The Apple iPad. The name is a killing word — more than a product — it’s a statement, an idea, and potentially a prime mover in the world of consumer electronics. Before iPad it was called the Apple Tablet, the Slate, Canvas, and a handful of other guesses — but what was little more than rumor and speculation for nearly ten years is now very much a reality. Announced on January 27th to a middling
For a pretty wonderful line of products, iPod battery life can be a sore spot. The situation is even worse with the iPhone, where a recharge every day or so is common. The problem, though, is that unlike other consumer electronics, iPhone and iPod batteries can’t be replaced by users. This is the result of a calculated trade-off by Apple: to get the high-end, smooth-lined industrial design that
From the realm of sci-fi to Steve Jobs’ stage: The iPad is official. What is it? What can it do? How does it work? Here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s newest creation, all in one place. It’s almost impossible to overstate the buzz leading up to this device. Immediately after the death of the Newton, rumors began trickling out about a followup from Apple; in the last five years, speculation
Originally scheduled for market last year, the Dexter 3D iPhone game based on the first season of the Showtime Emmy Award-winning TV series, Dexter, is slated for release in late summer 2009. Three additional episodes are to quickly follow. Limited-edition Dexter iPhone cases by Speck have been specifically designed in honor of the game. They are packaged in blood splattered boxes with
Wait, Safari has plug-ins? Yes, it’s true! When it comes to choosing a browser, a lot of people consider Safari because of its speed and standards support, but ultimately settle on Firefox for one reason: plug-ins. Firefox has a plugin for everything, and it’s hard to live without them once you get used to the added functionality. Some of the best plugins have Safari equivalents, though, so take a
