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iPad 2 Now Ships Within 24 Hours

Sébastien Page ∙ August 2, 2011

For the first time since its launch in the US, the iPad 2 is now shipping within 24 hours. Soon after its official release in the US, the iPad wouldn't ship under 2 weeks. It got slightly better over time, and shipping time finally got cut to 1-3 days a couple weeks ago.

With the rumor of an iPad 3 floating around, it might be a wise thing to hold on to your iPad at this time. The iPad 3 might very well be better as a more expensive "pro" version, but if I were you, I'd wait to see what Apple is up to...

How to Send iPhone SMS Messages Directly From Your Desktop Web Browser

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Are you looking for a more convenient way to send and receive your iPhone SMS messages throughout the day?

If so, then WifiSMS might just be the jailbreak tweak that you've been looking for. Unlike apps like Google voice where you can send and receive texts from a totally new number and interface, WifiSMS is basically a replica of the iPhone's SMS messaging system displayed on your desktop monitor.

As a result, you get an instantly familiar interface that's a cinch to set up. Check inside for all of the details on this must try jailbreak tweak...

iCloud-Enabled iWork Apps Now Available in Beta

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated April 2, 2018

Apple has released new beta versions of all its iOS iWork apps, with Pages, Keynote and Numbers all receiving the iCloud treatment.

The new releases, available for download now via the iOS Developer Portal, all now include Apple's new iCloud syncing features, giving developers a chance to test drive the apps before they see an official release.

All three apps are universal, meaning iPad, iPhone and iPod touch owners will be able to download and install them...

‘Final Fantasy Tactics: The War Of The Lions’ to Hit The App Store Thursday

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated April 2, 2018

The eagerly awaited Final Fantasy Tactics will finally make its way to iOS this Thursday, according to a post on the Square Enix Europe blog.

The news signals the end of a long wait for European gamers. The title, original available on Sony's Playstation console, never saw a European release, meaning this iPhone version will be the first time that some fans of the franchise have had a chance to get to grips with it.

A touch-enabled remake of the classic, "Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions" promises to be one of the hits of the year for iOS gaming fans...

Skype for iPad App Goes Live, Video Calling Over 3G and Wifi [Updated]

Cody Lee ∙ August 1, 2011

Just a little over a month after RazorianFly published a video showing off what appeared to be a native Skype iPad app, it's finally here. The popular video-conferencing service can now be crossed of the list of companies withholding software for Apple's tablet (looking at you Facebook).

9to5Mac's Mark Gurman sounded the alarm this evening that the Skype iPad app had finally gone live in the App Store, and it's awesome. Not only is the interface extremely fluid, but the Skype team incorporated all of the iPhone app's features including video conferencing over 3G...

iCloud.com Goes Live Featuring Mail, Contacts, Calendar and More in the Cloud

Cody Lee ∙ August 1, 2011

While we still don't know Apple's entire plan for the iCloud service, we have learned several things over the last few months. We know that iOS backups, documents, and media content can all be stored in the cloud.

We also know that each user is allotted 5 GB of free space and that the cloud is accessible from a browser. But outside of that we haven't heard too many other details, until now. Apple just made iCloud.com available and shined some light on the mysterious project...

Report Says iPhone 5 Will Debut in October, Not September

Cody Lee ∙ August 1, 2011

Although it seems like we are constantly hearing conflicting rumors involving Apple's next smartphone, there is one thing all of the gossip seems to agree on: a release date. Not only do they all suggest a Fall launch, a lot of the information has pointed specifically to September.

We've heard this "confirmed" by everyone from analysts with inside sources to carrier execs, and the date lines up nicely with Apple's annual iPod event. Although September makes sense for several reasons, AllThingsDigital is reporting that Apple won't launch the iPhone 5 until October...

Apple Reportedly Launching 3 HDTV Models Next Year

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

Would you buy an Apple TV set? That's the billion dollar question I'm sure Steve Jobs and company are asking themselves right now, as speculation continues to suggest that Apple is bringing an HDTV to market in the not-so-distant future.

While the Cupertino company has identified their interests in the TV industry as "a hobby," there have been several reports over the last 12 months that indicate they are about to take it to the next level. So what could Apple do to make their TV set better than the competition?

iOS 4.3 for Apple TV Released, Adds Vimeo Support and More

Guest Author ∙ Updated April 2, 2018

Apple has just released iOS 4.3 for the Apple TV, which adds a slew of new features to the device.

Although there still seems to be no changelog yet, John Gruber noted in multiple tweets new features in the update, such as the ability to now buy (you could only rent beforehand) TV shows directly from your Apple TV, as well as stream any previous TV shows you've purchased. It also adds support for Vimeo...

Playing Tetris With 18 iPads

Jeff Benjamin ∙ August 1, 2011

What in the world would you do if you had 18 iPads? Sell them? Give them away? Play Tetris?

That's exactly what iP Stand — a French company that rents iPads — did when they obviously had a few hours of spare time on their hand.

The result? A pretty ingenious way to promote your company, coupled with nostalgic 8-bit sound effects from the GameBoy classic...

Fake iPhone 5 Units Surface, Indicative of Real iPhone 5 Design?

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Rumors of an iPhone 5 announcement this Fall have been highly contradictory with each other over the last few weeks. Will it be announced in August? Will it launch in September or October instead?

Well, if you just can't take waiting anymore for Apple to unveil their upcoming smartphone, gizChina might have a temporary solution for you. The gadget blog just came across an interesting counterfeit device modeled after the yet-to-be-announced iPhone...