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.
Verizon is now airing an iPad commercial that features the device paired up with a Verizon MiFi mobile hotspot. The iPad offered through Verizon is not the 3G model, so you have to get a MiFi hotspot instead. Of course this has it’s advantages, considering you can hook up any other device to the MiFi … Read More
Bluetooth is great since it allows for anyone to wirelessly sync hardware together. It’s typically turned off by default in iOS, so you’ll want to turn it on first if you intend to use the Bluetooth connectivity options. On the other hand, if you don’t use bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad there’s little reason … Read More
Update: The update has been released, get the iOS 4.2 download now. Late last week we heard that the public release of iOS 4.2 was waiting on enough third party applications to be accepted into the App Store, this was to insure that users have immediate access to apps that take advantage of new features … Read More
If you like to jailbreak and unlock your iPhone, you’ll want to backup your existing SHSH blobs before you install a new version of iOS. With the release of iOS 4.2 just around the corner, it’s a good idea to do this now if you intend on unlocking your device in the future.
There’s a new iPad commercial out again, and Apple showers the device in superlatives: iPad is cinematic, elementary, academic, full-size, presenting, bought, sold, fantasy, electric. The latest TV advertisement features the same finger snapping Chilly Gonzales piano song from iPad commercials airing earlier in the year, except at the end there’s an electric guitar playing … Read More
If you need to download iPad firmware and IPSW files, here are the links to do so. These are the original unmodified IPSW files, for versions 3.2 and up for iPad. You can also download iPhone firmware or iPod touch firmware if you need to. iPad Firmware & IPSW Downloads These .ipsw files are hosted … Read More
The GM release of iOS 4.2 is now available to download through Apple’s Developer Program. GM stands for Golden Master, which generally means the software release is ready to ship. The iOS 4.2 update is hotly anticipated for iPad owners in particular, since it will bring multitasking abilities to the device. The update also installs … Read More
In the Halloween spirit, here’s a really creepy iPad wallpaper of a hand appearing behind foggy glass. Click on the image for a full size 1024×1024 version (hosted at imgur). For whatever reason this picture reminds me of The Ring, ahh!
You can change the placement of icons on your iPhone or iPod touch much faster by moving them around directly within iTunes. Plug your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into your Mac or PC Launch iTunes Select your iPhone Click on the ‘Apps’ tab within iTunes Drag icons around the visible homescreen As long as … Read More
How about a custom floating iPad stand that sits in front of your face while you’re lounging around in a lazyboy? Hmm, as if the iPad needed any help in being couch potato friendly, this comes along. I’m sort of speechless. More goofy pictures:
It’s going to be an Apple Christmas. According to a new report by Duracell, Apple products are the most requested item on many kids Christmas wish-lists for 2010, overcoming toys as a the most sought after gifts by a wide margin. Not only do children want Apple gadgets, but they’re at the very top of … Read More
See that graph? That’s Apple taking over the world… if you think the iPad counts as a PC that is. The chart represents PC Market Share in the USA (AKA United States of Apple), and includes Apple with and without the iPad counted as a PC. That massive blue leap is Apple with the iPad. … Read More
The college football season is halfway over, but that doesn’t mean you have half the interest. If you follow NCAAFB, things are just now starting to really heat up, so keeping track of your alma mater or favorite team is absolutely essential. The iPhone and iPad make great tools to follow college football, and the … Read More
The iPhone Dev Team just released Pwnage Tool 4.1 for download. The latest PwnageTool update works to jailbreak the following devices with the 4.1 firmware: new Apple TV, iPad, iPod touch 3G & 4G, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 3G. Why is the PwnageTool 4.1 release useful? Pwnage Tool allows you to restore to … Read More
Is the Kindle and iPad war over digital reading finished already? Did the iPad lose because of the iBookstore? According to TUAW, the “iBookstore six months after launch is one big failure”, which is a harsh way to say there just isn’t enough available content. Let’s review this and the eReader battle between the two … Read More
The internet is always full of surprises, but this is quite unique, it’s an iPad shirt. Literally. It’s a shirt with a clear front pocket that you can slide the iPad into and wear it on your chest.
Greenpois0n for Mac is now available to download, it works to jailbreak iOS 4.1 with the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch 3g, and iPod touch 4g. If you’re wondering where to download the Greenpoison jailbreak from, you can find the necessary downloads from the official website.
If you had any doubts that Apple and Verizon were working together, this should quiet them. Verizon will begin offering the iPad in their stores starting on October 28. The iPad model offered will be the WiFi model, but each iPad will be bundled with a Verizon MiFi mobile hotspot to insure wireless data coverage. … Read More
