The only thing Apple fans love more than knowing the real deal details of a product release is the speculation and rumors that lead up to it. There were plenty of suspicions floating around before the event earlier today and while many were accurate, even more were completely off-base.
Tim Cook took the stage with an on-time start and launched into a keynote that began by talking about the brave new world Apple is helping to shape in which “the PC is no longer at the center of your digital world, but rather just a device. We’re talking about a new world where the devices you use the most need to be more portable… and dramatically more easy to use than ever before.”
Cook described the iPad as “the poster child” of the post-PC world, and that couldn’t be more true with the next generation of the device.
After telling South Korean media in November that it would not take legal action against Apple with the purpose of blocking the sale of the iPhone 4S, Samsung has gone back on its word and is doing just that by claiming that the iPhone 4S and the iPad 2 infringes on three of its patents.
According to Reuters, the complaints that were filed on Tuesday in Seoul cover three utility patents and involve methods of displaying data, the user interface and short text messages.
Just when I thought that I couldn’t possibly want the next generation iPad more than I already did, Senseg went and upped the ante. By telling PockedLint that they “won’t be making any statements until after Apple’s announcement”, Senseg has all but confirmed that they have a part in the new iPad.
While you may not be familiar with Senseg, they are an innovative and remarkable haptics (meaning: sense of touch) technology company that turns touch-screens into feel-screens by boasting the ability to add complex textures to screens instead of just “buzzing your fingertips.”
Dow Jones is reporting information regarding an interesting tactic that Apple is using in its multiple patent infringement suits across the world. Apparently, the iPad maker is willing to cut deals with its competitors by offering them licensing options for their patents.
Citing unnamed sources, Dow Jones writer Ian Sherr stated that Apple has offered proposals to Motorola Mobility and Samsung Electronics for royalty payments to license patents that are currently pending litigation. Sherr noted that, “Apple isn’t attempting to offer patent licenses to all its competitors or create a royalty business.”
Still not sure if you’re ready to shell out extra bucks–plus monthly fees–for a wireless network-ready iPad? Apple’s latest iPad may change your mind.
At least that’s what the company is reportedly banking on as it sets to launch its latest tablet later this week. Reuters reports that, according to a source familiar with the upcoming launch, Apple will do 3G one better by utilizing a new 4G network that will, reportedly, give consumers–among other perks–lightening fast, better-quality video.
According to CNET (who claims their source is a developer at Apple who is normally quite reliable) the new iPad will be labeled the iPad HD and not the iPad 3 like we’ve all been calling it.
This could make good sense if Apple is trying to tie in the new Apple TV and improved HD capabilities for both devices. By including it in the name, HD becomes a part of the evolving Apple brand.
In the midst of a major lawsuit that they launched against apple, Proview Electronics has officially filed for bankruptcy. One of Proview’s major creditors, Fubon Insurance, is owed USD $8.68 million dollars and has stated they have rejected the ailing monitor company’s pleas and are unwilling to wait until the results of the legal action are known.
Productivity, portability and convenience–all obvious reasons why people love to use their iPads. Don’t forget the status factor either, however.
A new study by Thomson Reuters, a business data provider, shows that a growing number of professionals carry an iPad or other tablet device in hopes of impressing those around them.
Reuters’ Mobile Device Usage study surveyed more than 300 senior staff and partners at various mid-size and large law and accounting firms about their use and opinions about tablet computers.
Research in Motion is celebrating a (not so) small victory having announced that last week their PlayBook was the best selling tablet at Canadian Best Buy and Future Shop retail stores.
During an investor conference last month, Apple CEO Tim Cook indicated that iCloud would be at the core of the company’s strategy “for the next decade or more.”
On Friday, Cook put his money where his mouth is (so to speak) with Apple posting a number of jobs for iCloud-focused engineers that are interested in “developing the next generation of cloud support for iOS and OS X.” If this describes you, you have a passion for Apple (and perfection) and your career path permits, this may be your lucky day.
For those of us who have recently done a little car shopping you probably noticed that just about every car manufacturer has an integration option for your mobile devices –be them MP3 players, smartphones or even tablets.
So far, Apple hasn’t really played much of a part in that process aside from adhering to standards (like using Bluetooth or charging with USB dock connectors), but that may soon change.
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CNN Money recently released a copy of FORTUNE’s survey that ranked the top 50 most admired companies from the opinion of their peers. Apple ranked number one over all other industries, and also earned the top spot for the computer industry over EMC and Xerox.
According to the report the reason Apple is so highly admired is:
Say it isn’t so! The only thing worse than waiting for the launch of the new iPad 3 is having to wait to get your hands on one! Reports indicate that because of the new high resolution Retina displays, supplies may be limited and it may take as long as a month for Apple to have enough units to meet the (anticipated) demand.
This news comes as somewhat of a shock given that the screens are supposedly being supplied by as many as 3 manufacturers, including Sharp, LG Display and Samsung Electronics.
Are you planning on selling your current first or second generation iPad to fund the purchase of an iPad 3? Well, you’re not alone. According to eBay, more people have been trading in their first and second generations this month than in any other month of the year.
In fact, 10 times as many people traded in their iPads this year compared to the same month last year, for a total of 125,000 total tablet trade-in offers, and 97.6 percent of those were Apple iPads.
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