Archive | March, 2011
Ad for new ViewSonic ViewPad shows screenshot of OS X
ViewSonic today announced a new 10.1-inch tablet capable of booting up in either Windows 7 or Google Android. “The lines of professional and personal life are blurring, which creates a need for devices that are suited for both sides,” ViewSonic VP Adam Hanin said in a press release. The ViewPad, as it’s called, comes with […]
Continue reading...iPad 2 sports 512MB of RAM says analyst
8. March 2011
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While some were disappointed that the original iPad only came with 256MB of RAM, those fears were quickly allayed once users got their hands on the device. With the speedy A4 processor in tow, sluggish performance was never an issue with the original iPad.
Continue reading...Weeks ahead of PlayBook launch, RIM loses its chief marketing officer
8. March 2011
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The tablet market is fierce. The iPad 2 is set to ship in just a few days, and companies like HP and Samsung are also poised to release new tablets in the first half of 2011. RIM, the maker of those oh-so-popular BlackBerrys is also planning to release its own tablet device in just a […]
Continue reading...iOS 4.3 set for release today; Personal Hotspot feature at carrier discretion
8. March 2011
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BGR reports that iOS 4.3 is poised for release today while fleshing out some info about how many connected devices the personal hotspot feature will be able to support: One of our sources has just let us know something pretty interesting. There has been a lot of talk surrounding Apple’s personal hotspot feature, specifically it’s capability of […]
Continue reading...Why didn’t Apple build HDMI into the iPad 2? Licensing issues
8. March 2011
One of the new features of the iPad 2 is support for HDMI out in 1080p. To take advantage of the feature, iPad 2 users will have to fork over $39 for a Digital AV Adapter. Couldn’t have Apple saved users the trouble and implemented HDMI into the iPad 2 itself? In short, yes, but […]
Continue reading...From the “How did this get published?” department
8. March 2011
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How this stuff gets printed is beyond me. It’s utter trash, really, and the epitome of lazy journalism. Writing for PC Mag, Will Greenwald comes up with 5 reasons not to buy the iPad 2. Without question, Greenwald devoted zero time to thinking about the iPad 2, as evidenced by his haphazardly assembled list that […]
Continue reading...Apple interested in developing TD-LTE iPhone for China Mobile customers – Report
8. March 2011
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A brief report from Reuters notes that Apple is interested in developing a TD-LTE capable iPhone. China Mobile, the world’s largest mobile carrier by subscribers, said on Friday that Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs has expressed interest in developing an iPhone based on the Chinese carrier’s network standard. China Mobile is developing its next-generation TD-LTE […]
Continue reading...Is Best Buy planning to give its entire sales staff iPads?
7. March 2011
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In an effort to push its vision of a “connected world” to the forefront, Best Buy is reportedly planning to give its sales staff iPads. Forbes writes: A source with knowledge of corporate mobile device deployments tells Forbesthat one of the country’s top 10 largest retailers expects to distribute iPads to each of its on-floor sales […]
Continue reading...iPad to be available at Verizon stores on March 11
7. March 2011
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Prominently featured on the Verizon Wireless homepage, the iPad 2 will be available in select Verizon stores on March 11. Also set to carry the iPad 2 are retailers like Best Buy, WalMart and Sam’s Club. While previous big product launches have centered on Apple’s line of retail stores, the iPad 2 launch may signify […]
Continue reading...64GB iPhone 4 seen floating around grey markets of Hong Kong
7. March 2011
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MicGadget reports on a suspicious 64GB iPhone 4 that’s been showing up on the grey markets of Hong Kong: According to Unwire.hk, this suspicious 64GB model has started selling in Sin Tak, the greatest grey market in Hong Kong, and the sellers claimed that these are engineered models and available in small quantity. Interestingly, the […]
Continue reading...Personal Hotspot feature in iOS 4.3 only supports 3 connected devices via wi-fi
7. March 2011
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AT&T confirmed last week that it would support iOS 4.3s personal hotspot feature when the update drops on March 11. But unlike Verizon which allows users to connect up to 5 wi-fi devices to an iPhone 4 hotspot, an internal AT&T document obtained by Engadget suggests that AT&T will only allow 3 connected wi-fi devices […]
Continue reading...iPhone 5 rumored to come with aluminum back, A5 chip, and new antenna design
7. March 2011
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The latest iPhone 5 rumor relays that Apple’s next-gen device will do away with the glass backing found on the iPhone 4 and will instead implement an aluminum back, much like the one used on the original iPhone. Network World reports: The purported impetus behind the design change had to do with complaints Apple received […]
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8. March 2011
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