A discovery that Apple’s promotional materials for the iPad show properly-displayed Flash content while Web browsing in contrast to the “broken plug-in” icon observed on-stage at Apple’s media event has generated a great deal of interest and discussi…
Archive for January, 2010
Display of Flash Content in iPad Promo Materials Likely Not Indicative of Actual Flash Compatibility [Updated]
iPad Promotional Video and Images Show Properly-Displayed Flash Content
One of the major complaints so far about Apple’s new iPad tablet device has been a lack of support for Flash content, a limitation also placed on the iPhone. At several points during Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ demonstration of the iPad at Wednesday’s med…
Cosmetic Differences in iPad 3G vs iPad Wi-Fi
iPad 3G
As pointed out by 9to5Mac, the 3G version of the iPad is pictured in Apple’s online gallery and carries a cosmetic difference to the Wi-Fi version. The 3G version has a black plastic strip that extends to the top of the devic…
iPad: Music Playtime 140 Hours, eBooks Priced Same as Amazon
Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg attended the Apple Media event where Steve Jobs announced the Apple iPad. Swisher has posted a video where Mossberg questions Steve Jobs after the event.
Mossberg brings up the issue of e-book pricing w…
Possible Details on Apple’s ARM-based ‘A4′ Chip?
Bright Side of News claims to have information on Apple’s “A4″ chip unveiled as the brains behind the company’s new iPad tablet device. Unsurprisingly, the CPU included in the chip is said to be based on the ARM Cortex A9 licensed by Apple a…
Apple Finally Preparing to Launch WAPI-Capable iPhone in China?
Cloned in China reports on an article [Google translation] from Chinese site PCPOP claiming that Apple partner Foxconn has begun manufacturing WAPI-capable iPhones for distribution in China. The Chinese WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure…
Apple Finally Preparing to Launch WAPI-Capable iPhone in China?
Cloned in China reports on an article [Google translation] from Chinese site PCPOP claiming that Apple partner Foxconn has begun manufacturing WAPI-capable iPhones for distribution in China. The Chinese WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure…
Fujitsu Possibly Gearing Up For Fight Over ‘iPad’ Trademark in U.S.
Last week, we uncovered evidence of Apple seeking to trademark the “iPad” name in a number of countries, foreshadowing the name of Apple’s tablet device announced yesterday. At the time, we noted that Apple had not applied for an “iPad” trademark in…
McGraw-Hill Tossed From iPad Media Event After Premature Confirmation? [Updated]
On Tuesday, less than 24 hours before Apple’s media event to introduce the iPad, publishing giant McGraw-Hill’s CEO Terry McGraw confirmed that Apple would be introducing a tablet at the event. McGraw also confirmed earlier reports that Apple and Mc…
McGraw-Hill Tossed From iPad Media Event After Premature Confirmation?
On Tuesday, less than 24 hours before Apple’s media event to introduce the iPad, publishing giant McGraw-Hill’s CEO Terry McGraw confirmed that Apple would be introducing a tablet at the event. McGraw also confirmed earlier reports that Apple and Mc…