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Apple’s ‘Magical’ iPad, Headed for Wal-Mart Later This Year
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | May 13, 2010 | 0
Are you looking to buy an iPad to give someone for Christmas this year? If you are, then we suggest you head on over to your nearest Wal-Mart and see if they have them in stock. Yes, you read it right. Wal-Mart may begin selling the Apple iPad as part of their expanding electronics retail sales. Gary Severson, senior VP of Wal-Mart’s entertainment told Bloomberg, “We anticipate being able to have the iPad later this year.”Read more
Over 5,000 Copies of OmniGraffle for iPad Sold Since April 3rd
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | May 07, 2010 | 0
OmniGraffle, a productivity app which aids in organizing one’s thoughts by allowing the creation of quick and colorful diagrams, have sold over 5,000 copies since its launch on April 3rd. The Omni Group, developers of OmniGraffle, were so sure of its success that they placed their Mac OS X development on hold to work solely on the iPad version.Read more
iPad Deal Gains AT&T Six More Months of iPhone Exclusive Rights
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | May 06, 2010 | 0
Did you think that AT&T was finally reaching out and playing nice when it offered the gracious $30 unlimited plan for the iPad 3G? Well, think again. They weren’t exactly giving away something for nothing.Read more
Apple’s ‘Magical’ iPad Stunts Netbook Growth
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | May 06, 2010 | 0
According to Morgan Stanley’s Katy Huberty, there has been a sharp decline in notebook and netbook sales, since the iPad was first announced back in January. Huberty told investors that 44 percent of the U.S. consumers who purchased an iPad, considered buying a notebook or a netbook first.Read more
iAds; Mobile Ad Pricing Reinvented
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | May 06, 2010 | 1
We knew iAds weren’t going to be cheap, with some companies forking over as much as $10 million to be among the first iAdvertisers next month. However, what we didn’t know up until now, was how Apple’s iAd pricing was broken down.Read more
Wall Street Journal Claims iPad Success
Posted by Wesley Joyce | May 05, 2010 | 0
Rupert Murdoch of Wall Street Journal is claiming a huge success for their application on the iPad. They claim to have 6400 new and active members from this application. People that already subscribe to the service they offer are eligible to use their app with the same account so it’s not guaranteed that all of the users of the app are new paying customers.Read more
Apple iAds’ High Cost, Prices Range From $1M to $10M for Ads
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 29, 2010 | 0
How much are you willing to pay to be among the first to use Apple’s new iAd marketing scheme? $1 million, $2 million, or perhaps maybe even $5 million dollars? Wall Street Journal reports that Apple could charge as much as $10 million to be amongst the first companies to use iAd, when launched this June.Read more
AT&T’s iPad 3G Data Plans Posted on Site
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 28, 2010 | 1
In preparation for Friday’s iPad 3G release, AT&T posted its data plans for the device on their website. You have two options, 250MB for $14.99 or unlimited for $29.99. Also, you will have free access to AT&T’s WiFi hotspots.Read more
Apple Purchases Intrinsity, Developer of iPad’s A4 Processor
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 28, 2010 | 0
Apple has confirmed that they have indeed purchased Intrinsity, the company responsible for developing the iPad’s A4 processor. According to Tom R. Halfhill, a Microprocessor Report analyst, he believes the small company was purchased for $121 million.Read more
Lecere Set to Test Own iPad Point-Of-Sales System in “Major Restaurant”
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 27, 2010 | 7
Lecere Corporation have developed software for the iPad/iPod Touch that will enable the devices to take the place of traditional POS systems. The company will begin testing the iPad FIRMS POS system this week in a “major restaurant chain.” The software, designed for use on the iPad and iPod Touch at shops, restaurants or any facility requiring a POS system, will dramatically reduce costs by as much as 90%, when compared to traditional POS systems.Read more
Isreal Ends Ban on iPads
Posted by Jay Krishnaswamy | Apr 25, 2010 | 0
Today, April 25th lifted their ban on iPads over problems that it could cause Wi-Fi disruptions. The communications Ministry apparently did some rigorous testing before allowing it into the country.Read more
California Hospital Replaces Laptops for iPads in Everyday Use
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 21, 2010 | 0
Kaweah Delta, a California based hospital, have ordered 100 iPads to replace existing laptops for everyday use. According to Nick Volosin, director of Technical Services, the iPad will be used to access email, viewing X-ray images, reading EKG results, as well as monitoring patient care.Read more
First Look: Projector for iPad, Project Management Made Easy
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Apr 19, 2010 | 0
App4Mac recently released screenshots of the upcoming iPad version of their project management application, Projector 2.0.9. Projector for iPad is an app that provides a simple way for project managers to keep their project information easily accessible through their iPads.Read more
iPadmodo Interviews Dan Marchant, Director of Strawdog Studios, Creators of GEON HD for iPad
Posted by Jason | Apr 15, 2010 | 0
Their name may be new to the iPhone platform but their roots began with gaming consoles such as the Playstation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, Nintendo’s Wii and even the PC. Strawdog Studios has jumped into the iDevice arena with the launch of GEON HD for the iPad, a title that has been seen on the major gaming consoles before. I sat down with Dan Marchant, Business Development Director of Strawdog to discuss their experiences with major gaming platforms, the move to mobile devices such as the iPad, and their involvement with Chillingo as their publisher.Read more