Every time you mention the fact that another loser competitor copied Apple, you always get the argument that “Apple didn’t invent that.” That may be true, but let’s look at some of the things that Apple didn’t invent, but made better. [...]
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∞ Pangea updates games for AirPlay
Pangea Software has announced the release of updates to six of its iOS games to support AirPlay features in iOS 5. Bugdom 2, Cro Mag Rally, Nanosaur 2, Otto Matic, Quarters and Enigmo 2 now support the new capability. AirPlay … Continued
∞ Modern tablet concept is Apple's; everything else is just a feature
Tablets have been around for years, and while there was a lot of interest in what the platform could do, they never really caught on. It wasn’t until Apple released the iPad that tablets became a popular device.
∞ Apple set to sell more than 14 million iPads in third quarter
Sales of Apple’s iPad 2 tablet are set to explode in the third quarter according to Hong Kong-based research firm CLSA. Citing LCD sales data from DisplaySearch, the firm thinks Apple will unload 14.4 million iPad 2 tablets in the … Continued
∞ Apple debuts 'Now' iPad 2 commercial
Apple’s commercials are special. They make you think, understand, and connect with their devices like no other company can do. The newest television ad is no different. Dubbed “Now,” the new ad talks about all of the things that we … Continued
∞ Report: 500,000 apps approved on Apple's App Store
It wasn’t that long ago that Apple first opened the doors to the App Store and now the company has reportedly surpassed 500,000 approved apps.
That figure comes from a group of companies that have been involved in the app business since it launched: 148Apps, a mobile app blog; Chomp, an app search engine; and Chillingo, a game developer.
∞ Apple working with Foxconn to investigate iPad factory explosion
Apple working with Foxconn to investigate iPad factory explosion
Apple on Friday said it is working with Foxconn to investigate an explosion at the factory where the company makes the iPad 2.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragedy at Foxconn’s plant in Chengdu, and our hearts go out to the victims and their families,” Apple said in a statement provided to All Things D. “We are working closely with Foxconn to understand what caused this terrible event.”
∞ Best Buy confirms 'upcoming promotion' for iPad 2
Employees at Best Buy stores were told by managers that they were only to sell iPad 2s to customers that pre-ordered the devices. They were also told to misinform customers about holding the iPad 2 until further notice. In an email to BGR.com today, Best Buy said they were holding the iPad 2 inventory for an upcoming promotion.
Pre-announcing an upcoming Apple promotion is not such a good idea for Best Buy.
∞ iPad 2 coming to 25 countries on Friday, March 25 at 5 P.M.
Apple confirmed Tuesday that it’s on track to release the iPad 2 in 25 more countries this Friday, at 5 P.M. local time. Apple also confirmed plans to release the iPad 2 in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and other countries … Continued
∞ Apple delays iPad 2 launch in Japan
Apple will delay the launch of the iPad 2 in Japan following the enormous earthquake, tsunami and ensuing devastation of last week, Reuters has learned.
∞ Real Racing 2 HD debuts, optimized for iPad, iPad 2
Just in time for the iPad 2′s release, Firemint has announced the release of Real Racing 2 HD, a new version of its flagship iOS racing game optimized specifically for iPad and iPad 2. It costs $9.99.
∞ Apple posts iPad 2 keynote video
If you couldn’t be at the iPad 2 unveiling in San Francisco, now you can watch it for yourself thanks to Apple. The company has posted an iPad 2 keynote video link on its Web site.
∞ Hands on with the iPad 2
Lighter, thinner, and way faster – that’s the iPad 2 in a nutshell. Following Apple’s iPad 2 announcement, the company invited the assembled throng to actually get their hands on one ahead of the March 11th release to the general … Continued
∞ AllThingsD: iPad 2 to be unveiled in San Francisco March 2
Kara Swisher at All Things Digital reports that Apple is set to unveil the hotly anticipated iPad 2 on March 2, 2011, likely at an event to take place in San Francisco, Calif.