Dutch Website Leaks Possible iPad Mini 2 Specs

Submitted by Kristen Adelwerth on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 13:24

A Dutch website has published a set of specifications that they are claiming to be for the upcoming iPad Mini 2. Although there will be no Apple devices released until the third quarter of this year, the iPad Mini will be turning a year old, which according to the pattern of Apple's releases, means there's a good chance we'll be seeing the next-generation iPad Mini at that point.

iPad Mini 2 specifications

Although no official announcements have been made, Tim Cook's had a hard time keeping the specs of upcoming Apple devices behind the curtain for a long time now. Bearing much resemblance to previous claimed leaks by rumor-obsessed iPad bloggers, many wait with bated breath to see what Apple has in store for the baby tablet.

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Square Stand Renders The Cash Register Extinct For iPad Users

Submitted by Kristen Adelwerth on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 21:39

Square, a San Francisco based start-up focused on creating new methods of mobile monetary exchange, unveiled their new product this Tuesday. It's called the Square Stand, and the device is a piece of hardware that an iPad can be seated in to replace a traditional cash register. The product was first demonstrated at a press conference with Square co-founder Jack Dorsey at a Blue Bottle Coffee, a San Francisco coffee shop located near the Square headquarters.

iPad Square Stand

Businesses have been using tablets like the iPad for the last few years to monitor inventory and perform other tasks. Square has been a part of that for some time, allowing merchants to connect to them via their tablet through an additional card swiper. Now the Square Stand is doing away with that entirely with the Stand's included credit card reader.

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Bad Piggies Adds 15 New Levels plus Record and Share Option

Submitted by Marshall Walker on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 14:55

Rovio Entertainment entertainment has added 15 new levels to its Angry Birds spin-off Bad Piggies. Version 1.3.0 also brings some new features, toys, plus the ability to record your best tricks and share them through your favorite social networks.

Bad Piggies for the iPad

Bad Piggies was launched for the iPad and iPhone on September 27, 2012. The game allows users to play as the Angry Birds' nemesis the Bad Piggies. Players must help the Bad Pigs on their quest for food by building them "flying machines" with random objects. The game features more than 120 levels, 8 sandbox levels, and 35 objects to create the ultimate Bad Piggies machine.

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Blockbuster Launches New On Demand App for iOS Devices

Submitted by Marshall Walker on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 15:55

Blockbuster has had a rocky relationship with online streaming, but that hasn't stopped the rental company from bringing its On Demand service to iOS devices. Blockbuster on Demand was originally launched for Android, Roku and Samsung Smart TVs, but it didn't manage to make much of a splash. DISH Digital L.L.C. hopes the new iOS app will give its Blockbuster streaming service the push that it needs to keep the company alive.

iOS Movie Apps

Blockbuster on Demand allows users to stream thousands of movies in HD to any iOS device. There are no subscription plans, late fees, contracts or commitments. You just pay as you go... If you can get the app to work. My Blockbuster on Demand app keeps getting stuck at the start up screen every time I relaunch it. This might also explain why there are zero customer reviews in the App Store rating section.

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MirrorCase Coming to an iPad Near You

Submitted by Fred Straker on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 18:03

Keep an eye out for the MirrorCase, which deceptively looks just like a normal iPad typing accessory. In reality, the case contains a covert mirror which allows the iPad to record video and snap photos while the device is horizontal. The effect is achieved thanks to a built-in mirror and software which inverts the image from the iPad rear camera.

iPad MirrorCase

MirrorCase is currently a project on Kickstarter, however an iPhone version of the MirrorCase is already on the market. Besides the potential for secretly capturing images of unsuspecting subjects, MirrorCase can be useful for recording lectures or seminars directly from your desk with a minimum of distraction. The MirrorCase is designed to fit second, third and fourth generation iPads.

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Retina iPad Mini Could Be Delayed Until 2014

Submitted by Fred Straker on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 21:28

Looking to pick up an iPad mini 2 with Retina display during the holiday shopping season? This might not be possible according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo at KGI Securities. Production issues are to blame for the delay in a report acquired by AppleInsider detailing the issue. Manufacturing a large volume of 7.9-inch displays with high pixel density is proving to be a challenge.

retina ipad mini 2

An iPad mini 2 Retina display is expected to feature 2048 x 1536 pixels, resulting in a density of 324 pixels per inch. Should the delays persist, Apple will likely commence mass production starting in October, which could push the release date forward into early 2014. Kuo is described by AppleInsider as "well-connected" since the analyst has offered accurate predictions on many things Apple in the past.

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First Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles App Lands on the iPad

Submitted by Marshall Walker on Sun, 04/28/2013 - 13:42

Nickelodeon has released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run for iOS devices. The game is another endless runner where users must run and jump over obstacles while playing as either Leo, Donnie, Raph, or Mikey. Players can also use various weapons, gadgets, and boosts to defeat enemies like the Foot Clan, Kraang, and Dimension X. The game features in-app purchases, unlockable characters like Dogpound, mini-games, and the ability to fight in slow-motion combat sequences when activating the power-up "Turtle Time".

iPad Games

The official iTunes page oddly features a lot of warnings from the developers. According to the official description, the game is not "compatible with older devices", and only works with the fifth generation iPod touch, iPhone 4 or higher, and the iPad 2 or higher. It's unclear if this message was added in response to all the user complaints about frequent app crashes. There are also some "additional notes" about in-app purchases and data collection. Be sure to read everything carefully before downloading the app.

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Get 50% Off the iPad SeeSaw Stand From Griffin Technology [Deals]

Submitted by Marshall Walker on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 12:41

Griffin Technology is offering 50% off its SeeSaw iPad case and stand. The colorful iPad accessory makes using the tablet easier in the classroom or lab, by allowing you to view it while sitting or standing. You can also easily switch between portrait or landscape mode without removing the iPad from the case.

iPad Case

The SeeSaw is constructed from a lightweight material that is easy to clean, and it features a built-in carrying handle so you can move it from desktop to desktop. The case also offers full access to the tablet's ports, cameras, speakers and controls.

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FX Photo Studio HD Free for the iPad for a Limited Time

Submitted by Jennifer Nguyen on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 11:25

MacPhun FX Photo Studio HD for the iPad is now free for a “very” limited time. MacPhun decided to drop the $1.99 price after its FX Photo Studio app for the iPhone was downloaded over a million times. The photo editing app features over 190 effects and filters, and one click image sharing for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Tumblr.

iPad Photo Editor

Other features include: a powerful editing toolbox, smart Color Splash tool, and the ability to create and order postcards. FX Photo Studio HD is compatible with the iPad only, and requires iOS 5 or later. The iPhone version is also currently still free through the App Store.

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Apple Officially Reveals How Long Siri Keeps Your Data

Submitted by Marshall Walker on Sat, 04/20/2013 - 12:54

Apple has finally revealed how long Siri stores your data. The company told Wired.com that questions asked through the digital assistant stays on its servers for up to two years. The response came after Wired raised some concerns about Apple's dodgy privacy policy for Siri. Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller called the tech blog to explain. Here's what Wired has learned.

Siri

"Whenever you speak into Apple’s voice activated personal digital assistant, it ships it off to Apple’s data farm for analysis. Apple generates a random numbers to represent the user and it associates the voice files with that number. This number — not your Apple user ID or email address — represents you as far as Siri’s back-end voice analysis system is concerned."

"Once the voice recording is six months old, Apple 'disassociates' your user number from the clip, deleting the number from the voice file. But it keeps these disassociated files for up to 18 more months for testing and product improvement purposes."

Muller says users can delete both identifiers and any stored data by switching Siri off.

"Apple may keep anonymized Siri data for up to two years,” Muller says “If a user turns Siri off, both identifiers are deleted immediately along with any associated data.”

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