The original iPad: Macworld's complete reviewThe iPad represents an ambitious new product direction for Apple, and it makes a pretty impressive debut. The device is undeniably a good product, but should you buy one? Jason Snell tackles that question in our comprehensive review of the Wi-Fi-enabled iPads.
Kids want iPads, parents shudderThe iPad is the most desired tech item this holiday shopping season among children aged 6 to 12. A new Nielsen survey shows that Apple's bestselling tablet tops...
Apple posts 'iPad in Pompeii' archaeological case studyArcheology is the latest industry to embrace the iPad. Apple has posted a new case study that highlights the many ways its tablet has replaced pen and paper in Pompeii, the longest continuously excavated archaeological site in the world.
Tablet wars: 3 reasons why the iPad will prevailSeriously, who bets against Apple in the tablet race? Maybe mobile tech giants such as RIM, Samsung and Dell, will, given that they're readying Blackberry and Android tablets to compete with the iPad, but not many others.
iPad comes to Target on October 3Retail giant Target will begin selling all six models of the iPad at all of its retail locations on October 3.
iPad coming to Latin America on Sept 17China won't be the only new country to get the iPad this week. Apple announced that both the iPad Wi-Fi and iPad Wi-Fi + 3G will arrive in five Latin American countries on Friday, September 17.
Apple closes in on Nintendo portables in U.S.Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch have surpassed Sony PSP as a gaming platform in the United States, the International Gamers Survey 2010 claims.
Amazon rips iPad in new TV adIn a new TV spot, Amazon touts the superiority of the Kindle's display over the iPad's in direct sunlight -- a marked departure from how the company has avoided direct comparisons to Apple's tablet in the past.
BI firm takes iPads over laptopsBusiness intelligence tool maker MicroStrategy is deploying some 1,800 Apple iPads to execs and sales personnel after finding the device's total cost of ownership fell far below that of laptop computers.
Apple now shipping iPad within 24 hoursSince the iPad's launch in April, customers have often had to wait 7-10 business days for Apple to ship their "magical" new purchase. Now Apple seems to have ramped up production enough to meet demand, as all iPad models now ship within 24 hours.
iPad paves the way for coming tablet invasionThe iPad is enjoying enthusiastic acceptance from business users. But PCWorld's Tony Bradley thinks the iPad's early success could benefit competing tablets once they arrive.
New Yorker quietly updates Digital Edition for iPadSubscirbers to The New Yorker have been able to read their issues—as well as archived magazines going back to 1925—online in a Web browser for a while. Now iPad users can enjoy the same functionality.
iPad quickly adopted as e-reader on WattpadThe iPad quickly became an e-book reading platform in the second quarter, while BlackBerry smartphones declined, according to cloud-based e-book provider Wattpad.
The e-reader price wars heat upThe battle for tech-savvy bookworms is on, with Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Sony competing to sell e-book reader hardware. And as the major players struggle for better position in the electronic-publishing industry, recent months have seen price drops, new devices, and defeats.
iPad owners prefer e-books to printMore than two in five (41 percent) iPad owners use the device as their preferred way to read books, says Cooper Murphy Webb.
All about iTunes movie rentalsRenting movies from the iTunes Store can be pretty simple if you don't want to do anything special, though you'll have to jump through some hoops if you want to move rented movies.
iPad halo effect brightens iPhone prospectsApple's new iPad casts a "halo" over the older iPhone, with owners of the tablet about twice as likely to want the company's smartphone as consumers who own neither, research firm Nielsen says.
How business is putting the iPad to workLast week, Apple COO Tim Cook announced that 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies are now using the iPad. But how exactly how are people putting it to work? Joel Mathis asked small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Inside the Celtics' infosecurity playbookThe Boston Celtics' VP of technology explains how using the MacBook Pro and cloud-based services helped improve the franchise's IT security.
Reading volume outweighs slower reading speed on e-readersA recent study found that readers using an e-reader read slower than reading the equivalent traditional printed page, but it doesn't take into account increased reading volume overall.
The life-changing iPadIn the couple of months that Christopher Breen has been using an iPad, he's discovered that Apple's tablet can compel a lot of changes -- namely in the accessories you need to make the most of the device. Here's how he reshaped his world to accommodate the iPad.
AT&T tweaks mobile data plans, provides U.S. tethering detailsAT&T has announced significant changes to the company's U.S. wireless-data plans, offering less data for lower monthly fees compared to the current options. The company also provided additional details about iPhone data tethering in the U.S.
Some PCs gain faster iPad chargingThanks to recently released software utilities, some non-Apple PCs can now charge an iPad, even when the iPad is in use.
Making the iPad fit into your daily lifeThere's a lot of talk about what the iPad can be used for. But just as interesting is how and where you can use it, and for what kind of experiences.
Small but enthusiastic crowd greets iPad in TorontoWhile the crowds for the iPad's Canadian launch didn't rival the volume of those in its neighbor to the south, there was no shortage in enthusiasm for Apple's latest device.
Apple's secret weapon: consumer educationAnalyst Michael Gartenberg explains why Apple has succeeded where so many others have failed: a combination of marketing and a retail presence have allowed the company to educate consumers about products like none other.
iPad arrives early in UKThe iPad goes on sale in the UK officially at 8 a.m. Friday. But some lucky users are reporting that their pre-ordered devices have already arrived.
Survey: iPad making inroads, users satisfiedA pair of recent surveys say that not only has the iPad gained significant traction among consumers, but its users are overall pretty happy with the device.
Apple reverses no cash iPad purchase policyPrompted by the story of a woman who was turned down for buying an iPad with cash, Apple has reversed its policy of requiring credit or debit cards. And the company threw in a little something extra.
iPad apps: Get ready for the second waveAndy Ihnatko writes about the current state of affairs when it comes to iPad apps, and why he's excited about the next round of apps to be released.
Why iPad owners need a Kindle, tooComputerworld's Mike Elgan thought he'd be able to ditch his Kindle when the iPad came along. That hasn't proven to be the case.
iPad a hit on Wi-Fi and a rich medium for advertisersApple's iPad had a "tremendous" impact on Wi-Fi networks in airports, cafes and hotels in its first month, according to JiWire's measurements of network activity at 30,000 public hot spots in North America.
Gaming on the iPad: What works, what doesn'tAfter a month's worth of iPad gaming, Chris Holt has a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn't when it comes to playing games on Apple's latest device.
iPad prices around the world, a comprehensive lookMacworld 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.
Apple announces U.K. iPad prices, more countriesApple 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.
Inside the iPadWe 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.
Typing on the iPadOne 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.
The iPad as e-readerOne 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.
Hacked iPad 3G works on T-Mobile, sends SMSHackers 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.
A month with the iPad: Surprises and disappointmentsMacworld's editors have nearly a month's worth of iPad use under our belts. With the 3G iPad set to arrive this week, we share the things that have surprised us and disappointed us about Apple's latest mobile device.
Stream audio and video to an iPadAlthough Apple hasn't made a way to stream content from your computer to your iPad, there are several ways to accomplish such a feat.
Israel gives approval for iPad importsIsrael lifted a ban on imports of Apple's iPad on Sunday, saying the device conforms with local wireless standards
One hundred iPads set for deployment at Calif. hospitalThe business case for an iPad is clear in healthcare, a multi-billion dollar industry and one of the world's largest consumers of information technology. And a hospital in Visalia, Calif., is about to put Apple's devices into the hands of its staff.
Macworld's plans for the iPadJason Snell talks about what Macworld's plans for the iPad are -- digital editions via Zinio, the web site, and a forthcoming iPad app.
iPad resellers profit from Apple's shipping delayWould you pay $10000 for a hand-delivered iPad? That's what some hopeful iPad entrepreneurs are banking on. Online retailers are jacking-up iPad prices after Apple announced delays in international shipments.
iPad online use approaches Android, BlackBerryIn its first 10 days, Apple's iPad has captured almost as much online usage share as the BlackBerry or Google's Android operating system, Web metrics firm NetApplications.com says.
Taking the iPad show on the roadA pair of Macworld editors go traveling with their brand-new iPads along for the ride -- one on a family vacation, the other on a business trip. How does the iPad measure up as a laptop replacement for these jaunts?
California company to add iPad to patent infringement caseA California company that first sued Apple in 2008 over patents related to the iPhone, iPod Touch and other products, plans to add the iPad to the list of infringing products.
Live Update: iPhone OS 4.0 EventJason Snell, Dan Frakes and the Macworld team will be on hand as Apple hosts an invitation-only event to "peek into the future of iPhone OS" on April 8.
Five cool iPad gamesNate Ralph takes a look at five iPad games: Scrabble, Fieldrunners, Worms HD, Need for Speed Shift, and Plants vs. Zombies HD.
Apple confirms iPad Wi-Fi issues, suggests fixesInternet support forums -- including Apple's own -- are awash with complaints of poor Wi-Fi performance; Apple has acknowledged the issue via a Knowledge Base article.
The iPad as iPodThe iPad as iPod mostly benefits from the device's size. Sure, it's not the portable device you want to listen to on the subway, but it's a solid table top audio player and couch- or bed-based video viewer.
Going under the iPad's hood with SettingsThe iPad's Mail and Safari apps might help you get things done, but the real capability is all under the hood in the Settings app.
Apple sells 300,000 iPads in first dayApple announced on Monday that it had sold 300,000 iPads by midnight on Saturday April 3, the first day of the device's availability.
iPad Mail takes baby steps towards desktop MailLike Safari, the iPad's version of Mail offers notable improvements over its iPhone counterpart. But unlike Mobile Safari, Mobile Mail still has a long way to go to match desktop e-mail clients.
iPad vs. Netbook: It's a close callPCWorld pits the iPad against a netbook in a number of important categories, and found that the contest is closer than people might expect.
iPad day podcast roundtableEyewitness reports of the iPad from Jason Snell, Christopher Breen, Dan Moren, Jon Seff, and Chris Holt.
One man's long wait for the UPS guyWhile other Mac users queued up at Apple Stores on Saturday to get their hands on an iPad, Lex Friedman took advantage of home delivery for his order of Apple's new device. His wait for an iPad was a long morning's journey into the afternoon.
Customers line up for first iPadsApple faithful in Massachusetts, New York, and San Francisco are among the first customers in the U.S. to lay their hands on the much-coveted iPad.
iPad’s Safari edges closer to the desktopWhile the version of Safari on the iPad is based on the iPhone version, the actual browsing experience is a few steps closer to the desktop.
The iPad is here -- will it sink or swim?With the iPad finally arriving in users' hands this weekend, analysts are predicting big first-year sales. But the long-term success of the device will hinge on how large an audience Apple can find for the iPad, analysts say. And that depends on whether the company can make the case why consumers need the iPad.
The iPad: Betwixt and betweenApple's claim that the iPad is a device intended to fit between the iPhone and Mac isn't simply marketing hype.
Flash solutions for non-"iPad-Ready" sitesThe fallout from Apple's war on Flash is the creation of a nascent market for services that can bridge the gap from Flash to HTML5 and enable businesses to deliver content on devices like the iPad while working to update site content and online advertising to be compliant with Web standards.
The iPad up closeThe iPad has arrived in the Macworld offices. As part of our coverage of this compelling new Apple product, we offer a brief video tour of it and some of Apple’s companion accessories
iPad cases proliferate: our second roundupIt's been just two weeks since our first roundup of iPad cases and bags, which means plenty more manufacturers have unveiled their offerings. Make sure you have a good case to protect your April 3 investment.
Updated FAQ: What you need to know about the iPadNow that we've got our hands on an iPad, we can fill in the answers to some of the questions that have cropped up since Apple first unveiled the device in January.
Hands on with the iPad: First impressionsMacworld has gotten its hands on an iPad. Here are our first impressions as we get acquainted with the tablet, its accessories, and its apps.
iPad has a lot riding on AT&TIf the iPad is truly going to be "magical," as Apple claims it will be, a lot rides on AT&T's networks, especially its much-derided 3G performance for the...
Weather HD brings weather info to iPadApple may not have included its iPhone weather app with its new device but that doesn't mean you won’t have any weather apps on your iPad.
iPad apps start appearing on the App StoreThe iPad doesn't officially arrive until Saturday, but iPad apps have already started appearing in App Store searches if you're using the latest version of iTunes.
Apple adds iPad support to MobileMeOn Thursday, Apple announced MobileMe support and syncing for its newest device. MobileMe will also offer a "Find My iPad" option and Remote Wipe.
Box.net iPad app offers mobile access to shared documentsBox.net already makes a mobile app that lets iPhone and iPod touch users access documents and files stored on the cloud. The iPad version features an optimized interface that lets you browse and view documents, media, and other files on Apple's new tablet.
Amazon loses e-book pricing warPublishers have emerged victorious in the e-book pricing war with Amazon as the world's largest online retailer has conceded to the demands of three major publishing houses.
Apple reveals its list of 'iPad-ready' WebsitesOn Thursday, Apple released a page of its site entitled "iPad Ready," which catalogues and describes all the major news and entertainment sites currently using Flash-free Web standards.
iPad apps won't be at their best on Day OneAndy Ihnatko says that the iPad apps available to users on Saturday won't be the platform at its best, because most iPad developers have had no access to a real iPad.
How to make a paper iPadRoman Loyola demonstrates how to make a fake iPad out of a foam board and printouts or the iPad's body. You can use your "iPad" to trick your friends.
Firms gear up to ride iPad coattailsWith the Apple iPad launch just days away, third-party developers and peripheral makers are scurrying to get their iPad-friendly wares to market in time.
Memeo announces Memeo Connect Reader for iPadMemeo has announced its Memeo Connect Reader app for the iPad. The program syncs with your Google Docs account and lets you read and view files stored on the service, even when you're offline.
Seton Hill to give iPads to all full-time studentsAs part of its Griffin Technology Advantage program, Seton Hill announced today that they plan to give every full-time student an iPad in the Fall 2010 semester.
Getting your novel on the iPad for freeSmashwords reportedly has inked a deal with Apple to bring e-books to the iPad. Aspiring authors will be able to get their works on the iPad for free and reap high margins from any e-book sales.
FAQ: When will I get my iPad?Changes to the Apple Store over the weekend created confusion over just how many iPads will be available at launch. Here are the answers to a lot of questions we're hearing about the device's debut.
Report: Apple gets iPad trademark from FujitsuPatentAuthority.com is reporting that records at the U.S. Patent and Trademark office show that the iPad trademark was assigned to Apple earlier this month.
Apple may have leaked iPad game titlesApple reportedly let slip a preview of some iPad games that will be available in the iTunes App Store once the iPad ships to customers in early April.
Will the iPad be jailbroken at launch?Hacker George Holtz says he's developed a new untethered software jailbreak method for the iPhone that may also work on the iPad. But do you really need to jailbreak Apple's forthcoming tablet?
Periodicals' plans for iPad publishing pop upReading the Wall Street Journal on your iPad will cost you $18 per month, says… the Wall Street Journal. The paper also reports that ads on the iPad version of some periodicals are going for as much as six figures.
CBS experimenting with iPad-friendly videoSeveral Mac bloggers have discovered possible hints at alternate HTML5-encoded video for the iPad on CBS's website. The network currently uses Flash to display most of its content.
A glimpse at some iPad gamesThe iPad is just a week away, and game developers are starting to reveal what their titles will look like on the device.
Amazon, Barnes & Noble prepping iPad e-readersAmazon and Barnes & Noble have announced that they’ll be bringing their e-reader apps to the iPad, but will you be able to purchase books from the apps as well?
Need an iPad case? Take your pickYou pre-ordered your iPad, but how are you going to protect it when you're out and about? Vendors galore have announced and previewed all manner of iPad cases, and we've rounded them up for you.
The case for the 3G-capable iPadThe 3G-enabled version of the iPad costs only $130 more than the Wi-Fi-only version. Jason Snell thinks the upgrade is worth serious consideration.
Survey: iPad may take bite out of e-book rivalsA new consumer survey from ChangeWave shows that four in ten people who are thinking about buying an e-book reader are planning to get Apple’s iPad.
iPad developers struggle with hands-off approachThe iPad arrives in less than a month, but most developers have still not so much as touched one. Which makes programming for a brand new device challenging, to say the least.
Wi-Fi iPad goes on sale April 3 in U.S.The Wi-Fi only iPad models go on sale on April 3 in the U.S., with 3G models coming in late April, and both models shipping internationally in late April. Pre-orders begin March 12.
Publishers make way for the iPadA leaked memo from Condé Nast reveals general release dates for iPad ports of some of its popular magazines, while the AP announces a new division for the marketing and creation of its digital products.
Macworld 2010: iPad roundtableWe present the audio from an hour-long session at this month's Macworld Expo focusing on what we know and think about Apple's forthcoming iPad.
Tim Cook talks iPad, AppleApple's chief operating officer spoke at an investors conference where he praised the forthcoming iPad, outlined the company's plans for retail expansion, and gave an overview of the company's other products during a wide-ranging talk.
How the iPad fits into ITWorried about having to support the iPad in your organization? IT director John C. Welch contends that if you already support iPhones and iPod touches, then you're ahead of the game.
iPad SDK's surprise: There are no surprisesDevelopers say that beyond support of UI elements for the iPad's larger screen, there's nothing too surprising in the version of the iPhone SDK that lets them build apps for the forthcoming tablet.
The iPad and digital comicsJason Snell talks with four panelists at Macworld Expo about the iPad's potential as a digital comics platform.
Gates: iPad nice, netbooks betterSpeaking to BNET, the Microsoft chairman, who had admitted to being in awe of the iPhone on first release, saw nothing in the iPad to really excite him.
iPad needs to focus on multitasking, multiple usersKirk McElhearn thinks two features containing the word "multi-" -- multitasking and multiple users -- may not be essential to the iPad's success. But they're certainly critical to what Apple's forthcoming tablet has the potential to become.
iPad interest waning? So says one surveyAccording to a survey from shopping comparison website Retrevo, potential buyers have lost interest in the iPad after Apple's announcement.
Report: Interactive textbooks headed to iPadSoftware developer ScrollMotion has been tapped to develop iPad-friendly versions of textbooks for education publishers like McGraw Hill, Houghton Mifflin, and Kaplan, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Skype sheds light on 3G calling, iPadA post on the company's blog provides some details on why we still don't have a 3G-capable Skype client -- and hints at iPad developments to come.
A business case for the Apple iPadPCWorld's Michael Scalisi contends that the iPad is the most promising tablet of 2010. And in the hands of the right user, it's also a respectable business machine.
How does the iPad compare to netbooks?Apple has revolutionized product categories otherwise filled with mundane devices. The iPod bought excitement to media players, and the iPhone redefined smartphones. Now Apple is trying to convince users to drop netbooks, and go for the iPad. But do the two devices really compare?
Be grateful for what's not on the iPadEveryone, it seems, has a reason to be disappointed by the iPad's lack of some functionality or other -- but that's exactly what we should be most happy about.
Imagining the iPad: it’s easy if you tryWondering what it will be like to use the iPad? If you've used an iPhone or iPod touch, you've got a pretty good idea, and that's one of the iPad's major appeals. Dan Frakes takes a look at the advantage of familiarity, as well as the appeal of a bigger screen, and imagines some of the ways in which the iPad will affect his tech activities.
Why Apple chose the iPad's screen formatSome people are scratching their heads at the 4:3 screen format for the new iPad. Kirk McElhearn isn’t one of them. That size fits in best with what Apple designed the tablet to do.
The iPad's future shockFraser Speirs says that the iPad is an attempt to address the tech industry's greatest failure: the inability to make technology easy for regular people to use, so they can get on with their real jobs and lives.
The Macalope Weekly: Welcome, all-knowing iPad!Apple has finally let the iPad out of the bag, but if you thought that would put an end to the speculation, the yelling, and the tears, then you must be new here.
The iPad: What you need to knowThe Macworld staff tackles the good, bad, and ugly questions about Apple's latest device, the iPad.
Can the iPad compete as an e-book reader?The iPad looks like a fun device for e-mail, Web surfing, and video. But Lex Friedman wonders if it's really got the chops to replace his current e-book reader: an Amazon Kindle.
The iPad: great for designers and illustratorsSo the long-anticipated Apple iPad is finally here. It's a device that's supposed to take on netbooks at their own game and win. What are the benefits for artists and designers?
What does the iPad mean for gamers?Apple's big announcement Wednesday was certainly significant in terms of asserting the company's dominance in the mobile space, but what does the iPad really mean for gamers?
Hands on with the iPadFollowing Apple's iPad event, a trio of Macworld editors get their hands on the new tablet and share their impressions.
Why Apple stuck with AT&T for iPadApple's decision to use AT&T as the iPad's 3G network provider is likely to raise tough questions from users who've criticized the carrier's iPhone service.
The iPad, unveiledApple's new tablet was the talk of the tech world Wednesday, so naturally it's the focus of our podcast, featuring three editors who saw it up close.
The iPad's five worst surprisesWe've told you about pleasant surprise from Wednesday's iPad announcement. Now Rob Griffiths shares his thoughts on the less-pleasant discoveries from the iPad's unveiling.
Macworld goes hands on with the iPadAfter today's big iPad event, Macworld editors had some hands-on time with the new product. Find out what they learned.
OpenFeint: iPad is a transformative gaming platformApple’s new iPad will usher in a new era for mobile devices-and quite possibly, mobile gaming. OpenFeint, one of the major developers in the iPhone gaming industry, is looking forward to the iPad.
The iPad's five best surprisesWith so many rumors flying around for so long about the iPad (as it's now known), few aspects of Wednesday's announcement were real shockers. But there were a few. Dan Frakes takes a look at the five best iPad surprises.
Photos from Apple's iPad eventApple announced its latest product, the iPad, in San Francisco this morning. This is a collection of photographs Macworld took at the much anticipated event.
Apple introduces iWork for iPadApple today at its iPad introduction announced a new version of iWork designed specifically for the iPad. The iWork for iPad application suite broadens the potential target audience for the iPad.
iPad to feature Apple's iBooks e-reader appThe iPad tablet unveiled Wednesday will include an e-book reading app called iBooks that will also let users buy and download e-books directly from the device.
Apple enhances iPhone app SDK for iPadApple today announced that it has updated its iPhone software development kit with support for its new iPad, which was announced today.
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The iPad represents an ambitious new product direction for Apple, and it makes a pretty impressive debut. The device is undeniably a good product, but should you buy one? Jason Snell tackles that question in our comprehensive review of the Wi-Fi-enabled iPads.
After a week with the device, Jason Snell presents his review of the third-generation iPad. It's a solid, incremental improvement on a device that's already at the top of its game.
After a week with the device, Jason Snell presents his review of the third-generation iPad. It's a solid, incremental improvement on a device that's already at the top of its game.
After a week with the device, Jason Snell presents his review of the third-generation iPad. It's a solid, incremental improvement on a device that's already at the top of its game.
After a week with the device, Jason Snell presents his review of the third-generation iPad. It's a solid, incremental improvement on a device that's already at the top of its game.
After a week with the device, Jason Snell presents his review of the third-generation iPad. It's a solid, incremental improvement on a device that's already at the top of its game.