E-Commerce News: iPad

Rx for Medical Students: Take One Tablet
May 23, 2012

The educational e-book market has grown fiercer in the last few years, raising the question of where the end game will leave educational institutions in their attempts to reduce student churn, increase productivity and radically reduce costs. As the battling e-textbook giants try to cut exclusive deals and limit competitors' supplies of e-content, educators are wondering if their choices of learning material will be choked as a result.

Apple Runs Galaxy Tab Blocking Play
May 22, 2012

Apple filed a motion for an injunction against a familiar patent sparring opponent Friday, requesting that Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 be banned from sales in the U.S. The company made a similar bid last year as part of the ongoing and many-faceted legal battle between Apple and Samsung.

Why iPad Dominance Is a Lock for the Rest of 2012
May 17, 2012

There's always a danger of reading analysis by others that matches your own personal experience and then simply using it to build up the foundation of what you know and believe. But hey, danger can spike adrenaline, and I like adrenaline, so check this out: Information technology research firm Gartner released a report about its worldwide tablet sales projections for 2012.

Facebook's Face-Melting Fast European Network
May 14, 2012

Today in international tech news: Ahead of its upcoming IPO, Facebook taps a Swedish telecommunications company to build and operate a massive pan-European optical network. Elsewhere, Change.org launches a UK platform, Apple decides to drop "4G" from the third-generation iPad, and Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin renounces his U.S. citizenship.

Proview and Apple: A Tale of Two Lawsuits
May 11, 2012

A Chinese company that claims it owns the rights to the iPad name reportedly refused to settle its claims against Apple for $16 million. The company, Shenzhen Proview Technology, was apparently offered $16 million by representatives of Apple to drop its challenge of Apple's right to use the iPad trademark in China.

iPad: Desperately Seeking Guest Mode
May 10, 2012

After you get over the worry that kids or grandmothers are going to drop your iPad and then accidentally trod on it or stab it with the leg of a walker, other problems quickly arise: For instance, what sort of iMessage or Reminder is going to pop up from your crass buddy and mortify your grandma? Which email from the friend who won't stop sending the joke emails is going show up in front of a kid?

AK-7 MIDI Keyboard Knows the Music but Mumbles the Words
May 08, 2012

Apple's Garage Band for Mac is loaded with an array of virtual instruments. The application is capable of imitating brass, strings, winds and percussion, as well as a whole stable of fully synthesized noises with names like "Synchro Nice" and "Future Flute."

New Wireless Carrier? Apple Could Face Grueling Uphill Climb
May 02, 2012

Will Apple become a wireless service provider? Absolutely, contends Whitey Bluestein, writer of GigaOm's Apple blog. But that prediction has been met with widespread disagreement as well as some support. In his blog, Bluestein outlined what he believes will be Apple's roadmap for getting into the wireless business. First, it will start selling data packages for the iPad.

The MacPad Will Come - but Software Convergence Will Come First
April 26, 2012

Despite all the fantastic numbers delivered by Apple when it revealed its latest fiscal quarterly profits this week -- such as an eye-popping 94 percent net profit year-to-year increase -- one question and one rambling answer from Apple CEO Tim Cook made me sit up in my chair. The question: Will Apple create a converged iPad/MacBook with a built-in keyboard?

German Court Puts YouTube on the Hook for Copyright Sins
April 20, 2012

Today in international tech news: Legal battles galore. In the latest go-around between Germany and Google, a German court rules that YouTube is responsible for copyrighted materials uploaded by users. Meanwhile, courts in Europe and Australia address the issue of ISP liability, a website called "Facebox" ticks off you-know-who, and Apple defends itself in a 3G/4G snafu.

Apple's Wall Street Winning Streak Hits a Pothole
April 18, 2012

Apple's weeks-long roll on Wall Street went off the rails this week and last as share prices significantly dropped over a five-day period, jumping back to life Tuesday. The stock dipped to US$580.13 at Monday's close, down 9.9 percent from its highest point of $644 on April 10. It was the fifth consecutive day of decline for the company.

CDC Launches Pivotal for iPad
April 16, 2012

CDC Software Corporation, an enterprise software provider of on-premises and cloud technologies, has just released Pivotal CRM for iPad, an application that enables users to access CRM information whenever and wherever they need it. "Today, CRM is going in two distinct directions," said Jason Rushforth, front office president for CDC Software.

Why iPhone Users Hate Mobile WiFi Slightly Less Than Android Users Do
April 12, 2012

A cool study caught my attention recently. It says that iPhones have significantly higher rates of WiFi utilization than Android phones in the U.S. and the UK. I immediately found that point weird, because after all, most Android smartphones also come with contracts that require users to pay for a data plan.

iPhone Lucre and iPad Cash Form Raging River of Revenue
April 11, 2012

Apple's market capitalization passed the $600 billion milestone Tuesday, a first for the company. Shares of the stock went as high as $644 on Tuesday, putting Apple's market cap at $600.2 billion. The company is riding on record product sales, especially with its iPhone 4S and new iPad, as well as the announcement that an investor dividend is coming.

Tapose Is a Good Idea Gone Bad
April 06, 2012

Tapose is a great idea for a tablet app that was pushed out the door too soon. After four months in the Apple review process, the journal software arrived at the App Store recently, but it still doesn't seem ready for prime time. On a first-generation iPad, it's often unresponsive, buggy and prone to frequent crashes.

Data-Chugging iPads vs. Stingy Carriers: Something's Gotta Give
April 05, 2012

I have an odd mix of loyalty and mistrust with AT&T and Verizon -- my iPhone uses AT&T and has since I stood in line for the first version in 2007, and my iPad 2 uses Verizon. While I appreciate the incredible, magical ability to make phone calls and communicate from odd corners of the world as I travel, I also feel as if they don't really care much about their customers.

iPad: Hot Sales, Harsh Spotlight
March 28, 2012

Apple CEO Tim Cook has traveled to China, hoping to bolster investment in the enormous Eastern market. Emerging markets are critical for many tech companies, and Apple already has its foot in the door in China. Factories located there are vital manufacturers for the company. The country also represents a potentially huge sales opportunity in which Apple is trying to invest deeper.

Meg Whitman vs. Tim Cook by the Numbers
March 26, 2012

Last week was an interesting week. Apple announced what appears to be a penis iron in the new iPad, and folks are burning through their monthly 4G data plans in a few hours. Tim's having his first Antennagate moment, and Steve Jobs he isn't. On the other hand, Meg Whitman announced her first major restructuring since taking over HP. Whitman appears to have Carly Fiorina's vision and can execute, which bodes well.