad needs to be a part of your kids life
With the success of the iPad, it seems that owning one now is almost compulsory. I don't own one myself yet, but sometimes I find interesting stories about how they are used. Over the weekend, I found a story on Cult Of Mac which is talking about how even children …
Read More »Chinese fight in iPad 2 queues, causing injuries
Everyone wants an iPad 2, but seemingly not as much as some Chinese people who queued for the shiny new tablet in Beijing. The launch of the iPad 2 in China drew large numbers of people. Being the prepared bunch that the chinese are, the Apple retail staff had brought …
Read More »iPads and iPhones to be made in Brazil
The chairman of the Invest St. Paul, Luciano Almeida has said that Apple are going to be producing their tablets and mobile phones in Brazil. The manufacturing will be handled by Taiwan's Foxconn. The Invest St. Paul is the agency of the State government responsible for acquiring expansion and investment …
Read More »Did Apple nick the iPad concept from Knight Ridder in 1994?
Apple are seen as one of the pioneers in the technology industy often leading the way for other companies to follow. That's what they say anyway, because many PC enthusiasts feel their products are overpriced, underpowered and for the posers among us. I actually quite like their products, but i …
Read More »Three Foxconn employees arrested over iPad2 design leaks
Three Foxconn employees have been accused of leaking the iPad 2 design and have been arrested, They were officially charged with ‘violating the company trade secrets'. Foxconn became suspicious when some online retailers starting stocking shelves with iPad 2 cases long before the launch. Earlier this year in CES there …
Read More »Sony showcase new S1 and S2 tablets to compete with iPad
Sony are the latest to want a slice of the iPad pie, they have just revealed new Google Android powered touchscreen tablets, which will be released later this year. The tablets are called the S1 and S2 and have been highlighted at a media launch in Japan. Sony are hoping …
Read More »Apple run into production problems with iPad 2
IHS iSuppli have cut their forecast for iPad shipments this year by 9 percent after Apple have failed to meet the demand in the first quarter of 2011. According to their analysis, it appears that Apple will ship around 39.7 million iPad tablet computers this year, down from an initial …
Read More »iphone and ipad tracking logs have been used by police
Yesterday, we reported that the iPhone was logging location data and according to reports law enforcement agencies have known for a year that the iPhone or iPad records the owners location in a very detailed manner. They have been using the geolocation data to aid criminal investigations. Apple have never …
Read More »Toys R Us sell iPad 2 to help demand: then sell out immediately
Getting an iPad2 anywhere is proving to be a challenge. In America, the Toys R Us chain have gotten involved, with the goal of helping to meet consumer demand. Everyone headed over to Toys R Us to pick up a new shiny tablet from Apple, but sadly it didn't work …
Read More »Suppliers confirm 45 million iPads could ship in 2011
Apple could never have dreamed that the iPad would prove such a monumental product for them, outselling demand and generating many millions in profit. Educated component makers have said that Apple could sell up to 45 million touchscreen tablets in 2011. 45 million iPads is a tough figure to wrap …
Read More »Hauppauge launch Broadway 2T Wireless TV Streaming device for iPhone & iPad
Hauppauge are well known for producing a wide range of TV tuners and accessories for both PC and Mac. At the Gadget Show Live yesterday, they launched their latest product, the Broadway 2T which lets you stream TV to your wireless enabled device, either over Wi-Fi or over the internet. …
Read More »Intel launch Oak Trail tablet chip targeting Apple
Intel have released a new Oak Trail tablet chip which they hope will be used in tablets targeting the market leader, Apple. Intel launched the new ATOM chip, codenamed Oak Trail which is designed specifically for tablet computers. They have also said that 35 tablet and hybrid computers will be …
Read More »Microsoft release BING for iPad: rave reviews
Yesterday, Microsoft released BING for the iPad. So far it is getting rave reviews from the public who have downloaded it, and even critics are feeling inspired by the software implementation. Bing for the iPad is similar in structure to the iPhone version, however there are many differences incorporated. The …
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