Some new iPad 2 rumors are floating around today. This time the rumors hint at a thinner bezel all around as well as a flat back and a larger speaker.

The thinner bezel has been described as being 3mm thinner with the device also said to still have a 9.7 inch display just like the current model. This makes the iPad a little smaller in dimensions and brings it to 239x186mm down from 242.8 x 189.7. [Read more…]

The Sky+ app for the iPhone is a handy piece of software that lets you connect it up to your Sky+ account and remotely record TV shows. The app has just received an update today that now makes it fully compatible with the iPad.

The iPad version is very similar to the iPhone version although it does have a few differences. This includes the obvious larger screen real estate usage that makes it easier to see what’s on over the next 7 days. Also in the iPad version a new Highlights system can be found that shows the top 10 shows for the day. [Read more…]

The device you see here is an iPad attached to an iPad Clamcase. The Clamcase is an all-in-one keyboard, case and stand that allows you to use the iPad as a tablet or laptop if needed.

The Keyboard is Chiclet style and is a full QWERTY keyboard and has 14 function keys. It connects to the iPad with Bluetooth 2.0 and has its own built-in battery that can provide about 90 hours of uninterrupted use. The Clamcase uses a micro USB port for charging. [Read more…]

Angry Birds HD for the iPad received an update today that brings a few new things to the game.

The first addition is a new theme called Frontier Badlands. The update brings another 15 levels to the iPad making the game even larger than before. A new Golden egg is included as well as Game Center support and finally the Mighty Eagle is added. [Read more…]

The Skyfire browser for iPhone became hugely popular, thanks to its ability to convert flash to HTML5 on the fly.

This same browser is now about to launch for the iPad. The new Skyfire for iPad is expected to be released next week, in time for Christmas. It brings all the functions of the iPhone version to the iPad which includes private browsing. [Read more…]

Flipboard for iPad has received an update today. The latest version brings a bunch of new features to the social news reader app.

The new version is numbered 1.1 and allows you to now sync Google Reader to it which in turn, lets you browse through your combined feeds in one in a handy and readable format. Flickr is also available now and the updated app lets you browse more easily through pictures stored in the web service. [Read more…]

Navigon has updated MobileNavigator for the iPhone and increased it to version 1.7. The new MobileNavigator 1.7 brings a few new features to the iPhone which includes Retina Display support.

Another handy feature is that the iPhone app is now also compatible with the iPad and allows you to run the iPad version as an iPad version and not stretched like before. [Read more…]

The iPad is designed for a single user. When you slide the unlock slider, you get presented with the same icons, same settings, same active logins no matter who picks up the iPad.

This concept idea aims to allow several people to use the iPad, each with their individual settings. It uses 4 sliders with one in each corner for each user. When that user picks up the iPad they use the slider with their name and log in to their own icons, saved passwords and what not. [Read more…]

CNN has launched a new iPad app. The app was launched yesterday in the iTunes store and allows users to get CNN content through the app installed on an iPad.

The app allows you to integrate a little with CNN by providing a way to comment on the news & insights presented. [Read more…]

Those with an Apple iOS device such as the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, now have access to the Google Voice app. Prior to this launch, the Google Voice app was only available for the iPhone.

The app is compatible with the iPad and iPod but all features are not available such as the ability to make voice calls as described below…

While you can’t use your iPod or iPad as a phone, you can use it to initiate Google Voice calls with your phones. We call this feature Click2Call. Simply click any ‘Call’ button in the Google Voice app on your iPod or iPad and then select which of your phones you want to ring. Google Voice will call your phone and then connect your call.

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SimCity for the iPad has finally launched. The game has been expected for a while now and has finally gone on sale.

The game was created by Electronic Arts and allows you to take control and build your own virtual city. This particular game has been available for the iPhone for a while now, but finally has been optimised to work better on the larger screen. [Read more…]

Amazon has launched a new app for the iPad called Windowshop. The new app allows users in the UK, France and Germany to browse Amazon within an app rather than via the Safari browser.

The new layout in the app has been designed specifically for the iPad in that icons are spaced out more and the whole experience is more friendly for the touchscreen tablet. [Read more…]