iPad v. A Rock
Posted on 30. Jan, 2010 by JD in News, iPad
This speaks for itself. Thanks to Phil Santoro for creating it and sending it us (a play on the iphone v. rock joke).
5 Things The iPhone Could Learn From The iPad
Posted on 29. Jan, 2010 by JD in News, iPad
As is to be expected of any device that the masses get excited about prior to it actually existing, the iPad has torn the Internet in two. Some love it, seeing it as the first iteration of an eventually world-changing device; others just don’t see a point. “It’s just a big iPhone,” they say, “and I already have an iPhone!” These iPhone owners are exactly who should be the most excited about the iPad – even if they don’t plan on buying one. Even before its release, the iPad has heralded a number of changes on the way for iPhone OS – and presumably, the iPhone itself.
Motally Brings Mobile Analytics To The iPad
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by JD in News, iPad
Once the iPad SDK is released, many developers will be in a mad rush to create apps optimized for Apple’s tablet device. Already, developers are flocking to update their apps with the new iPhone SDK optimized for the iPad. But it’s not only the developers of games and apps who are participating in this gold rush. Motally, a startup that provides analytics on mobile devices, is launching the extension of their user-action tracking services for mobile web and apps to include content developed on Apple’s iPad. Their analytics will automatically work for iPhone apps accessed on the device with further support to be released specifically for the iPad SDK once it is available from Apple. Motally’s offering allows developers to receive daily reports, web-based dynamic reports and user statistics such as unique users, page views, engagement time search keyworks, average pages/visit, etc. Currently using the iPhone SDK, Motally will support the iPad SDK once it rolls out.
The iPad Vs. The Kindle: How Should Amazon Respond?
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by JD in News, iPad
Editor’s note: This a guest post written by Joff Redfern. Redfern is the co-founder of FlattenMe.com, a site for creating personalized storybooks. He was formerly a vice president of product at Yahoo, where he managed Yahoo Buzz and Toolbar. I’m a recent Kindle fan boy. I like the instant access to earth-friendly books, the paper-like display and the way it fits in my hand like a paperback. I’ve also deeply admired the crispness of the Kindle vision—“any book, any language, in minutes”. But with Apple’s iPad announcement the playing field on which the Kindle competes shifts and the disruptive technology itself gets disrupted. If I were running the Kindle I would answer this question today: “Are we innovating the publishing or the entertainment industry?” Is the Kindle just for my reading entertainment or is it for watching, listening, gaming, browsing, sharing photos, and communicating with friends & family too? Ultimately the answer is shaped by consumer preference, competitors and time measured in years. As a product guy this is a really intriguing question to try to unravel—which path should Amazon choose?
iPad To Ship In Europe In March Says Apple
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by JD in News, iPad
Apple’s European PR team have confirmed the impending of arrival inside two months of the Apple iPad to European shores. “The Wi-Fi version will ship worldwide in March,” said an Apple Europe spokesperson, but she added, “Watch this space for Wi-Fi plus 3G.” In other words it’s clear Apple is still in negotiations with mobile carriers over which will stock the new device. Unfortunately there is no word yet on international pricing.
Everything You Need To Know About The iPad
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by JD in News
The suspense is over! Today, Apple unveiled its new tablet computer, aptly called the iPad, here in San Francisco. Steve Jobs positions the tablet as a third computing device between a laptop and a smartphone geared towards the “key tasks” of Web browsing, email, sharing photos, watching videos, playing games, and reading digital books. All current iPhone apps will run on the device, as well as new games and digital books designed specifically for it. Here’s a list of all our recent coverage from before, during and after the event.
Live From The Apple Tablet Event
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by JD in News, iPad
We’re here in San Francisco for Apple’s event today where they’re expected to unveil their new tablet computer which may or may not be known as the iPad, iSlate, iBook, iTablet, the Apple Tablet or some other variation. The event starts at 10 AM PT. Be sure to check back in.
