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Google Docs Editing Coming to iPad

There’s good news for iPad owners who want the ability to edit Google Docs documents whilst on the move, as Google [GOOG] is releasing Google Docs for the iPad that will allow documents to be edited and perhaps created.

This ability is already available in the web based version, but to be honest, it’s quite bad and jumps in to a basic mode where you need to click edit on each row to edit the data. It’s really not up to scratch and feels clunky and is frustrating to use.

It appears that the application is for the iPad only, but it could also include the iPhone and iPod touch as well at a later date. [Read more…]

iPhone and iPad get Google Earth Update

Google [GOOG] has released an update for Google Earth on the iPhone and iPad. The new version is 3.1.0 and brings a few new features to the 3D globe.

New features are as follows…
• Native support for iPhone4 and Retina display
• Underwater bathymetry and ocean surface
• Ocean content layer [Read more…]

Apple iPad 2 Release Date: End of Q1 2011 – Rumour

Another rumour is going around about the iPad 2 release date. We have heard previously that a new iPad will be launched in November this year, then it was December and now it is end of Q1 2011.

Most people expect that Apple [AAPL] will release the iPad 2 based on how the iPhone and iPod touch gets updated, which is generally yearly. This would make it an early April launch for the iPad 2 which means Digitimes isn’t that far out with it’s guess. [Read more…]

O2 Dataplans for iPad Changed

When the iPad launched in the UK, O2 offered 3GB of data for £15 per month or 500MB of data for £2/day.

For those using these plans the limits have changed. This isn’t good news though as O2 has lowered the data allowance for the £15/month plan to offer 2GB rather than 3GB. For the £2/day plan, the allowance has dropped to 200MB.

It isn’t clear when these plans changed (other than some time in June), although Apple site still shows prices for the original plans that were available for the iPad. [Read more…]

New competitor for Apple’s iPad: The Samsung Galaxy Tablet Out Next Month

Could this be the iPad killer?? There’s a veritable plethora of reasons why it could be.

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab will be on sale in the US as of next month, across many of the major networks such as Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint. As already mentioned in a previous post found here, we know of rumours dotted around the internet at the moment of prices for the Galaxy Tab ranging from between $200 – $400 on contract and around $600 – $700 as an unlocked package so nothing set in stone just yet. But later rumours spreading now sees pricing to over a grand in Europe alone (is this too much??) and as usual with wireless networks these days and based on their own marketing projects we’re still unsure on contract prices.

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Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation for iPad

Mophie already have the Juice Pack for the iPhone. The company has now launched a similar version, this time for the iPad.

The new iPad power pack is called the Juice Pack Powerstation. What it does is provides extra juice for the iPad while you are on the move. Up to 2.1 amps of charging output can be achieved. The capacity of the battery is 3600mAh making it the most powerful external battery pack for the iPad available. [Read more…]

iPad Could Land at Target on October 3

Over the past couple of days we heard some rumours that Target in the US could start selling the Apple iPad. The release date in Target for the iPad is pencilled in as October 3 which is just a few weeks away.

The reason for the rumours is that a new device appeared in the Target inventory system. The new item is listed as being a PDA that will come in six variations (which the iPad comes in 6), and to top it off, the prices all match as well.

Although a “PDA” style device in six variations with the exact pricing as the iPad might exist, we are not aware of what that is and all indications point to the iPad it’s self. [Read more…]

iPad Battery Extender Case with Kickstand

If the 10+ hour battery life of the Apple iPad isn’t enough for you then perhaps this Kensington iPad battery extender case could work for you.

The Kensington PowerBack will add about another 5 hours on to the battery life of your iPad allowing it to run for a total of 15 or so hours between charges. The case also brings a microUSB connector to the iPad allowing you to charge it with a regular USB cable rather than the USB Apple sync cable. [Read more…]

iPad Wi-Fi Models Land in China this Friday

Apple has announced that the WiFi iPad model will be launching in China this Friday the 17th September.

The iPad will go on sale at 10am at Apple [AAPL] retail stores. All three WiFi models will be made available starting at the lowest end which is the 16GB version. This model will cost CNY3988 which is the equivalent of $590 USD.

The 32GB model will cost CNY4788 ($708) and the 64GB model will cost CNY5588 ($826). [Read more…]

FaceTime Could Land on Second Gen iPad Before Christmas

The second gen iPad is expected to land around April time in 2011. This would follow the pattern that Apple [AAPL] uses for the iPhone in that a new model is released each year.

However, we are still hearing more rumours that Apple want to push FaceTime in a big way which could mean that in November when iOS 4.2 for iPad launches, we could also see a second generation iPad.

New features on the second iPad would of course include front and back facing cameras allowing FaceTime to be used. We also expect a bump up in RAM from 256MB to 512MB and perhaps a higher resolution display. [Read more…]

Apple Could Sell 28 Million iPads in 2011

Maynard Um with UBS Investment Research has suggested that in 2011, Apple [AAPL] might sell 28 million iPads.

Maynard Um with UBS Investment Research issued a note to investors this week, in which he increased his price target for AAPL stock to $350, up from $340. He said there is no evidence that the iPad is having a negative effect on Mac sales, but it is “adversely affecting the PC industry.”

The report goes on to say that sales of traditional notebooks seem to be pressured by the launch of the iPad. [Read more…]

iOS 4.1 Jailbreak for iPhone, iPod and iPad Coming Soon

Just hours after Apple [AAPL] released the iOS 4.1 download, a vulnerability was found by the iPhone Dev Team that allows an iOS 4.1 jailbreak to happen.

The interesting thing with this particular security hole is that its a low level security hole that to fix, Apple will need to introduce new hardware. [Read more…]