We’ll take this one with a pinch of salt, but there are rumours going around that the Apple iPad could get an external camera to make FaceTime calls with it.

This rumour started because of the iOS 4.2 release date of November being mentioned last week at the Apple Special Event. In that presentation, Steve Jobs said that everything goes to the iPad for iOS 4.2 which included HDR photography amongst other things. The problem is that the iPad can’t do HDR without a camera and certainly can’t make FaceTime calls. [Read more…]

The iPad 2 when launched next year, is expected to have a couple of cameras installed. One of which will be used for FaceTime calling.

This rumour has been further strengthened by the image above which shows a video call debug screen running on the current iPad. [Read more…]

Apple [AAPL] has uploaded a new page to it’s website that provides the official details of iOS 4.2 for iPad. The iOS 4.2 release date is November this year which will bring everything to iPad which includes multi-tasking, folders as well as the ability to print among a number of other enhancements.

On the official iOS 4.2 page, Apple mention that over 100 enhancements will be added to the iPad with the update. These features include the much wanted multitasking that allows you to switch quickly between apps. This works exactly how it does on the iPhone running iOS 4.

Folders is another feature wanted by many. Folders also works the same was as the iPhone/iPod touch running iOS 4 in that you drag 1 icon on to another to create a folder. [Read more…]

Students of the Cedar School in Scotland have been given iPads to use for study. In total, 105 iPad units have been handed out, all of which connect to the school run wireless network which allows students to receive course work as well as perform various research on subjects being taught.

This iPad-centric approach to education makes sure students are fed a daily quota of homework and various activities, not to mention lessons in English, math, languages and history.

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Twitter for iPad has finally landed. The update arrived last night which brings the official Twitter app to the iPad.

The iPad version of the app brings a number of features which make use of the larger screen on the iPad. The system allows users to easily open streams, look at links within streams and even pinch individual tweets to see more details about the person sending the tweet, as displayed in the image below. [Read more…]

Apple [AAPL] mentioned iOS 4.2 today along with the release date of November for the iPad. One of the new features that has been requested a fair bit is printing. iOS 4.2 brings printing to the iPad.

To print you open up a program like Pages, click the menu at the top and the option to print will be available. When you click print you then can select which printer you want to send the job to along with how many copies you want printing. [Read more…]

Apple [AAPL] announced today that iOS 4.2 would be launching in November this year.

iOS 4.2 is the follow on from iOS 4.1 that is launching today and brings iOS 4 to the iPad.

Steve Jobs confirmed today on stage that iOS 4.2 brings everything to iPad which includes multitasking, wireless printing, folders and AirPlay. [Read more…]

It seems like Apple [AAPL] have finally managed to catch up with demand for the Apple iPad. All six versions of the iPad are now listed on the Apple site as shipping within 24 hours. Previously it had been around a 2 – 3 week shipping date from what we remember.

Prices have stayed exactly the same and probably will for a few more months, if not till the launch of the iPad 2 next year. [Read more…]

Over in Japan, Sharp is testing a new ordering system for restaurants that allows customers to use an iPad to order food rather than a traditional paper/card menu.

The system is being built for Izakaya Japanese-style restaurants.

The system works by loading up an app that displays everything that’s on offer in the restaurant. The guests seated at tables can then easily pick and choose what quantities of food they want. We assume that paying via iPad will also be possible. [Read more…]

Virtual keyboards are difficult to use for some people. For those who cannot get to grips with the Apple iPad keyboard, this case might be the answer for you. It is called the KeyCase and has an integrated Bluetooth 2.0 keyboard built in that seamlessly connects to the Apple iPad. The case it’s self opens up as pictured above, allowing you to easily type whilst on the move.

It’s different than having a laptop for example, as you still get the benefits of a decent touchscreen and the ability to surf, read books and more whilst on the move. But for times when you want a real physical keyboard to type with, this might work well for you. [Read more…]