Apparent has unveiled a new version of its portable paper scanner, the Doxie. The new Doxie Go + Wi-Fi costs $239. Doxio Go + Wi-Fi features a built-in battery and on-board memory storage, plus the ability to sync to your … Continued
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∞ iPhone rules Internet usage on airplanes
Apple leads in almost every market it enters these days, and now you can add another metric to the list: connecting to the Internet while flying.
∞ Windows vs. Mac summed up in a McDonald's flyer
Paul Baldovin posted this on Twitter this morning:
∞ iOS users spend more time on Wi-Fi than Android users
In other words, iPhone users consume almost half of their content via WiFi and Android users consume more than three quarters of theirs over cellular networks. In tablets, the difference is even more pronounced: 91.9 percent of iPad data traffic … Continued
∞ iPad 2 tops Consumer Reports tablet ratings
Consumer Reports on Tuesday said that Apple’s iPad topped its ratings of 10 tablets.
“So far, Apple is leading the tablet market in both quality and price, which is unusual for a company whose products are usually premium priced,” said Paul Reynolds, Electronics Editor at Consumer Reports. “However, it’s likely we’ll see more competitive pricing in tablets as other models begin to hit the market.”
The consumer watch-dog said the iPad’s closest competitor is the Motorola Xoom. Consumer Reports tested tablets from Archos, Dell, Motorola, Samsung, and ViewSonic, as well as a number of models from Apple.
∞ BlackBerry PlayBook to ship April 19, starting at $499
Research In Motion (RIM) announced Tuesday that its long-discussed PlayBook tablet will begin to ship on April 19, 2011, at prices starting at $499.
∞ Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi edition due on March 27 for $599
Motorola Mobility on Wednesday announced the forthcoming release of a Wi-Fi-only version of its Xoom tablet. The tablet is expected to be released in the United States on March 27 and will cost $599.
∞ Marco Arment with advice on buying an iPad 2
The iPad 2 will go on sale in a few days and you may be wondering which model you should get. There are lots of options to choose from and choices to consider when making a purchase including 3G or … Continued
∞ Apple unveils the iPad 2
Apple introduced the second generation iPad during an event today in San Francisco, Calif.
∞ Virgin Mobile to throttle "unlimited" Broadband2Go plan
We’ve written about Virgin Mobile’s pay-as-you-go cell modem offerings before, so this development may be of interest to The Loop readers: Virgin Mobile has indicated that it will throttle its heretofore “unlimited” data plan for its Broadband2Go devices.
∞ Hands on with the Verizon iPhone
After Verizon’s iPhone 4 press conference was done, Verizon and Apple invited the assembled press and analysts to actually get their hands on the CDMA iPhone that Verizon and Apple will soon be selling.
∞ iPhone 4 coming to Verizon Wireless in early February
As reported in The Loop’s live coverage of Verizon Wireless’ press event in New York City earlier today, Verizon Wireless has announced that it will make the iPhone 4 available beginning in early February. It will cost $199 for the … Continued
∞ Report: Apple readies three versions of iPad 2
Appple could be preparing to release three versions of its market-leading iPad, according to a report on Tuesday.
∞ iPhone Configuration Utility 3.2 for Mac OS X available
In addition to updating iPhoto, Apple on Tuesday released iPhone Configuration Utility 3.2 for Mac OS X.
∞ Apple expects to sell one millionth new Apple TV this week
It appears that the Apple TV is a “hobby” no longer. Apple announced Tuesday that it expects sales of its recently redesigned Apple TV to top one million units later this week.
∞ Hands on with the Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200
With MacBooks, Wi-Fi-only iPads and other Wi-Fi-only devices, we have an increasing desire for Internet access when we’re out of the range of a local Wi-Fi hotspot. But we’re also reluctant to lose our unlimited iPhone data plan with a … Continued
∞ iPad, iPhone, iPod touch wireless printing coming with AirPrint
Apple on Wednesday said it has released a beta version of AirPrint, its wireless printing technology, to developers. The technology will be included in the free iOS 4.2 update in November.
∞ Alaska Airlines adding Wi-Fi to flights
I have yet to take a flight with Wi-Fi, but I know I’d get a lot of use out of it. At $4.95, it seems like a no-brainer. Alaska Airlines Joining the In Flight Internet Game [Mac Observer] Here’s a … Continued