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Barnes & Noble eReader Coming to iPad at Launch

11 March 2010, 11:11 am by: James Kendrick
That didn't take long. I shared my list of the 10 iPhone apps I wanted on the iPad and today comes word that one of them will be there. Barnes & Noble indicated today that an iPad version of the eReader app will be available soon.

Photo or ‘Shopped? iPhone 4G Images Emerge

11 March 2010, 7:50 am by: Kevin C. Tofel
Step right up and welcome to "Photo or 'Shopped?" In this first installment, you get to decide if the latest iPhone 4G images are legit or a render. The phone looks like I'd expect, but that dock is costing some serious street cred in my eyes.

Opera Mini Arrives on Android — Who Should Get It?

11 March 2010, 6:05 am by: Kevin C. Tofel
Opera Mini 5 hit the Android Market this morning, offering another browser choice. It's a solid beta effort, but how does it compare to the native Android browser? And who should use it? I can think of one situation where it has a definite advantage.

Top 10 iPhone Apps to Put on the iPad

10 March 2010, 1:30 pm by: James Kendrick
One of the biggest draws of the iPad is the support for all existing iPhone apps. Many developers will produce iPad versions of their apps when a big screen makes sense. Here is my list of the 10 iPhone apps that I need on the iPad.

ComScore U.S. Data Shows Android Leaping Over WebOS

10 March 2010, 12:00 pm by: Kevin C. Tofel
ComScore today released research on the U.S. smartphone market and the trends from the past two years appear to be continuing. In fact, the numbers jive quite nicely with the worldwide data provided by Gartner just last month. Here's a comparison and...

Use Multiple Computers With One Mouse and Keyboard — Synergy+

10 March 2010, 10:30 am by: Kevin C. Tofel
Need to use several computers at the same time and they're not all running the same operating system? With the free Synergy+ it's not a problem. One mouse and keyboard can be used on multiple devices -- you can even cut & paste across devices.

ARM: 50 Tablets Expected This Year

10 March 2010, 8:30 am by: James Kendrick
Mobile chipmaker ARM is basking in the attention the iPad is getting. ARM chips are used in all sorts of mobile gadgets, especially in the expected flood of tablets to be released this year. The company expects to see over 50 tablets in 2010.

When Open Platforms Get Closed: AT&T Cripples Backflip

10 March 2010, 7:00 am by: James Kendrick
The Motorola Backflip is AT&T's foray into the open world of the Android phone. Unfortunately, it seems the carrier wasn't just content to replace Google search with Yahoo's offering, it also has disabled some of the capabilities that make an ope...

Kindle for Android Finally Coming Soon?

10 March 2010, 5:30 am by: Kevin C. Tofel
Wondering where the Amazon Kindle for Android app is? You're not the only one. New promotional documents for Dell's Mini 5 Android device show a big clue that an Amazon Kindle for Android app is on the way.

Outstanding Infographic — Rise of Netbooks

9 March 2010, 12:30 pm by: James Kendrick
A picture is worth a thousand words and the awesome infographics that GigaOM runs are worth millions. The Rise of Netbooks tells a complete story without words, that of the phenomenal growth of the lowly netbook. We knew netbooks were popular and we...

Wireless USB Lives — Warpia Easy Dock

9 March 2010, 11:00 am by: James Kendrick
Reports of the death of wireless USB are premature, as the Warpia Easy Dock proves. The Easy Dock allows hooking Windows notebooks or MacBooks up to a full desktop configuration, wirelessly. Peripherals, including a monitor, are wirelessly connected...

Google’s Nexus One Not Likely in Verizon Stores

9 March 2010, 9:30 am by: Kevin C. Tofel
Reports on the web indicate that Verizon Wireless store representatives are receiving training for the Google Nexus One phone. But Google doesn't currently sell the handset in stores. Will it be different this time around? Based on my conversation wi...

Who Owns Your Notes in e-Books?

9 March 2010, 8:00 am by: James Kendrick
A feature of e-book readers is the ability to take notes in books. Consumers who like to scribble notes in the margins of books can do so in the electronic versions. This brings to mind a question -- who owns the notes you "write" in e-books?

Will Amazon’s Kindle Ever Have a Decent Browser?

9 March 2010, 6:20 am by: Kevin C. Tofel
Amazon is advertising a developer role to boost the browser in its Kindle e-book device. But how much better can the browser get with its hobbled hardware? Is this even the right approach for Amazon to combat the onslaught of tablets hitting soon?

More HP Slate Videos — Is Adobe’s Flash the Killer App?

8 March 2010, 3:00 pm by: Kevin C. Tofel
One day after the first iPad television commercial, HP outs not one, but two new videos showing off the upcoming HP Slate. The big push here is to tout something Apple's iPad can't deal with -- Adobe Flash support. Is that a big deal?

Of Course You Can Tether the iPad

8 March 2010, 1:00 pm by: James Kendrick
It's definitely iPad Mania, with information about the new slate from Apple everywhere you turn. Steve Jobs dashed the hopes of those wanting to tether the iPad to the iPhone. That won't stop me. I will be tethering my iPad from day one. So can you.

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