Archive | April, 2010
Apple sells over 300,000 iPads on Saturday alone
Apple announced today that as of Midnight on Saturday April 3rd, they had sold over 300,000 iPads – a figure that includes pre-orders as well. “It feels great to have the iPad launched into the world—it’s going to be a game changer,” Steve Jobs said in a press release, “iPad users, on average, downloaded more […]
Continue reading...Jonathan Ive has to purchase his own iPad?
5. April 2010
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Apple design mastermind Johnny Ive was spotted walking out of an Apple Store with what appears to be a few iPads. What gives? Does the design maestro behind some of Apple’s more legendary products actually have to fork over part of his Apple salary in order to get an iPad? Doubtful. We imagine he’s simply […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs makes appearance at San Francisco Apple Store on iPad launch day
4. April 2010
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Proving that he owns more than just black turtlenecks, Apple CEO Steve Jobs showed up at a San Francisco Apple Store on iPad launch day wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and ripped jeans. How hipster. via SF Weekly
Continue reading...Woz scores 3G iPad, says it’s “better than I ever imagined”
4. April 2010
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Ah, it’s good to be king.. or a co-founder of Apple at least. While everyone else is busy unboxing wi-fi only models of their iPad, Apple co-founder and uber geek role model Steve Wozniak is gallivanting around town with a 3G equipped iPad. And his thoughts? “iPad delight…wow this is better than I ever imagined!”
Continue reading...Asphalt 5 on the iPad looks SICK!
4. April 2010
We’ve yet to get our hands on an iPad, but in the meantime we’re busy salivating at the prospect of unique and gaming experiences such as this video of Asphalt 5 running on the iPad. Bad. Ass.
Continue reading...Just how fast is the iPad? FAST
3. April 2010
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The vote are in and it’s unanimous. The iPad is a mothertruckin’ speed demon. But just how fast is the iPad relative to other Apple products like the original iPhone and the iPhone 3GS?
Continue reading...iPad makes hilarious cameo on “The Colbert Report”
3. April 2010
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Stephen Colbert got to play with an iPad, again. This time during a hilarious segment on the always funny “The Colbert Report.” The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Stephen Gets a Free iPad www.colbertnation.com Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Reform The best is when he points out the iPad’s […]
Continue reading...Engadget reviews the iPad, fawns over iBooks
3. April 2010
Engadget’s review of the iPad – as usual, it’s detailed, informative, and doesn’t pull any punches. Well done Mr. Topolsky. Especially impressive were their thoughts on Apple’s iBooks app: To say Apple is about to put a major dent in Kindleworld is an understatement. The iBooks app is one of the most beautiful and thoughtful […]
Continue reading...iFixit tears down actual iPad, finds “gorgeous symmetry”, robust design
3. April 2010
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With another spectacular Apple product launch behind us, iFixit got its hands on an iPad and wasted no time in tearing that bad boy open and examining its innards, as Dwight from The Office might say. Commenting on the photo below, iFixit observed: Wow, what gorgeous symmetry. The display assembly and rear case assembly are […]
Continue reading...The Android ‘Flea Market’ – Why it’s more than a numbers game
2. April 2010
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Barry Oneill on the problems plaguing the Android Market: I conclude therefore that a large proportion of Android users simply cannot purchase and download paid for apps to their phone. I blame Google and its appallingly poor management of the Android market. Despite having a Google Checkout account I still cannot see, never mind purchase […]
Continue reading...Google revamps Gmail for the iPad [Screenshot]
2. April 2010
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With the iPad launch now less than 24 hours away, Google revamped its mobile version of Gmail for iPad users. If you’re on an iPad and mosey on over to check your gmail, you’ll now be greeted with a 2-pane email screen akin to Apple’s Mail app. Slick.
Continue reading...Internal shot of the iPad reveals A4 processor, Toshiba Flash, and Broadcom chip
2. April 2010
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In accordance with FCC regulations, Apple provided the FCC with an iPad to ensure that the device was compliant with radiation emission requirements. The FCC, in turn, was kind enough to publish all of their photos and testing materials, including a letter of confidentiality request from Apple, up on its website. Above, you can see […]
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5. April 2010
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