International iPad Orders Arriving Early in Droves

Posted on May 27, 2010 by MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors.
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While the iPad's first batch of international launches in nine new countries is not scheduled until tomorrow, a significant number of customers are reporting that their pre-orders are arriving today. The U...

Yubz retro handsets bring your iPhone back to the ’80s

Posted on by David Dahlquist.
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The Yubz line of retro handsets are designed to look like the clunky, corded phones you grew up with, and work with your Mac and iPhone.

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Apple Might Have A Second iPhone 3GS-Like Next Generation iPhone As Backup

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iPad arrives early in UK

Posted on by Siobhan Chapman.
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The iPad goes on sale in the UK officially at 8 a.m. Friday. But some lucky users are reporting that their pre-ordered devices have already arrived.

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Plastic Bullet turns iPhone photos into art

Posted on by David Chartier.
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Want an easy way to turn your plain iPhone camera shots into artsy, atmospheric, nostalgic shots? Plastic Bullet brings the old "plastic toy camera" trend to the iPhone with a minimal

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International iBookstore Offerings to Be Limited to Free Project Gutenberg Titles at Launch? [Updated]

Last week, we noted that Apple's iBookstore had begun to live ahead of the iPad's launch in nine new countries scheduled for tomorrow. At the time, the stores contained only free content from Project Gut...

International iBookstore Offerings to Be Limited to Free Project Gutenberg Titles at Launch?

Last week, we noted that Apple's iBookstore had begun to live ahead of the iPad's launch in nine new countries scheduled for tomorrow. At the time, the stores contained only free content from Project Gut...

Review: More iPad bags and packs

Posted on by Macworld staff.
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Our collection of reviews of iPad bags, packs, and slings grows larger this week. New reviews include Tom Bihn's Synapse, STM's Jacket iPad, Timbuk2's Freestyle Netbook Messenger, Cocoon's Harlem iPad/Netbook Sling, Incase's Travel Kit Plus, Loopbag's Transit iPad Case, Case Logic's Netbook/iPad Attache, and Kensington's Sling Bag.

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Pogo Sketch stylus for iPhone and iPad – accessory review

Posted on by Georgia.
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Pogo Sketch stylus for iPhone iPad video

Here we have the Pogo Sketch stylus [<a href="">TiPb store link - $14.99], the small, lightweight and stylish choice for those who want to write on their iPhone or iPad.

The Pogo Sketch comes in sliver or pink and is made of a aluminum alloy that makes it look sleek and feel sturdy in your hand. The capacitive foam tip gives a nice soft feel when its used, though I do find you have to press a bit harder than when using your finger. The tip is thin which is also good for those who want to do detail work or get around pudgy fingers to begin with. There’s a handy clip on the back so it will fit over your shirt, book bag, or hang off your pouch case. It also has a loop on the top so if you want to hang it from your neck — or anyplace else — you can just place a cord around it and go. They really did think of everything.

Some (including Steve Jobs) may ask: why use a stylus at all when you always have your fingers handy. Well I live in a cold climate and I hate having to take off my gloves to use my iPhone or iPad. I also would rather use a stylus when I am doing anything which leaves my fingers dirty like eating or yard work. Also, drawing with a stylus is fun.

I keep my Pogo Sketch with me in my purse, so if ever I need it is always at hand. It works really well with the iPhone and iPad and is a good deal at $14.99. It’s especially great for a gift because it is very useful for any iPhone, iPad user. If you pick one up please let me know if you enjoy it as much as I do!

Pros

-Lightweight -Sturdy -Affordable

Cons

  • The clip is made of plastic
  • needs a bit more pressure than your finger

The Pogo Sketch from Ten 1, $14.99 [Store Link]


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Review: Fighting Fantasy for iPhone

Posted on by Sarah Jacobsson.
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If you’ve ever read “choose your own adventure” books, Fighting Fantasy: Deathtrap Dungeon (based on the original Fighting Fantasy book by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone) will bring back some fond memories. Developed by Big Blue Bubble, this reading-centric iPhone app is part adventure story, part role playing game.

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Barnes & Noble introduces BN eReader for iPad

Posted on by Jeremy Sikora.
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The iPad eBooks war just got a bit more interesting with Barnes & Noble releasing their BN eReader for iPad into the App Store today. With the following features we are curious to see what adjustments Apple makes to iBooks, and Amazon with the Kindle in the near future.

  • Exclusive LendMe technology that lets you share eBooks with friends using any of our free BN eReader apps or NOOK eBook readers
  • LendMe allows you to grab friends’ addresses right from your existing iPad contacts
  • Free safe and secure library keeps your eBooks accessible for years and years to come
  • Ready to read in your library:
  • Ten free samples of current best sellers (with new accounts)
  • Three free classics
  • Free samples of any eBook
  • Adjustable font size so you can make the text as big as you want for reading ( 10 different sizes)
  • Multiple font types—so you pick the typeface you prefer
  • Background and text color options for easy reading in any light
  • Use our professionally designed themes or create your own
  • Tap or swipe to turn pages
  • Browse your library visually with big, beautiful color covers or in iPad style “list view” (like Apple’s Mail app)
  • Synchronize your notes, highlights and current reading position with BN eReader for PC (and our forthcoming update to iPhone)
  • 24/7 shopping — no waiting
  • Free Merriam-Webster’s Pocket Dictionary is built right in so you don’t leave the page when looking up a word

If you have given this a try let us know what you think in the comments below! Should Apple and Amazon be worried?

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Kinder, gentler Steve Jobs chimes in about Adobe in latest email

Posted on by Jeremy Sikora.
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In the latest email from Steve Jobs we are seeing a kinder and gentler individual who actually had something positive to say regarding Adobe. MacStories reader Josh Cheney shot off the following in a email:

“Do you hate Adobe and their products (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc) or do you just hate their view on Flash?”

Jobs then responded with some more than usual kind words:

“I respect and admire Adobe. We just chose to not have Flash on our devices.”

See, Steve does have a heart but we all know deep down he wants to bury Adobe with every chance he gets.

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NBC and Time Warner Continue to Back Flash Over HTML5


The New York Post reports that a number of media companies, including NBC and Time Warner, have informed Apple that they plan to continue offering their content in Flash formats, opting not to follow the lead of other companies like CBS that...

Mozilla preps Firefox Home app for the iPhone

Posted on by Mikael Ricknäs.
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Mozilla is working on an iPhone application called Home, which will let users access to their desktop Firefox browsing history, bookmarks and tabs.

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Visa In2Pay iPhone contactless payment system unveiled

Posted on by Top iPhone News.
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Since the NFC technology is embedded into the microSD card rather than the iPhone case or the iPhone itself, there’s a degree of cross-platform compatibility. Assuming Visa offer a suitable app for your smartphone – and that said-smartphone has a microSD slot – you should be able to continue to use the modified card [...]

STM Jacket iPad

Posted on by David Chartier.
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The STM jacket iPad succeeds at its goal of iPad-carrying minimalism. Good build quality at a great price make this a solid choice if you don't need to carry many extras.

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Case Logic Netbook/iPad Attache

Posted on by David Chartier.
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If you really don’t need many extras, and you don't mind some rough design edges, Case Logic’s Netbook/iPad Attache is an OK option when you consider its rock-bottom price.

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Timbuk2 Freestyle Netbook Messenger

Posted on by David Chartier.
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Timbuk2's venerable build quality and smart design are present in this scaled-down version of the company's classic messenger.

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Loopbag Transit iPad Case

Posted on by David Chartier.
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The Loopbags Transit iPad Case is built well, though it's a better fit for netbooks than for the iPad. A unique, though perhaps gimmicky, design sets it apart from the crowd.

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Tom Bihn Synapse Backpack

Posted on by Dan Frakes.
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Instead of a device-specific padded compartment, the Synapse offers a place to put your sleeve-encased iPad or 13-inch (or smaller) laptop, making for a surprisingly versatile daypack-sized backpack. Throw in quality materials and construction, as well as a clever design, and you get a standout bag for those of us blessed with both an iPad and a laptop.

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