iPad Mini with retina display rumored Given Apple’s current obsession with retina displays, its absence makes the iPad Mini the odd one out in its current tablet lineup. That did not stop consumers from buying out the stock of the new mini iPads, but the fact that its display left something to be desired is no secret. A slightly lower resolution display is one of the biggest … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – November 8th, 2012
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Amazon Game Studios Launches Air Patriots, Its First Mobile Game for iOS and Android
Amazon followed up its Living Classics with Air Patriots, its first ever gaming title for mobile devices. The game will be compatible with all of the latest tablet devices running Android or iOS, including the entire Kindle Fire range. Unfortunately, the Nexus 7 seems to have been left out of all the fun. As for the Air Patriots game, Amazon is describing it as a kind of … [Read more...] about Amazon Game Studios Launches Air Patriots, Its First Mobile Game for iOS and Android
Douglas County Libraries New iOS App Allows In-App Purchases
Douglas County Libraries has come up with a new iOS app with the unique ability of allowing in-app purchases while most of its peers force users to do the same via a browser. The app is also easy to use though the fact that is based on Adobe’s Digital Rights Management technology does dampen things a bit as this limits the use of the app in a limited number of devices. Of … [Read more...] about Douglas County Libraries New iOS App Allows In-App Purchases
New York Times’ Experimental HTML5 iPad App Launched
New York Times has come up with its own HTML 5 web app for the iPad in a move that makes the publication's iOS app redundant. However, it is unlikely to pull the plug on its iOS app anytime soon as things are still in experimental stages for the newspaper. "Our subscribers have told us they are interested in trying new ways of reading The Times across a variety of … [Read more...] about New York Times’ Experimental HTML5 iPad App Launched
Best e-Reader Apps for the iPad
The iPad is a multifaceted device, but one of the primary functions is ebook reading. Apple has devoted significant resources to ensure ebook reading on the iPad is a pleasant affair. Presented below are a few apps that vie for consumer attention rated for ease of use, depth of content, and overall experience. iBooks: iBooks is Apple's very own ebook reading application … [Read more...] about Best e-Reader Apps for the iPad
Gameloft Titles Will Now Be Launched On Android and iOS Simultaneously
Gameloft has just made an important decision; the company aims to make simultaneous launches on both the iOS and Android platforms any new game that they develop in 2012. Gameloft even has a whole new game ready for release soon though the company is keeping its cards close to its chest for obvious reasons. Gameloft has to its credit a number of successful gaming titles such … [Read more...] about Gameloft Titles Will Now Be Launched On Android and iOS Simultaneously
Rumor: New Re-Tweaked iPad for End of 2012 Release
There is a new iPad rumored to be coming our way, but before you start the celebrations, it's not going to be a whole new device. Rather, it's going to be the same iPad 3 with enough modifications introduced to ensure people fall in love with it all over again. Of course, Apple hasn't confirmed a word of it, though Digitimes is claiming that's the next step with the iPad. So … [Read more...] about Rumor: New Re-Tweaked iPad for End of 2012 Release
Scholastic Adds National Geographic Kids’ Titles to Its Storia App
Now that we’re a month into the summer vacation for most public school students, the boredom is starting to creep in. Fortunately, Scholastic, the world's largest publisher of children's content, has come to the rescue by unveiling a new set of titles for its Storia e-reading app, all from National Geographic Kids. “Storia continues to earn praise from teachers, parents, … [Read more...] about Scholastic Adds National Geographic Kids’ Titles to Its Storia App
Apple iPad Leads Tablet Web Traffic with 91%
Apple is the king of the tablet market with its iPad standing head and shoulders above every other tablet currently on sale. This is hardly surprising as this is how things have been ever since the iPad was launched back in 2010. However, if you still need proof of just how dominating the iPad is, here are some figures released by ad agency Chitika. The iPad with 70 percent … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Leads Tablet Web Traffic with 91%
MS Office for iPad: Microsoft Not Sure with the Launch Date
After a series of flip flops, the much awaited debut of Microsoft Office suite on the iPad is still unknown. Rumor had it that MS Office would be launched on iOS and Android platforms by Nov 10, though it seems now Microsoft is not able to make up its mind as to when will be the perfect moment for the launch. What is adding to Microsoft's woes is that it has its own touch … [Read more...] about MS Office for iPad: Microsoft Not Sure with the Launch Date