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A blogger with a passion for applications, gadgets, new technologies, and everything new in this ever-changing technological world. Contact me via Twitter: @PG_Roberto

Conan O’Brien and TeamCoco Share Views About Kindle Fire

By Roberto | December 21, 2011 | No comment yet

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Familiar with that old adage, you get what you pay for? That seems to be the case ever since Amazon launched the Kindle Fire. Some consumers seem to be happy with their Fires, however, plenty of tech reviews have been more negative than positive.

Amazon has now released a promised software update, which will supposedly fix all of the launch issues in one release. That did not prevent Conan O’Brien and TeamCoco from having some fun with the recent events.

By Roberto | December 18, 2011 | No comment yet

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Still looking for a way to surprise that significant someone, family or friends during the Holidays? An Apple gift can always make the day for that special someone.

We wanted to let you know that Walmart is running a great sale on iTunes gift cards. This is a great way to provide a one-stop entertainment that comes with an iTunes Store code redeemable for music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, games, and more. You better hurry! The offer is available now for a limited time!

By Roberto | September 21, 2011 | 5 comments

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UPDATE: Our lucky winners are @hotwls13 and @nwben. Enjoy!

Looking for alternatives to digital photo frames for sharing pictures and slideshows with friends and family? Look no further.

The miFrame for iPad is an elegant docking solution that doubles as a picture frame for displaying photos and videos, plus it allows you to charge your iPad at the same time, in both landscape and portrait mode. This is your chance to enter our giveaway contest!

By Roberto | September 16, 2011 | No comment yet

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The love affair for tablets by airline companies and aircraft manufacturers continues to produce new stories around the world.

Apple has done extremely well with the iPad across different airlines – as a replacement to paper flight manuals and navigational charts, and also as a way to improve customer service. Now Qantas has announced its testing of Apple’s tablet as an option to its in-flight entertainment system. Android has also scored a win after Boeing selected the operating system for the next-gen 787 Dreamliner touch screens.

By Roberto | September 14, 2011 | No comment yet

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The last few days have been full of reports detailing how Sprint and Apple are planning to launch the iPhone next month.

However, what many in the industry seem to overlook is the possibility of a 4G iPad in Sprint’s network making the iPad crowded market even more formidable.

By Roberto | September 12, 2011 | 3 comments

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Following NBC’s footsteps, Turner Broadcasting System just released the TNT iPad app, which gives you complete access to full-length television shows and movies aired by the network. The new app provides you with a lineup of TNT Dramas that you can access wherever and whenever you want.

By Roberto | September 8, 2011 | 1 comment

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If you’re looking for a creative way to create electronic invitations, posters, and cards, Phoster is a must have app for your iPad.

Phoster is a powerful app, that in just five minutes, allows you to create great looking party invitations and flyers using your own photos and Phoster’s included layouts and effects. With this app, your friends and family are sure to be impressed with your digital creations. Everyone will be asking if you used Photoshop or some other fancy image editing program to create your poster.

By Roberto | September 5, 2011 | 4 comments

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Fall is already here, and according to earlier Apple rumors, that means iOS 5 and iCloud are almost here. Or, are they?

There is already movement over at Apple’s retail stores, where it seems that training has already begun for iOS 5 and the highly awaited iCloud service.

By Roberto | September 2, 2011 | No comment yet

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The insanely addictive and successful iPhone game, Doodle Jump, has finally made it to the iPad. Even though this game has been spotted on stage accompanying Lady Gaga concerts, it took a while before it made it to the larger screen.

After selling 10 million copies of the iPhone game, Lima Sky has finally released the iPad specific version with redone graphics. This perennial favorite amongst iOS gamers is now ready for you to download!

By Roberto | August 31, 2011 | No comment yet

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Attention European iPad owners! Ready to watch live TV on your iPad 2? Elgato has just announced its new EyeTV Mobile accessory for the iPad 2.

If you want your iPad 2 to become a mobile television, then why not a DVR? The EyeTV Mobile accessory claims you can receive live TV broadcasts and also record TV shows directly to your iPad 2.

By Roberto | August 26, 2011 | No comment yet

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One of the main trends driven by Apple’s iPad has been associated with people starting to use the tablet more and more to read their favorite previously paper-made products. Earlier this year we mentioned how a survey study conducted by OnCampus Research, showed that college students from 19 campuses nationwide were showing their willingness to use e-books rather than traditional textbooks.

Prestigious, Yale University, has certainly taken note of that. The private Ivy League university has given iPads to all its medical students. As Yale’s Daily News describes it – “Yale School of Medicine students’ backpacks just got a whole lot lighter.”

By Roberto | August 23, 2011 | 1 comment

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Facebook continues its aggressive move towards video content streaming. Although watching movies on Facebook isn’t a new topic for many, the social network company has inked a partnership with Miramax that will bring Facebook users one of the largest streaming movie catalogs.

The Miramax eXperience app is now live (beta) on Facebook and now offers 20 titles for rent in the U.S. and 10 in the U.K. and Turkey. Better yet, the new Miramax rentals can be watched on your iPad.

By Roberto | August 19, 2011 | No comment yet

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Looking for ways to freely enjoy your iPad everywhere you go? We have some good news for you.

Two new speakers have been announced. Logitech has announced its Tablet Speaker for iPad, and Scosche has unveiled its new boomCan portable speaker. Check out the speakers after the break because these two accessories are the perfect way to share with your friends and extend your tablet experience no matter where you go!

By Roberto | August 16, 2011 | No comment yet

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Animation desk

Update: Lucky winners have been selected – @ellemmeff, @jomonto, @ascolletti, @Mamashay59, @csc110, @lazybum0921, @mounteden, @crichton007, @DarraghBrowne

For most of us, the art of animation is a magical mystery. If you want to experience the real circumstance of being an animator now, then you must try an animation application on your iPad.

Today’s promo code giveaway features the great animation iPad application from Kdan Mobile, Animation Desk for iPad. This application transforms you into an animator by providing an environment for you to draw and create animations directly on your tablet in a workspace not unlike those used by professionals.

By Roberto | August 11, 2011 | 3 comments

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We’ve seen numerous analyst reports talking about how the iPad has cannibalized the existing PC and notebook market. Even Apple’s COO, Tim Cook, acknowledged during the company’s last earnings conference the effect of the iPad on the company’s own products.

Based on recent reports it seems that PCs will take on a supporting role to other electronics, such as the iPad, Android tablets, smartphones and connected TVs. One of IBM’s original PC lead engineers seems to agree with the “post-PC” era by admitting his primary computer is now a tablet.