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Today in iPad app announcements: Comic Zeal and Synotes
Both Bitolithic and Syncode unveiled their iPad plans in blog posts. In Bitolithic's case that means an iPad-optimized version of its Comic Zeal comic-book reading and storage app, while Syncode is releasing an iPad only version of its Synotes note-taking app.iOS Central
Warships: Sea on Fire to set sail on the iPad
A naval strategy game from I-Play and Tequlia Mobile, Waships promises a dedicated iPad experience when Apple's tablet arrives next week.iOS Central
Periodicals’ plans for iPad publishing pop up
Reading the Wall Street Journal on your iPad will cost you $18 per month, saysu2026 the Wall Street Journal. The paper also reports that ads on the iPad version of some periodicals are going for as much as six figures.iOS Central
CBS experimenting with iPad-friendly video
Several Mac bloggers have discovered possible hints at alternate HTML5-encoded video for the iPad on CBS's website. The network currently uses Flash to display most of its content.iOS Central
A glimpse at some iPad games
The iPad is just a week away, and game developers are starting to reveal what their titles will look like on the device.Playlist
Random House holding out on iPad e-book distribution
The world's largest publisher, Random House, has not yet reached a deal with Apple to brings its books to the the iPad.iOS Central
Instapaper developer offers peek at iPad version
Marco Arment, developer of Instapaper, has posted a sneak peek at the forthcoming iPad version of his app.Playlist
iPad vs. Kindle: Can Amazon keep its e-book edge?
Amazon could be seriously threatened by Apple when the latter releases its iPad next month, according to research firm Comscore.Playlist
Sony lowers e-reader price to $170 — for now
With the Apple iPad arriving in less than two weeks, Sony is making things interesting in the e-reader market by temporarily cutting the price of its Pocket Edition device.Playlist
First look: Alex eReader
The Spring Design Alex eReader Model DS10 provides a fresh take on the e-book reader experience.Playlist
Workman Publishing also joins Apple’s iBookstore
Workman Publishing becomes the second major independent publisher to hop onto the iPad bandwagon.From the Lab
Buffalo Dualie
Buffalou2019s Dualie is two things in one. Itu2019s a dock for your iPhone or iPod and a dock for a portable 500GB hard drive.Playlist
Apple inks iPad deal with largest independent publisher
Perseus Books, which also represents 330 smaller publishers, has signed on to have its electronic books distributed through Apple's iBookstore.iOS Central
Amazon, Barnes & Noble prepping iPad e-readers
Amazon and Barnes & Noble have announced that theyu2019ll be bringing their e-reader apps to the iPad, but will you be able to purchase books from the apps as well?MacUser
FoxTrot creator takes jab at iPad Flash policy
Bill Amend can now add u201cbest comic-book caricature of Steve Jobsu201d to his ru00e9sumu00e9.MacUser
The Macalope Weekly: Familiar territory
The Macalope runs the gamut this week, talking iPad pre-orders, the Google-Apple rivalry, and, with the help of a special guest, Windows Phone 7 Series's most familiar shortcoming.iOS Central
Apple sets March 27 deadline for first iPad apps
In an e-mail to iPhone developers, Apple says it will begin reviewing iPad applications on March 27 for inclusion in the "grand opening of the iPad App Store."iOS Central
Need an iPad case? Take your pick
You pre-ordered your iPad, but how are you going to protect it when you're out and about? Vendors galore have announced and previewed all manner of iPad cases, and we've rounded them up for you.News
Fake MacBook Air, ‘big iPhone’ tablet on show in China
A Chinese gadget maker showed off a knock-off MacBook Air running Windows and a tablet computer shaped exactly like an iPhone with a 10-inch screen.iOS Central
The case for the 3G-capable iPad
The 3G-enabled version of the iPad costs only $130 more than the Wi-Fi-only version. Jason Snell thinks the upgrade is worth serious consideration.Playlist
Color and video coming to Kindle? Partner shows new screens
Color e-reader screens that can imitate video playback were on show Thursday from Taiwan's Prime View International, which makes the Kindle for Amazon.com.iOS Central
China Mobile wants iPad, Chinese 3G for iPhone
China Mobile hopes to offer both Apple's iPad and a version of the iPhone that supports China's homegrown 3G standard, comments by its chairman showed.iOS Central
Ngmoco to release six iPad games near tablet’s launch
Ngmoco expects to have around a half-dozen games ready for the iPad when Apple launches its tablet next month.MacUser
Amazon brings Kindle app to the Mac
A beta version of Kindle for the Mac from Amazon lets you read Kindle e-books on your computer.Playlist
Alex eReader available for pre-order
If you've been anxious to get your hands on the Alex eReader from Spring Design, you won't have to wait much longer. The e-reader, which sports an unusual, double-display design, is now available for pre-order and will be shipping on April 14.iOS Central
Apple delays ship dates for some iPad accessories
The Apple Store online is now showing shipping delays for some iPad accessories such as the Keyboard Dock and the iPad Case.iOS Central
Can the iPad make it as an e-textbook reader?
Apple's iPad, which arrives April 3, is already regarded as a high-end, color e-reader and multimedia device. But its potential as an e-textbook reader remains debatable.Working Mac
Five features the iPad needs for business
Tony Bradley looks at five features the iPad lacks that will make Apple's forthcoming tablet a better business tool.iOS Central
Opinion: ‘Less is more,’ the iPad paradox
The introduction of Apple's iPad predictably divided gadget fans into "love it" and "hate it" camps.MacUser
Apple to replace iPad batteries with a new iPad
If you're concerned about the use of your iPad in 2013, fret not; for $99, Apple will replace the whole unit if the battery no longer holds a charge.Opinion
Pre-ordering the iPad is a fool’s game
InfoWorld's Galen Gruman wonders why anyone would spend $500 or more on a product that hasn't even shipped yet.MacUser
The Macalope Weekly: A sad state of affairs
It's a large helping of the Macalope this week, as he takes on non-sensical iPad analysis, Apple doomsaying, and other crimes of punditry.Playlist
Latest details make iPad a more promising e-reader
Can the iPad compete as an e-book reader? Apple's latest details about iBooks make that more probable than ever.iOS Central
iPad Camera Connection Kit missing from pre-order
Among the accessories available for pre-order along with the iPad, one was conspicuously absent: the iPad Camera Connection Kit.iOS Central
Barnes & Noble to provide e-reader app for iPad
Bookseller Barnes & Noble announced it will have an iPad version of its B&N eReader app ready on April 3.rntttttttiOS Central
Apple dishes new iPad details on 3G, iBooks, more
Apple didn't just put the iPad up for pre-order this morning, it also added some new information on a handful of iPad features, such as 3G plans, iBooks, and more.iOS Central
iPad now available for pre-order
All iPad models are now available for pre-order from the online Apple Store.iOS Central
iPad available for pre-order at 5:30 Pacific
Apple starts taking orders for the iPad at 5:30 a.m. Pacific/8:30 a.m. Eastern on Friday, March 12.News
Arm sees more than 50 new iPad-like devices out this year
The launch of Apple's iPad will pave the way for over 50 rival tablet PC devices to be launched globally, an Arm executive said Wednesday.iOS Central
E-books are largest category in App Store
Games have fallen into second place in the App Store, with nearly 30,000 e-book apps to choose from.News
Play.com and Expansys to stock iPad in UK
Online retailers Play.com and Expansys will both stock Apple's iPad when it hits the UK.Game Room
GDC: Mac, iPad gaming figure to share spotlight with iPhone
The Game Developers Conference kicks off Tuesday in San Francisco. Chris Holt previews what figures to be an interesting show for Mac, iPhone, and iPad gamers.iOS Central
Chinese companies plan tablets amid iPad hype
Several Chinese companies have jumped on the tablet PC bandwagon as buyers await the sale of the iPad, possibly presaging wide imitation of the Apple device.iOS Central
iPad ad debuts during Oscar broadcast
Apple unveiled its first television commercial for the forthcoming iPad during the Academy Awards.MacUser
The Macalope Weekly: Critical thinking skills
The Mac community's favorite inquiry analyst gets into bashing the iPad, the Internet goes ballistic over Apple's lawsuit against HTC, and the Macalope still can't remember what Microsoft's calling its new phone platform, but he's pretty sure it's awkward.iOS Central
Survey: iPad may take bite out of e-book rivals
A new consumer survey from ChangeWave shows that four in ten people who are thinking about buying an e-book reader are planning to get Appleu2019s iPad.iOS Central
iPad developers struggle with hands-off approach
The iPad arrives in less than a month, but most developers have still not so much as touched one. Which makes programming for a brand new device challenging, to say the least.iOS Central
Wi-Fi iPad goes on sale April 3 in U.S.
The Wi-Fi only iPad models go on sale on April 3 in the U.S., with 3G models coming in late April, and both models shipping internationally in late April. Pre-orders begin March 12.
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