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March 10, 2010 4:24 PM EST
New iPad SDK Adds Gesture Tools, Removes Video Chat Icons

Apple yesterday released the fourth beta version of the SDK for iPad developers, and observers have started to find a few differences popping up in the latest update.

9 to 5 Mac reports that Apple has added support for "3Tap" and "LongPress" gestures to the SDK, suggesting that the company is opening the door for developers to take advantage of these gestures in their applications. The gestures themselves are not new, as Apple has utilized them for such options as turning the iPhone's display on and off when using VoiceOver (triple tap) and activating copy/cut/paste (long press), but the added files should make it easier for developers to use them.

9 to 5 Mac also notes that Apple has removed several icons that previously hinted at the ability to accept or decline video chats on the iPad. Despite the apparent absence of a camera in the iPad, hooks for videoconferencing were discovered in the iPad SDK, leading to speculation that either a camera would be an added feature announced before launch or had been planned and was scrapped for unknown reasons. Hints of front-facing camera capabilities have continued to surface in iPad SDK betas, but it appears that Apple has begun removing some of these references.

March 10, 2010 2:20 PM EST
Apple iPad expected to be more popular than forecast

Apple's new iPad tablet has made waves in the blogosphere - and it appears that analysts covering Apple stock are taking note of the device, too.

One analyst, Yair Reiner of Oppenheimer, expects Apple to ship 10 million iPads by year-end, according to a Fortune magazine blog. Analyst Ben Reitzes of Barclays anticipates that the iPad's international introduction will happen more quickly than has been forecast.

And their optimism may not be unfounded: Past Apple products - the iPod and the iPhone - became massive hits in the marketplace. But it wasn't until the second generation of those devices was released that sales really took off.

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March 10, 2010 12:28 PM EST
iPad Delays: The Guesswork Heats Up

Analysts are trying to draw a bead on Apple(AAPL) iPad numbers ahead of the April 3 debut, but the target is still moving.

Production problems have been confirmed -- and refuted. Delays have been deemed minor, while others call them nonexistent. All the contradictory speculation points to a building drama ahead of Apple's first new product in three years.

Apple's winning streak rides on continued sales growth, and the biggest test of that trend is the iPad, a pet project of CEO Steve Jobs and a sleek, colorful take on the leader in this race, Amazon's(AMZN) Kindle.

Fans welcome the 9.5-inch media player/Web viewer that brings Apple's deft touchscreen technology to a bigger screen. Apple iPad skeptics call it a vanity device with strong niche potential and little attraction to those outside Apple's core fan base.

Given the importance, analysts are eager to put some numbers on the iPad, both in production estimates and sales projections.

March 10, 2010 11:25 AM EST
The iPad changes everything

Will Apple’s tablet usher in a new era of computing, or simply dominate it?

Chipmaker Nvidia is helping invent a slew of cool technologies that hold the potential to change the way we work and play. The company, which makes processors that enhance images and boost the brawn of computers and phones, is pushing 3-D entertainment into homes and high-def video onto handsets. But the gadget Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang is most excited about? Touchscreen tablets such as Apple's forthcoming iPad.

"We have found our most personal computer," declares Huang, who notes that Nvidia (NVDA) is working on 50 different tablets. "This is big, and it's going to change the computer industry."

Not all of Huang's peers share his unbridled enthusiasm for tablets in general, and for Apple's (AAPL) version in particular. If the iPad, which will retail for as little as $499, is a success, it could indeed change the computing industry, but not necessarily to the liking of some of its biggest players.

March 10, 2010 7:43 AM EST
Apple Releases iPhone SDK 3.2 Beta 4 for iPad

Apple today released iPhone SDK 3.2 Beta 4 via the iPhone Dev Center, offering developers updated tools for building applications for the iPad. The last update to the SDK was issued two weeks ago, continuing a trend of biweekly revisions.

There is no word yet on changes in the new version, but users with access to the SDK are undoubtedly already looking through the software to document the revisions.

March 9, 2010 12:11 PM EST
Analyst: iPad Likely to Drive Recurring Sales for Apple, Publishers

Apple's iPad will hit store shelves on April 3, and Broadpoint AmTech analyst Brian Marshall thinks it will become a great recurring sales platform for publishers, broadcasters and app developers.

"In our view, the true genius of the device is its media/content aspects (e.g. eBooks, newspapers and magazines, apps and games, movies and TV episodes, etc.) which we believe will be recurring in nature," Mr. Marshall said. "In fact, we estimate iPad-related recurring revenue from content purchases will approach about 30 percent of total iPad hardware revenue in calendar year 2011."

Apple introduced the iPad in January and will begin taking pre-orders on March 12. The iPad is a tablet device that runs the iPhone OS and includes a 9.7-inch multitouch display. It supports movie and music playback, includes an ebook reader, supports most iPhone apps, and connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G wireless data connections.

March 9, 2010 9:24 AM EST
A look at the framework of Apple's iPad ad

The iPad, like the iPhone, used the Oscars to make its ad debut. As is typical with an Apple ad, the iPad's ad featured a montage of different uses for the device, all while set to the backdrop of a catchy tune.

In making his case for the iPad, Apple CEO Steve Jobs noted that it would offer a better experience than a smartphone and a notebook computer in the following areas:

Browsing
Email
Photos
Videos
Music
Games
eBooks

March 9, 2010 8:48 AM EST
Content sales predicted to near 30% of iPad hardware revenue

The sale of applications, e-books, newspapers and magazines for the iPad is predicted to equal nearly 30 percent of the revenue Apple will earn from selling the hardware by the end of 2011.

Analyst Brian Marshall with Broadpoint.AmTech issued a note to investors Tuesday forecasting the "sticky" nature of the iPad and content purchases for the new device. He believes content revenue will top 10 percent of total iPad hardware revenue by December of 2010, and a year later that number will nearly triple.

"We believe the iPad offers a rich media experience that will translate into a content-based recurring revenue stream over time," Marshall wrote.

March 9, 2010 8:42 AM EST
Rumor: Some iPhone Apps Scrapped From iPad by Steve Jobs

DaringFireball’s John Gruber claims hearing from “well-informed little birdies” that the iPad will ship without some apps that were included on the iPhone.

In his blog post today, Gruber responds to a question I posed last week about iPhone apps that appear to be missing from the iPad. Apple’s iPad press materials suggest the device will ship with 12 built-in apps, and noticeably missing are a few wares that came with the iPhone: Stocks, Calculator, Clock, Weather and Voice Memos. So what exactly is going to happen to them when the iPad launches in April?

Gruber, who’s accurately leaked some Apple rumors in the past, cites anonymous sources who say Steve Jobs scrapped the apps in question because they didn’t look or feel right when refitted for the iPad’s bigger screen.

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March 9, 2010 12:14 AM EST
The iPad Boom Begins: Accessory Makers Rush to Market

Stephen Colbert has clout. He begged for a new Apple iPad on The Colbert Report, then presented at the Grammys a few days later with one of the newly announced devices in hand. Chances are, his next thought after showing off the tablet to a room full of envious music celebrities was to outfit his new prize with a case and screen protector. Colbert won't have to wait long, as hordes of accessory makers are designing, manufacturing, and bringing to market a new wave of add-ons and protective gear in time for the official availability of the iPad in April.

On January 27, CEO Tim Hickman and the employees of his accessory startup Hard Candy Cases in Danville, CA, gathered around a computer in the conference room, watching as Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad. "We were continuing our design session in real time and refining the design as much as possible. Our goal was to start the tooling process within 48 hours of the announcement," says Hickman. In no time, Hard Candy Cases had images of a new iPad case up on their blog.

March 8, 2010 6:56 AM EST
Like iPhone, iPad ad premieres at Oscars

Talk about big premieres. Like it did with the iPhone and its "Hello" ad, Apple used the Oscars as the platform to debut its iPad commercial. The ad, set to the background of The Blue Van's "There Goes My Love," shows the iPad being used in a variety of ways: viewing a movie, reading an eBook, displaying photos, editing an iWork document and viewing email among them. The ad follows Apple's recent announcement that pre-orders for the device will be accepted beginning March 12, with shipments slated for April 3.

March 7, 2010 6:37 AM EST
Steve Jobs tells Swedish DJ that the iPad won't tether to the iPhone

Not content with answering tech questions from Americans, Steve Jobs this week answered a question from all the way over in Sweden.

The question was a good one, and one we've had on our minds as well:

I'll keep it short.

I'm Jezper from Sweden, a long time Apple fan, currently about to replace the very last computer at home with a brand spanking new iMac i7. I'm also awaiting the release of the iPad. However, I have one question:

Will the wifi-only version somehow support tethering thru my iPhone?

March 6, 2010 8:04 AM EST
iPad Poised to Grab Significant Portion of e-Reader Market

Last week, RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky released the results of a survey showing pent-up demand for the iPad exceeding that of the original iPhone, highest customer demand for low-capacity Wi-Fi-only and high-capacity 3G-enabled iPads, and moderate cannibalization of other Apple products by the iPad.

ChangeWave today released additional data from the survey, showing Apple poised to take the top spot among e-reader purchasers over the next 90 days, with 40% of purchasers in the survey planning to opt for an iPad. Amazon's Kindle holds the second spot in the survey at 28%, with Barnes and Noble's Nook placing third at only 6%.

"In short, while the iPad launch is likely to strengthen overall e-Reader demand, the survey suggests Amazon and its competitors could well find themselves relegated to playing catch-up within just a few quarters if they don't preemptively move quickly to upgrade their own e-Readers."

March 5, 2010 8:52 AM EST
Apple iPad to arrive in U.S. on April 3, preorders begin March 12

Apple has announced that its long-awaited iPad will be available for purchase for consumers starting on Saturday, April 3, while pre-orders for the multi-touch device will begin on March 12.

While the Wi-Fi model will be the only available at first, the 3G-capable iPad is expected to arrive in late April. In addition, all versions of the hardware will be available in the U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Australia, Italy, Japan, Span and Switzerland in late April.

Preorders for the iPad will begin on March 12, with both the Wi-Fi and 3G models available for reserve from apple.com. The Wi-Fi model will be available in-store as well on Saturday, April 3. That date is just a few days later than the 60-day launch window Apple announced at the device's unveiling in late January.

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