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Looks like Amazon continues to target Apple’s iPad. Last fall, Amazon launched a campaign to pit the 7-inch Kindle Fire HD against the iPad mini. Now, the following commercial which aired during the Super Bowl has the larger 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD against the iPad. The video goes over the display quality and screen size, then ends with a side by side price comparison, with the iPad starting at … Read More
Evernote has announced it has updated its handwriting app Penultimate for the iPad and it is now available for free.
Penultimate is Evernote’s amazing digital handwriting app for iPad. It’s one of the best-selling applications in App Store history and today we’re excited to announce that it’s getting a big update. We kept everything that millions of users love about the app, while adding powerful new Evernote features and refreshing … Read More
Going on a road trip this summer? If you’re a budget traveler you might interested to know Motel 6 has launched an iPad version of their iOS app, which will allow you to locate over 1,100 locations in Canada and the U.S. The app allows you to access your reservations, check out availability of rooms and view photos of motels right from your iPad:
Search and make real-time reservations at over … Read More
Facebook has a mystery media event being held on Tuesday, January 15th. There have been rumours the announcement could related to a phone or mobile operating system launch. Now, other rumours have surfaced, courtesy of TechCrunch which claims Messenger for iPad will be coming:
Specifically I’m hearing that Messenger for iPad, replete with all the Messenger features we’ve come to love like emoticons, photosharing, read receipts, location tagging, … Read More
According to a report by the Daily Post, a break and enter at Microsoft’s campus in Mountain View over the Christmas break resulted in nothing being stolen–except for five iPads laying around. The report noted “not Microsoft products were reported stolen.”
The Microsoft Research Silicon Valley office employs 75 researchers and was founded in 2001. Its primary goal, according to their director, Roy Levin is to “advance the state of … Read More
Videotron has released their illico.tv iPad app to allow customers to watch live TV channels from their iPad, on-demand TV shows, earlier seasons of TV series, plus other free content. The app also includes access to the Program Guide and Remote Recorder, which means you can resume watching shows you’ve paused on your TV on channel 900, via the illico.tv website or illico Mobile.
If you’re a Videotron customer, let us … Read More
If you’re an avid user of Tumblr you’re probably already aware of the iPhone app. Well today’s update brings support for the iPad and also brings support for Markdown.
What’s New in Version 3.2.3– Now optimized for iPad!– Markdown support!– Beautiful new Explore tab.
Click here to download Tumblr–it’s free.
If you’re looking for a cheap iPad, then check out the refurbished iPad 2 from Apple.ca. Currently white and black models in 16GB capacities are in stock for $319. Refurbished iPads come with a new exterior shell, battery and a 1 year warranty.
At $319, this is $10 cheaper than a brand new iPad mini, and ships for free in 1-3 business days.
Let us know if you’re going to buy … Read More
For those looking for sales on iPad accessories, ZAGG is holding a 50% off sale across the board on all of its invisibleSHIELDs. Film protection for all of your electronics can be purchased for 50% off with the promo code: 50day
Also, ZAGG currently has a 20% off sale on their ZAGGfolio Bluetooth keyboard/case combos for the iPad 2 and iPad 3/4. Regular price is $99.99, but after the discount … Read More
The University of Regina is set to debut its ‘iPad orchestra’ today, in a free concert at the Shubox Theatre on campus. Rebecca Caines, assistant professor in Creative Technologies at the University of Regina says her class of 12 students will be debuting their efforts today:
“Every iPad has the potential to be a piano, a violin, an experimental electronic device, a synthesizer – all of these different instruments and apps at … Read More