iPad 2

Citigroup's research department is whispering hearsay that Amazon's got its own ideas for a smartphone next year. The "KindlePhone," as it's referred to in the article from All Things D, is allegedly slated for launch in late 2012. It's a fantastic idea for technophiles who have already adopted the Kindle Fire and are eager to step further into the Amazon ecosystem. And it's an amazing opportunity for Amazon to beat Apple at its own game.

Best Case Scenario: No Puns, Just iPad 2 Cases

Posted 11/09/2011 at 2:32pm | by Florence Ion

In this week's Best Case Scenario, I ignored the fact that you just dropped gobs of money on that brand new iPhone 4S and reviewed iPad 2 cases instead. Mostly because a majority of the cases that fit the CDMA iPhone 4 will also fit your iPhone 4S. It's like magic! Money-saving magic. Maybe.

This week, check out a protective snap-on case from Macally, a very-thin carrier from Bodyguardz, a faux-SmartCover case from Griffin and a super-secure Security Case from Kensington. Read on!

Monday Recap: Apple Kills Orange Smart Cover, May Build a TV, Siri Co-Founder Exits

Posted 10/24/2011 at 2:54pm | by J.R. Bookwalter

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It’s the last full week of October, which also signals the arrival of the long-awaited official Steve Jobs biography and even some silent MacBook Pro updates. But that’s not the only things that are making news today, with Netflix releasing third-quarter results and rumors sparking up about an Apple television once again. Here’s what’s making news for Monday, October 24, 2011.

Can Any Tablet Top the iPad?

Posted 09/29/2011 at 10:10am | by Nic Vargus

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How often have you seen someone using an iPad competitor? If your experience is anything like ours, probably not very often. That’s because a non-iPad tablet is something of a unicorn in the wild, except it’s far less magical. We decided to take a look at what went wrong for these iPad challengers and determine whether they have a shot in the future.

Comparison of Mobile Processors Reveals iPad 2 Still The King

Posted 09/16/2011 at 5:11am | by J.R. Bookwalter

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Recent benchmarks of five smartphone models and two tablets reveal some interesting stats -- while the current iPhone 4 ranks at the bottom when compared to newer Android handsets like the Samsung Galaxy S 2, Apple’s iPad 2 is the clear winner when it comes to mobile devices.

Best Case Scenario: If You Like It Then You Should Put a "Thing" On It

Posted 09/07/2011 at 3:50pm | by Florence Ion

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Need your iPad to pull a little more weight? Get a case that helps accommodate. I just made a rhyme! Seriously, that wasn't planned.

This week, I took a look at iPad cases that tack on that one additional function you really need from your trusty tablet device. Read on for my review of the Handstand iPad holder, Belkin's Bluetooth Keyboard Folio, the ZooGue iPad Binder frame, and iHome's iPad folio with built-in speakers.

Apple Store Coming To Hong Kong This Month, 3G iPad Certified in China

Posted 09/06/2011 at 5:37am | by J.R. Bookwalter

There is little doubt that China is the next location for explosive growth for Apple, where in recent months fake stores have popped up on the radar to take advantage of the company’s popularity there. Soon, mainland China will enjoy a 3G-equipped iPad 2 like the rest of us, as well as a retail store opening in neighboring Hong Kong.

PopCap Launches Peggle HD iPad Version at Special Price

Posted 08/24/2011 at 6:10pm | by Andrew Groen

Peggle PopCap Games has announced that they have just released an all-new version of they're amazing pachinko-themed casual game, Peggle. It's getting the HD treatment and is out tonight in an App Store near you.

Carmack: iPad 2 "About Half" as Powerful as Xbox 360, PS3

Posted 08/23/2011 at 11:19am | by Andrew Groen

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John Carmack and his studio, id Software, have achieved some of the most stunning advances in the history of video games in the past 20 years, and they're generally regarded as graphics geniuses. So when they talked about the graphical capabilities of tablets, our interest was piqued.

The iPad: Not Just For Humans Anymore

Posted 08/15/2011 at 2:31pm | by Adrian Hoppel

According to a report from Kotaku, humans are not the only ones fascinated with the iPad. Scott Engel, the iPad Enrichment Coordinator at the Milwaukee County Zoo, leads a program that gives orangutans some weekly screen time with the iPad.

Apparently, the red apes love them.