Apple iPad Faces Government Warning, Crowds Communication Networks
Feb 9, 2010 Apple Tablet
Apple’s iPad and other 3G devices are feared to cause a choke in communications, a theory recently mentioned by Phil Bellaria, director of scenario planning for the Obama administration’s Omnibus Broadband Initiative. He mentioned the administration’s fears for a great demand in mobile broadband started by devices like the iPad and the possibility of them causing a network congestion.
As an example, Bellaria mentions networks outages that took place back in 1996, when AOL introduced unlimited Internet access. This resulted in fragile connections and lack of connectivity for some users for months. AOL took care of this through network upgrades, so this might also be the solution for the current problem: 3G and WiFi upgrades, done by the local operators.
Problems were also found in the UK, where WiFi hotspots and cellular networks are being criticized for their service by iPhone owners. Will LTE/4G/WiMAX bring the answer to all of this trouble?
[via electricpig.co.uk]
Tags: Apple iPad, mobile broadband demand, network issues, network outage, Phil Bellaria
Stephen Colbert Shows off Apple iPad at Grammys Awards
Feb 1, 2010 Apple Tablet
The 52nd Annual Grammys Awards just took place the other and one of the main guests at the event was not even a singer, but a gadget: the Apple iPad. At some point, host of the show, Stephen Colbert took out the tablet from his suit and teased Jay-z about not getting one himself. It was pretty cool to see the iPad’s UI rotating like that:
However, we’ve still got the 2 months of waiting till the device gets shipped and 3 months till the 3G units start selling. At $499 a piece, you’d better start saving right now.
Tags: 52nd Grammys awards, Apple iPad, iPad UI, Stephen Colbert, Stephen Colbert shows Apple iPad
iPhone SDK Mentions iPad Cam, Split View and Popovers Only on Tablet
Jan 28, 2010 Apple Tablet
If you’re hoping for cool iPad features to arrive in your next iPhone OS, forget about it, since feats like split view and popovers are iPad-only, as confirmed by Apple. This decision was expected, because these functions are clearly meant for the larger screen. What’s really strange is that at some point, you’re offered the option to take photos… What gives?
We all know that the Apple iPad doesn’t pack a camera on board, so this must be the fault of the lazy Apple programmers, not wanting to take the camera segment out of the coding. However, there’s another possibility: the iPad could be getting a camera accessory, yet again big bucks for Apple, like the rest of the gear.
Which theory is more likely to happen?
[via engadget]
Tags: Apple iPad, Apple iPad camera, Apple iPad OS, popovers, split view
Apple iPad Keyboard Dock, Other Accessories Get Tested, Detailed
Jan 28, 2010 Apple Tablet
Apple surely rushed to show the world its brand new toy, the iPad tablet, so they didn’t detail the device too much. Although we’re now pretty familiar with the iPad, but what about the accessories? The bunch includes a keyboard dock, that will retail for $69, a case, retailing for $39 and an iPad Dock Connector to VGA adapter, available for $29.
There’s also a camera connection kit, that will be available for $29, but we’re really disappointed with Apple requiring you to pay for the world’s most popular connector, usually available for free. The $69 price for a keyboard dock is a tad too much, but if you’re a fanboy, no price is too big.
Back to the accessories, the above-mentioned dock combines the features of a standard iPad Dock and a modified Apple keyboard (latest version, with aluminum and all). This keyboard also comes with function keys controlling the iPad’s brightness, Home screen, a bunch of shortcuts and volume level.
[via engadget]
Tags: Apple iPad, Apple iPad accessories, Apple iPad keyboard dock, Apple tablet accessories
Apple iPad Tablet is Real! Steve Jobs Unveiling it NOW!
Jan 27, 2010 Tablet related
We’re thrilled to announce that the Apple iPad Tablet is real, since it’s just been announced by Steve Jobs, during Apple’s official event. Emotions aside, this is truly a bigger iPhone, with a 9.7 inch multitouch capacitive display, 16, 32 or 64 GB of internal memory a 1 GHz Apple A4 chip on board.
The device supports Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, WiFi, it comes with an accelerometer, Mobile Safari, a compass, speaker and microphone. Of course, like we supposed, the iPad uses iPhone apps, it uses the iTunes and iPhoto services and it features a customizable Home screen. There’s also a screen locking mechanism on board, just like the one on the iPhone.
The virtual keyboard it shows is great, there’s also a cool email client on board, support for YOuTube HD, Google Maps and uber-cool videogaming. Of course, Flash is still lacking… Waiting for the prices and release dates, folks!
[via Engadget]
Tags: 9.7 inch screen, Apple iPad, Apple iPad launch, Apple iPad specs, Apple tablet specs, Steve Jobs
Verizon or AT&T to Carry the Apple Tablet?
Jan 27, 2010 Apple Tablet
In case you’re wondering which carrier will sell the upcoming Apple Tablet, AT&T or Verizon, the answer could be easier than a choice between the two: both. This info comes from inside sources from both operators, but we have to mention that we recently learned Verizon was gearing up for some sort of event scheduled for today.
What we know for sure is that Apple has been in talks with these companies, in order to carry the device, that will operate on CDMA networks in one version and on GSM networks, in the other. The GSM version is coming to AT&T of course and the operator will most likely provide HSDPA services for it and we’ve certainly seen Apple and this carrier working together fruitfully till now.
Verizon’s spokesman, Jeff Nelson recently mentioned that the company is considering tiered pricing for the new tablet devices on the network, so this might mean the iPad will get the same data plans as the current netbooks and laptops. The Big Red also has one more thing coming, since the AT&T iPhone exclusivity is supposed to expire these days, so they might have two brand new products on their offer list: the iPhone and iPad.
[via foxnews]
Tags: Apple iPad, Apple Tablet carrier, AT&T, CDMA Apple Tablet, Verizon
New Apple iPad Pictures Leak on the Web, Fake?
Jan 27, 2010 Apple Tablet
Hours before the big event in San Francisco we’ve come across a bunch of shots that supposedly portray the Apple iPad. These pics are kind of fishy and you should take them with a grain of salt, as usual. Some say this is a prototype of the Apple Tablet, while Engadget mentions they recently got a tip saying that the device packs a 10 inch screen and an aluminum back like the MacBook.
What do you say? Are these images fake? And since the device is showing navigational features in action, will the Apple iPad pack a GPS chip, 3G connectivity, support for Google Maps and maybe even a digital compass?
[Engadget via crunchgear]
Tags: 10 inch screen, Apple iPad, Appled iPad leak, Appled Tablet leaked image
Apple Tablet aka iPad Mock Ad Revealed, Another Image Leaks
Jan 25, 2010 Apple Tablet
As we wait for the Apple Tablet/iPad to debut on Wednesday, January 27th, we’ve come across a mockup ad for the product, made by the folks of nowhereelse.fr. The clip pictures the tablet like shown in the image below and it’s pretty neatly put together, so it should make even the Apple PR department jealous:
Call it the iSlate, the Apple iPad, the MacTablet or the iTablet, one thing is for sure: this thing is coming in less than 48 hours and it’ll change the world. We’ve not Apple fanboys, but the excitement and hype that are building up have pretty good reasons this time. When was the last time you used a portable device with a single hand, had fun with a lightweight portable PC and a multitouch interface?
This tablet might as well kill the netbooks… In other news, beneath the video, there’s a fresh leaked image of the Apple iPad. Enjoy!
[via nowhereelse.fr]
Tags: Apple iPad, Apple Tablet ad, Apple Tablet launch, Apple Tablet leaked image
Steve Jobs Excited About the Apple Tablet; Says so Himself
Jan 25, 2010 Apple Tablet
It’s rare to get Steve Jobs excited over anything, since he’s launched some of the most important gadgets in modern history, but it seems that the Apple Tablet got to him. Sources close to Jobs claim that he was overheard saying that the Apple iPad “will be the most important thing” he’s ever done.
Multiple sources are confirming this info, like senior Apple execs and Steve’s friends, so this means that the big boss is pretty excited about the new product. We remind you that Apple is supposed to announce the device on Wednesday, January 27th, in San Francisco (Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater) together with iPhone OS 4.0.
We’re also pleased by the fact that we’ll most likely see Steve Jobs back on the stage, holding his keynote in his typical way.
[via TechCrunch]
Tags: Apple iPad, Apple iPad launch, Apple Tablet launch, iPhone OS 4.0, Steve Jobs
Apple iPad Gets Pictured Again; Genuine Apple Tablet Image?
Jan 23, 2010 Apple Tablet
Here comes the third image of the supposed Apple Tablet, lately dubbed the iPad, after some snooping around patents and trademarks. We can’t tell if the photo is real or not, but it certainly seems genuine, although we have to say yet again that this tablet looks like an oversized iPhone.
Its back side is all aluminum, there’s a 10 inch display on board and a Home button at the side of the device. A huge iPhone… let’s see how this plays out for Apple, specially if the cool new iPhone OS 4.0 is on board and the many App Store programmes are compatible with the iPad.
[via ispazio]
Tags: 10 inch display, Apple iPad, Apple Tablet image, image leak, iPhone OS 4.0
