Apple New iPad Launch Friday, March 16: Pricing, Availability, Trade-ins and Review Roundup
Apple has confirmed that the new iPad, the third generation of its category, will launch in the U.S. and nine other countries on Friday, March 16, at 8 a.m. local time. Here are all the information on the device's pricing, availability, trade-in offers and roundup of reviews from mainstream publications.
Acer Dethrones HP to Become No. 1 Desktop Maker in India
Despite experiencing macro-economic challenges in 2011 due to component shortage and fierce price wars among global vendors, Taiwan-based computer manufacturer Acer Inc successfully claimed the number one position in the desktop category in India during the year.
iOS 5.1 Features: Top 5 Security Content Updates You Must Be Aware of
Apple explained in its patch notes that iOS 5.1 contains fixes for a variety of vulnerabilities, including a fix to the lock screen of the iPad and iPhone. Here are the top five security updates in the latest Apple mobile OS update, which can be downloaded and installed using iTunes.
iOS 5.1 Trick: How to Unlock iPhone 4/3GS on iOS 5.1 Using Ultrasn0w Fixer
With the release of iOS 5.1 last week, Apple not only effectively broke exploits that were used in Redsn0w (for A4 Devices), Corona (A4 Devices) and Absinthe (for iPad 2 and iPhone 4S) jailbreak tools, but also wiped out the software unlock for the iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 4 known as Ultrasn0w. Here's a temporary fix called Ultrasn0w Fixer, provided by a developer named zmaster.
Akira Yoshizawa: Folded Google Doodle Celebrating Origami Grandmaster's 101st Birthday [VIDEO]
Google celebrated the 101st birth anniversary of Akira Yoshizawa, the grandmaster of the ancient Japanese art of paper folding called Origami, through a doodle made of folded papers.
Salman Khan Wants to Get Paid a Rupee More Than SRK: Report
tween Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan is not anything new for the fans of the two Bollywood actors. But that story seems to get another interesting twist as latest reports say that Salman wants a big production house to pay him a rupee more for his new film what they are paying to Shah Rukh for his next movie with Katrina Kaif.
Apple iPhone 5 with 4G LTE to Launch Later in 2012; Other Features You Can Bet On
A report in DigiTimes on Monday cited unnamed sources within Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturers, who claimed that the next generation iPhone will be released in the second half of 2012 and will very likely contain an embedded 4G LTE radio.
iOS 5.1 Untethered Jailbreak: How You Can Help Pod2g Find Exploits in Latest iOS Update
Pod2g announced that he is working actively on finding vulnerabilities in iOS 5.1 that could ultimately be used to produce an untethered jailbreak for all devices. He has also called on the jailbreak community, or any iOS device user for that matter, to help him find vulnerabilities in iOS 5.1 by sending crash reports to him.
iOS 5.1 Features: Users Report Significantly Improved Battery Life After Update
Apple claimed that iOS 5.1 contains a number of improvements and bug fixes that include the one affecting battery life on devices running iOS 5. Users, who have already updated to iOS 5.1, claim that they have been experiencing significant improvement in battery life after installing the firmware update.
iOS 5.1 Untethered Jailbreak: Hacker Pod2g Hard at Work Finding Exploits
Those who have ignored earlier warnings and upgraded their devices to iOS 5.1 in the past week will be happy to hear that Pod2g is already hard at work on jailbreaking the new software.
India-Pakistan World Cup Semifinal Fixed, Bollywood Actress Used to Tempt Cricketers: Bookie
During sting operation carried out by The Sunday Times, London, a Delhi-based bookie claimed that last year's Cricket World Cup semifinal match between India and Pakistan at Mohali was fixed. He also revealed that a Bollywood actress was used as a honey trap to tempt cricketers.
New iPad Effect: Top Places to Buy Apple iPad 2 at Cheaper Rates
Following the release of the New iPad, Apple dropped the iPad 2 price by $100 in the U.S. And getting cue from Apple, many national retailers have also cut the prices of the device. Here're the places you should visit to grab the Apple iPad 2 at lesser price compared to its original $499 price tag.
Apple New iPad vs Asus Transformer Prime TF700T: Two Power-Packed Performers
The superior display and much improved processing power are among the major features that will certainly help the New iPad stay ahead of its arch rivals in the tablet market for quite some time. However, that doesn't mean that Apple won't be threatened for the crown. When it comes to raw processing power, Asus TF700T Transformer Prime, does stand out in the crowd.
iOS 5.1 Tethered Jailbreak: How to Use Redsn0w 0.9.10b6 on Non-A5 Devices and All You Need to Know [GUIDE]
Apple has finally released iOS 5.1, but if you want to save your earlier jailbreaks, you are highly recommended to stay away from the firmware update. However, thanks to the earlier limera1n exploit, users with devices earlier than the iPad2 can test the 5.1 jailbreak using Redsn0w 0.9.10b6. Here's what you need to know.
New iPad Effect: Apple Cuts iPad 2 Price by 17% to Rs. 24,500
With the 4G-ready New iPad set to be launched in the global markets next week, Apple has slashed the price of iPad 2 worldwide Thursday.
iPhone 5 Release Rumors and Features: Why Apple's Next iPhone Launch Can be 'Huge'?
Although not brand new, Apple's New iPad, armed with a full HD display with 3.1 million pixels, a four times faster processor and 4G LTE capability, has enough spark in to offer its rivals a killer blow.
New iPad vs. iPad 3: Apple Tastes Bitter First, but Sweet Later
Yes, the New iPad is not brand new, it's not so different. The devices does miss some highly anticipated features, but armed with a full HD display with 3.1 million pixels, a four times faster processor and 4G LTE capability, it is not a complete disappointment as well. Keep on reading for more insights.
Apple iPad 3 Release Event Live: Where to Get Live Coverage of the New iPad Announcement
Just a few more hours and Apple will finally take the wraps off its third generation iPad at a press event in San Francisco on Wednesday, March 7. some links to the Web sites where you can get the complete coverage of the Apple event.
iPad 3 (iPad HD) Release: Jailbreaker Chronic Confirms Next-Gen iPad Has 1GB of RAM
A new report has claimed that leaked debug photos allegedly from Apple's next generation iPad showed that the device will have 1GB of RAM, double the amount of RAM its predecessor had. On the top of it, the specific number has been offered by well known hacker and iPhone jailbreaker Chronic.
iPad 3 Releasing Wednesday? Does Your iPad 2 Really Need an Upgrade?
Let' assume that iPad 3 does come with all these new features, but you have already been using an iPad 2. Will you put another $500 on a second iPad? If you will, don't you think your iPad 2 is still a really excellent product?
Windows 8: Top 5 Things Users Must Know About the Next-Gen Windows OS
There's no doubt that Windows 8 is different. Thanks to a completely new Metro interface as its primary environment and removal of some familiar elements like the Start menu, the all new Windows 8 bears very less similarity with its predecessors. Here we've compiled some of the common, yet vital aspects that users need to be aware of while considering Windows 8 an upgrade worth going for.
Apple iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3: Who Will Win the Fierce Smartphone War Ahead?
With rumors about the upcoming flagship smartphones of both Apple and Samsung getting momentum day by day, the two rivals are gearing up for the release of their best weapons - iPhone 5 (or whatever Apple will name it) and Galaxy S3 respectively.
Windows 8: Is Microsoft’s Latest OS a Threat for Android Tablets and iPad?
Reports said Microsoft will soon be pushing out tablets running on the latest operating system soon. Now the question is - once the Windows 8 tablets are out in the market, how will it affect the current leaders in the tablet space? Or, will it pose a threat any way?
Windows 8 Tablet vs iPad 2: 'User Experience is Fundamentally Different' [VIDEO]
Microsoft Wednesday unveiled the Windows 8 Customer Preview during a side event to the Mobile World Congress at the Hotel Miramar in Barcelona and will reportedly be pushing out tablets running on the latest operating system soon.
Apple iPhone 5: From Release Date Rumors to Most-Anticipated Features; What to Expect?
As Apple gearing up for the release of its next generation iPhone, presumably named the iPhone 5, amazing hype surrounds the smartphone with rumors confounding customers about when the device will finally be launched and what the features will be on board.
iPad 3 Release Rumor: Apple to Unveil 16GB, 32GB Models, Plus an 8GB iPad 2 on March 7
Just a couple of days after Apple sent invitations to an event scheduled for next Wednesday for the release of its third generation iPad, a new round of rumors suggest that Apple will unveil two iPad 3 models and they will be accompanied by a cheaper 8GB iPad 2 model.
Microsoft Windows 8 Consumer Preview: How-to-Install Guide and All You Need to Know
Microsoft announced the Windows 8 Consumer Preview on Wednesday during a side event to the Mobile World Congress, at the Hotel Miramar in Barcelona. Although the Windows 8 beta is quite easy to install, there are some system requirements. Here are the details on how to install it.
iPad 3 Releasing on March 7: Mystery of the Missing Home Button and Rumors Roundup
Apple has finally set the date for the grand release of its third generation iPad on March 7, and all Apple fans around the world are now on their toes. But the invitation, sent by the company to media organizations, has given rise to another set of speculations. The invitation includes an enhanced display that apparently lacks the traditional home button.
iPad 3 Release on March 7 Confirmed: Deciphering Clues Hidden in the Apple Invite
Apple has sent out invitations to an event scheduled for next Wednesday for the release of its third generation iPad. Although the invite didn't say anything about what the new iPad has in its store for us, many enthusiastic eyes have tried to decipher clues from the invite. Find out what is hidden in the invite.
HTC One X vs. Samsung Galaxy Note: MWC 2012 Intensifies Android Smartphone War [VIDEO]
In the HTC One series, HTC One X, coming to AT&T, is the big one and is considered in a head-to-head competition with other domineering Android smartphones already in the game. One of those Android heavyweights is the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Note, the phablet with a stylus.
