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Kensington Reversible Sleeve for Netbooks
Inexpensive neoprene sleeve provides minimal protection.iOS Central
Griffin Technology Jumper iPad sleeve
Snug neoprene sleeve for the iPad provides modest protection.iOS Central
Colcasac iPad Sleeve
Handmade-looking iPad sleeve uses environmentally friendly materials.iOS Central
Apple announces U.K. iPad prices, more countries
Apple announced on Friday that it would expand the iPad's reach this summer with nine more countries. It also detailed pricing for the device in the U.K.Playlist
Google Editions: My e-book feature wish list
Google is launching an e-book store this summer, but details are sparse. Here's a wishlist.iOS Central
iPad 3G: How much does 250MB get you?
Apple surprisingly convinced AT&T to offer a cheaper, smaller data plan on the iPad for people who may not need unlimited surfing. We took an iPad Wi-Fi + 3G out for a spin on this 3G plan to see just how much Web browsing, video watching, and app updating we could wring out of it.iOS Central
iPhone OS 4.0 beta reveals latest Apple goodies
Apple released the third beta version of iPhone OS 4, only to temporarily rescind it due to an apparent problem with the installation process for the accompanying software development kit.Macworld Podcast
Inside the iPad
We dive deep inside the iPad in this installment of the Macworld Podcast, as Dan Moren talks about the 3G model and iFixit.com's Kyle Wiens explores the device's innards.iOS Central
Typing on the iPad
One of the biggest questions about the iPad is how well you can type on it. Dan Moren explores the trials and tribulations of typing on Apple's portable device.
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Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G review
Apple's iPad Wi-Fi + 3G delivers always-on access to the web, though the 3G experience may occasionally have you searching about for a Wi-Fi access point tout de suite.Playlist
Google set to launch e-book store this summer
Google's manager for strategic-partner development, Chris Palma, has announced that Google's e-book service, Google Editions, will launch in late June or July.
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Lawyer: Antitrust move against Apple would ‘sink’
Antitrust charges against Apple over its decision to ban rivals' development tools from the iPhone would likely fail because the company doesn't have a stranglehold on the mobile market, an antitrust lawyer tells Computerworld.Reviews
Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
The other iPad shoe drops as the 3G-enabled model arrives. Dan Moren takes a look at the features and considers whether it should be your tablet of choice.iOS Central
Will Apple’s iPad Wi-Fi + 3G crash AT&T?
Computerworld's Mike Elgan fears the arrival of the 3G-ready iPad means that AT&T's network will be slammed, resulting in a bandwidth crunch.iOS Central
iPad apps cost more than iPhone apps on average
The average iPad app in the Apple App Store costs $4.67 vs. $3.87 for the average iPhone app, according to new research from apps watcher Distimo.iOS Central
Report: Feds may launch inquiry into Apple’s Flash stance
The New York Post, citing "a person familiar with the matter," says that either the Department of Justice or Federal Trade Commission will soon look into Apple's decision to block mobile software makers from using Flash to build iPhone apps.Playlist
The iPad as e-reader
One of the iPad's big selling points was as an e-reader. Lex Friedman puts the device through its paces to see if it delivers.iOS Central
iFixIt sacrifices an iPad 3G for science
The guys at iFixit refused to believe that the iPad is powered by magic. Sure enough, after tearing open an iPad Wi-Fi + 3G this weekend, they found plenty of real-world hardware, and a couple of surprises.iOS Central
Hacked iPad 3G works on T-Mobile, sends SMS
Hackers have been keeping busy with the new iPad 3G this weekend. The result: a proof of concept that a (jailbroken) iPad 3G can send SMS text messages, and work on T-Mobile's network.iOS Central
Apple sells 1 million iPad in 28 days
Apple on Monday announced that it has sold one million iPads in just the 28 days since the device's release.Opinion
Apple, Adobe slug it out
As recent events have shown, Apple doesn't love Adobe's Flash. In fact, PC Advisor's Simony Jary writes, it wants Flash in the pan.MacUser
The Macalope Weekly: What a letdown!
With all failures to follow through on the part of would-be iPad killers, Adobe executives, and even the guy who sold the iPhone prototype, the Macalope's feeling a little letdown this week.iOS Central
iPad Killer? We can’t even get an iPad challenger
HP seems to have conceded the tablet war before it even began by terminating the Slate project.iOS Central
First Look: iPad Wi-Fi + 3G
The 3G-enabled iPad has arrived, and Dan Moren has a first look at the second half of the iPad family.iOS Central
Asustek sees netbooks keeping lead over iPad-like devices
Netbook pioneer Asustek believes its popular Eee PC netbook family will continue to attract more buyers than tablet devices such as Apple's iPad.iOS Central
Tom Bihn Ristretto for iPad
Striking a good, accommodating balance between the iPad's compact size and traditional dead-tree media, Tom Bihn's Ristretto is a quality vertical messenger bag with room to bring just about everything you need.iOS Central
STM Extra Small iPad Shoulder Bag
If you need only the bare essentials when taking your iPad on-the-go, the STM Micro Extra Small iPad Shoulder Bag is a good option.iOS Central
Padster Bags Padster
A premium iPad messenger case aimed squarely at professionals and the fashion-obsessed, the Padster spares no style expense and provides ample storage for extras.iOS Central
STM Scout Extra Small Laptop Shoulder Bag
STM's Scout Extra Small Laptop Shoulder Bag is well-built, but since it was originally designed for comparatively thicker netbooks, its main compartment is too deep for an iPad. It also suffers from some odd design choices.iOS Central
Skooba Design Netbook/iPad Messenger bag
The Skooba Design Netbook/iPad Messenger is a surprisingly well-proportioned bag with impressive construction for a product at this price.iOS Central
Apple iPad no longer available to Brits through BundleBox
Brits are no longer able to get their hands on an iPad via US purchasing and redirect service BundleBox.MacUser
Adobe CEO fires back at Jobs
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen contends that Apple's decision to bar developers from using Flash to make mobile apps is restrictive move that hurts both software makers and end users. The comments came in response to a public letter from Steve Jobs in which the Apple CEO spells out his company's opposition to Flash on its mobile devices.MacUser
Microsoft reportedly cancels Courier tablet prototype
Last fall, a promotional video for a Microsoft tablet project called "Courier" leaked out to the Web and generated some buzz. Alas, the Courier is not meant to be, as Microsoft appears to have canceled the project.iOS Central
Printing from your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
Printing from your iPhone, iPod touch, and now your iPad shouldn't be difficult, but it is. Fortunately, third-party apps are here to help. Jeff Merron walks you through what you can and can't do with some of these App Store offerings.
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Analysts: Palm purchase a risky move for HP
Analysts say an HP acquisition of Palm would face significant hurdles in competing with more established products for business and developers.rntttttttiOS Central
AT&T releases more details on 3G iPad plans
AT&T released a PDF detailing some last-minute information about its 3G plans for the iPad.Playlist
Browsing the aisles of Apple’s iBookstore
Apple hopes that iBookstore does for e-books what the App Store did for mobile applications. Kirk McElhearn takes a stroll through iBookstore's virtual aisles and sees a lot of potential — as well as some areas that Apple needs to improve.iOS Central
Apple prepares 3G-enabled iPads for shipment
Apple has begun preparing the 3G-enabled iPad for its big U.S. debut. Those who pre-ordered are now seeing their order status as "prepared for shipment."Reviews
Case-Mate Traveler iPad Felt Folio
Jason Snell reviews the Case-Mate Traveler iPad Felt Folio.Reviews
Apple iPad Case
Jason Snell reviews Apple's stock iPad case, and finds that despite its flaws, it might be the best one out there right now.Reviews
InCase Convertible Book Jacket for iPad
Jason Snell reviews the InCase Convertible Book Jacket for iPadDigital Photo
First Look: iPad Camera Connection Kit
Pre-ordered iPad Camera Connection Kits are finally arriving, and photographers are getting answers to some of their lingering iPad questions. Find out if this pair of connectors can make the iPad a killer device for photographers.MacUser
Apple buys up another chip maker
Apple has bought yet another chip developer — this time, an Austin, Texas-based company that helped design the CPU inside the iPad.iOS Central
Raging Thunder 2 gets online leaderboard, touch controls
Raging Thunder 2, Polarbit's highly rated mobile racer, has received its latest update, featuring online leader boards and touch controls for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.iOS Central
Facebook adds HTML5 support to videos
On Tuesday, MacStories discovered that Facebook is converting its newest videos into HTML5 for easy iPad/iPhone viewing.iOS Central
A month with the iPad: Surprises and disappointments
Macworld's editors have nearly a month's worth of iPad use under our belts. With the 3G iPad set to arrive this week, we share the things that have surprised us and disappointed us about Apple's latest mobile device.iOS Central