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It has been confirmed that Steve Jobs will be taking over the big Apple event this coming June 7 (which everyone already expected) and many are expecting that he might be unveiling the next generation Apple iPhone handset and possibly, announcing the worldwide launch of the Apple iPad touch screen tablet.
For those who have been waiting for the tablet to be released in the UK, it seems that a little bit more of waiting is in order as rumors that the May 28 date will be pushed back further. While there is no official word yet from Apple, the online store has already indicated that iPad shipping will start on June 7. Hopefully, Apple already has enough stocks of the touch screen tablet to accommodate the large projected demand.
The next generation Apple iPhone on the other hand has been on the news quite a lot lately. But instead of having its specs revealed, most of the coverage on the device was concerning how much trouble it caused after a prototype unit has been left behind in some bar and ended up in the hands of a Gizmodo tech blogger. Anyway, it has been reported that the handset will come packed with a new front facing camera, a larger touch screen display and from recent images, two color variations: white and classic black.
Despite the many big announcements from Google at the recently concluded Google I/O event, Apple CEO Steve Jobs is hardly unfazed. According to the man himself, there will be plenty of big news from Apple this coming June and they will be matching Google’s new features –if not surpassing them.
Still, we highly doubt that Apple can match the Google Android’s support for Flash. After the fallout between Apple and Adobe, Flash compatibility has become the one major feature that Apple will no longer have as an option.
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Despite the thousands of disappointed fans all over the world, many are still eagerly awaiting the much delayed launch of the Apple iPad. In what seems to be the cruelest way to announce a major problem in keeping up with schedule, Apple declared that due to the large demand of the iPad in the US, the international release of the device has been delayed for a full month.
Of course, it is difficult for Apple not to antagonize their fans because of this announcement. After all, it obviously means that Apple will be catering to the US market exclusively for another month as they completely ignore the rest of the world. While it may be a wise move for the business, it certainly does nothing to make the wait easier to deal with.
The core of the problem here is that Apple failed to order a sufficient amount of iPad continuously. Maybe this means that the company did not believe that the device would sell so well in the first place. In any case, the bottom line here is that someone should have foreseen this little problem and pre-empted the situation before it even happened.
Anyway, mobile network operators have already declared the availability of the device by the end of May as well as announced that pre-orders would be available starting on the 10th of May. This is a little more comforting than Apple’s previous declaration that the device would be out by the end of April (if they delay even further at this point, they will risk antagonizing the operators and distributors as well).
The Apple iPad comes with a 10 inch rotating touch screen display and can be used to browse the internet, read eBooks, play videos and music as well as play various apps.
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It seems that the Americans simply cannot get enough of the brand new Apple touch screen tablet.
The iPad was originally set to be launched all over the world at the same time but for some yet to be explained reason, the launch was moved to late April. The US launch pushed through last April 3, however, recent reports now state that instead of the rest of the world getting the Apple iPad late this month, the launch has been set to late May.
The reason for the launch delay has been acknowledged by Apple, it turns out that the company is unable to meet with the strong demands for the tablet and as such, is in the middle of trying to keep up with demand. Though some are saying that there is no real US-based demand as the increase in orders is due to people who are planning to have the iPad shipped outside of the US.
Still, if current reviews and reports about the tablet are to be based upon, it is apparent that
This tablet is going to be worth the wait. The user interface is reminiscent of the iPod Touch though it is a lot nicer to stare at. As a web browser, the device is able to deliver the internet experience in a way that no keyboard and mouse can. eBook readers are also praising the iPad for its well made reader application as well as its support for other eReaders such as the Kindle app which allows users to easily switch apps.
Aside from that, the iPad also has games, maps, apps, photos, media playback and more. Many consider it as the perfect tech gadget to have this year.
Read more about the delay in the launch of the Apple iPad at the Wall Street Journal.
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According to Steve Jobs, HTML5 is the future of video on the internet. Though it is hard to determine right now if he is right, his decision to block out Adobe Flash support from Apple products is slowly taking its toll on the developer of the most famous digital image and video editing software in the world.
For many, the fact that the iPad, the iPhone and the iPod Touch lack Adobe Flash support is a problem for Apple and Apple users. In that sense, it is Apple that lacks the necessary content support needed by users. In application, this means that browsing many websites on the iPad touch screen tablet will result in many pages appearing with large empty gaps in spaces where Flash content should be.
Many are already resigned to the fact that Apple devices will not have Flash support; however, the recently released iPhone OS 4.0 SDK License Agreement is making a severe blow towards Adobe. According to the agreement, developers may no longer use third party software like the Flash compiler. This has rendered Flash Professional CS5 as unusable and in turn, has discouraged many developers from purchasing the software.
According to reports, Adobe’s shares have gone down by 3.6 percent.
Naturally, the folks at Adobe have plenty of work to do in order to keep Flash as the standard of web video and to meet the many demands of the internet. While many do not believe Steve Jobs’ claim that Flash is too slow, they still have to meet Steve Jobs’ requirements if Flash is ever to be supported by Apple.
Some people have stated that the reason for Jobs’ dislike of Adobe stems from the company’s decision to support Microsoft instead of Apple several years ago.
Read more about Adobe and Apple at Business Week.
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The Apple iPad launched this April 3 in the United States. Despite the official worldwide release of the tablet not due until April 24, many Apple fans outside of the US have already ordered devices from America and have had it shipped.
Some local UK buyers of the iPad have found out that despite the impressive hardware on the iPad, making full use of its features is still limited as it is unable to access iTunes and app content. It seems like Apple has blocked out all iPads from their web services until the official launch of the tablet. While having a fake US account helps, users will still need a US based credit card to purchase apps.
Anyway, aside from the little region locking issue, Apple has more pressing matters to attend to in regards to dealing with iPad related issues.
The Cupertino based company has already addressed an issue that has been bothering many of the device’s early buyers –WiFi connectivity. It turns out that the iPad has problems connecting to routers that use dual band technology. While the situation can be fixed by changing the router settings, connecting to a public hotspot can prove to be more troublesome. The bottom line here is that Apple should come out with a patch.
A new issue regarding the device has also been recently brought up. This time, users are complaining about the iPad being prone to overheating. While the experiences of users are different, there are enough accounts of overheating problems to know that at least some units really do shut down even under normal use.
No word yet from Apple on when the first official patches and fixes will come out, but many iPad owners are already considering returning their devices dues to lack of usability.
Read more about the Apple iPad and its’ problems at Macworld UK.
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With just a few days since the launch date, early owners of the Apple iPad have already identified key issues that need to be resolved.
The Apple iPad is an impressive device, it works as a web browser, an eBook reader, a gaming device and as a media player. Put in the map function and photo viewer and you have an all in one information and entertainment access gadget. The touch screen user interface and the slim build of the iPad are also major factors that make it one of the most accessible devices to own.
The device was launched in the US last April 3 and had enjoyed quite the sales performance. Estimates place the day one sales at 300,000 units and the running figures have grown to 700,000 –making the predictions of the possible 1 million sales figures by the end of the week quite plausible.
However, this does not mean that the iPad has had a smooth ride since its launch date. In fact, in a matter of days, issues regarding the device’s WiFi connectivity have been brought up by many owners. While the problem only seems to affect certain units, the volume of complaints is significant enough to warrant Apple’s attention.
Fortunately, Apple has been able to isolate the problem to some degree –it appears that the iPad has problem connecting to routers that use dual band technology. Some experts have suggested that owners change their router settings and split up the two bands. It is a good solution, but it will affect the settings of other devices connecting to the network. In any case, iPad owners are still waiting for Apple to come up with a universal patch that would set things straight for all users.
Find out more about the WiFi issues on the Apple iPad at Softpedia.
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The SF Gate of the San Francisco Chronicle places a net book side by side with the newly launched Apple iPad. The comparative study goes in depth with breaking down the various functions of both devices but in the end, bring us all to the inevitable conclusion: that between net books and the iPad, neither is less important or less useful than the other.
Some would ask: how can that possibly be? The simple answer is that unlike the comparison of two computers or two mobile phones, the iPad is a standalone tablet while a netbook is a netbook.
These two are completely different devices that serve very different purposes. Though the two share some common elements in terms of functions, capabilities and even hardware, at the end of the day, they still have their own purposes. This is why both devices will continue to exist alongside each other.
One interesting point that the SF Chron brings up however, is that the iPad is “better” than the netbook in terms of games. For casual players, this is somewhat true. As games made specifically for iPads will play and perform optimally. For more hardcore players however, the netbook is a better choice.
The reason for this is that games for the iPad (including apps for the iPod and the iPhone as the tablet supports those too) are made specifically for casual players. While there are a handful of good hardcore titles for the Apple product, net books offer a greater range of games. The article goes on to cite that net books often have limited hardware capabilities –which places net books in general at a disadvantage. The better comparison would be placing the iPad up against a specific net book with similar specifications.
To read more about the original article which compares the iPad with net books in terms of function and performance, go the San Francisco Chronicle’s SF Gate.
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According to recent reports the Apple iPad is going to have paid operating system updates. It may sound like a pretty bad deal to iPhone owners who are used to getting free updates to their OS. For iPod Touch users however, this news is hardly surprising. In fact, iPod Touch owners are used to shelling out 5.99 GBP for very major OS update that comes out.
Well, it is not that big a deal but it is something that iPhone owners should get to know about. The iPad is already coming out in a matter of days, the US launch date has been set to April 3 and the touch screen tablet is expected to arrive in the UK by the end of April.
The Apple iPad is the very first standalone tablet device to be made available (not counting the iPod Touch). It comes with a 9.7 inch capacitive touch screen with multi touch and a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. It also auto rotates with use of an accelerometer so users can opt to view websites and media depending on their preference. The device serves as a web browser (it can connect to WiFi and depending on the version, 3G) as well as a workstation with the iWork app, an eBook reader, a media player and as a gaming device.
The iPad has been confirmed to be compatible with most iPhone and iPad applications which mean that users will have a large library of add-ons to choose from. Apple has also been aggressive in getting support from many publishers to acquire content for their eBook library.
Those looking forward to the non-3G version of the iPad will have to wait until the device is launched in the UK as only the 3G version will be available during the US launch.
Find out more about the OS costing setup for the iPad at Know Your Mobile.
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