IOS 5 – Playing Catch-Up?

No one outside of Apple's glittering fortress knew for sure what iOS 5 would bring, but we did have hints and clues pointing to notifications, group messaging, and Twitter integration. Apple presented 10 of the reportedly 200 additions and enhancements, including a long-awaited update to the way iOS handles obtrusive notifications, and the ability to…

Looking for the Perfect iPad Note-Taking App

When I got my iPad, I started looking for an app to replace my legal pad. Not only would I have it with me whenever I needed it, but it would provide me with a way to permanently store my notes and never fear losing them again. The built-in Notes app on the iPad provided…

Diary of an iPad Addict

I recently told a friend that there are only two kinds of people in the world: those who have an iPad and those who want one. His reply added a third category: those who don't know what they are for. This prompted me to describe a typical day with my iPad. I am a 66-year old…

iPad – More Recommended Apps

At home, i have a WIFI network of about 7 devices (PCs and Mobile devices). This allow me to share scarce internet resources and peripherals between them. My Android HTC TyTn II, for some reasons, thrives better in an unsecured WIFI network as it seems to have issues with WPA wireless security. Most times, i…

Finally, Opera Mini 6 for iPad!

Attention iOS owners the wait is over, Opera Mini 6 is here for your iOS device Enjoy the fresh new look of Opera Mini 6 without compromise. Get all the speed benefits and data savings of Opera Mini, now optimized for all iOS devices. Updated features include: ? Updated design with a fresh new look…

iPad – The Recommended Apps

Numerous write-ups abound on the internet, touting different apps as "must-haves" for your iPads from a repository of over 200,000 apps available in the Apple app store. Personally, i feel such recommendations are very difficult to make because different people use the ipad for different purposes. Some use theirs majorly as ereaders, some as a…

iOS 4.3.3. jailbroken

Usually when a new version of iOS is out, people have to wait weeks, or at the very least a few days for before they can update their jailbroken device. But it looks like that’s not the case with iOS 4.3.3. The recently released iOS 4.3.3, w...

Apple iPad 3 to feature 3D display?

There are rumors of the upcoming iPhone swirling around for the longest time already, and since the iPad 2 was recently released worldwide, how about rumors of the iPad 3 to spice things up? That’s exactly what we intend to share with the ma...

Absolutely Loving It …

I have watched with keen interest the activities in the tablet market. My interest in this form factor sector was particularly pricked by the kindle, way back 2009. As I type this write up on my Apple iPad, my interest has been further deepened and i now "see" the reasons for the fanatical followership for…

Ultrasn0w 1.2.1 carrier unlock now available for jailbroken iPhones running iOS 4.3.1

Anyone who relies on a carrier unlock to use their iPhone on another GSM carrier, can now take the iOS 4.3.1 plunge thanks to ultrasn0w 1.2.1. The iPhone Dev-Team have worked their magic to make ultrasn0w functional once again for the iPhone 4 (GSM), 3...

CyanogenMod 7.0 now stable, released for over 30 Android devices

It's official, folks! CyanogenMod 7 is now deemed stable enough to be called, well, stable. The ROM is available now for your flashing pleasure on over 30 devices -- including some tablets. Don't worry, it doesn't disappoint; I've been using it thro...

Apple Develops E-Ink Hybrid Display

Future versions of Apple's iPad and other iOS devices may be sporting a hybrid LCD/electronic paper (e-ink) display, according to an Apple patent application recently published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The display would be smart enough to evaluate the content you're viewing and automatically switch between e-ink for reading and a…