The next Apple tablet, the iPad 3, will be built by Pegatron. Up till now, Foxconn has been responsible for building both the 1st and second generation models. The report tells us that Pegatron underbid the owners of Foxconn (Hon Hai) in order to win the contract.
Ultra-Thin Apple MacBook Pro Could Arrive This Year
July 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Some rumours have started today indicating that Apple will be launching a range of Ultra-Thin MacBook Pros in time for Christmas this year. The first report comes from MacRumors that suggest Apple will be launching a 15 inch model which will be very slim, perhaps approaching that of the MacBook Air although it will retain features of the MacBook Pro.
Kindle for iPad and iPhone Updated – Kindle Store Button Removed
July 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Amazon has updated the Kindle app for the iPhone and iPad today. The new update brings a few new features but also takes one away. The feature removed is the Kindle store button that takes users directly from the app to the store to buy books. This has been met by a bit of frustration by regular Kindle app users:
by GLutenFreeMel
You can no longer go to buy books or get samples directly from the app. Apple made them remove the store feature, but I can’t see myself using my kindle app on my phone or IPad anymore.
Another said the app has now just become unappealing.
iOS 5 Beta 3 Rolled Out to Developers – New Gestures Added
July 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Apple has rolled out a new version of iOS 5 to developers. The latest version is beta 3 which brings iOS 5 a step closer to being launched as a final product. The new version brings a number of new features such as more in-depth gestures for accessibility purposes.
Fring Brings Group Video Chat to the iPad
June 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Fring has launched its iPad app which now brings group video chat to the tablet device. The new version of Fring lets up to four people chat with a video link at the same time.
Unique Wooden Retro TV iPad Dock
June 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A number of iPad cases, docks and stands exist. We’ve mentioned several here at gadgetvenue. Today’s stands out as one of the most unique in that it’s designed to look like a retro wooden TV.
Samsung and Acer Google ChromeBooks Now Available for Pre-Order
June 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Amazon and Best Buy are now accepting pre-orders for the various Google Chrome Books. At the moment, models from Samsung and Acer are available for pre-order and each have a shipping date of 15 June according to Google.
Evernote Peek Smart Cover App for iPad Launches
June 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Evernote has created a new app for the iPad called Evernote Peek. The app is the first in the world to make use of the iPad 2 smart covers. The idea was created when Phil and Andrew of Evernote were sitting on a plane and wondered what can be done with the smart cover. The answer was Evernote Peek.
ASUS Will Ship Eee PCs with Ubuntu OS
June 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
ASUS will soon begin to offer Ubuntu as a choice for operating systems on its range of Netbooks. Ubuntu is Linux based and comes with a number of applications that let you use the netbook as you would a PC (in some ways).
As Ubuntu is free, it should also lower the price of the netbook as ASUS will have no licencing fees to pay for those who opt for the Ubuntu operating system.
iPad 3G Hack Turns it into a Fully Working Phone
June 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The iPhoneIslam team has recently uploaded a video to Youtube that shows an iPad 3G making voice calls, sending text messages and using FaceTime.
The software hasn’t been launched yet although the team say that it’s coming very soon.
Chrome OS For Notebooks Only for Now
June 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Google will be making Chrome OS available for notebooks only in the beginning. The information comes from Sundar Pichai who said:
Chrome OS is a computer model designed with various form factors in mind, but we are entirely focused on the notebook form factor for now. We have no other plans at this time.
Refurbished MacBook Air Drops $170 – Refresh Coming Soon?
May 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Apple could be preparing to launch a refresh of the MacBook Air. We have been hearing rumours about this for the past few weeks and the latest hint is that Apple just dropped the price of the refurbished MacBook Air by $170.
