Category: iPad

Apple playing catchup with iOS 5?

So WWDC has been and gone and Apple has laid its cards on the table with iOS 5.  The biggest surprise was perhaps the sheer scope of the update and the number of major new features that are being released. With one notable exception I’m now struggling to …

Freebie – iPad 2 from Vodafone UK

Being a Vodafone customer and a regular user of the Vodafone eForum, I found something last night on the Forum which I thought was to be untrue. iPad 2 3G 16GB available with no upfront cost to existing customers. I couldn’t believe my eyes, that’s a saving of …

iOS5 to be unveiled on Monday

In a blurt of uncharacteristic openness, Apple have announced their agenda for WWDC, which as well as more on their next version of OS X for Macs, will also include the new iOS 5 for iPhone and iPads. No news on features yet, but Apple also confirmed they will …

iPad 2 Mini Review

Leigh has put together a very good review of the Apple iPad 2 already, as a massive Apple fan myself I was also given the chance to put this through its paces this time with thanks to Vodafone who agreed to send me a micro sim to use …

iOS 4.3.3 released to fix tracking issues

Apple iOS 4.3.3 has now been released to fix those location tracking “bugs” that came to light last month. Location data was found to be stored in a local file on handsets, this could then be extracted with a simple tool. Apple have stated that they were aware …

iPad 2 Review

I get it, I really do. If I’m honest this is the tablet that all other tablets ape. It’s as slim as a magazine and is the device everyone seems to want. Heck, I’ve wanted one of these for quite some time. The device we have here is …

4oD app comes to iPad

Channel 4’s catch up service, 4oD, have launched a free iPad app.  4oD’s website offering is unavailable to iPad users, due to its use of flash, so this is the first time 4oD has been available on an iOS device. Like Channel 4 the app is ad-supported, so …

World of Goo for iPhone/iPod Touch

  Those gamers among you will likely already have heard about World of Goo. Over the last few years it’s built up a reputation as a cult classic among puzzle games. Originally released on PC before making its way to Wii and then the iPad, last week developer …

iPhones and iPads track owners with hidden file

Researchers have found that iPhones and 3G iPads are recording location information into a hidden file and have done so since iOS 4. This iPhone Tracker software pops open the file and shows the information that has been recorded. Pete Warden posted on his blog that… The most …

Apple Releases iOS 4.3.2

Today Apple has released a minor update to the iOS platform. The update fixes minor bugs that users noticed causing FaceTime to display a blank screen or on some occasions cause the app to freeze. It also provides a fix for those 3G iPad owners that have been …

iPad 2 – A hands-on

I can’t promise that this will be the most insightful or researched item ever, but it’s still worth a looksie. Here’s me, an avid Android user, using the all-new iPad 2 in anger for the first time.. Link – Orange Shop

PlayBook, Motorola Xoom and iPad compared

One for your lunch-time viewing today – Rory Cellen-Jones has just added a video on the BBC website comparing the iPad, Motorola Xoom and Blackberry PlayBook. In the video Mike Lazaridis, from RIM, shows some of the features of their new tablet and how it stacks up against …

Vodafone iPad2 Pricing

Vodafone as with many networks have launched the iPad 2 today,  Mobile Today have a rundown of all the prices and what you get for your money Vodafone has announced its tariffs for the iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G in the UK. The operator is selling the device, as well …

Apple reduce UK iPad 2 prices ahead of launch this Friday

Apple have announced a price drop for the iPad 2 in advance of the new tablet’s UK launch this Friday. The entry level model has been reduced by £30 to £399. This means that iPad 2 prices will also be cheaper than the equivalent iPad 1 prices from …

iPad 2 launch delayed (a tiny bit)

Apple have confirmed that the iPad 2 launch will be delayed to 5pm on Friday 25th March.  Originally scheduled for 9am the same day, the later time has been blamed on problems with shipping. Online ordering has also now been confirmed as starting at 1pm on Friday. Stock …

What tablet to buy?

It’s sometimes difficult to think that the tablet that has spawned so many imitators this year, Apple’s iPad, was only released last year. At this year’s MWC there were tablets everywhere – Samsung, Motorola, HTC and HP to name but a few are all coming out with their …

Vodafone To Sell iPad 2

Vodafone have confirmed they are to sell the new Apple iPad 2 and have opened a page on their site to allow people to register their interest.  Below is the full press release which was published today. Vodafone UK today announced it will offer iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G and also …

Three to range the iPad 2

Three have just announced that they too will be carrying the iPad 2. Their full statement reads… Three UK today announced it will offer iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G and also dedicated data plans for iPad 2 in the coming weeks. iPad 2 is the next generation …

iOS 4.3 Arrives a little earlier than expected

Woaha, that was a bit unexpected. Apple have just delivered iOS 4.3 for both the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad just now, two days early than we anticipated. New features include a personal WiFi hotspot, a faster browser, iTunes Home Sharing, new AirPlay features and a host of …

The iPad 2 – Thoughts?

Yesterday Apple announced the iPad 2. Reactions have ranged from “the best tablet ever” all the way down to “an underwhelming launch with features that should have been included anyway”. Available here in the UK from March 25th it will have a dual-core CPU, two cameras and is …

Everything Everywhere To Sell iPad 2

Everything Everywhere have confirmed that they are to sell the Apple iPad 2 here in the UK. Conor from Everything Everywhere just tweeted the message above much to the joy of customers on either T-Mobile or Orange networks in the UK. Everything Everywhere is the new joint venture …

iOS 4.3 Announced

Apple have just announced the official release of iOS 4.3 to the world at their iPad event.  iOS 4.3 will be available to download on 11th March, the same day the iPad 2 goes on sale \ Included in this update is: Improved browsing via Safari iTunes Home …

iPad 2 Now Official

Apple are just announcing the iPad 2 to the world at a special event.  All the specs and pictures to follow……… Video calling camera & normal camera New A5 Dual Core CPU White & Black shipping from launch 1.3 pounds in weight 8.8mm thick 10hr battery life Same prices at …

iPad 2 – coming soon

We have had lots of stories recently on the plethora of new tablets rushing out this year, as companies look to capitalise on the market Apple’s original tablet proved existed. We haven’t though mentioned the avalanche of rumours concerning Apple’s sequel. Rumours on V2.0 started pretty much the day after …

An iPad for just £99? You’d better believe it.

This afternoon a colleague of mine got an email from T-mobile UK offering a reduced rate for existing customers wanting a new iPad. Below is a copy of the email. The small print mentions it’s only available for certain existing customers. So whether or not you can get …

New Valentine Box released for Cut the Rope

Fans of Chillingo’s iOS puzzler can rejoice as the plucky devs have today released a new set of levels for Cut the Rope. For those of you unfamiliar with this little Gem the aim, as you may have guessed, is to cut various ropes attached to a sweet …

iPlayer apps coming to iPad and Android this week

The BBC have announced today on their Internet Blog that their brand new iPlayer apps for Android and the iPad should available by the end of this week. While the iPad app has been long awaited, the news that the Android app will launch simultaneously has to be …

iOS 4.3 released to developers

iOS 4.3 has been released to developers, giving us some insight into what we can expect in the next update. Most mentioned so far is the ability to turn your iPhone into a mobile Wifi hotspot, like Android 2.2 – great news for 3 customers, not so beneficial …

3 announces iPad pricing

After Orange & T-Mobile, 3 have now announced their pricing for the iPad.  The up front cost is identical, with £199 for a 16gb, £249 for a 32gb, and £349 for a 64gb on a 24 months contract, but the monthly charge is £25 a ...

Orange & T-Mobile iPad pricing revealed

Orange & T-Mobile have released their pricing for subsidised iPads.  For £25 a month (for existing customers) you can get a 16gb iPad for £199 with 1gb peak and 1gb offpeak + 3gb of WiFi.  Full details of the Orange prices ar...

Orange & T-Mobile to subsidise iPads

Orange & T-Mobile have announced they are to subsidise the cost of buying an iPad when taking out a monthly data plan.  This would make the "Everything Everywhere" companies the first networks to do this, and it will be interesting to see if ...

O2 reduce iPad data allowances

O2 have announced that they are reducing the data allowances for their iPad data tariffs.  As of 1st October, the £15 monthly rolling contract will reduce the mobile data allowance from 3GB to 2GB. This is somewhat out of the blue, and...

Apple store becomes not-quite-so Apple

Whilst this isn't quite news it's still pretty funny. This guy and his wife are, we presume, having a nice shopping trip and decide to visit the Apple store. In they pop and then, armed with a camera, they turn almost every iPad and iPhone into ...

Steve Ballmer responds to the iPad

The iPad has been quite a success. In theory it shouldn't be. Many new owners have never considered a "tablet" before and the price tag is still quite high. Despite this they've sold really well, and several manufacturers are now sticking Android into...