Apple Shipping 1 Million MacBooks Per Month

Reports from Digitimes indicate that Apple [AAPL] is now shipping around 1 million MacBooks per month for this quarter. About 20 – 25% of those sales are believed to be the new MacBook Airs that launched a few weeks ago.

The sources cited IDC’s figures and pointed out that Apple’s combined shipments for the first three quarters of 2010 reached about 6.88 million units, and its global notebook market share rose from 3.7% in the first quarter to 5.2% in the third, while its market share in the US market surged from 6.7% to 12.6%.

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Apple iPad 2 With Retina Display, 2 Cameras and FaceTime Hinted

The Apple iPad 2 release date is expected to be 1 year from the original iPad release date, making it early April 2011. We continue to hear rumours about what will be included in the iPad 2 such as a second dock connector on the landscape side, a better screen, more RAM, smaller screen etc…

Some features that we expect to see include some kind of Retina Display, perhaps not with that title but at least a screen with a pixel density that matches the current Retina Display. We think the screen size will stay the same. We think one camera (perhaps 2) might be included with the front facing camera specifically being used for FaceTime calls. A 3 axis gyro is also a possibility. Basically, you only need to look at how the iPhone advances and then attach that technology to the iPad… and then extra technology is then attached back to the next gen iPhone and so forth. [Read more…]

Vodafone Subsidized iPad Incoming to UK

Earlier this week we learned that Orange/T-Mobile and the Three networks would be offering a subsidized iPad here in the UK. We now year that Vodafone is following and also will be offering a cheaper iPad with a higher monthly cost.

Just like the other two networks, Vodafone has yet to provide pricing or release dates for the subsidized iPad, but what we gather is that it will be expected early next year rather than being in time for Christmas. [Read more…]

iPad Multi-User Browser Launches

One thing the Apple iPad lacks it a bit of privacy where some apps are concerned. If someone “borrows” your iPad then they have full access to most apps and most data unless the app is password protected.

The Switch app in the iTunes store tackles the problem of browser privacy by allowing several users to use the browser, but by each authenticating with their own username and password. What this does is let users keep their own bookmarks, tabs and history so that others don’t mess. [Read more…]

Print from iPad to All Printers with Printopia App

One of the problems with iOS 4.2 and AirPrint is the lack of compatible printers. As it stands right now, there are just 10 printers that can be printed on.

When iOS 4.2 for iPad was originally announced, we heard that all printers would be compatible if they could connect up to a Mac or PC and be shared. This of course drastically changed as shared support was removed with iOS 4.2 GM was released a few weeks back. [Read more…]

iPad on Three to be Subsidized

Recently, Orange hinted that it will be selling a subsidized iPad. The Three network has now joined in on the game and will also be subsidizing an iPad in the UK.

What that essentially means is that you’ll pay less up front for the iPad, but will also be committed to an 18 or 24 month data plan with a higher price per month to make up the cost over the term of the contract.

Three UK today announced it will offer new purchase options for iPad users, including more affordable prices when purchased with a data service plan, for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models in the coming months.

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iPad Rotate Lock Switch Restored by NoMute App – Requires Jailbreak

When Apple [AAPL] released iOS 4.2.1 on Monday, as expected, the screen orientation lock switch was changed to a mute switch. To stop the screen rotating now requires that you double tab the home button, swipe to the side and tap a virtual button in the dock.

For some this is just fine and they are happy to do this, but the general consensus seems to indicate that people are a tad upset with this option. For those who don’t mind jailbreaking their iPad, there is a solution. [Read more…]

Project iPad Only Magazine to Launch Soon

Virgin is launching an iPad only magazine called Project next week. The magazine will cover stories in the entertainment, travel, business, design and international culture areas.

Richard Branson is expected to hold a press conference in the next few days to provide all the details such as costs and more about the magazine and what will be offered.

The press conference is expected to be held this coming Tuesday (30th November). [Read more…]

Super Slim Laptop Stand – the AViiQ

The AViiQ is a super slim laptop stand, so much so that it’s claimed to be the thinnest stand in the world.

It measures less than 1/4″ in thickness and weighs 5.5 ounces. Size wise, it is 12.75 inches long and 2.75 inches wide. It is made from a material called Hylite which is a mix of aluminium and polyproplene which allows it to stay flexible but be strong and rigid. [Read more…]

Methane Powered Laptops Could Launch Soon

Materials scientists are working on a new type of fuel cell that uses methane to generate power. If the research and testing work is successful, it could mean that we get methane powered laptops for example.

The methane powered fuel cells have been built and current testing reveals that they could actually make it to production and become widely available. [Read more…]

Apple Giving Away a Free iPad to 100 Followers

This is something we didn’t know till now. There’s a Twitter account for Apple [AAPL] called AppleIncNews.

The account says it’s the official twitter account showing official news from the company Apple. The account has been active for most of this year (since the iPad was announced at the end of January) and currently has 63,459 followers as of the time of writing this.

On June 25, AppleIncNews had this to say… [Read more…]

AirPrint Compatible Printers Set to Increase

When Apple released the iOS 4.2 GM, developers began to notice that shared printers were being pulled from the service and that only a handful of select HP printers were actually compatible with iOS AirPrint (see list after the quotes below).

We are now getting hints that the list of AirPrint compatible printers is set to increase, if an email from Steve Jobs is actually real.

An email was sent from a guy called Stan who said… [Read more…]