By Slash Lane
Published: 03:20 PM EST
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion plans to enter the touchscreen tablet market and compete with Apple’s iPad this November, when it will release the “Blackpad.”
Two people familiar with the plans confirmed the product to Bloomberg, and the device will reportedly be called the “Blackpad.” RIM already acquired the blackpad.com domain name this month.
The hardware is said to sport a 9.7-inch screen, identical to the iPad’s dimensions, will also be priced similarly to Apple’s touchscreen tablet, which starts at $499...... Read more
By Daniel Eran Dilger
Published: 03:25 PM EST
The US Army isn’t the only security force adopting Apple’s iOS devices for training and military operations; the UK is also now actively using iPad to train its soldiers.
Following a report earlier this year that outlined the interest in Apple’s mobile devices being expressed by the US Army, a new report by the BBC outlines similar interest across the Atlantic.
The Royal School of Artillery in Wiltshire is already using iPad to train soldiers how to handle a “fire mission,” a scenario where they are facing enemy fire ...... Read more
TechCrunch reports on an overlooked detail from Apple’s response to federal legislators earlier this month regarding privacy concerns, noting that the company disclosed that it moved its location services in-house as of the release of iPhone OS 3.2 on the iPad in April. In addressing privacy concerns over the collection of user location data, the company made the following statement:
For devices running iPhone OS versions 1.1.3 to 3.1, Apple relied on (and still relies on) databases maintained by Google and Skyhook Wireless (“Skyhook”) to provide location-based services. Be...... Read more
By Daniel Eran Dilger
Published: 05:00 PM EST
The School of Medicine at Stanford University has adopted Apple’s iPad, providing the device to all incoming first year medical students and Master of Medicine students.
The school cited four reasons behind the new program, including student readiness, noting that iPad “creates opportunities for efficient, mobile, and innovative learning.”
Stanford also noted “the flexibility of iPad technology,” noting that “iPad allows students to view and annotate course content electronically, facilitating advance preparatio...... Read more
Apple has filed a lawsuit against a number of companies accused of producing unauthorized accessories for iPods and iPads. The company claims the knockoff products are violating its trademarks and infringing on a number of patents.
The complaint argues that many of the accessories are of “inferior quality and reliability,” potentially causing compatibility issues or damage to devices.
Apple maintains its own licensing program, “Made for iPod,” which requires prior approval to sell accessories. The company reportedly receives royalties ranging from 20 to 25 percent for ...... Read more
Posted on by David Dahlquist, Macworld.com
Just Mobile, maker of fine mobile stands and accessories for Apple products, has released the UpStand—a sleek aluminum stand for the iPad.
We’ve reviewed Just Mobile’s Xtand Pro for MacBook and MacBook Pro, and, from what we can see, the company’s iPad stand seems to match the Xtand’s level of quality and style. The UpStand is precision engineered from aluminum and sports rubber-coated supporting grips that hold your iPad firmly in place—with or without a case—while keeping it free of scratches.
The UpStand positions your iPad at a com...... Read more
By Katie Marsal
Published: 11:00 AM EST
The popularity of Apple’s iPad has prompted media giant News Corp. to consider starting a news organization that would provide content specifically for a new subscription service for tablet devices.
The Financial Times reported Friday that the company has not yet made a decision on the matter, but is expected to make a move this autumn. Officials with the company see such a venture as an opportunity to help News Corp. transition into the digital era for news.
If created, the news organization would have its own staff and be its own, entirely new e...... Read more
Posted on by David Chartier, Macworld.com
Last week we covered SendStuffNow, a new file sharing service designed for small-to-medium businesses and professionals who need an easier way to share and manage files. One of the main attractions of the service—an iPhone and iPad app—is now available.
SendStuffNow allows you to upload files to the company’s “cloud” storage servers, then securely share them with clients, get notified when a client finishes a download, or even revoke access to files.
The company’s universal iPhone and iPad app allows users to manage their files and accoun...... Read more
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