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iPad 2 Review Roundup: Thinner, Faster, 512MB RAM, You’ll Want One

Mar 10, 2011 - 6 Comments

Reviews for iPad 2 are starting to appear, and as expected, they’re overwhelmingly positive and generally conclude that it’s the best tablet on the market. Aside from lavishing praise on the new model, several of the reviewers also confirm one of the iPad 2 specs that every geek was wondering about; iPad 2 has 512MB … Read More

How to Setup & Use iTunes Home Sharing

Mar 9, 2011 - 35 Comments

iTunes Home Sharing is a great feature that lets you share your iTunes 10.2.1 library wirelessly with anyone on your local network. This means you can share any Mac or PC’s media library with any iOS 4.3 compatible iPhone, iPod, iPad, or Apple TV, in addition to any other Macs and PC on your network. … Read More

Fix “The required file cannot be found” syncing error after iOS 4.3 Update

Mar 9, 2011 - 30 Comments

Some of us who have downloaded iOS 4.3 and updated their iPhones and iPads have run into a strange syncing error that vaguely states “The required file cannot be found.” If this has happened to you, you’re not alone, and thankfully there’s a fix of sorts. Fix “required file cannot be found” iOS 4.3 syncing … Read More

How to Enable iPad Orientation Lock Switch in iOS (Older iPad Models Only)

Mar 9, 2011 - 5 Comments

Some older iPad models have a physical button to use as an orientation lock or mute switch. It might seem mundane, but one of the most appreciated features of iOS for iPad users is the ability to enable the iPad orientation lock switch instead of having it function as a mute switch in iOS on … Read More

iOS 4.3 Download is Out Now – Direct Download Links

Mar 9, 2011 - 17 Comments

Apple has released iOS 4.3, the update includes support for iPhone 4 GSM, iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPad 2, and iPod touch 3G and 4G, and Apple TV 2. iOS 4.3 brings AirPlay improvements, improved Safari performance, iTunes Home Sharing, the addition of the iPad orientation lock switch, and Personal WiFi hotspot for iPhone 4. Download … Read More

How to Move the iPhone & iPad iTunes Backup folder to an External Hard Drive

Mar 5, 2011 - 98 Comments

If you have a Mac with an SSD or otherwise limited disk space (like the MacBook Air 11″ with a 64GB drive), you might consider moving your iPhone backup folder to another drive to save some of that precious SSD space. Before proceeding you might want to determine if this is necessary for you. Do … Read More

Where to Buy iPad 2

Mar 3, 2011 - 15 Comments

You’ve already drooled over iPad 2 specs and decided you want one, right? Great, but it might not be that easy. Considering there are no pre-orders this time around, there could be long lines and you’ll probably be competing against campers and early birds. What to do? Know where to shop and increase your odds! … Read More

iOS 4.3 GM Download Released for Developers

Mar 3, 2011 - 2 Comments

iOS 4.3 GM has been released for developers to download. The update supports iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch 3G and 4G. As we noted with iOS 4.3 beta releases, iPhone 3G and earlier generation iPod touches are not eligible to upgrade to 4.3. Registered developers can get the update from iOS Dev … Read More

New Hyundai commercial advertises iPad… as the cars owner manual

Mar 3, 2011 - 9 Comments

This is a really interesting commercial, it’s a car ad for the Hyunadi Equus, but the commercial does double-duty and sells the iPad too. What do cars and iPads have to do with each other? I wondered the same thing when I was sent this, but I guess some new Hyundai cars are shipping with … Read More

Tablet Comparison: iPad 2 vs Xoom vs TouchPad vs PlayBook

Mar 3, 2011 - 18 Comments

The tablet arms race is in full force, so how does the newly released iPad 2 stand against the tablet competition? This chart compares the new iPad 2 specs with the Motorola Xoom, HP TouchPad, and BlackBerry Playbook. Similar Hardware, OS & Apps Make the Difference From a hardware standpoint, each tablet is pretty comparable, … Read More

Watch iPad 2 Keynote & Promo Videos

Mar 2, 2011 - 7 Comments

Apple didn’t livestream the iPad 2 keynote today, but you can watch Steve Jobs present iPad 2 and the entire media event directly from Apple.com. The keynote is about 70 minutes long and covers assorted Apple updates, iPad 2, iOS 4.3, and Garageband & iMovie for iPad. If 70 minutes is too long for you, … Read More

iTunes 10.2 Released to Download

Mar 2, 2011 - 2 Comments

iTunes 10.2 has been released, the update is required in order to install the upcoming iOS 4.3 and sync your Mac or PC with iPad 2. Release notes are brief in Software Update and pertain to iOS 4.3: What’s new in iTunes 10.2 • Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.3. … Read More

iPad 2 Specs

Mar 2, 2011 - 69 Comments

iPad 2 ships on March 11, so what exactly will you get? Here are the tech specs from Apple for us geeks that like this kind of stuff: 1GHz dual-core A5 CPU 512MB RAM 16GB, 32GB, 64GB storage options Front & Rear Cameras, front is VGA, rear is 720p 9.7″ LED display with 1024×768 screen … Read More

iPad 2 Ship Dates: March 11 for USA, March 25 for International

Mar 2, 2011 - 10 Comments

iPad 2 has been announced and it looks awesome, so when can you get your hands on the all new device? That depends on where you are, but here’s the dates we have so far: iPad 2 Shipping Date for USA: March 11 iPad 2 International Shipping Date: March 25 – for Australia, Austria, Belgium, … Read More

iPad 2 Announcement Date is March 2

Feb 23, 2011 - 3 Comments

Yesterday several rumors floated about that iPad 2 will be released on March 2 and today invites went out to select members of the press to cover an Apple event scheduled for March 2 at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts at 10:00 am. The invite, sent to Jim “The Beard” Darymple, shows … Read More

iPad 2 Release Date is March 2

Feb 22, 2011 - 4 Comments

Update: iPad 2 has been announced! The ship date is March 11 for USA, and March 25 for some international customers. Not only is a MacBook Pro refresh due out in the very near future, but the iPad 2 is scheduled to be released next week as well, according to a report from AllThingsDigital. Citing … Read More

Tap a Date in Email to Add to Calendar on iPhone or iPad

Feb 22, 2011 - 6 Comments

The next time you get an email with a date mentioned in the body, you can use this neat trick to quickly add that date to your Calendar on iPhone or iPad. This is easy and it shortens the steps required to add events to a Calendar in iOS. The secret? It’s simple, you can … Read More

Turn an iPhone into a Remote Control & Trackpad with Mobile Mouse Pro – still FREE!

Feb 20, 2011 - 7 Comments

Update: This app was intended to be free only on 2/20 but it is now 2/21 2/22 and the app is still free to download. Get it while you can! If you have a Mac media center pay attention, Mobile Mouse Pro turns your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into a fantastic remote control, and … Read More

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