iPad
As second iPad looms, so does talk of tablet price war
On March 2, Apple is expected to unveil a second iPad, which is expected to be thinner and weigh less than the original. The big question is, however, whether Apple will raise prices, considering that at the end of 2010 there were already 30 different tablets for sale. Full article.
New iPad already in production
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Apple started manufacturing a new version of its iPad tablet that has a built-in camera and a faster processor. The new iPad is set to debut in the next few months, with a price similar to that of the current device. Full article.
The Unlikely Story of Apple's iPad, One Year In
Jan. 27 was the day Steve Jobs referred to Apple’s new iPade as “magical and revolutionary.” Now, a year later, Apple’s sold nearly 8 million iPads to consumers.What's next for them? Full article.
IPhones, iPads to Gain NFC Payment Features
The director of consulting firm Envisioneering Group recently said that Apple Inc. plans to introduce services on the iPhone and iPad computer that would allow it to get a piece of the market for goods and services and allow Apple to cut its own costs and those of retailers selling Apple products. Full article.
Apple said to plan online newsstand with publishers
Sources familiar with the matter recently indicated that Apple Inc. is developing a digital newsstand for publishers that would let them sell magazines and newspapers to consumers for use on Apple devices. The individuals, who declined to be identified because the negotiations are private, indicated that the newsstand, designed particularly for the iPad, would be similar to Apple’s iBook store for electronic books, and would be separate from Apple’s App Store. Full article.
Google tablets may pass IPad with more accessibility
Analysts recently indicated that tablet computers running Google Inc.’s Android will start taking sales from Apple Inc.’s iPad this holiday season and may surpass it in a few years as device makers adopt the software for a slew of models. Smartphones running Android have already surpassed Apple’s iPhone in the U.S., and Google may repeat its success with tablets because its operating system is freely available to any company. Full Article.
Review: Apple's iPod Updates
Apple has sold 275 million iPods in various forms over the years, and you might reasonably think the product line's best days are behind it. You'd be wrong. At the end of a busy year in which Apple has significantly redesigned the iPhone, and launched the entirely new iPad, the iPod has been thoroughly redesigned, improved, and, in at least one case, stripped down for the better. Full Article.
Microsoft Working on iPad's Rivals
Microsoft’s Chief Executive said Microsoft needs to do better in the market for tablet computers that Apple Inc. has found success in with its iPad. Microsoft is working closely with hardware partners to improve the quality of tablet devices that run Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system. Tablet or slate devices, which are the thin, keyboard-free computers with touch screens that run Windows 7 haven't caught on yet, as computer makers struggle to create products with the responsiveness and ease of use of the iPad. Full Article.
Amazon bets the Kindle will grow
When Apple released the iPad in April, obituaries for Amazon's Kindle e-reader proliferated. However, instead of planning a funeral, Amazon decided to bet on growth for its Kindle and placed it at the center of Amazon’s digital media strategy. The company announced on July 19 that Kindle sales had accelerated every month since the iPad's debut, and Amazon plans to introduce two new versions of the device July 29. Full Article.
iPad Fans: What do we carry it in?
After Apple started selling its tablet in April, early adopters were stumped on how to easily hold and transport the glass-screen gadget. IPad's unusual size—far bigger than a 3.5-inch iPhone but much smaller than most laptops—has ramped up opportunities for enterprising individuals and companies. Apple says it is thrilled to see the bag industry that has popped up around the gadget. Full Article.
