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Linkedin Launches iPad App

Apr 26, 2012 iPad apps

Linkedin, a well established social network platform for professionals has now got a wider reach with the indroduction of its iPad application on Wednesday. Along with the new iPad app, Linkedin also launched its revamped versions of its iPhone and Android apps.

The apps interface is simple and clean with only three options: updates, profile and inbox.

The Updates section consists of screens with news and alerts like who has viewed your profile, what your colleagues are sharing, and who among your contacts has changed jobs. The app can show in details of the day ahead from your Google Calendar or Exchange calendar.

The iPad app of Linkedin has also calendar and job changing features that will also be made available on LinkedIn’s iPhone and Android apps.

You can also filter updates to find the professional groups you’re part of. A search box makes it easy to find all the people on the service.

Without doubt, a big deal for Linkedin to have a dedicated app for iPad. The existing apps of Linkedin for the iPhone, Android, Palm and BlackBerry devices represent the social network’s fastest growing consumer segment. The iPad app will surey take advantage of the extra screen space of the device.

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SURL Study Shows 83% People Are Satisfied With iPad

Dec 23, 2011 News

Despite the increasing number of offerings from the rivalries, Apple has managed to maintain a significant lead in the Tablet PC space. Market research firm IDC reports that Apple’s share of global market in the third quarter was estimated to be 61.5%. Another study by Software Usability Research Laboratory (SURL) shows Apple iPad continues to satisfy its customers.

According to the study (SURL’s study used a small sample set of 52 respondents), 83.65% were satisfied with the iPad. The survey also asked to rate the user-friendliness of the device — 62% rated the iPad as “Excellent”, 21% rated as “Good”, 10% as “Best Imaginable”, 4% as “Fair”, 2% as “Poor”.

According to the respondents, the popularity of iPad was because of the variety of apps, the large screen size and portability. What people liked least was the poor quality of some apps, the inability to play Adobe Flash, and problems typing with the keyboard.

SURL stated that Apple actually listens to its customers. Participants from the original study mentioned that lack of camera and the ability to do multitasking is one of the drawbacks of the tablet PC. Apple introduced cameras in iPad 2 and the multitasking feature was introduced for both ipad and ipad 2.

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Walmart Comes With New iPad App, Updates iPhone App

Nov 10, 2011 iPad apps

Big business houses are actually feeling the heat of mobile commerce. Walmart.com has responded with a new iPad app and an updated iPhone app. The Walmart iPad app was released last week but the iPhone version is awaiting approval from Apple.

“The web was a big change in commerce,” says Paul Cousineau, Walmart.com vice president of mobile products. “Mobile commerce can have a bigger impact, not only in creating a new channel, but in impacting the in-store experience in our 3,800 U.S. stores.”

While the app has a long range of tools that can be used for shopping in stores, it also comes with a barcode, QR scanner and voice activated Siri technology that helps a user to create personalized shopping lists. The shopping lists are integrated with voucher offers from Coupons.com and Walmart’s inventory systems helps to show which items are in stock.

“The web was a big change in commerce,” says Paul Cousineau, Walmart.com vice president of mobile products. “Mobile commerce can have a bigger impact, not only in creating a new channel, but in impacting the in-store experience in our 3,800 U.S. stores.”

The iPad includes “Browse My Store”, which can check productivity and detailed information on specific stores and is more touch-optimized version.

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IPAD 2 vs AMAZON KINDLE FIRE – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Oct 3, 2011 iPad development

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Facebook Could Launch Their iPad App At iPhone 5 Launch

Sep 27, 2011 iPad development

At Apple’s iPhone 5 lauch event, you can expect Facebook to lauch their much awaited iPad app. Till now, you can browse Facebook in your iPad using your Safari browser, but an official Facebook is yet to come.

The Facebook for iPad was leaked earlier this year (July), but Facebook hasn’t released the application. The Facebook app again hit the headlines after the lead developer, Jeff Verkoeyen, revealed his frustrations at Facebook constantly shifting the launch date. However, there are talks that Facebook will launch their iPad official app at Apple’s iPhone 5 launch event, expected to take place on October 4.

Facebook App Leaked in July

Mashable reports that Facebook will also being releasing an updated version of the iPhone app, with improved speed and design.

“What we’re hearing is that Apple is actually working with Facebook on perfecting the HTML5 platform,” Mashable was quoted.

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WSJ Reports New iPad in 2012

Aug 22, 2011 iPad development, News

The Wall Street Journal has reported Apple is working with its Asian component suppliers for the trial production of its next generation iPad from October, 2011. People close to Apple has said that The Cupertino has ordered key components such as display panels and chips for a new iPad.

The next generation iPad is expected to feature a high resolution display – 2048 by 1536 compared with 1024 by 768 in the iPad 2. Another Asian component supplier to Apple has added that Apple has already placed orders for parts for about 1.5 million iPad 3s in the fourth quarter.

Apple is also looking to ramp up production to improve the yield rate for the new iPad before its actual launch, reports the Journal.

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iPhone With 8MP Camera And iPad With Higher Resolution In Sept, Says Bloomberg

Jun 23, 2011 News

Apple’s next iPhone coming in September?…Well, that’s what Bloomberg have reported. Rumour has it that the new iPhone will feature the A5 processor and an 8-megapixel camera and speculated that Apple is testing a new iPad with a higher resolution screen.

Bloomberg said about the new features of iPhone as “will include the A5 processor, the more powerful chip that Apple added to the iPad 2 earlier this year, along with an 8-megapixel camera, up from the 5-megapixel model in the iPhone 4.”

According to close associates of Apple, the new iPhone would come with iOS 5, the OS the iPad 2 is using now and would be called iPhone 5.

“Apple is also testing a new version of the iPad that has a higher resolution screen, similar to the one now used in the iPhone 4,” the Bloomberg report cited sources as saying. The iPhone 4 currently features a Retina Display with a resolution of 960 x 640 and a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch. The resolution of the next-generation iPad would be about “one-third higher” than the iPad 2′s display and will feature a more responsive touchscreen.

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WWDC 2011: “Apple Design Awards” Awardees

Jun 10, 2011 News

The traditional Apple Design Awards of WWDC has been announced. The ‘silver cube’ prize is a matter of pride for the recepients along with MacBook Air, iPad 2 and iPod touch.

Apple has three primary criteria for the selection of winners: Design, Innovation and Technical Excellence. The winners are chosen for Student, iPhone, iPad, and Mac categories from apps available for sale in the iTunes App Store and the Mac App Store. The 2011 ADA winners are:

Student

Grades 2 by Tapity
Pennant by Vargatron
Pulse News by Alphonso Labs

iPhone

Cut the Rope by chillingo
Golfscape GPS Rangefinder by Shotzoom
Infinity Blade by Chair Entertainment Group

iPad

Osmos by Hemisphere Games
Our Choice by Push Pop Press
Djay by Algoriddim

Mac

Capo by SuperMegaUltraGroovy
Pixelmator by Pixelmator Team
Anomaly Warzone Earth by 11 Bit Studios

Congratulations to all the Winners!!

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WWDC 2011: iCloud Would Cost $25 A Year?

Jun 3, 2011 iPad development, News

Speculations reaches its crescendo as Apple’s annual WWDC draws near. As this year’s WWDC comes more close (only 2 days to go), new facts are coming up about Apple’s new iCloud service, which is going to be launched in WWDC 2011.

According to sources “familiar with the negotiations” who spoke with the L.A. Times, Apple plans to charge $25 per year to use the service, with a free trial period for those who purchase music through iTunes. Apple is also planning to sell ads on the iCloud and users can not just stream to their iOS devices but also any computer via a Web browser.

The LA Times writes, “The agreements, finalized this week, call for Apple to share 30 percent of any revenue from iCloud’s music service with record labels, as well as 12 percent with music publishers holding the songwriting rights. Apple is expected to keep the remaining 58 percent, said people knowledgeable with the terms.”

So, as far as information, apart from music, there are no signs of any other content for iCloud. There are also speculations that Apple may make iCloud free to Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) users and introduce TV and movies to the service.

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Apple Visits Samsung To Secure AMOLED Supply for iPad 3?

May 26, 2011 News

It has been reported by Korea Herald that Apple Inc. COO, Tim Cook had a meeting with senior level Samsung executives in South Korea last week to secure the supply of AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) displays for what could be probably for iPad 3. Ironically, both the companies are in courts to settle disputes over mobile device design.

An anonymous source told Korea Herald that “Apple wants to tap into Samsung’s AMOLED technology for an upgraded version of the iPad 2″. Although Samsung does not use this AMOLED technology in their tablets but report suggests that Samsung might consider using it in their future tablets.

Samsung denied that they did not have any discussions about AMOLED displays with Apple. Samsung Mobile Display spokesperson told OLED-Info that “he had not heard of such discussions with Apple.”

However, it isn’t the first time that these two giants are having talks on AAMOLED. In October 2010 Samsung apparently sold all its 2011 AMOLED production to Apple, allegedly for use in the iPad 2, though this didn’t happen.

AMOLED technology is considered to be superior to LCD (liquid-crystal display) technology.

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