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iPad prices around the world, a comprehensive look
Macworld presents a comprehensive look at the price of the iPad in the nine countries where Apple is now offering pre-orders, as well as how they stack up against the U.S.iOS Central
Apple to SIM-lock Japanese iPads
Apple appears to have reversed course in Japan on a key feature of its iPad 3G and won't offer a version capable of being used with any cellular carrier.MacUser
The Macalope Weekly: Mass hysteria!
The Macalope is forced to agree with a silly pundit, there's another chapter in the epic saga of the iPhone OS and Flash, and does Apple really look all that evil?iOS Central
Avoid iPad lockouts when using Bluetooth keyboards
If you're using a Bluetooth keyboard with your iPad, and you've assigned a security passcode, you could end up locking out yourself accidentally.iOS Central
WePad name change precedes iPad’s Europe invasion
Apple's launch of the iPad could have triggered the change of a tablet computing product name from WePad to WeTab.Playlist
Fujitsu improves color e-paper screen
Fujitsu Laboratories will unveil next week a new version of its electronic paper display that's easier on the eyes, the company said Friday.Mac 911
Bugs & Fixes: Troubleshooting iPad 3G activation
While most 3G iPad owners are having no problems activating their 3G service, a few problems have sprung up. Ted Landau gives a rundown of the most common symptoms and their solutions.
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Deja vu: Nokia sues Apple over patent infringement
Nokia has launched another patent infringement suit at Apple over the iPhone and 3G-enabled iPad.iOS Central
Turn your iPad into a netbook with ClamCase
Do you type enough on your iPad that you can make the case for a keyboard, but don't want to lug around a separate input device? ClamCase might have your answer.iOS Central
Waterfield Designs Ultimate SleeveCase for iPad
A stylish, though pricey, iPad sleeve that you won't mind carrying by itself.iOS Central
Waterfield Designs iPad Suede Jacket
If you need a polishing cloth that can also hold your iPad, this is it.iOS Central
Kensington Reversible Sleeve for Netbooks
Inexpensive neoprene sleeve provides minimal protection.iOS Central
Griffin Technology Jumper iPad sleeve
Snug neoprene sleeve for the iPad provides modest protection.iOS Central
Colcasac iPad Sleeve
Handmade-looking iPad sleeve uses environmentally friendly materials.iOS Central
Apple announces U.K. iPad prices, more countries
Apple announced on Friday that it would expand the iPad's reach this summer with nine more countries. It also detailed pricing for the device in the U.K.Playlist
Google Editions: My e-book feature wish list
Google is launching an e-book store this summer, but details are sparse. Here's a wishlist.iOS Central
iPad 3G: How much does 250MB get you?
Apple surprisingly convinced AT&T to offer a cheaper, smaller data plan on the iPad for people who may not need unlimited surfing. We took an iPad Wi-Fi + 3G out for a spin on this 3G plan to see just how much Web browsing, video watching, and app updating we could wring out of it.iOS Central
iPhone OS 4.0 beta reveals latest Apple goodies
Apple released the third beta version of iPhone OS 4, only to temporarily rescind it due to an apparent problem with the installation process for the accompanying software development kit.Macworld Podcast
Inside the iPad
We dive deep inside the iPad in this installment of the Macworld Podcast, as Dan Moren talks about the 3G model and iFixit.com's Kyle Wiens explores the device's innards.iOS Central
Typing on the iPad
One of the biggest questions about the iPad is how well you can type on it. Dan Moren explores the trials and tribulations of typing on Apple's portable device.
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Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G review
Apple's iPad Wi-Fi + 3G delivers always-on access to the web, though the 3G experience may occasionally have you searching about for a Wi-Fi access point tout de suite.Playlist
Google set to launch e-book store this summer
Google's manager for strategic-partner development, Chris Palma, has announced that Google's e-book service, Google Editions, will launch in late June or July.
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Lawyer: Antitrust move against Apple would ‘sink’
Antitrust charges against Apple over its decision to ban rivals' development tools from the iPhone would likely fail because the company doesn't have a stranglehold on the mobile market, an antitrust lawyer tells Computerworld.Reviews
Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
The other iPad shoe drops as the 3G-enabled model arrives. Dan Moren takes a look at the features and considers whether it should be your tablet of choice.iOS Central
Will Apple’s iPad Wi-Fi + 3G crash AT&T?
Computerworld's Mike Elgan fears the arrival of the 3G-ready iPad means that AT&T's network will be slammed, resulting in a bandwidth crunch.iOS Central
iPad apps cost more than iPhone apps on average
The average iPad app in the Apple App Store costs $4.67 vs. $3.87 for the average iPhone app, according to new research from apps watcher Distimo.iOS Central
Report: Feds may launch inquiry into Apple’s Flash stance
The New York Post, citing "a person familiar with the matter," says that either the Department of Justice or Federal Trade Commission will soon look into Apple's decision to block mobile software makers from using Flash to build iPhone apps.Playlist
The iPad as e-reader
One of the iPad's big selling points was as an e-reader. Lex Friedman puts the device through its paces to see if it delivers.iOS Central
iFixIt sacrifices an iPad 3G for science
The guys at iFixit refused to believe that the iPad is powered by magic. Sure enough, after tearing open an iPad Wi-Fi + 3G this weekend, they found plenty of real-world hardware, and a couple of surprises.iOS Central
Hacked iPad 3G works on T-Mobile, sends SMS
Hackers have been keeping busy with the new iPad 3G this weekend. The result: a proof of concept that a (jailbroken) iPad 3G can send SMS text messages, and work on T-Mobile's network.iOS Central
Apple sells 1 million iPad in 28 days
Apple on Monday announced that it has sold one million iPads in just the 28 days since the device's release.Opinion
Apple, Adobe slug it out
As recent events have shown, Apple doesn't love Adobe's Flash. In fact, PC Advisor's Simony Jary writes, it wants Flash in the pan.MacUser
The Macalope Weekly: What a letdown!
With all failures to follow through on the part of would-be iPad killers, Adobe executives, and even the guy who sold the iPhone prototype, the Macalope's feeling a little letdown this week.iOS Central
iPad Killer? We can’t even get an iPad challenger
HP seems to have conceded the tablet war before it even began by terminating the Slate project.iOS Central
First Look: iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
The 3G-enabled iPad has arrived, and Dan Moren has a first look at the second half of the iPad family.iOS Central
Asustek sees netbooks keeping lead over iPad-like devices
Netbook pioneer Asustek believes its popular Eee PC netbook family will continue to attract more buyers than tablet devices such as Apple's iPad.iOS Central
Tom Bihn Ristretto for iPad
Striking a good, accommodating balance between the iPad's compact size and traditional dead-tree media, Tom Bihn's Ristretto is a quality vertical messenger bag with room to bring just about everything you need.iOS Central
STM Extra Small iPad Shoulder Bag
If you need only the bare essentials when taking your iPad on-the-go, the STM Micro Extra Small iPad Shoulder Bag is a good option.iOS Central
Padster Bags Padster
A premium iPad messenger case aimed squarely at professionals and the fashion-obsessed, the Padster spares no style expense and provides ample storage for extras.iOS Central
STM Scout Extra Small Laptop Shoulder Bag
STM's Scout Extra Small Laptop Shoulder Bag is well-built, but since it was originally designed for comparatively thicker netbooks, its main compartment is too deep for an iPad. It also suffers from some odd design choices.iOS Central
Skooba Design Netbook/iPad Messenger bag
The Skooba Design Netbook/iPad Messenger is a surprisingly well-proportioned bag with impressive construction for a product at this price.iOS Central
Apple iPad no longer available to Brits through BundleBox
Brits are no longer able to get their hands on an iPad via US purchasing and redirect service BundleBox.MacUser
Adobe CEO fires back at Jobs
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen contends that Apple's decision to bar developers from using Flash to make mobile apps is restrictive move that hurts both software makers and end users. The comments came in response to a public letter from Steve Jobs in which the Apple CEO spells out his company's opposition to Flash on its mobile devices.MacUser
Microsoft reportedly cancels Courier tablet prototype
Last fall, a promotional video for a Microsoft tablet project called "Courier" leaked out to the Web and generated some buzz. Alas, the Courier is not meant to be, as Microsoft appears to have canceled the project.iOS Central
Printing from your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
Printing from your iPhone, iPod touch, and now your iPad shouldn't be difficult, but it is. Fortunately, third-party apps are here to help. Jeff Merron walks you through what you can and can't do with some of these App Store offerings.
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