Garmin Releases StreetPilot iOS App
Following its failed venture in the smartphone arena, Garmin has released a new navigation app for iOS in the StreetPilot app for $39.99, undercutting TomTom’s offering while still offering real-time traffic data, voice commands, lane assist, address book integration and multitasking support. The StreetPilot app will also be made available for the BlackBerry in the […]
Google Docs Desktop Now On iPad
Google has recently updated its Docs web-based collaborative word processing application to allow desktop-alike access on the Apple iPad. Previously, the iPad was restricted to the mobile version which allowed for limited editing support amongst other limitations. The updated version can be accessed via docs.google.com.
Apple Releases iOS 4.2, Includes Find My iPhone for Free
This morning after weeks of delays and anticipation, Apple has begun to roll out iOS 4.2 for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, bringing all three device lineups inline with each other. Major features of iOS 4.2 include multitasking and app folder enhancements for the iPad, as well as decoupling the Find My iPhone device […]
iOS 4.2 Expected Friday, Jailbreakers Cautioned to Backup
Apple appears to be poised to release iOS 4.2 on Friday. The update will make significant improvements to stability, and fix two show-stopping issues with Apple’s mobile device operating system. The update will correct Apple’s Daylight Savings Time issues, as well as fix a bug that allows the passcode lock to be bypassed on iPhone […]
Best Buy Mobile Locations to Begin iPad Sales on November 8th
Bloomberg BusinessWeek is reporting that the Best Buy Mobile chain will begin sales of the Apple iPad next week on November 7th, following expanded retail availability at Verizon Wireless, AT&T as well as Target stores last month. In related news, Best Buy will also open 23 additional Best Buy Mobile standalone locations before Thanksgiving this […]
AT&T Launches iPad
Following up, AT&T has also launched the iPad via its retail stores today. The iPad+3G model will be available in its retail stores at the same pricing scale as Apple stores. Pricing for the iPad+3G models is set at $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB, and $829 for 64GB. Data plans will be priced at […]
Verizon Launches iPad
As expected, Verizon has launched its iPad+MiFi bundle today in its retail stores and online, with stores also rolling out iTunes for activation. The bundles will be sold at $629.99 for the iPad Wi-Fi 16GB + MiFi, $729.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 32GB + MiFi and $829.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 64GB + MiFi. Verizon Wireless is […]
Verizon to Launch iPad with MiFi Bundle October 28th
Verizon Wireless has officially announced that it will carry the standard iPad models with Wi-Fi beginning October 28th across all of its retail stores bundled with the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200. The bundles will be sold at $629.99 for the iPad Wi-Fi 16GB + MiFi, $729.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 32GB + MiFi and $829.99 for […]
RIM BlackPad Announced as BlackBerry PlayBook
Touting RIM’s well-established BlackBerry name, the company today announced the BlackBerry PlayBook. Infamously known as the “BlackPad” both inside and outside the company, the first tablet from RIM is designed to compete directly against iPad, as well as target corporate customers looking for BlackBerry’s security features and corporate BES support. BlackPad, raises the stakes on […]
Target to Carry Apple iPad Lineup This Holiday Season
During a press event celebrating the launch of a new store concept in Seattle, Target executives confirmed that the department store chain would carry the complete Apple iPad lineup in its locations this holiday season in order to drive traffic to its stores. The current lineup stands at 16/32/64GB Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models. […]