iPad

The iPad is a tablet computer from Apple that runs the iOS mobile operating system. Similar in functionality to the iPhone, the iPads purpose is often quite different, sometimes even serving as a general desktop computer replacement.

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Oops: iPad Engraving Error From Apple Gives an ASCII Cat 4 Ears

Apr 30, 2011 - 19 Comments
Four eared cat iPad 2 engraving error

Thinking about engraving your new iPad with some custom ASCII art? Watch out, you might end up with a few extra appendages on your ASCII drawings. This cat: ^—^ = ‘ . ‘ = turned into this mutant four eared cat ASCII: ^^—^^ = ‘ . ‘ = This is obviously a mistake in the … Read More

Why Jailbreak? Cydia founder gives reasons why jailbreaking the iPhone is worthwhile

Apr 29, 2011 - 6 Comments

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines wondering why you should jailbreak your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, you’re probably not alone. There’s plenty of reasons, but the video above lets us hear a few directly from Jay Freeman, aka Saurik, of Cydia fame. His main pitch is that jailbreaking gives you the freedom to … Read More

Sync an iPad & iPhone with a Single Cable

Apr 28, 2011 - 2 Comments
Sync iPhone and iPad at the same time with a single cable

The more iOS devices you get, the more sync and charger cables you have laying around, and the more you feel the pinch of only having so many USB ports. If you want to sync your iPad, you have to unplug your iPhone, if you want to sync your iPhone, you have to unplug your … Read More

Watch the South Park Human CentiPad Episode Online

Apr 28, 2011 - 6 Comments
South Park HumancentiPad

Apple and the iPad got a good roasting last night on the South Park season opener, the episode is called HumancentiPad and it’s full of crass humor. The episode rips on Apple, the iPhone tracking controversy, the iPad, Apple Geniuses, Apple Stores, the iTunes EULA, Steve Jobs presentation style, Best Buy, iPad competitors, and more. … Read More

iPad vs iPad 2 Speed Comparison Video

Apr 24, 2011 - 5 Comments

Wondering how fast the iPad 2 is compared to an iPad in real world tests? This video of side-by-side speed tests shows typical iPad usage, things like booting, launching various apps, and shutting down. You’ll see the iPad 2 excels in most areas but lags, oddly, in shutting down. If you don’t want to watch … Read More

Paranoid about iPhone & iPad Location Tracking? Encrypt your iOS Backups

Apr 21, 2011 - 4 Comments
Encrypt iOS Backups and Prevent Movement Tracking

This whole iPhone location tracker thing is getting a crazy amount of attention, and everyone seems surprised that a mobile device with a gazillion apps that ask for your location actually keeps track of your location. But, if you don’t want your location tracked, all you have to do is encrypt your iPhone & iOS … Read More

Final Fantasy 3 for iPad is Out Now

Apr 21, 2011 - 1 Comment

If you’re an iPad owner who is a fan of RPG’s and retro Square games, kiss your weekend goodbye: Final Fantasy 3 for iPad has just been released. The iPad version comes a month or so after the same title was released for iPhone, and can be downloaded now on the iOS App Store. Final … Read More

iPad 2 Shipping Time Now 1-2 Weeks

Apr 20, 2011 - 2 Comments
iPad 2 shipping times down to 1-2 weeks

If you’re still waiting around to find an iPad 2 in stock, you might want to consider ordering online through the Apple Store. Online shipping estimates for iPad 2 have now dropped down to 1-2 weeks for all models, including both colors and all sizes in Wi-Fi only, 3G, and CDMA. This is a significant … Read More

Make Your White iPad 2 Glow

Apr 17, 2011 - 2 Comments
glowing white iPad 2 frame

The white iPad 2 just got even cooler; if you shine a light on the edge of the iPad 2, the white frame lights up in a snazzy glow. The image above was pulled from a YouTube video which is circulating around Twitter that shows off the effect. In the video, an iPhone 4’s camera … Read More

iOS 4.3.2 Download is Available Now

Apr 14, 2011 - 32 Comments

Apple has released iOS 4.3.2 update for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 GSM, iPad, iPad 2, and iPod touch 3rd gen and 4th gen models. The 4.3.2 update includes several security updates and bug fixes, noticeably to resolve freezing FaceTime calls, and the update also resolves a 3G connectivity issue that some iPad users discovered in … Read More

Need an SSH App for iPhone and iPad? Check Out Prompt

Apr 14, 2011 - 4 Comments

If you’ve been looking for a great SSH client for iPad or iPhone, Prompt is probably exactly what you’ve been searching for. Released by Panic software, Prompt is a great looking SSH app that includes a bunch of features to improve the SSH experience from an iOS device. Notable features are: autocompletion of frequently used … Read More

iPad 2 Inventory Scanner Tool Makes Finding an iPad 2 from Target Stores Easier

Apr 13, 2011 - 2 Comments

Just about every morning I call several Apple Stores and ask about their current inventory and availability of iPad 2 models. Up until this week, stores generally had nothing in stock by the time they opened, and the store reps continue to tell me they have lines in the mornings. This has eased up slightly … Read More

3D Graphics on the iPad 2, No Glasses Required

Apr 11, 2011 - 11 Comments

This video may provide a good look at how 3D graphics will first make an appearance on the iPad and iPhone. The best part? No funky glasses are required. When first watching the video, I assumed it was based on the accelerometer like some 3d jailbreak UI tweaks, but instead it’s tracking movement with the … Read More

Amazing iPad paintings show off iPad as a creation tool

Apr 11, 2011 - 1 Comment

When I first saw these iPad paintings from UK artist Kyle Lambert, I found it hard to believe they were created entirely on an iPad using the Brushes app (App Store link) and just a finger as the input method. It’s pretty crazy to watch these paintings come together, here’s a video showing the creation … Read More

Redsn0w 0.9.6rc12 Download is Available

Apr 9, 2011 - 2 Comments

Redsn0w 0.9.6rc12 jailbreak tool has been released for download by the Dev Team. RC12 is a minor release that aims to fix any remaining issues with optional boot animations. Like the past few releases, Redsnow RC12 jailbreaks iOS 4.3.1 on iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 GSM, iPad 1, iPod touch 3rd gen, iPod touch 4th gen, … Read More

Transfer Photos from a USB Flash Drive to an iPad

Apr 8, 2011 - 17 Comments

With the help of the iPad Camera Connection Kit, you can fool your iPad into thinking a connected USB flash drive is a camera or SD card, this lets you pull pictures from the device and onto your iPad. Cool huh? Here’s how to do this: Connect the USB flash drive to your Mac Create … Read More

Hybrid e-Paper & LCD Display coming to iPad and iPhone?

Apr 7, 2011 - 4 Comments

A new patent shows that Apple may be working on a hybrid e-Paper and LCD display for iPad and iPhone that can switch between the two screens as needed. The patent details a multilayered screen where the entire display or just portions of it could change to offer either the incredible detail of e-Ink (a … Read More

Redsn0w 0.9.6rc11 Download is Available

Apr 7, 2011 - 5 Comments

Redsn0w 0.9.6rc11 jailbreak for iOS 4.3.1 has been released by the iPhone Dev Team. The rc11 update includes minor fixes regarding Settings choices, and also includes the option to enable boot animations. Redsn0w 0.9.6rc11 will jailbreak the following hardware running 4.3.1: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 GSM, iPad 1, iPod touch 3rd gen, iPod touch 4th … Read More

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