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Writer of all things app related, traveler of the space-time continuum, baker of really great cookies. Follow me @appaholik

Source Says Redesigned Fifth-Gen iPad Coming in March

By | December 24, 2012 | No comment yet
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ipadminiCNETRumors have been floating around lately that Apple is planning on remodeling the iPad to be lighter and thinner than its predecessors. Japanese language blog Macotakara is also predicting a March 2013 launch dated, making the fifth-generation iPad the fastest Apple device remodel of all time.

If the rumors are true, Apple will release the fifth-generation iPad within six months of the release of the previous model. So far, the fourth-generation iPad was the fastest remodel due to Apple launching the updated device only eight months after its predecessor. From Macotakara:

“According to my inside source, iPad(5th) may be released in March, 2013. Source said the design of this new iPad will be like the iPad Mini in detail, and be thinner and lightweight.”

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Beware: iOS 6 Javascript Bug Could Lead to Privacy Vulnerability

By | December 21, 2012 | No comment yet
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Safari SettingsYou may not have even realized the minor, yet significant changes to your Safari mobile browser, but iOS 6 brought with it a useful, but invasive Smart App Banner feature. App developers can offer Internet surfers the ability to download a native app or even launch the app right from Safari. The Smart App Banner makes it easy for websites to connect you to their apps. It is also an accidental invasion of privacy for users that prefer to turn off JavaScript on their iPhone or iPad.

JavaScript is basically a coding language that makes websites more dynamic. It can also be used to track and provide a “digital fingerprint” of a user’s Web browser, including how much time a user spends on a page, what part of the page they look at, and what letters they type into entry fields. For that reason, Apple included a function to allow users the ability to turn off JavaScript in the settings section..

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Are Apple, Microsoft and Google Setting up a Home Automation Battle?

By | December 21, 2012 | 1 comment
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0The living room is quickly becoming the “new black.” That is to say, electronics companies seem particularly interested in what goes on in the living room and how they can profit from it. Microsoft has been pushing Xbox Live in advertising lately and last month, the Verge reported that the company was building a set-top box so users could get the same experience with Xbox Live, but without the price.

Apple has been updating and adding features to its set-top box, Apple TV, in order to generate more in-home interest. Google has gone so far as to create Google TV, a software platform based on the Android operating system, specifically designed for smart TVs and set top boxes. But how far are these companies willing to go in the battle for living room supremacy? How about home automation?

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Joypad Launches iPad App For Finding Compatible Games

By | December 21, 2012 | No comment yet
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If you really want to feel the console gaming experience, download the Joypad app on your iPhone or iPod touch and launch a compatible game on your iPad. It is quite an amazing way to play games. I wish all iPad games were Joypad compatible. Unfortunately, they are not. In fact, there are so few compatible games that it is difficult to track them down. Today, the company announced the launch of an iPad app that lets you find compatible games and download and play them from right within the app.

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PadGadget Gift Guide: Top iPad Keyboards & Keyboard Cases

By | December 21, 2012 | 2 comments
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logitech-keyboard-caseThis holiday season, think about the businessman or woman in your life and how much they could benefit from something as simple, yet useful as a keyboard for their iPad. Have you every tried typing more than an email on the iPad? It is nearly impossible and takes way too long. A keyboard turns your device into a workhorse and we’ve got a few that will make the perfect gift.

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How to Send the Perfect Gift to an Apple Fan with a Little Help from your iPad

By | December 21, 2012 | No comment yet
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giftcards_fallbackWhen you’re browsing the App store, checking out the new releases, do you ever find yourself thinking about a friend or family member that would just love that game? Did you know you could send it to them as a gift? You can also send movies, music, iTunes gift cards and Apple Store gift cards to your loved ones right from your iOS device.

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The Room Breaks All Rules When It Comes To Games – iPad App Review

By | December 20, 2012 | No comment yet
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The Room LogoOh my goodness! I had no idea how amazing this game was. Even when it won Apple’s Editor’s Choice award for iPad Game of the Year, I just assumed it was a particularly well-made hidden objects game.

Oh, boy, was I wrong. The Room is a game of riddles that takes you down a rabbit hole so deep you won’t even know where you are anymore.

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Panoramic Photography Comes to iPad with AutoStitch Panorama

By | December 20, 2012 | No comment yet
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The panoramic photography feature that came in iOS 6.0 is super cool. I use it all the time to take pictures at parties, rock shows, conventions, and more. Basically, if I want a wide shot of an entire room, I use panorama… on my iPhone. For some unknown reason, Apple decided that iPad users didn’t want to take Panoramic shots. Thanks to Cloudburst Research, now, Apple tablet owners can create full featured panoramic photos using AutoStitch Panorama for iPad.

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Tumblr for iPad finally joins App Store

By | December 20, 2012 | No comment yet
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Do you Tumble? Have you been asked that question? If so, and the answer is yes, you’ll be happy to know that Tumblr just updated its iOS app to be optimized for the iPad. That’s right, tablet users can now compose posts, reblog other’s Tumblrs, and pinch to zoom images, all from the larger landscape of the iPad screen.

The app is a lot like the iPhone version, but with some exclusive extras that make it worth downloading. For example, on the iPad, the Tumblr app has landscape support, which exposes a radial menu for posting. There is a navigation sidebar that doesn’t disappear.

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Verizon’s 4G LTE Coverage Expands Once Again

By | December 20, 2012 | No comment yet
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The question of the decade is, “AT&T or Verizon?” Depending on who you ask, Verizon is the best thing that ever happened to Apple products. AT&T owned the iPhone market for too long. When Verizon came on board, it was a joyous occasion for many who jumped ship to the largest carrier in the U.S. Even touting that label, there were some cities that still hadn’t been upgraded to the faster 4G network. Today, the company announced that it has expanded 4G LTE coverage to 29 additional markets. If you are still on the fence about buying an iPad mini, this may be the tipping point for you.

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