Category: iPad
The Digest: Android Lollipop is here… and 4 other things people are talking about today
[nextpage title="Next"] Hands-on with all things Android 5.0 Lollipop | Cnet "Android Lollipop is here, and likely making its way to your phone or tablet in the coming months. The update is packed with exciting features, including a new design, revamped notifications, device sharing and more. I go hands-on with the most-talked-about features in the…
Top 10 Gadget Christmas Gifts for Him
[nextpage title="Next"] As Christmas fast approaches (we'd tell you how many shopping days are left, but we don't want to terrify you) it's time to think about what to get the man in your life. Forget the old reliable standby of a tie, underwear or socks - what your husband/boyfriend/son/dad/brother/uncle/secret lover really wants (and needs)…
Is Russia about to outlaw Apple’s iPhone and iPad?
What is going on between Apple and Russia right now? Did Steve Jobs once kick Vladimir Putin's dog or something? First, a giant iPhone statue in St Petersburg that was erected in memory of Jobs was taken down last week after current Apple CEO Tim Cook came out as gay. Now there come reports that…
Alleged “iPad Pro” specs leak
Could Apple be working on a 12.2" tablet to compete with Microsoft's Surface? More rumours are swirling. We've been hearing about a so-called "iPad Pro" for some time - but now BGR is reporting that Apple isn't working on a 12.9" tablet as previously rumoured - but a slightly smaller (though still bigger than iPad…
The iPad Air 2 costs just $1 more than the iPad Air 1 for Apple to make
This year's iPad update was, umm, modest, to say the least. The new tablet didn't really have all that much new - aside from a slightly faster processor and TouchID, all Apple has done is sandpaper down the case another millimetre. Which is perhaps why this news didn't come as much of a shock. According…
The Digest: Samaritans app flags worrying tweets… and 5 other things people are talking about today
[nextpage title="Next"] Samaritans app monitors Twitter feeds for suicide warnings | The BBC "Samaritans Radar uses an algorithm to identify key words and phrases which indicate distress. They include 'tired of being alone', 'hate myself', 'depressed', 'help me' and 'need someone to talk to'. Users who have signed up for the scheme will receive an…
The Digest: Charlie Brooker on Gamergate… and 4 other things people are talking about this morning
[nextpage title="Next"] Gamergate: the internet is the toughest game in town – if you’re playing as a woman, says the Guardian's Charlie Brooker: "There seems to be a small yet vocal core of maniacs bafflingly resistant to the notion that women should have any say in the games industry at all. Even recent statistics indicating…
Flickr gets an iPad app
Yahoo has announced the arrival of a new Flickr app for iPad, that offers photo tweaking, filters and the ability to browse high-resolution photos. Here's how the company describes the new app: "This version of the Flickr iOS app is optimised to take full advantage of the larger screen on iPad, while delivering the gorgeous…
Is it worth upgrading to the iPad Mini 3?
Last night Apple announced then ew iPad Mini 3 - an upgrade to last year's iPad Mini 2 (or "iPad Mini with retina" to give it the proper title) and it left many commentators scratching their heads. Sure, it looks very shiny but... its awfully similar to last year isn't it? The differences are few…
The differences between the iPad Air and the iPad Air 2
If you've got an iPad Air, then you're probably looking at the iPad Air 2 and wondering "should I upgrade?". It's a good question - and here's the stats to help you decide. How it feels First off, how does it feel to hold? As Tim Cook boasted, the Air 2 is even thinner than…
