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Almost Confirmed: iPad 3 to Receive Retina Display in 2012

Oliver Haslam ∙ August 19, 2011

With iPad 3 stories currently fighting for attention with iPhone 5 claims and counterclaims, the latest information on Apple's next tablet comes from the always reliable Wall Street Journal.

The WSJ weighed in on the speculation with a claim that their sources believe Apple is now planning to bring the iPad 3 to market some time in 2012, and not the late 2011 window that had previously been banded around.

Interestingly, the Journal also added fuel to the fire with the news that the next iPad will sport a super-high resolution display, bringing the Retina Display to the company's tablet line...

How Tablets Looked Before and After the iPad

Alex Heath ∙ August 19, 2011

If you've been following lawsuits in the tech industry as of late, or if you've visited your local Best Buy in the last year, you're probably pretty aware that there's a serious case of the copycat game taking place in the tablet market.

Since Apple introduced the iPad in January of 2010, the rest of its competition has been trying desperately to play catch-up. If you're curious, here's how tablet design looked before and after the iPad was introduced...

HP Was Testing webOS On An iPad, And It Ran as a Web App

Guest Author ∙ August 19, 2011

In a recent report from The Next Web, it's unveiled that HP tested webOS on the iPad. Yesterday, HP announced that it would be killing the webOS platform.

HP tested webOS as a web app on the iPad. In HP's testing, webOS ran up to twice as fast on the iPad than it did on the TouchPad. HP tested webOS on the iPad because it believed that its current hardware was too slow for the webOS platform...

Rage and Rage HD Now Free in the App Store

Guest Author ∙ Updated February 18, 2018

If you're a fan of free games, we have some good news. RAGE and RAGE HD have gone free in the App Store. This is because id Software, the studio behind Rage, got 100,000 Facebook likes on its page. The game will only be this cheap for a week, so get it while it's free!

ELASTICK Stand for iPad – A Stand for Musicians

Guest Author ∙ August 19, 2011

There are a lot of unique iPad stands out there, and ELASTICK is definitely one of them. The ELASTICK Stand can be used with the iPad, along with other tablets, clipboards, etc.

What separares this stand from the pack is that it can be held on a microphone stand. This functionality can come in handy for multiple circumstances, with the obvious use case being a music stand...

Griffin Starts Preorders for $49 iOS-Controlled Helicopter [Video]

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 25, 2017

During the first few years of the iPhone's existence, using the smartphone to control RC vehicles was limited to intelligent hobbyists. But thanks to the introduction of the App Store and innovation from 3rd party developers, that's no longer the case.

Nowadays there are plenty of iOS-powered toys on the market to choose from. The latest one to surface is Griffin's HELO TC. The accessory-makers just announced the iOS-controlled helicopter, which will provide users with loads of entertainment, without breaking the bank...

iEmu is the Best iOS Emulator Around

Guest Author ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

There are a lot of Kickstarter projects out there, and this is by far one of the best. iEmu is a project started by Chris Wade, who also happens to be jailbreak developer. Apple currently provides an iDevice simulator to developers, but it is lacking in a lot of areas, including only being able to run apps developed by the developer that's testing.

iEmu is an emulator that can emulate any iDevice, including the Apple TV. What makes iEmu so special is that it is cross-platform. This includes the Mac, PC, iOS, and even Android...

Skype Launches New WiFi iPhone App For Easy Hotspot Access

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated February 18, 2018

Public WiFi hotspots have been popping up left and right over the last few years, and while many of them are free, most require a paid fee. The problem what paid, public WiFi networks is that it's yet another account to set up, and yet another company to trust with your credit card details.

Skype has launched an iOS app that should make things a little easier in the WiFi hotspot department, thanks to Skype WiFi. Formerly known as Skype Access, Skype WiFi allows users to pay for public internet access using their existing Skype credit...

Could Apple Be Investing One Billion Dollars in Sharp for iPhone and iPad Displays?

Cody Lee ∙ August 17, 2011

It's no secret that the tech world is constantly interested in Apple's next move. And I'm not just talking about iPhone rumors either; their retail and supply chain plans also fetch the industry's curiosity.

The latest gossip regarding the Cupertino company and overseas manufacturers suggests that Apple is looking to invest a staggering one billion dollars in Sharp Electronics. Why? For their displays of course...

Court Lifts Ban on Samsung Galaxy Tab Sales in Europe Due to Falsified Evidence in Apple’s Case

Alex Heath ∙ Updated November 13, 2019

Apple recently won a preliminary injunction case in Europe banning the sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1. Based on a case of infringed intellectual property, Apple was able to convince the court that Samsung's tablet copied the design of the iPad too closely, and Apple requested a block of all sales in the European Union until the case could be further investigated.

It looks like Apple doesn't mind playing a little dirty. A report has surfaced that Apple could have allegedly tampered with and falsified evidence against the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and the ban on the tablet's sales has been lifted in Europe while the court investigates.

WINGStand Offers a Unique Keyboard Stand for the iPad and iPhone

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

We just love Kickstarter projects here at iDownloadBlog. Not long ago we told you about The Infinite Loop, an iDevice stand with a "difference." Today, RazorianFly drew our attention to another stand on good ol' Kickstarter, and we just love it. Judging by the fact the project has already smashed its target funding, it seems we're not the only one!

Put together by a Mechanical Engineering and Design student called Daniel Haarburger, The WINGStand is an ingenious little stand that offers a way to keep an iPhone, iPad or pretty much any tablet in an upright position, perfect for reading recipes and the like.

But that's not all. The WINGStand has a party trick, and it's a trick that makes it stand out from the crowd, and the reason this writer has already offered up his hard earned (well, earned) money...

Apple Cancels iPad 3 Supply Orders for 2011

Alex Heath ∙ August 15, 2011

According to DigiTimes, Apple has allegedly cancelled its iPad 3 supply schedule for the latter half of 2011. Rumors have speculated that Apple would launch a third generation tablet at an upcoming media event this Fall, but sources overseas have confirmed that Apple has in fact postponed its launch for a later date.

Apple is still expected to unveil a new iPhone this Fall, with rumors suggesting that two new iPhone models could be introduced at once. The iPod line is expected to see a refresh as well, but those details remain a mystery.