Tag: ipad
Met Office launch iPhone app that would have been useful a snow-stricken month ago
While it may have been a tad more useful a month or so ago, the Met Office have today launched their official iPhone app. It features five-day forecasts, national severe weather alerts, national and regional weather maps and a UK…
iPad will boost PSP sales, says Sony rep
I'm still trying to figure out the logic behind this one. Sony's John Koller believes that having the iPad as a major rival in the handheld console territory will actually increase sales of Sony's machine. Unlike Nintendo's Satoru Iwata who…
Stephen Colbert pulls iPad out of unfeasibly large pocket at the Grammys
Having trouble keeping the hype snowball rolling at a good speed after the underwhelming iPad launch, it looks like Apple might have invested in a spot of product placement to keep the tablet in the spotlight. And the spotlights don't…
Acer back out of the tablet market
Sick of seeing every tech company trying to jump onto the tablet bandwagon? Sensibly, Acer look to be leaving that market area to Apple and co. Scott Lin, Acer Taiwan president, has said that it is unlikely his company will…
Prototype Dell Mo1M (AKA Streak) breaks cover
While the world goes weak at the knees for Apple's iPad Dell's Streak has been spotted in Shengzen, China. According to PC Online China, it's now going under the not-so-incredibly-catchy name "Dell Mo1M". It's set to feature a 5…
Adobe get angry over lack of Flash support in the iPad
One of the key talking points in the Blogosphere after Apple's iPad announcement was the tablet's lack of Flash support. Without the Adobe plug-in, a whole host of video and game sites just wont get along with the iPad. Adobe…
Micro-SIM orders suggest O2 and Orange are getting the iPad
Steve Jobs' announcement that Micro-SIM cards will be taking over from regular SIM cards on 3G duties wasn't exactly accommodating for the millions using the later variant. Nor did it much help network operators who find Micro SIMs in short…
iPad carry cases on the way from Griffin
It was only a matter of time before the great iPad accessory race began, and first out of the starting blocks are Griffin Technology with their range of iPad cases. Styles include the book-like Elan Passport (pictured), the colourful Elan…
Top six tablet PCs / iPad alternatives –
While the temptation to splurge out on an iPad is probably hitting fever pitch right now, it's worth remembering that it isn't without its own problems. There's no multi-tasking, no camera and no flash support. Plus, the extra £130 it's…
MSI tablet set to go head to head with the iPad
You cant fault their bravery, but come on MSI, revealing the launch of a ten-inch, £300 tablet in the wake of the massive iPad announcements isn't the best idea of all time, is it? Not that the MSI offering doesn't…