With the success of the first generation iPad being released in April 2010, looks like the new iPad may see an arrival soon as Apple recently sent out invitations to their special event in San Francisco on March 2, 2011. Apple has yet to confirm, but rumors have said that this will be the unveiling of the second generation iPad. Many will surely be sitting on the edge of their seats.
The day has finally arrived for many smartphone users since way back when Mr. Jobs first announced the iPhone. Yes, the iPhone 4 has officially entered Verizon’s network. Although Apple won’t be hopping on the Verizon 4G LTE technology just yet, although having an iPhone on Verizon’s proven and reliable 3G network will do just fine. Added bonus is they will be enabling Personal Hotspots! Pre-orders start February 3rd and will launch nationwide February 10th. Pricing is $199 for the 16GB and $299 for the 32GB. Get notified.
The Jawbone Jambox ($200) is a new portable speaker and speakerphone featuring Bluetooth audio and hands-free capability. It’s got stereo drivers for a peak volume of 85 decibels, a 3.5mm input jack for non-Bluetooth audio sources, an integrated rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, and a total of three buttons. See it in action.
Incase unveils its first rubber case for the iPhone 4. Completely inspired by the ping pong paddle’s textured rubberized surface, this lightweight case provides form-fitting protection with flex-fit construction. Featured in the traditional paddle colors of black, green, blue and red, the Ping Pong Protective Cover is now available for $29.95 USD through the Incase webstore.
The MacBook Air receives it’s deserved update for the year end. Apple has prescribed the Air with a revised unibody enclosure, instant on, better battery – up to 30 days on standby, and a new 11.6” sibling. Starting at $999, the new MBAs feature Core 2 Duo processors, 64GB-256GB of built-in solid state flash storage, high-res displays, and a much lighter body, 2.3 lbs in the 11.6” model and 2.9 lbs in the 13”.
Looking for a more graceful way to plan your days than the iPhone’s iCal? Give Diacarta ($2) a try. Based around a novel interface that offers two 12-hour periods for each day. Just drag-and-drop from a library of more than 50 graphic icons and move it around the edges of the central clock to associate it with a particular time. Simple, elegant, well-designed and well worth the two bucks.
The Altec Lansing Octiv Mini ($60) is a sleek looking speaker dock for the iPod and iPhone that works nicely with the brand’s free AlarmRock app to bring the basic dock setup to full alarm clock functionality.
Another year on your contract has you stuck with your iPhone 3GS, no worries, some of the best features of the new iPhone 4 are purely software upgrades that are available today in Apple’s new iOS 4 update. Much requested features like multitasking and iBooks are available via the upgrade as well as a new and improved mail client, folders, 5x digital zoom, and much more. Best of all, its free for both iPhone and iPod Touch users.
Apple’s rumored device was officially revealed today as the Apple iPad, an all-in-one multimedia tablet. The iPad is a super thin design that’s half an inch thin and features a 9.7 inch screen, 802.11 WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, 16-64GBs of storage, and an incredible 10 hours of battery life. The iPad comes in two versions — one with Wi-Fi and one with both Wi-Fi and 3G ($15 a month for 250MB, $30 a month for unlimited). Standout apps of course come in house from Apple such as iBooks, for reading and purchasing e-books and iWork, for productivity. Thanks to a new iBook Store, you’ll be able to buy and download books to read, just like you do music and movies on your iPhone. There’s also a bunch of unexpected accessories, including a Keyboard Dock and a Portfolio case that can double as a stand. Expect to be able to pick up your iPad in late March.
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