Its almost everyday that we get to hear great stories of the competition sharpening their claws to make that one assault on the all conquering iPad that will bring it down from its almost invincible status to being mere mortals. But somehow, the iPad has managed to dodge all of that and continues to set new records and make fresh inroads. Take for the instance the latest … [Read more...] about Apple to sell 14.4 million iPads in Q3
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Apple Reportedly Recalling Verizon iPad 2
It seems something is wrong with some of the Verizon marked iPad 2s. Apple is asking those Verizon iPad 2s that fall within a specific range of serial numbers to be shipped back to it. All Apple stores are currently complying with this regulation and have been asked to do so until July 11th. Those iPad 2s that are currently shipping also come within the purview of the … [Read more...] about Apple Reportedly Recalling Verizon iPad 2
Apple Sold 25 Million iPads So Far
That's a substantial figure by any measure, a figure that any manufacturer of consumer electronics would dream of achieving. What makes this all the more special is that the 25 million sales mark has been reached in just 14 months since the first iPad went on sale. This also makes the iPad the first mass produced tablet PC in the world, thereby opening up an entirely new … [Read more...] about Apple Sold 25 Million iPads So Far
Chimei Will Supply iPad Displays to Apple from June
Apple's iPad and the never-ending supply issues seem to be irrevocably intertwined. Supply is always falling short of demand for the tablet. To their credit, Apple has never stopped trying to overcome the situation. Take, for instance, their latest effort to ramp up production by roping in Chimei Innolux as the newest member of Apple's supplier list. Interestingly, Chimei … [Read more...] about Chimei Will Supply iPad Displays to Apple from June
iPad 2 Sold Out in China in Less than 4 Hours
The iPad 2, like many Apple products, are perpetually sold out or out of stock. This time, the familiar script played out in China where it took four hours for the new gen Apple tablet to fly off of shelves. The apple store in Beijing opened to hundreds of eager visitors and scalpers. Also present were security staff to ensure things remain in control given the huge … [Read more...] about iPad 2 Sold Out in China in Less than 4 Hours
Apple Adds Chimei Innolux Corp. as Supplier of iPad 2 Touch Panels
Apple has contracted Chimei Innolux Corporation as its newest supplier for the touch panel sensors and displays that go into the making of the iPad 2. With this, Chimei will be joining two other companies - Taiwan’s TPK Holding Corp. and Wintek Corp. that until now have been supplying the touch panels for the iPad 2. In spite of Chimei coming into the picture, TPK Holding … [Read more...] about Apple Adds Chimei Innolux Corp. as Supplier of iPad 2 Touch Panels
iPad 2 is back at Best Buy
It's no secret that Apple and Best Buy haven't been getting along lately, what with the allegation leveled against the latter about holding a stockpile of iPad 2 tablet PCs while telling consumers they have none. However, the issue has since been resolved amicably. At least, that is what we are made to believe, and here is further proof of normalcy setting in: the iPad 2 will … [Read more...] about iPad 2 is back at Best Buy
Gartner predicts iPad to be the tablet king through 2015
If market researcher Gartner is to be believed, the Apple iPad will be the dominating force in the media tablet segment up until 2015. This notwithstanding the flurry of tablets running Android Honeycomb that are grabbing headlines almost every other day. Then there are other players in the segment that also are expected to make it big, like the PlayBook tablet running the QNX … [Read more...] about Gartner predicts iPad to be the tablet king through 2015
Apple iPad 2 now shipping in 2 to 3 weeks
The Apple iPad 2 can be yours within just 2 to 3 weeks from the date it is first ordered. While three weeks is still a lot for tablet fans in general and hardcore Apple followers in particular, nevertheless it is a lot better than having to wait for the maximum of 5 weeks that the tablet used to take to reach its owners. The time periods mentioned pertains to the Apple online … [Read more...] about Apple iPad 2 now shipping in 2 to 3 weeks
New iPad 2 commercial
Apple has released the first ad highlighting the new iPad 2, almost twenty days after the new Apple tablet has gone on sale. Interestingly, today is also the day when the first gen iPad first debuted. The new ad also departs from the 'iPad is' theme for the first gen iPad. Instead, the ad begins with 'This is what we believe …' before of course highlighting the obvious lighter, … [Read more...] about New iPad 2 commercial