Swedish Consumer Agency considers investigation into iPad 4G LTE marketing
The Swedish Consumer Agency is thinking about investigating whether or not Apple's marketing of the new iPad's 4G LTE connectivity is misleading. The agency has apparently received "several complaints" from consumers who have discovered that the n...
Apple granted patent on improved antenna design
If the news of Apple's newly-granted patent on a SIM tray wasn't enough to get you all excited this morning, here's some additional patent news that should have bouncing up and down with delight. OK, maybe not, but Apple did secure a second patent...
Alltop for iPad: A curated guide to what’s happening
If you're familiar with Alltop, you'll know that the site touts itself as being able to answer the question "What's Happening?" rather than answering questions like "How many people use Macs?" The site, which author and former Apple marketing guru...
Survey: 24% of Americans plan to buy the new iPad in the next three months
While all surveys should be viewed with a skeptical eye, a recent study from Baird Equity Research should make Apple watchers happy. As reported by Fortune's Philip Elmer-DeWitt, the survey of 488 "younger, tech-savvier" online respondents by Bair...
iMainGo XP: The loudest iPad case you’ve ever heard (Enter to win one)
I've seen just about every type of iPad case in the two years that the world's best-selling tablet has been on the market, most of which are variations on the theme of protection. Some of them act simply as cases, some are ultra-protective, and ot...
Audiolio: A multitasking note-taking and audio recording app for iPad
There are a ton of note-taking apps for the iPad, since the portable hands-on device is so analogous to the traditional pen and notepad. Many of these apps also allow a way to record audio in the background as you take notes. Audiolio (US$2.99) lo...
Microsoft on iPad and Mac ban: No comment
Quite a few Apple sites were running a story this morning noting that Microsoft's Sales, Marketing and Services Group (AKA SMSG) had allegedly sent out a memo forbidding employees from spending company funds to purchase iPads and Macs. The memo, s...
Sweet Targus and Kensington cases for your new iPad – Enter to win
As soon as the new iPad was announced on March 7, TUAW began receiving word of new cases designed specifically for the device. Since the new tablet is a bit thicker than the iPad 2, it was necessary for manufacturers to either figure out a way to ...
F.A.A. might review policy on iPads and other gadgets during takeoff, landing
Whenever I travel by air, I always make sure that I have a clean, untouched crossword puzzle in the in-flight magazine before takeoff. Why? Because of the idiotic regulation from the Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A.) that says that I can't us...
On buying iPads for your kids
When it comes to talking about buying iPads for kids, I'm probably the last person to ask since I have no children. That's why it's a good thing that Wired's Brad Moon wrote a lovely post in which he explains his reasons for purchasing an iPad for...
AT&T sets single day sales, activation record with iPad
While the company hasn't provided specific numbers, AT&T announced this morning that the new iPad set a single-day sales and activation record in the 24 hours of availability.
In a short statement from AT&T, the company said that it had ...
Using Verizon Personal Hotspot on your new iPad: the basic setup
One of the nice features about getting the Verizon edition of the new iPad is that you get the Personal Hotspot feature free with any data plan. Not familiar with the concept of a Personal Hotspot? It's the way to use your iPad as a mobile Wi-Fi h...
