Download the iPad and iPad Mini User Guide, pdf.

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Download the iPad and iPad Mini User Guide, pdf.

Apple released an iPad and iPad Mini User guide in  pdf that you can download on the link below:
Link: iPad and Ipad Mini User guide pdf

Apple has also released a EarPod with remote and Mic. User Guide.pdf

Amazon Releases “Air Patriots” Game for Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD, Android Devices, iPhone, and iPad.

Amazon Game Studios Releases “Air Patriots” for Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD, Android Devices, iPhone, and iPad.

Defend your territory from enemy tanks! Amazon Game Studios’ first game for mobile devices combines fun, strategy, and defense-play with intuitive airplane touch controls resulting in addicting “I can’t stop playing!” action Play on all your favorite devices including the new Kindle Fire family, Android devices, iPhone and iPad Kindle Fire gamers can use GameCircle to track achievements and scores, making Air Patriots play on the Kindle Fire more social Following the release of Amazon’s first-ever social game, Living Classics, Amazon Game Studios today announced the availability of “Air Patriots,” its first-ever game for mobile devices. The game is available now for Kindle Fire, Android devices, iPhone, iPad, and is free to all customers. Learn more at games.amazon.com. Air Patriots is a new kind of tower defense game with fun and unique gameplay requiring strategic positioning of an arsenal of planes to push back an enemy tank invasion. In Air Patriots, players directly control a squadron of military planes by using their finger to draw the paths the planes will follow in order to engage the enemy. Unlike other tower defense games where defense bases are stationary, in Air Patriots players can adjust their strategy on the fly. Simply draw a new flight path for your planes, and you redeploy firepower to where it is needed most. "When we created Air Patriots we wanted to make a game that was easy and engaging, and the simplicity of drawing paths for planes was something we thought would appeal to players,” said Ernie Ramirez, Executive Producer at Amazon Game Studios. “We think customers will find Air Patriots both familiar and fresh, with a degree of challenge that keeps them engaged and enthused to play more. We are very excited to bring Amazon customers Air Patriots today, and Amazon Game Studios looks forward to bringing our fans even more great games in the future." Air Patriots uses Amazon GameCircle on Kindle Fire to track both achievements and high scores, allowing players to compete for strategic superiority. Air Patriots also supports Whispersync for games to ensure that progress is saved in the cloud whether it’s played on the Kindle Fire or Kindle Fire HD. Players can even switch back and forth between multiple Kindle devices as they continue their quest to eliminate the enemy. Available today as a free download on Amazon Appstore for Android, Google Play, and Apple’s App Store. Air Patriots boasts rich visuals for HD compatible devices, including Kindle Fire HD. About Amazon Game Studios Amazon Game Studios is a team at Amazon that’s focused on creating innovative, fun and well-crafted games. The team debuted in August 2012 with Living Classics, a moving object game on the Facebook platform, and has since released Air Patriots, its first game for mobile devices. About Amazon.com Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth’s Biggest Selection. Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as Books; Movies, Music & Games; Digital Downloads; Electronics & Computers; Home & Garden; Toys, Kids & Baby; Grocery; Apparel, Shoes & Jewelry; Health & Beauty; Sports & Outdoors; and Tools, Auto & Industrial. Amazon Web Services provides Amazon’s developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon’s own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. Kindle Paperwhite is the most-advanced e-reader ever constructed with 62% more pixels and 25% increased contrast, a patented built-in front light for reading in all lighting conditions, extra-long battery life, and a thin and light design. The new latest generation Kindle, the lightest and smallest Kindle, now features new, improved fonts and faster page turns. Kindle Fire HD features a stunning custom high-definition display, exclusive Dolby audio with dual stereo speakers, high-end, laptop-grade Wi-Fi with dual-band support and dual-antennas/MIMO for 40% faster throughput than other tablets, enough storage for HD content, and the latest generation processor and graphics engine—and it is available in two display sizes—7” and 8.9”. The large-screen Kindle Fire HD is also available with 4G wireless, and comes with a groundbreaking $49.99 introductory 4G LTE data package. The all-new Kindle Fire features a 20% faster processor, 40% faster performance, twice the memory, and longer battery life. Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including www.amazon.com, www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.de, www.amazon.co.jp, www.amazon.fr, www.amazon.ca, www.amazon.cn, www.amazon.it, and www.amazon.es. As used herein, “Amazon.com,” “we,” “our” and similar terms include Amazon.com, Inc., and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. Source: Amazon.com, Inc. Amazon.com, Inc. Media Hotline, 206-266-7180 www.amazon.com/pr

Apple`s 9.7-inch iPad 4th Gen updated, shipping Nov 2.

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Apple`s  9.7-inch iPad 4th Gen updated, shipping Nov 2.

A surprised announcement was made by Apple on October 23rd when they unveiled a fourth-generation version of the larger-screen iPad, just six months after its predecessor was launched.

The new version of the 9.7-inch iPad includes a new self-made A6X chip that claims to deliver up to twice the CPU performance and up to twice the graphics performance of the A5X, and a new LTE baseband chip that supports a greater number of 4G networks worldwide. The base model (16GB) will retail for US$499.

The Wi-Fi only versions of both the iPad mini and the new iPad will begin shipping on Friday 2 November. The models with cellular support will arrive “a couple of weeks after.”

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Apple cuts LCD panels supply from Samsung. Goes with LG for next iPads and Sharp.

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Original post from Korea Times:

Apple cuts LCD panels supply from Samsung. Goes with LG for next iPads, and Sharp.

Apple has reduced purchases of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels for tablet computers from Samsung Display amid the deepening patent disputes, said a leading market research firm, Friday. Market experts said that the move is aimed at minimizing its reliance on Samsung parts An analysis by DisplaySearch showed Apple bought 683,000 display sheets for use in its 9.7-inch iPad tablet from Samsung Display in August this year ― a cut by nearly 50 percent from a month earlier. 9.7-inch displays are only being used in Apple iPads. In May, Samsung Display shipped 2.88 million sheets to Apple, which was a monthly record. But the shipments were down to 1.22 million in July from 2.5 million that Samsung sold to Apple in June, according to the research firm. Last year, the Cupertino-headquartered Apple spent about $7.8 billion on components from Samsung Electronics, mostly on application processors, memory chips and LCD screens. But Apple had begun turning to other suppliers in Japan, Taiwan and other Korean LCD and chipmakers such as LG Display and SK hynix as for the alternatives. ``This is the first time that Samsung Display shipped less than 1 million displays on a monthly basis since November last year. But we aren’t too worried,’’ said a senior Samsung official. In a meeting with local reporters Wednesday, Samsung’s chip business chief Jun Dong-soo said that the company ``won’t be aggressive’’ in terms of investment for facilities next year due to lingering external uncertainties. ``We are facing uncertainties. That means Samsung isn’t prepared to continuously increase facility investment,’’ said Jun. While Samsung is losing Apple’s business, its biggest cross-town rival LG Display is winning more orders from Apple. In August, Apple bought 3.83 million display sheets from LG for use in iPads from 3.4 million sheets in July. In March this year, LG just sold 886,000 screens for iPads, however, the monthly shipments were increasing to 2 million, 2.55 million and 3.39 million in April, May and June, according to DisplaySearch. Gary Sohn, the head of LG Display’s public relations office, declined to talk more about its Apple business. ``Apple has shifted its display supplement channels to LG and Sharp of Japan. LG Display solved quality-related matters for Apple products. Its `Apple line’ located in Paju is running at full capacity,’’ said an industry executive. Shinhan Financial, a local brokerage, raised its target on LG Display shares to 38,000 won from 32,000 won. ``LG Display will report over 1 trillion won in operating profit this year because it’s been shipping more screens to Apple’s flagship products,’’ said So Hyun-chul from Shinhan. The analyst said the Apple iPhone 5 is using LG screens, while Apple contracted with LG to buy big chunks of displays for use in its next iPad ― tentatively named the iPad 3 ― and mini iPad. Apple products such as the iPad, and iPhone continue to stress the display supply chain, given their cutting-edge performance specifications and strict quality control. Apple business is attractive to the display supply chain because it offers high volumes of a single model, which enables production stability. Apple displays offer higher average selling prices (ASPs) due to specifications such as slim width, light weight, high resolution, low power consumption, high color saturation and wide viewing angle. ``The display supply chain has started to gear up for Apple. In the second half of 2012, Apple will launch three new products _ iPhone 5, iPad Mini and New iPad model. These mobile devices will require displays with high resolution, slim form factor, light weight and low power consumption. And certainly, these features are keeping the display supply chain very busy,’’ DisplaySearch said. ``This is the story for all leading display makers but Samsung,’’ said another industry executive.

New Apple iPad TV Ad: All on iPad.

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Apple iPad TV Ad may be taking a little on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet when it tease what can you do with your finger, like writing a word on  its screen. Apple doesn`t say it, they just advertise with their own words:

From reading a magazine to helping your business run smoothly, you can do just about anything on iPad. And with Retina display, it's all more beautiful than ever.

Skype for iPhone and iPad updated with Photo Sharing .

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Skype for iPhone and iPad updated with Photo Sharing

"millions of people use Skype for iPhone or Skype for iPad each month." These users have requested features, and Microsoft has obliged with one of the most requested feature: Photo Sharing. They've also updated the apps for speed

"In addition, we've made some improvements to the performance of the app, as we know many of you want to keep Skype running on your mobile devices all the time." The new feature allows users to send photos that were taken with a user's iPad or iPhone directly to friends and family via Skype. There is no file-size limit.

Over the last couple of releases, we've started to improve the overall performance of Skype's mobile apps. The prior release began to make them less battery hungry when running in the background, so you can answer Skype calls throughout the day when they come in. And, as you'll be able to keep Skype open, you can respond to or send IMs to friends and colleagues all day long. In addition, this latest release improves the app start and the contact list loads even faster, so you can do all the things you love to do with Skype more quickly.

The updates are available in the Apple App Store. You can download the iPhone app here and the iPad app here. The new Skype for iPad update supports any version of the iPad. The new Skype for iPhone update supports the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4/4S, 3rd Generation iPod touch, or any version of the iPad. iOS 4.3 or higher is required regardless of device.

Is Samsung Preparing a True iPad Killer?

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Is Samsung Preparing a True iPad Killer?

According to Softpedia the obvious candidate for such a feat is Samsung with their rumored P10 WQXGA tablet, sporting a 2560 by 1600 pixel resolution with a display density of 256ppi.

This product might have it all. Softpedia reported here about the impressive performance of Samsung’s next generation ARM Cortex A15 processor which is very likely to end up inside the P10.

Thus, Samsung’s next tablet will have a bigger screen, a higher resolution, mainly the same pixel density, more computing power and a larger battery allowed by the increased size.

It seems like Apple is not quite ready with an alternative and the company doesn’t want to let Samsung enjoy this possible win, says Softpedia.

Sure, the American tablet expert might come with something superior in the future, but that new generation iPad seems to be far enough so that Samsung might enjoy six or even twelve months of superiority and good sales.

This would not only allow Samsung to increase its market share, but it would also embed it as a true and superior alternative to Apple’s products and that’s something the Cupertino giant fears the most.

The Softpedia writer also says, there might be a simpler explanation on why Apple is so adamant on getting at least some small win in the courts against Samsung. 

That explanation may be the fact that any design-related legal precedent could allow Apple to further annoy Samsung in the event the Korean giant brings a superior product to the market. 

Related article:

Samsung launches world`s first A-15 dual core 32nm mobile CPU

Q2 2012: Apple iPad captures 68% of Global Tablet Market Share.

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Exhibit 1: Global Tablet Operating System Shipments and Market Share in Q2 2012  [1]

Q2 2012: Apple iPad captures 68% of Global Tablet Market Share.

According to the latest research from  Tablet & Touchscreen Strategies (TTS) service, global tablet shipments reached 25 million units in the second quarter of 2012. Apple rose to 68 percent global market share, its highest level for almost two years. Microsoft tablets remain niche, but attention is turning to the upcoming Windows 8 launches.

Global tablet shipments reached 24.9 million units in Q2 2012, jumping 67 percent from 14.9 million in Q2 2011. Demand for tablets among consumer, business and education users remains relatively healthy. Apple shipped a robust 17.0 million iPads worldwide and maintained its strong market leadership with 68 percent share during the second quarter of 2012. Apple continued to shrug off the much-hyped threat from Android and the iPad’s global tablet share is at its highest level since Q3 2010.

Android captured 29 percent share of global tablet shipments in Q2 2012, remaining static from 29 percent a year earlier. Global Android tablet shipments grew by more than half to 7.3 million units. Despite high expectations for companies like Amazon, Samsung, Acer and Asus, the Android community has yet to make a serious dent in Apple’s dominance of the tablet market. Unspectacular hardware designs, limited uptake of cellular models and a modest number of tablet-optimized services have been among some of the main reasons for Android’s mixed performance so far.

Other findings from the research include:

• Global tablet shipments grew 67 percent annually in Q2 2012. Demand remained relatively healthy, although this was the industry’s slowest growth rate since the finger-driven tablet market began in Q2 2010, as shipments of some Android and Apple products moderated slightly in a volatile world economy;

• Microsoft captured a niche 1 percent global tablet share in Q2 2012. The upcoming release of Windows 8 later this year cannot come quickly enough for Microsoft, so its hardware partners, like Dell, can start competing more effectively in the tablet space.

Google Drive for iPhone and iPad now available.

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Google Drive for iPhone and  iPad now available. 

Google is offering everyone 5 GB of free storage (the same amount as Apple’s iCloud) to kick things off.

“Google Drive lets you create, share, collaborate and keep all your stuff in one place,” says Google. “Upload all your files from your computer - even the big ones - and you can access them anywhere, including your iPhone or iPad. We get you started with 5 GB free.”

“Quickly share a photo with a friend 1000 miles away. Read the most up to date version of your document whether you’re at home, at the office, or on the go,” the app’s description continues.

“Make items available offline so you view them while you’re on a plane. No matter what happens to your devices, even if your iPhone goes for a swim, your files are safely stored in Google Drive.”

The key features, as enumerated by Google, include the ability to access and view your documents, photos and videos anywhere, quickly and easily, or the option to make files available offline so you can access them even when the Internet is out of reach. It also allows sharing files with collaborators on the go.

Users can also sync files across their desktop and all their devices, open files from Drive with other apps installed on the respective hardware, and they can star important files (sort of like bookmarking) to find them later with ease.

Google Drive requires iOS 5.0 or later, and it’s a universal app for both iPhone and iPad.


Google Drive for iPhone and  iPad now available on the App store.

Apple`s Passbook app “the simplest way to get all your passes in one place”

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Apple`s Passbook app “the simplest way to get all your passes in one place

Apple has announced an app called Passbook as one of the new features of iOS6. The app is a means for users to hold all their loyalty cards, tickets, vouchers and coupons in a single place on their mobile device. Passbook is a step towards a mobile wallet although the company made no mention of a payment mechanism such as NFC.

The company describes Passbook as being “the simplest way to get all your passes in one place”. It will enable users to scan their iPhone or iPod touch to use coupons, concert tickets or hotel entry.  Other examples of what users could carry in the app include season tickets for sports events and airline tickets.

The app will also be location-based, says Apple. It will automatically display the correct pass based on a specific time or location. Apple gives the example of a loyalty card for a regularly visited coffee shop. In fact, Passbook will enable users to make payments via Starbucks' popular app (although Passbook is not mobile payments service for Apple itself). Or the app will alert the user for instance if there is a last-minute gate change at an airport.

Passbook launch partners include Starbucks, Fandango, Target, Amtrak, United, the Apple Store, MLB.com, and W Hotels.

However Apple’s announcement made no mention of NFC. In the past, there has been speculation that the company would announce an NFC capability for the iPhone although that has lessened recently. The Passbook announcement will likely put it back on the agenda.

The new app is among the new features on iOS6 which will be available to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users this autumn, the company says.  Other features will include a new maps app, an update to Siri and Facebook integration for contacts and calendar. The new features were announced at its WWDC event for developers.

Apple`s SIRI to launch apps and movies and coming in Spanish and two Asian languages.

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Apple`s SIRI to launch apps and movies and coming in Spanish and two Asian languages.


Among other updates in iOS 6, Apple's voice-command application Siri will add a host of new languages, including Spanish, Korean and Mandarin Chinese, Forstall said.


 "She" will also be able to launch applications and movies, and will run on iPads for the first time. We expected SIRI on the New  iPad in March 2012 but finally it comes for this fall.


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March 2012: SIRI a not missing app for the iPad3.

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Video: RoboCar HV driverless R&D test vehicle can also be driven with an iPad.

The Robocar HV being developed by ZMP is a test vehicle for research and development that acquires vehicle sensor data via the vehicle's controller area network (CAN) to enable vehicle control through an independent controller.

The Robocar HV can acquire various information such as speed, engine RPM, number of steering wheel turns, and orientation, and it can control steering, acceleration, and braking. Acquired driving data can also be saved and put into a database in a server via the Internet using a cloud service jointly developed with Microsoft Japan.

"If detailed driving data is uploaded to the server and the data volume becomes huge, and if traffic condition data on traffic accidents, near accidents, traffic jams, etc. is also stored together with it, it becomes possible to predict whether the driving is dangerous or safe, or where traffic is likely to become congested depending on the driving or car status. When predicted data is sent to the car, the driver can be informed of this information, or the vehicle itself can provide support by actively moving to avoid an accident."

ZMP jointly with HI Corp. is also developing an interface which will enable driving from a tablet or smartphone. Steering and speed can be controlled by the orientation of the device. Orders for Robocar HV began in spring 2012.

"The price is high at 12 million yen ($150,000). We have started a membership service in which the Robocar HV can be shared on a yearly basis for 5 million yen ($62,500). As mentioned previously, the Robocar HV can be used as a test vehicle by researchers of robot automatic driving and safe driving support, or by developers of vehicle devices and sensors. Use in these ways by a variety of people will hopefully help contribute to support safe driving and ease traffic congestion."

CTIA2012: POLAROID Shows Apple iPhone IPad Compatibel GL10 Instant Mobile Printer Concept.

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POLAROID SHOWS APPLE COMPATIBLE GL10 INSTANT MOBILE PRINTER CONCEPT AT CTIA .

New printer frees digital images and places them in the palm of your hand.

Polaroid today announced a concept model of a Wi-Fi enabled GL10 Instant Mobile Printer will be previewed at the CTIA show in New Orleans this week. The printer works with Apple-compatible devices. 

The continued growth and popularity with iPhone and IPads makes the Apple-compatible GL10 printer a natural progression, allowing even more digital images trapped on hard drives and cell phones around the world to experience the joy of Polaroid instant printing. 

In addition to being compatible with Apple products, the GL10 features a small size, intuitive design and easy-to-use feature set that produces Polaroid Classic Border, full bleed and contemporary 3x4” photos in less than one minute – making it a portable photo booth that allows you to bring the Polaroid magic wherever you go. 

Marrying the convenience of today’s digital images and the original Polaroid instant experience, the newest 15-ounce GL10 printer uses Wi-Fi to connect to Apple iPhone or iPad digital mobile devices and provides the classic Polaroid instant experience using the ZINK® Technology: 

• Advanced Technology: The newest instant printing experience begins with the embedded dye-crystal ZINK® Zero Ink® Technology from ZINK Imaging. The patented ZINK Paper® is an advanced composite material with cyan, yellow, and magenta dye crystals embedded inside. Before printing, the embedded dye crystals are clear, so ZINK Paper looks like regular white photo paper. The GL10 uses heat to activate and colorize these crystals. 

• Superb Print Quality: The GL10 Instant Mobile Printer uses ZINK Imaging’s second generation of the ZINK Technology, delivering vibrant and highly saturated prints. ZINK prints emerge fully developed and protected by a smudge-proof, water-resistant coating. 

• Aesthetically Pleasing and Environmentally Responsible: Designed for both form and function for use both in the present and future. ZINK Technology requires no messy ribbons, toner or inkjet cartridges to throw away. 

Offered by C&A Licensing, LLC, an authorized Polaroid licensee, the Polaroid GL10 Instant Mobile Printer features elegant brushed metal and textured surfaces with rubberized accents, the simple, clean design and straight forward feature set of the GL10 makes instant photo printing effortless. Making it easy to create, print and share on the go, the rechargeable battery of the GL10 prints up to 40 images. 

“We are excited to offer individuals using Apple products a GL10 printer that will allow them to free their digital images from their mobile devices,” said Scott W. Hardy, President of Polaroid. “We look forward to continuing to offer products that will revolutionize how we see photos by empowering the people of the world to unleash their creativity.” 

The latest Polaroid GL10 Instant Mobile Printer can be viewed at CTIA at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (booth #2461), May 7 – 10, 2012. 

The Polaroid Brand 

Across several generations, people regard Polaroid as one of the most trusted, well-respected and recognizable brands when it comes to technology. The history of Polaroid began 75 years ago, with its roots stemming back to Polaroid instant film, cameras and camera accessories – thus was the introduction of the famous Polaroid Classic Border Logo which is still recognized today as a true landmark of photography. 

In recent years, Polaroid has expanded its range of products in consumer electronics and photography, such as 3D TVs, tablets, instant cameras and mobile printers, e-book readers, digital high-definition camcorders, waterproof digital cameras and more. People can expect to see new Polaroid products that will deliver the fun, instant gratification and value that the brand has long stood. For more information, visit http://www.polaroid.com. 

Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC. 

About C&A Licensing, LLC 

C&A Licensing, LLC is a distributor of digital cameras, camcorders and related accessories with more than 20 years of experience working with a global network of suppliers and customers. An authorized Polaroid licensee, C&A Licensing works with Polaroid to continue to advance the company’s innovative camera designs and instant photographic technologies to deliver outstanding results that exceed customers’ expectations. These products include Digital Imaging SLR Accessories, Mountable Sporting Cameras, and IP Security Cameras. 

About ZINK Imaging 

ZINK Imaging Inc., a privately held company, was founded to enable millions of customers to enjoy the magic of ZINK® Zero Ink® products. ZINK Imaging invented, manufactures, and is an OEM supplier of the ZINK Printing Technology and the award winning ZINK Paper® to partners that will bring ZINK‐enabled products to market under their respective brands. ZINK Imaging’s headquarters and research and development labs are in Massachusetts, with a state of the art manufacturing facility in Whitsett, North Carolina. For more information, please visit http://www.ZINK.com. 

The ZINK® Technology and ZINK® trademarks are owned by ZINK Imaging, Inc. 

Apple, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc. 

Contact: 

Kristen Stippich, Weber Shandwick for Polaroid 

212-445-8030 

kstippich@webershandwick.com

Q1 2012: Apple stronger than expected.

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Q1 2012: Apple stronger than expected.

Apple sold 35.1 million iPhones - which accounts for about half its revenue - in the March quarter, outpacing the 30 million or so expected by Wall Street analysts.

Margins blew past forecasts - helped by lower-than-expected commodity costs - while a five-fold iPhone sales surge in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong bolstered revenue in the region to $7.9 billion.

"That shows they are able to maintain their pricing without compromising on growth," said Morningstar analyst Michael Holt.

Apple sold 11.8 million iPads, the latest version of which hit store shelves in mid-March. That compared with the average forecast of up to 13 million.

The consumer electronics giant said its fiscal second-quarter revenue rose 59 percent to $39.2 billion, better than the average analyst estimate of $36.8 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.

Net income rose to $11.6 billion, or $12.30 a share, from $6 billion, or $6.40 per share, a year earlier. That also outpaced Wall Street's target of $10.04 a share.

Apple's stock gained more than 7 percent to $601, from a close of $560.28 on Nasdaq. That is still far below its intraday high of $644 reached this month.

Source: reuters.

Apple to take on the Kindle Fire with a 7.85 inch iPad. To begin production in 3Q 2012.

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Makers in Apple's iPad supply chain have started delivering samples of 7.85-inch iPads for verification, with volume production likely to begin in the third quarter of 2012 at the earliest.

The planned launch of the 7.85-inch iPad is apparently to take on Amazon's US$199 7-inch Kindle Fire as well as a comparable model from Barnes & Noble, although Apple already took up nearly a 60% share of the tablet PC market in 2011.

The price of the 7.85-inch iPad is likely to be set at US$249-299, since Apple is also expected to release an 8GB iPad 2 for US$349-399, and has lowered the price of the 16GB iPad 2 to US$449.

iPad: UK to run the country using an application for that, well almost.

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LONDON (AP) — Britain's government says experts are considering developing a bespoke iPad app that would deliver key data straight to Prime Minister David Cameron's tablet computer.

Officials said Wednesday that the idea is being discussed, though Cameron's Downing Street office declined to comment on the details.

The Times of London newspaper reported the app could include statistics and information from government departments, real time news and Twitter updates.

Cameron has previously discussed his affection for his iPad, but acknowledged he needed "a little bit of help from someone in IT" to set up the gadget.

The British chief has frequently championed the country's technology sector and hailed the so-called Silicon Roundabout cluster of digital companies in east London.

Rumor: Microsoft Office coming to iPad in 2012.

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Microsoft already has numerous popular — and some not so popular — apps available for the iPad. They include Bing, MSN Onit and MSN OnPoint. There are even more available for iPhone, including Microsoft Tag, Windows Live Messenger and Wonderwall.

Now according to the daily Microsoft is planning a version of its Office business app for the iPad. 

If Microsoft ends up earning significant money from Office on the iPad, it would present yet another case in which the company profits from a competitor walloping it in other areas.

The publication cites unnamed sources for the information, and adds that a new edition of Office for Mac OS X Lion is also in development for a release date in 2012. Despite competing in a number of areas, including mobile-device software, Microsoft and Apple have maintained a longstanding and largely positive relationship when it comes to Office on the Mac. An extension to iOS seems natural and—considering the sheer size of the iPad user base—potentially very profitable for Microsoft.

The full versions of Office for Mac and Windows 8 are expected to launch near the end of 2012, though the iPad version could come well ahead of that date.

Source: TheDaily