http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/ipad/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:33:14 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fchinese_authorities_seize_apple_ipads_in_trademark_dispute%2F&seed_title=Chinese+Authorities+Seize+Apple+iPads+in+Trademark+Dispute http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/chinese_authorities_seize_apple_ipads_in_trademark_dispute/ A dispute over the ownership of the name “iPad” in China has resulted in local authorities in that country to seize Apple iPads from retail stores in one northern city, Shijiazhuang. Proview Technology claims ownership of the iPad name and wants the devices removed from an additional 20 cities. News, iObserver, iPad Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:14:21 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fonlive_desktop%2F&seed_title=OnLive+Desktop%3A+Windows+%26amp%3B+Office+on+Your+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/onlive_desktop/ Tablet toting road warriors rejoice!OnLive Desktop for iPad is here, bringing Windows and Microsoft Office to the tablet in your lap. Vern Seward takes a look and shows us the pros and cons in this week’s Free on iTunes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, iPad Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:54:28 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Ftheodolite_app_for_ios_is_breathtaking%2F&seed_title=Theodolite+App+for+iOS+is+Breathtaking http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/theodolite_app_for_ios_is_breathtaking/ There are apps, and there are apps. Every once in a while, an app appears that’s so beautiful, so technical, and so completely exploits the Apple iDevice that it takes one’s breath away. This is one of those. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:45:17 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fforum_poll_are_you_planning_on_buying_a_new_ipad%2F&seed_title=Forum+Poll%3A+Are+You+Planning+on+Buying+a+New+iPad%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/forum_poll_are_you_planning_on_buying_a_new_ipad/ Sources are saying Apple will unveil the iPad 3 in early March and ship the new version of its multimedia tablet a week or so later. Are you planning on buying the new iPad when it ships? Take today’s TMO Forum poll and let us know. Link, Hot Forum Topic, iObserver, iPad Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:35:13 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_planning_march_ipad_3_announcement%2F&seed_title=Apple+Planning+March+iPad+3+Announcement http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_planning_march_ipad_3_announcement/ Apple is apparently ramping up for an iPad 3 announcement event in the first week of March. News of the planned media event comes courtesy of unnamed sources who also say Apple will unveil the next generation multimedia tablet in San Francisco. News, iObserver, iPad Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:41:47 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fakrons_tab802_table_mount_for_ipad_is_sturdy%2F&seed_title=Akron%26%238217%3Bs+TAB802+Table+Mount+For+iPad+Is+Sturdy http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/akrons_tab802_table_mount_for_ipad_is_sturdy/ The TAB802 Table Clamp Mount For iPad is sturdy and rugged and fits a multitude of table sizes. You’ll get your money’s worth.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPad Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:00:03 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fdinosaurs_roar_to_life_on_the_ipad_with_stephen_fry%2F&seed_title=Dinosaurs+Roar+to+Life+on+the+iPad+with+Stephen+Fry http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/dinosaurs_roar_to_life_on_the_ipad_with_stephen_fry/ Inside the World of Dinosaurs for the iPad brings sixty dinosaurs to life in a beautiful and interactive manner. Narrated by Stephen Fry and wonderfully animated. It would be a great app if not for two notable flaws. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPad Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:20:24 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftouch_up_your_pix_with_touchretouch%2F&seed_title=Touch+Up+iPad-bound+Pix+With+TouchRetouch+HD http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/touch_up_your_pix_with_touchretouch/ With the right app installed, iOS devices can amazing things. Vern Seward looks at one such app, TouchRetouch, an app for removing or adding objects to your photos, in this edition of Just a Peek. Columns and Opinions, Just a Peek, iObserver, iPad Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:31:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_addresses_ibooks_textbook_issues_with_app_update%2F&seed_title=Apple+Addresses+iBooks+Textbook+Issues+with+App+Update http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_addresses_ibooks_textbook_issues_with_app_update/ Apple released iBooks 2.0.1 for the iPhone and iPad on Friday to address a problem where some iBooks textbooks failed to open. News, Product News, iObserver, iPad Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:27:38 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_overturns_german_injunction_resumes_iphone_sales%2F&seed_title=Germany+Overturns+Injunction%2C+Apple+Resumes+iPhone+Sales http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_overturns_german_injunction_resumes_iphone_sales/ In what’s turning out to be a day dominated by new of Apple and Motorola’s patent fight, Apple has managed to get an injunction suspended that had blocked the sale of the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPad 2 with 3G support in Germany. Apple pulled the devices from its online store in Germany earlier in the day to comply with the injunction. News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:55:43 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmotorola_ruling_halts_some_iphone_sales_in_germany%2F&seed_title=Motorola+Ruling+Halts+Some+iPhone+Sales+in+Germany http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/motorola_ruling_halts_some_iphone_sales_in_germany/ Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 3G and iPhone 4 through its online store in Germany following a ruling that the company is violating wireless communication patents owned by Motorola. Apple’s online store also stopped sales of the iPad 2 with 3G support. News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:02:22 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Favid_releases_video_editor_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=Avid+Releases+Video+Editor+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/avid_releases_video_editor_for_ipad/ Avid released its Avid Studio video editing app for the iPad on Thursday. Along with video editing, the app includes animation support along with several effects. News, Product News, iObserver, iPad Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:47:24 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fgermany_rejects_apple_injunction_for_samsung_galaxy_tab_10.1n%2F&seed_title=Germany+Rejects+Apple+Injunction+for+Samsung+Galaxy+Tab+10.1N http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/germany_rejects_apple_injunction_for_samsung_galaxy_tab_10.1n/ Apple lost a request for a preliminary injunction in Germany against Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1N and the Galaxy Nexus smartphone on Wednesday after a German court ruled that the patent being asserted by Apple is likely to be found invalid. News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:31:05 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_appeals_chinas_ipad_trademark_rejection%2F&seed_title=Apple+Appeals+China%26%238217%3Bs+iPad+Trademark+Rejection http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_appeals_chinas_ipad_trademark_rejection/ Apple has filed an appeal with the courts in China in hopes of overturning a December ruling that gave the iPad trademark to display maker Proview Technology. The court ruled against Apple after Proview claimed it hadn’t been involved in the negotiations to transfer the iPad name rights when Apple arranged the deal in 2010. News, iObserver, iPad Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:19:12 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fgermany_upholds_galaxy_tab_10.1_tablet_ban%2F&seed_title=Germany+Upholds+Galaxy+Tab+10.1+Tablet+Ban http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/germany_upholds_galaxy_tab_10.1_tablet_ban/ Samsung took another kick in the pants on Tuesday when a German court ruled to uphold a sales ban on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablets. Unlike the original appeals court ruling that banned the tablets because they matched the design of Apple’s iPad too closely, the higher court based its ruling on German unfair competition laws. News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:44:24 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapples_ibooks_2_gives_a_bright_future_to_home_schooling%2F&seed_title=Apple%26%238217%3Bs+iBooks+2+Gives+a+Bright+Future+to+Home+Schooling http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apples_ibooks_2_gives_a_bright_future_to_home_schooling/ Apple’s “reinvention” of the textbook has created a buzz throughout education, as educators and journalists alike try to predict what impact iBooks 2’s interactive textbooks might have on K-12 public and private schools. What hasn’t really been covered yet (outside the outlets covering home schooling), is what impact the new interactive textbooks might have on the growing number of home schoolers. Columns and Opinions, Editorial, iObserver, iPad Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:17:33 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmicrosoft_money_buys_wisconsin_schools_ipads%2F&seed_title=Microsoft+Money+Buys+Wisconsin+Schools+iPads http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/microsoft_money_buys_wisconsin_schools_ipads/ The Madison school district in Wisconsin is buying 1,400 iPads for its classrooms, and the cash to land the deal is coming from a settlement with Microsoft. The district is starting by distributing 600 iPads among students and teachers and plans to add another 800 iPads by next fall. News, iObserver, iPad Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:11:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fhub_innovations_shows_stylish_anvil_stand_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=Hub+Innovations+Shows+Stylish+Anvil+Stand+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/hub_innovations_shows_stylish_anvil_stand_for_ipad/ SAN FRANCISCO - Hub Innovationsw was showing several new products at this year’s Macworld|iWorld show, but the one that caught out eye the most is Anvil, a very cool stand for the iPad. The device holds your iPad in either portrait or landscape mode, and it includes a stabilizer bar if you want to lean your iPad back and type on it. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPad Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:02:26 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fpaddock_10_turns_an_ipad_into_a_mini_imac%2F&seed_title=PadDock+10+Turns+an+iPad+Into+a+Mini+iMac http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/paddock_10_turns_an_ipad_into_a_mini_imac/ SAN FRANCISCO - iPad stands are nearly as numerous as iPhone cases, but the PadDock 10 is more than just a stand. In addition to making your iPad look like a smaller version of an iMac, it adds speaker and connector features too. Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPad Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:27:27 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fblue_announces_new_microphones_for_mac_ipad_iphone%2F&seed_title=Blue+Announces+New+Microphones+for+Mac%2C+iPad%2C+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/blue_announces_new_microphones_for_mac_ipad_iphone/ SAN FRANCISCO - Blue Microphones debuted it’s latest products at Macworld | iWorld on Thursday. The Spark Digital is a studio-quality iPad mic . The Mikey Digital is an external mic for your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. The Tiki is a USB mic targeted at voice applications on your laptop. All three products are scheduled to be released this Spring.  News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, Macworld Expo, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:38:26 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fios_app_viggle_will_pay_you_to_watch_tv%2F&seed_title=iOS+App+Viggle+Will+Pay+You+to+Watch+TV http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ios_app_viggle_will_pay_you_to_watch_tv/ A new app for iOS pays you to watch television. Viggle, released Wednesday on the App Store, is one of the first “loyalty programs,” as the company calls it, for TV. News, Product News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:32 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fmediadevils_easyscreen_screen_protector_is_unusual%2F&seed_title=Mediadevil%26%238217%3Bs+Easyscreen+Screen+iPad+Protector+Is+Unusual http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/mediadevils_easyscreen_screen_protector_is_unusual/ Mediadevil has a screen protector for iPad 2 called Easyscreen that is unlike any other screen protector you have seen and it is very effective.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPad Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:10:09 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsmile_adds_icloud_to_pdfpen_which_is_also_now_available_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=Smile+Adds+iCloud+to+PDFpen%2C+Which+is+Also+Now+Available+for+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/smile_adds_icloud_to_pdfpen_which_is_also_now_available_for_ipad/ Smile on Wednesday announced iCloud support for its PDF editor PDFpen, which is also available now for iPad. iCloud support is automatically included in the new PDFpen 5.7 and PDFpenPro 5.7 released to the Mac App Store, and users who update to the new version directly via Smile can buy the US$0.99 app PDF Cloud Access at the Mac App Store to receive the new functionality. News, Product News, iObserver, App Store, iCloud, iPad Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:49:34 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fmediadevils_magicwand_stylus_has_a_twist%2F&seed_title=Mediadevil%26%238217%3Bs+Magicwand+Stylus+Has+A+Twist http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/mediadevils_magicwand_stylus_has_a_twist/ The smooth, comfortable Magicwand stylus from Mediadevil clips to your pocket or to your device’s earphone socket.    Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:31 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fchris_robertsons_story_book_app_updates_tooth_fairy%2F&seed_title=Chris+Robertson%26%238217%3Bs+Story+Book+App+Updates+Tooth+Fairy http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/chris_robertsons_story_book_app_updates_tooth_fairy/ Chris Robertson narrates his book titled The Tooth That’s on the Loose and it puts a whole new spin on the sometimes frightening event of loosing those first baby teeth.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:10:25 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftablet_e-book_ownership_doubles_over_2011_holiday%2F&seed_title=Tablet+%26amp%3B+E-Book+Ownership+Doubles+Over+2011+Holiday http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/tablet_e-book_ownership_doubles_over_2011_holiday/ Both tablet computers and e-book readers saw their U.S. ownership shares nearly double between mid-December and early January, according to research published today by the Pew Internet & American Life Project.  News, iObserver, iOS, iPad Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:33:59 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fanalyst_350000_apple_textbook_downloads_in_3_days%2F&seed_title=Analyst%3A+350%2C000+Apple+Textbook+Downloads+in+3+Days http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/analyst_350000_apple_textbook_downloads_in_3_days/ Apple unveiled its plans to shake up the education publishing industry with its interactive textbooks for the iPad last Thursday, and it took only three days for downloads of the new books to top 350,000, according to data from Global Equities Research. News, iObserver, iPad Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:22:23 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_apps_for_the_reader_the_dreamer_and_the_planner%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Apps++for+The+Reader%2C+The+Dreamer%2C+%26amp%3B+The+Planner http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_apps_for_the_reader_the_dreamer_and_the_planner/ Vern Seward has a lot of time on his hands while convalencsing. That means he’s doing a lot of reading, dreaming and planning and he points out 3 free iOS apps to help you just that: McSweeney’s, Fotopedia Wild Friends, and Kayak. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iTunes, iPad Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:34:40 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Falice_for_the_ipad_a_charming_must_have%2F&seed_title=Alice+for+the+iPad%3A+A+Charming+Must+Have http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/alice_for_the_ipad_a_charming_must_have/ Alice for the iPad is an iPad app that provides a both abridged and full text version of Lewis Carroll’s beloved book, Alice in Wonderland, for children. It’s solid and well done. Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPad Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:41:45 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fhow_to_manage_data_backups_with_ios_5_and_icloud%2F&seed_title=How+to+Manage+Data+Backups+with+iOS+5+and+iCloud http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/how_to_manage_data_backups_with_ios_5_and_icloud/ A great new feature of iOS 5 and iCloud is the ability to back up your iOS device wirelessly to the cloud, but there are a few caveats of this new method of data protection. We show you how to precisely manage and protect your data. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, iObserver, iPhone, iCloud, iOS, iPad, iPod Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:40:13 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffirst_thoughts_apples_attempts_to_revolutionize_education%2F&seed_title=First+Thoughts%3A+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Attempts+to+Revolutionize+Education http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/first_thoughts_apples_attempts_to_revolutionize_education/ Today, Apple announced iBooks 2, iBooks Author, and a new, free iTunes U app. Apple executives tout these as efforts to reinvent education and curriculum, and at first blush, they look very exciting. When you dig down into the innards of how it all works, though, Jeff Butts thinks the plan seems to break down quite a bit, and he’s dubious. Columns and Opinions, Editorial, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad, iPod Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:25:55 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_itunes_10.5.3_with_textbook_sync_support%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+iTunes+10.5.3+with+Textbook+Sync+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_itunes_10.5.3_with_textbook_sync_support/ Following its iBooks 2, iBooks Author and iTunes U app announcements on Thursday, Apple released iTunes 10.5.3. The update for the music-and-everything-else management app added support for syncing Apple’s new iBooks 2 interactive textbooks. News, Product News, iObserver, iTunes, iPad Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:39:03 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_offers_online_courses_through_itunes_u_app%2F&seed_title=Apple+Offers+Online+Courses+through+iTunes+U+App+%5BUpdated%5D http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_offers_online_courses_through_itunes_u_app/ Apple is making its iTunes U online learning service even more accessible as of Thursday with the introduction of its iTunes U app for the iPad. News, Product News, iObserver, iTunes, iPad Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:48:47 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_launches_ibooks_author_ebook_creation_tool%2F&seed_title=Apple+Launches+iBooks+Author+Ebook+Creation+Tool+%5BUpdated%5D http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_launches_ibooks_author_ebook_creation_tool/ Along with iBooks 2, Apple unveiled iBooks Publisher on Thursday during its special education-related media event in New York City. iBooks Author is a tool for building interactive textbooks, although it can be used to create other ebooks as well. News, Product News, iObserver, iPad Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:34:05 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fibooks_2_textbooks_already_available_at_itunes_store%2F&seed_title=iBooks+2+Textbooks+Already+Available+at+iTunes+Store http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ibooks_2_textbooks_already_available_at_itunes_store/ Apple announced iBooks 2 with interactive textbook support only minutes ago, and titles that support the new iPad app are already available through the iTunes Store. Titles from McGraw Hill and Pearson are available covering topics such as chemistry, math and biology. News, iObserver, iTunes, iPad Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:17:10 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_unveils_ibooks_2_with_interactive_textbook_support%2F&seed_title=Apple+Unveils+iBooks+2+with+Interactive+Textbook+Support+%5BUpdated%5D http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_unveils_ibooks_2_with_interactive_textbook_support/ Apple introduced iBooks 2 for the iPad on Thursday during a special education-related media event in New York City. The new version of iBooks adds support for interactive textbooks — a feature plans to exploit as part of its initiative to change how students learn. News, Product News, iObserver, iPad Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:09:55 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fevio_harmony_case_for_ipad_2_is_perfect_for_readers%2F&seed_title=Evio+Harmony+Case+for+iPad+2+is+Perfect+for+Readers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/evio_harmony_case_for_ipad_2_is_perfect_for_readers/ We take a look at the Evio Harmony case for iPad 2, a stylish well-built case that will be ideal for some users, and not-so-ideal for others. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPad Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:15:34 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmy_k-12_wish_list_for_apples_education_media_event%2F&seed_title=My+K-12+Wish+List+for+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Education+Media+Event http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/my_k-12_wish_list_for_apples_education_media_event/ With the January 19th Apple Event just a few days away, David Winograd has some ideas he thinks could really make a difference in K-12 Education that go a lot further than just creating an iTextbook store. Analysis, iObserver, iPad Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:25:23 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fus_air_force_revises_plans_for_ipad_exclusivity%2F&seed_title=US+Air+Force+Revises+Plans+for+iPad+Exclusivity http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/us_air_force_revises_plans_for_ipad_exclusivity/ Following the lead of the commercial aviation industry, part of the U.S. military is making plans to switch their aviation crews from large and heavy paper navigation charts and technical manuals to digital versions stored on tablet devices. While the initial plans called for exclusive use of the iPad for this purpose, new statements indicate that the Apple tablet may have some competition in military aviation. News, iObserver, iPad Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:30:41 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fattorneys_develop_unique_ipad_case_turn_to_kickstarter%2F&seed_title=Attorneys+Develop+Unique+iPad+Case%2C+Turn+to+Kickstarter http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/attorneys_develop_unique_ipad_case_turn_to_kickstarter/ Two Oregon attorneys have taken the initiative to make the iPad more functional for courtroom use and their solution, a unique new case, looks to have potential outside the courtroom as well. News, iObserver, iPad Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:49:59 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fiomounts_stylish_magnetically_powered_iphone_ipad_stands%2F&seed_title=iOmounts%3A+Stylish+Magnetically+Powered+iPhone%2FiPad+Stands http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iomounts_stylish_magnetically_powered_iphone_ipad_stands/ LAS VEGAS—We stumbled upon a small company called iOmounts in the Venetian Ballroom at this year’s CES showing some great looking stands and mounts for iPhones, iPads, or any other device with a flat back. The company has harnessed the power of magnets to make a stand that offers convenience, flexibility, and what we found to be stylish design to hold your device. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, iPhone, iPad Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:52:02 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsome_thoughts_on_ibooks_and_education%2F&seed_title=Some+Thoughts+on+iBooks%2C+iPads+and+Education http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/some_thoughts_on_ibooks_and_education/ Apple is scheduled to make an announcement on January 19th in New York City having something to do with either iAds, iBooks, Education or some combination. The agenda hasn’t been anounced. We do know that Eddy Cue, who runs iCloud, the iTunes, iBookstore and the App store, will be there  Here are some thoughts, on what Apple could do to gain a ton of share in the education market.  Analysis, iObserver, iPad Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:15:35 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Famazon_launches_a_new_kindle_store_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=Amazon+Launches+a+New+Kindle+Store+for+iPad+%5BUPDATED%5D http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/amazon_launches_a_new_kindle_store_for_ipad/ Amazon customers are accustomed to finding a book at Amazon.com, identifying the Kindle edition, and then having it loaded into their Kindle cloud. On Tuesday, Amazon introduced a more visually pleasing, if not more convoluted, store just for iPad owners. News, Product News, iObserver, iPad Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:37:18 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Firig_stompa_stomp_box_for_amplitube_on_ios_devices%2F&seed_title=iRig+STOMP%26%238212%3BA+Stomp+Box+for+Amplitube+on+iOS+Devices http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/irig_stompa_stomp_box_for_amplitube_on_ios_devices/ LAS VEGAS—IK Multimedia unveiled several new devices and apps for musicians who want to use iPad and iPhone to record and perform music with their iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches, including iRig STOMP, a stomp box for Amplitube. The device is aimed at musicians who want to integrate their iOS device into their analog music gear by allowing them to activate it with their feet. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, CES, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iPad, iPod Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:24:36 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fcase_manufacturer_drops_ipad_from_100000_feet%2F&seed_title=Case+Manufacturer+Drops+iPad+From+100%2C000+Feet http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/case_manufacturer_drops_ipad_from_100000_feet/ G-Form, the iPad case manufacturer who last year demonstrated the durability of their products by dropping an iPad without a parachute from a airplane, has recently claimed to have dropped an iPad from space. Read on for the whole story and the intriguing video. News, iObserver, iPad Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:00:07 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fshowtime_anytime_brings_streaming_content_to_ios%2F&seed_title=Showtime+Anytime+Brings+Streaming+Content+to+iOS http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/showtime_anytime_brings_streaming_content_to_ios/ On the heels of rival premium cable content provider HBO, Showtime has just launched its own streaming content service called Showtime Anytime. Initially available for Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-verse customers, the service, and its corresponding iOS app, allow users to stream most of Showtime’s television content and a selection of feature films as long as they subscribe to Showtime via their corresponding cable provider. News, iObserver, iPad Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:05 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fiphone_4s_siri_double_carrier_network_load%2F&seed_title=iPhone+4S+%26amp%3B+Siri+Double+Carrier+Network+Load http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone_4s_siri_double_carrier_network_load/ A network research firm has found that the iPhone 4S doubles the network load for data compared to the iPhone 4. New network services like Siri are the source. News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, Siri Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:59:50 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwhy_a_7_ipad_makes_sense%2F&seed_title=Why+a+7+Inch+iPad+Makes+Sense http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/why_a_7_ipad_makes_sense/ When asked about the wisdom of a 7-in. iPad, Steve Jobs dismissed it as “dead on arrival.” Times have changed. Ted Landau explains why a 7-in. iPad not only makes sense now but offers a great opportunity for Apple to crush the competition. Columns and Opinions, Ted Landau's User Friendly View, iObserver, iPad Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:30:57 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fsatechis_bt_bluetooth_portable_speaker_has_good_sound%2F&seed_title=Satechi%26%238217%3Bs+BT+Bluetooth+Portable+Speaker+Has+Good+Sound http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/satechis_bt_bluetooth_portable_speaker_has_good_sound/ It’s compact and stylish, and if your product can be paired, the Satechi BT Bluetooth Portable Speaker will give great sound up to 33 feet (10 m.) away from your device.  Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:30:14 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fipad&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fdigging_slice_of_bread_goes_to_the_beach2%2F&seed_title=Digging+Slice+of+Bread+Goes+to+the+Beach http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/digging_slice_of_bread_goes_to_the_beach2/ Slice of Bread goes to the Beach is Glenn Melenhorst and Jelly Biscuits.com second foray into interactive children’s literature. While being a thing of beauty and containing a wonderful narration, perhaps more attention could have been paid to the storytelling. Reviews, In-Depth Review, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, iPod Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:49 -0500