CNET’s Brook Crothers claims that with the launch of iOS 4.2, he is pretty much ready to abandon his MacBook Air in favor of full-time use of his iPad. Even before the upgrade to the mobile OS, Crothers found that he was almost exclusively using the 3G tablet in the airport, hotel and plane for his various tasks.
With the new functionality in 4.2 including multitasking, folders and printing he expects that trend to be amplified. The key to Crothers’ argument is what he calls the …

In the past, Apple touted its iTunes LP format for a richer experience than plain audio, similar in concept to the extras found on DVD movies. The release of the Beatles oeuvre on Tuesday was another chance to highlight the format. However, some customers discovered that while they can purchase the content on an iOS devices such as an iPad or iPhone, these mobile players don’t yet support the playing of iTunes LP content.
Apple offers developers templates, a development guide and user interface guidance …

Since Samsung had unveiled its 7” tablet Galaxy Tab on the IFA 2010, Apple’s thus-far-unchallenged iPad is now facing a competitor. There are lot of general reviews that list pros and cons for Samsung Galaxy Tab. Here in this passage let’s focus on something specific, the video playing back on Samsung Galaxy Tab and Apple’s iPad.

Pros and Cons of video entertainment on Galaxy Tab and iPad
1. Movies on Galaxy Tab vs on iPad: which one supports wider ranger of …

Just in case you were hoping the iPad hubbub would quieten down, take heed for major UK high street retailer, the Dixon’s International, (DSGi), where senior figures fully expect iPad will be the gift of the year.

DSGi) owns 670 Currys and PC World stores in the UK. The company’s Jeremy Fennell at DSGi said:
“There is no doubt the iPad is going to be the number one Christmas gift this year… with even more accessories launching it’s only going to make a must-have technology even more …

While Apple’s iPad may have started the trend of affordable, exciting consumer-centric tablet computers, it’s far from the only model on the market. With the iPad’s success, lots of competitors – from those running the BlackBerry OS to Android – are hitting the scene.
The first question is, of course, how do they stack? Well, this chart compares the iPad to some of its leading tablet competitors so you can see in one glance how their hardware and features stack up.
iPad vs. PlayBook vs. Galaxy Tab …

As part of the Back to the Mac event, Steve Jobs wondered what would happen if a a MacBook and iPad hooked up and the answer is the new MacBook Air. It’s full unibody, full keyboard, full trackpad. Instant on. Great battery life. Great standby time. There will be both 13.3 inch and 11.6 inch models.
* 1440×900 display or 1366x 768
* Core 2 Duo
* NVidia graphics
* FaceTime camera
* Flash storage
* 7 hours Wi-Fi use (under better battery tests) or 5 hours for 11.6 inch
* 30 days standbye
* 802.11n Wi-Fi …

Reporting its fourth-quarter financial results today, Apple said it sold 4.19 million iPads during the quarter, up from 3.27 million units in the third quarter. The company also sold 14.1 million iPhones during the period, representing 91% growth from the year-ago quarter, and up from 8.4 million in the third-quarter. Apple also sold 9.05 million iPods during the quarter, an 11% decline year-over-year, and also down slightly from the 9.41 million iPods sold during the third quarter. The units sales of iPads,iPhones and iPods bring the …

After struggling to meet consumer demand for the iPad since it launched in April, estimated shipping times for new online orders have improved to within 24 hours, suggesting any production problems have been resolved.
New orders for the Wi-Fi-only and 3G-capable iPad, in all available storage capacities, now ship within 24 hours when purchased from Apple’s official online store.
For months, customers had to wait an estimated 7 to 10 days for their order to ship. A few weeks ago, iPad shipping times quietly improved to between 3 and 5 days.
The estimated …

Apple’s reign as king of the tablet market should stay strong for at least the next couple of years, says a new report from iSuppli.
Though a variety of tech players have been cooking up their own tablet devices, no true competitor is likely to surface until next year, giving Apple a dominant share of the market through 2012 if not further, according to iSuppli.

iSuppli says that the iPad  accounts for 74.1 percent of tablet shipments in 2010, and that during 2011, it will account for 70.4 …

The iPad is an almost perfect travel computer. It’s easy to carry, works as a guide, a map, a book and it’s crazy-long battery life will let you sit back and watch another movie while your laptop-toting companions search for a power outlet. But as convenient as it is, a little preparation will make things even smoother. Here are some things you should do before you leave the house.
Weather
If you’re spending your days outside, a weather app is pretty essential. You’ll need a connection …