Apple iPad 3 Revealed (iPad HD)

Today the giant we know as Apple has unveiled their much-anticipated iPad 3 or just iPad? In downtown San Francisco. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook was in attendance and unveiled the new device to the public stating, “We are redefining the category that Apple created with the original iPad.”  Equipped with new software such as the integration of Photo Booth from its desktop and laptop systems, a 5-megapixel camera, longer battery life and is now the first LTE (4G) Apple product . The cosmetics of the new device are pretty much identical to the iPad 2 but will be slightly thicker than its counterpart. Internally we find an A5X processor complete with quad-core graphics and a high-resolution screen with a 264 ppi. Apple states that the A5 SoC is “twice as fast” as the Tegra 3 and the A5X offers “four times the performance.” If you are one seeking to get your hands on the new device then the new prices are below:

16GB is $499, 32GB $599 and 64GB $699.

LTE versions are $629, $729 and $829.

The new iPad ships on March 16th. Pre-orders are available today.

More details and features HERE.

(Via TechCrunch)

 

MAC OS X Mountain Lion

Today Apple has released a developer version of their brand new operating system OS X Mountain Lion. With all the hype around the iPad, Apple decided to integrate features and apps from the popular tablet to the already popular MAC computers. The new OS introduces Messages, Notes, Reminders and Game Center to the Mac, as well as Notification Center, Share Sheets, Twitter integration and AirPlay Mirroring. Below are explanations of the newest and key features that Mountain Lion will boast.

iCloud – In OS X Mountain Lion, sign in once with your Apple ID and iCloud is automatically set up across your Mac.¹ That means right away iCloud keeps your mail, calendars, contacts, documents, and more up to date on every device you use. So when you add, delete, or edit something on your Mac, it happens on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. And vice versa.

Messages App – Messages does everything iChat does, and so much more. For starters, it comes with iMessage. And just like iMessage in iOS, it lets you send unlimited messages to anyone on a Mac or an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 5. Send photos, videos, documents, and contacts — even send messages to a group. You can see when your message has been delivered and when someone’s typing a reply. Turn on read receipts, and they’ll see when you’ve read a message. With end-to-end encryption, your messages stay safe and private. And you can start a conversation on your Mac and pick it up on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. So nothing is left unsaid.

Reminders – When you have so much to do, Reminders helps you get it done. It’s all in a list. More than one, in fact. Make as many lists as you need and easily add to them. Set due dates and you’ll get alerts as deadlines approach. Check items off your lists as you go and keep track of what you’ve completed. And to be sure you don’t forget anything, iCloud keeps your reminders up to date on your Mac, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.

Notification Center – Something new is always popping up somewhere on your Mac — an email, an instant message, a friend request, a calendar alert, and more. Notification Center makes it easy to stay up to speed, because there’s one place to see everything. Notification banners appear on your desktop and disappear quickly so they don’t interrupt what you’re doing. Swipe to the left, and you’ll see all your notifications in a simple, ordered list. So you’ll always know what’s up as soon as it comes up.

Gatekeeper – It helps prevent you from unknowingly downloading and installing malicious software. And it gives you control over which applications to download and run on your Mac. Now you can choose from three security options. You can download and run applications from anywhere, just as in OS X Lion. To be even safer, download and run apps from the Mac App Store and apps with a Developer ID. Or download and run only apps from the Mac App Store — the safest setting of all. Gatekeeper lets you decide which setting is best for you.

Source: Apple.com

Apple iBooks 2

As many of us know technology is revolutionizing many things in this world today such as the way we live and the way we learn. Who better than to introduce a revolution in high school and college textbooks than Apple Inc. As they have announced their next mission to “reinvent the textbook”- Apple iBooks 2 has been released free of charge. The company has partnered with textbook makers Pearson, McGraw-Hill and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, as they’re responsible for 90 percent of all textbooks sold. Say goodbye to $200 textbooks because these digital copies will be $14.99 USD or less. Oh, and now mommy and daddy have a reason to get you an iPad.

Apple iPad 3 Leaked Details

We love when rumors come afloat about Apple and their beloved products. As Bloomberg reports they have three people claiming they have details about the Apple iPad 3. As many rumors swirl about Apple products, unconfirmed rumors state that the iPad 3 has hit production lines this month with a launch coming in late March. Major changes that are rumored are hardware such as a quad-core CPU (as opposed to the dual-core A5 found in iPad 2) as well as a “high-def” screen. The new display is capable of greater resolution than the current version, with more pixels on its screen than some high-definition televisions. Could this mean no iPhone 5 release in March? I guess we will just have to wait for that big announcement – like anything Apple.

(Via Hypebeast)

BBC: Steve Jobs – Billion Dollar Hippy

After his death in October, BBC Two crafted a documentary on the Apple co-founder Mr. Steve Jobs. The documentary tells how Steve propelled his company from his parents garage to one of the most valuable companies on the planet. The documentary features people who knew him as a Merry Prankster-like individual circa the Ken Kesey era. It also features Steve Wozniak the man who co-founded Apple with good ol’ Stevie in 1976 and left full-time employment in the 1980’s. Watch the full documentary above.

PlugBug iPhone & iPad Charger

Introducing the PlugBug from South Carolina-based technology start-up, Twelve South . Wondering what this flashy piece of tech is? Well what do you know! We have the answer right here for you. Made exclusively for the Apple MagSafe MacBook power supply, the PlugBug serves as a dual-charging conduit allowing the user to charge both their MacBook and iOS device simultaneously from the same outlet. The USB adapter harnesses a 10 watt charge, supplementing the OEM iPhone or iPad chargers seamlessly. In addition, the company equipped the PlugBug as a standalone charging device with a slip-on end cap, so you can still charge your sacred devices without your MacBook’s MagSafe adapter.

Carbon Fiber Magic | Mac Accessories Collection

Breaking into the game of Mac accessories, but slightly different from what many are doing right now – Carbon Fiber Magic is taking the game to another level. Offering a keyboard, track pad and Magic Mouse – Apple enthusiasts are sure to get their hands on them. CFM keeps the design to a minimum but carbon fiber always gives a product that elegant feel. The company promises a release of Macbook, iPhone and iPad products in the near future.

Now available through the Carbon Fiber Magic online store.

 

Carbon Fiber Magic | Mac Accessories Collection

Breaking into the game of Mac accessories, but slightly different from what many are doing right now – Carbon Fiber Magic is taking the game to another level. Offering a keyboard, track pad and Magic Mouse – Apple enthusiasts are sure to get their hands on them. CFM keeps the design to a minimum but carbon fiber always gives a product that elegant feel. The company promises a release of Macbook, iPhone and iPad products in the near future.

Now available through the Carbon Fiber Magic online store.

 

Apple iOS 5

With the iPhone 4S releasing nation wide today the latest news from Cupertino comes in the form of iOS 5. With its easy-to-use interface, amazing features and rock-solid stability, iOS is the foundation of the iPhone. In our opinions Apple still has the easiest to use interface but for more advanced than any other OS to date. 

Offered below are some of the key features in iOS 5, with further information available now through the official Apple website here.

Notification Center – You get all kinds of notifications on your iOS device: new email, texts, friend requests, and more. With Notification Center, you can keep track of them all in one convenient location. Just swipe down from the top of any screen to enter Notification Center. Choose which notifications you want to see. Even see a stock ticker and the current weather. New notifications appear briefly at the top of your screen, without interrupting what you’re doing. And the Lock screen displays notifications so you can act on them with just a swipe. Notification Center is the best way to stay on top of your life’s breaking news.

Newsstand – Read all about it. All in one place. iOS 5 organizes your magazine and newspaper app subscriptions in Newsstand: a folder that lets you access your favorite publications quickly and easily. There’s also a new place on the App Store just for newspaper and magazine subscriptions. And you can get to it straight from Newsstand. New purchases go directly to your Newsstand folder. Then, as new issues become available, Newsstand automatically updates them in the background — complete with the latest covers. It’s kind of like having the paper delivered to your front door. Only better.

Twitter – iOS 5 makes it even easier to tweet from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Sign in once in Settings, and suddenly you can tweet directly from Safari, Photos, Camera, YouTube, or Maps. Want to mention or @reply to a friend? Contacts applies your friends’ Twitter usernames and profile pictures. So you can start typing a name and iOS 5 does the rest. You can even add a location to any tweet, no matter which app you’re tweeting from.

Camera – Since your iPhone is always with you, it’s often the best way to capture those unexpected moments. That’s why you’ll love the new camera features in iOS 5. You can open the Camera app right from the Lock screen. Use grid lines, pinch-to-zoom gestures, and single-tap focus and exposure locks to compose a picture on the fly. Then press the volume-up button to snap your photo in the nick of time. If you have Photo Stream enabled in iCloud, your photos automatically download to all your other devices.

Photos – Turn your snapshots into frame-worthy photos in just a few taps. Crop, rotate, enhance, and remove red-eye without leaving the Photos app. Even organize your photos in albums — right on your device. With iCloud, you can push new photos to all your iOS devices. So if you’re taking photos on your iPhone, iCloud automatically sends copies to your iPad, where you can quickly touch them up before showing them off.

PC Free – With iOS 5, you no longer need a computer to own an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Activate and set up your device wirelessly, right out of the box. Download free iOS software updates directly on your device. Do more with your apps — like editing your photos or adding new email folders — on your device, without the need for a Mac or PC. And back up and restore your device automatically using iCloud.

Steve Jobs Dies at 56

A sad day in the tech world Apple Inc. said the company’s co-founder Steve Jobs died Wednesday. He was 56. “We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today,” the company announced in a brief statement.

“Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.”

As I type this off of my MacBook Pro while talking on my iPhone – Rest in Peace Steve Jobs you have definitely changed the way people live and the world forever.