Hulu Adds 10 New Original Shows With Retina Display Support to Their Summer Lineup
Submitted by Marshall Walker on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 14:01Hulu announced its new slate of summer programing adding ten new Hulu Original Series and Hulu Exclusives. Hulu's new series Spoilers kicks off on June 4th. The multi-act show is hosted by Kevin Smith, and features animation, reenactments, interviews and discussion about the summer's biggest films. Richard Linklater’s Up to Speed is a travel series starring Speed Levitch, and We Got Next is an "offensive bro-mantic comedy" geared towards It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia fans.

iPad owners will be able to watch all of Hulu's new shows with a "re-engineered, optimized video player" and Retina display support. Hulu version 2.5, available now, also features improved AirPlay mirroring, and HDMI video out.
Hulu's new summer lineup will be available on both the free Hulu and paid Hulu Plus services.
iPad 3 Jailbreak Only a Few Days Away [iOS 5.1.1]
Submitted by Marshall Walker on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 13:31Pod2g made a big announcement one day before the Hack In The Box security conference in Amsterdam is set to kick off. The iOS hacker announced that it's only a matter of days until an untethered iOS 5.1.1 jailbreak is released.

Previously pod2g tweeted "something big’s going to happen at HITB related to jailbreaking." He also linked to the Chronic Dev Team's Twitter page in the same tweet. The Dev Team will be creating the bundled tool for the jailbreak when it's released.
Read on for the complete list of supported devices. iPhone 3GS and iPod 3G owners should be happy to notice that both devices have been added to the supported section.
Fifth Sonic The Hedgehog Game Hits the App Store
Submitted by Marshall Walker on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 15:15Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II is now available for purchase in the App Store. This is the fifth Sonic game for iOS devices. In Sonic 4: Episode II you and a friend can team up as Sonic and Tails to stop Metal Sonic and Dr. Eggman's evil alliance.

The game features Gamecenter, accelerometer support, Cloud Save, and a special unlock for users who own both Episodes I and II. Sonic 4: Episode II is a universal game compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. It requires iOS 4.0 or later.
More and More Reports Confirm That the iPad Mini is Real
Submitted by Marshall Walker on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 12:41The iPad mini refuses to die as more and more credible sources are confirming its existence.
The Wall Street Journal claims that Apple is testing "a new tablet computer with a smaller screen."
"Officials at some of Apple's suppliers, who declined to be named, said the Cupertino, Calif., company has shown them screen designs for a new device with a screen size of around eight inches and said the company is qualifying suppliers for it. One person said the smaller device will have a similar-resolution screen as the iPad 2. Apple is working with screen makers including Taiwan-based AU Optronics and LG Display of South Korea to supply the test panels, the person said."

On Thursday, the Taiwan based The Liberty Times (via Makotakara) reported that both LG Display and AU Optronics have already passed certification tests for iPad mini LCD panel production, and are preparing to ship parts for over 6 million units.
Samson Carbon 49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller Completes Your iPad Band
Submitted by Marshall Walker on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 17:23There are a lot of apps and accessories that transform your iPad into a variety of musical instruments. The latest from Samson is the Carbon 49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller. The Carbon 49 connects to your iPad through your camera connection kit, and features an integrated iPad stand. It's compatible with any MIDI-compatible app, and offers 49 velocity-sensitive keys for a real keyboard feel.

Its compact design and ability to be directly powered by the iPad makes it the perfect accessory for your live band. The Carbon 49 USB MIDI Keyboard Controller is only $89. Read on for a complete list of features.
Untethered iPad 3 Jailbreak Coming in a Couple of Weeks
Submitted by Marshall Walker on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 09:27I was a little nervous that I had jumped the gun by announcing that an iPad 3 jailbreak was coming soon, but I guess I was right. Pod2g has announced via his blog that iPad owners can "expect a release in a couple of weeks."

Pod2g is also finished testing the jailbreak on all the available iOS devices. This means that the next step should be a public release. The iOS hacker tweeted that the untethered jailbreak works on all three iPad models, the iPhone 4 and 4S. The iPod 3G, iPhone 3GS and ATV3 have been left out (UPDATE: See list of supported devices below).
US Postal Service to Ban iPad Shipping Overseas
Submitted by Franklin Macey on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 21:43Starting on May 16 the USPS will ban all international shipments of lithium batteries for safety reasons. Although device manufacturers such as Apple ship their products with a limited charge to help prevent incidents, used iPads and other items shipped by consumers can be dangerous depending on a variety of factors.

Lithium batteries have been responsible for several fires on passenger airplanes and are blamed for two fatal cargo plane crashes in the past five years. As Fast Company points out, the ban will have the largest impact on military members serving overseas. Although FedEx offers delivery service to APO, FPO and DPO addresses, lithium batteries are not allowed.
Will iOS 6 Bring Siri to the iPad?
Submitted by Marshall Walker on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 12:34Apple is expected to preview iOS 6 at the WWDC on June 11 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. It's pretty much confirmed that they will drop Google Maps in favor of the the 3-D mapping tech they gained from the acquisition of C3 Technologies.

While investigating the new Maps application rumor, TechCrunch‘s MG Siegler discovered that there are "whispers about Siri" coming to the iPad. Many had hoped that the new iPad would feature the voice assistant, but Apple did not include it with the third generation tablet. It's believed Siri was left out because the iPad is not always guaranteed to be connected to Wi-Fi or 4G.
iPad 3 Jailbreak Coming Soon!
Submitted by Marshall Walker on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 14:04It looks like an untethered iPad 3 jailbreak should be right around the corner. Pod2g released a video (see below) showing a jailbroken new iPad running iOS 5.1. On Friday, the IOS hacker confirmed that his new jailbreak also works with iOS 5.1.1, and should work with all iOS devices inculding the iPad 3 and iPhone 4S.

Pod2g tweeted: "OK, tested on an iPad 3,1 running 5.1.1. Jailbroken untethered. :-) No issue."
It's unknown when the new jailbreak will be released, but when it's, pod2g said it will be a bundled tool created by the Chronic Dev Team.
Another iPad Mini Rumor: October 2012 Release, $200 to $250
Submitted by Marshall Walker on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 14:54Apple is looking to put a strangle hold on the tablet market by releasing the iPad mini for $200 to $250 in October, according to iMore. The tech blog cites a "proven reliable" source who claims that Apple wants to do what they did "with the MP3 market in 2004 with the expansion of the iPod product line." By releasing an affordable alternative to the new iPad and iPad 2, Apple will be able to compete with entry-level tablets like the Amazon Kindle Fire.

The source said that the 7-inch iPad will feature the same 2048x1536 resolution display as the new iPad.
"Our source has indicated, however, that the 7-inch iPad will be identical to the current 9.7-inch iPad, just scaled down. That seems to include a 2048x1536 resolution display, just like the new iPad. If accurate, that would put the pixel density at around 326 ppi, the same as the iPhone 4S (and higher than the 264 ppi new iPad) retina display."



The wifi range issue on the new iPad (3) is really...
i0n1c (Stefan Esser), from what I heard, is not...
time tells that Kindle Fire is not an ipad. I just...
Day #8 winner will be announced sometime tomorrow....
The wall mount would be great in the kitchen for...
The day 6 winner is Andrew Lamb. Congratulations,...
Day 7 is here: get your entries in!
Retweet...
I would use the hand-strap for reading on the train...
I'm so excited about this contest! I already picked...
Day 6: I would use it to keep the iPad secure in my...