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Apple's current iPad is already cleared for China in WiFi trim, but those of us who've wanted to roam through Kunming on care-free 3G haven't had any officially approved choices. That's ending soon, as the Chinese government just gave the cellular version (A1430) the all-clear. Like in most parts of the world, Apple's slate won't use LTE given the lack of any established network in the area; HSPA's as good as it will get. The clearance is slightly odd given that the State Administration for Industry and Commerce is leaning in Proview's direction when it comes to iPad trademark ownership. With the iPad still legally available in the country, though, it's safe to say that official 3G iPad carrier China Unicom is happy to prepare for a rush of customers who want to buy a cellular iPad without using the zipline delivery method.

China greenlights Apple's third-gen iPad for 3G use, China Unicom smiles knowingly originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The new iPad: are you buying one? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Apple announcement must have passed you by, but Tim Cook has put an end to this cycle of rumors, speculation and dreams with an actual product, at least for today. We don't expect the user experience of iOS to be anything else but smooth, but for those of us who care about what lingers beneath that 3.1 million pixel display, head on past the break as we delve into how the newest arrival to the Apple family matches up.

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The new iPad vs. iPad 2: what's changed? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For more coverage of Apple's iPad event, visit our hub!

New iPad has 'world ready' 3G, LTE for Verizon, Rogers, Bell, Telus and AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>21 mbps21Mbps3g42 Mbps42Mbps73 mbps73Mbpsappleapple ipadapple ipad 3apple ipad hdAppleIpadAppleIpad3AppleIpadHdattbellbreaking newsBreakingNewsdc-hsdpahotspothspahspa+iosipadipad 2012ipad 3ipad hdIpad2012Ipad3IpadHdltepersonal hotspotPersonalHotspotrogerstelusverizonwireless broadbandWirelessBroadbandWed, 07 Mar 2012 13:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Withings Baby Monitor makes its official, expensive US debut]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/withings-baby-monitor-makes-its-official-expensive-us-debut/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/withings-baby-monitor-makes-its-official-expensive-us-debut/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/withings-baby-monitor-makes-its-official-expensive-us-debut/#comments Withings Baby MonitorThe Withings Baby Monitor has already been available in the UK for sometime now and recently made a splash over at the FCC. Now the iOS accessory is finally for sale here in the good ol' US-of-A, for the rather staggering price of $299. That's right, this sensor-packed web cam probably costs more than your handset. Then again, that $20 set of audio-only monitors you picked up at Walmart can't keep you abreast of the temperature and humidity in your child's sleeping quarters or let you watch your newborn sleep with the aid of a night vision mode. You can get the associated WithBaby app for free in the iTunes App Store now. The only question is, whether or not you love your baby enough to spend $300 on an iPhone accessory. We won't judge you either way. Check out the PR after the break.

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Withings Baby Monitor makes its official, expensive US debut originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Withings Smart Baby Monitor drops through FCC's chimney originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New details have emerged about the ongoing Apple-Motorola drama in Germany, courtesy of a court document uncovered by FOSS Patents. The two companies have been engaged in a patent battle of swelling proportion these past few months, with the most recent wrinkle unfolding on Friday, when Apple promptly removed (and returned) its 3G / UMTS-enabled iPads and iPhone 4s from its online German store, in response to a court ruling. At issue in this particular case is a Motorola patent that Apple wants to use under FRAND obligations, but Moto apparently isn't willing to license its technology for free. According to a court filing, the handset maker is asking for 2.25 percent of Apple sales in return for the license, though it remains unclear whether this pertains to sales of all products or, more likely, the 3G-enabled devices under consideration in court. Either way, though, Motorola would stand to see quite a bit of extra revenue, especially considering that Apple's iPhone sales have totaled about $93 billion since 2007. Under Motorola's request, the company would have made about $2.1 billion from these sales alone -- not to mention the payments it'd see from iPad sales, as well. Apple, meanwhile, has filed motions to access Motorola's licensing agreements with Nokia, HTC and other manufacturers, in the hopes of exposing a double standard.

Motorola wants 2.25 percent of Apple sales, in exchange for patent license originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung files French patent complaint against Apple, targets iPhone, iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Stem has just come out with a new, wireless camera that could help put parents' minds at rest, while striking fear into the heart of virtually every teenager. Known as the iZON, this room monitor allows concerned and / or paranoid users to remotely watch and listen in on sensitive spaces, from the comfort of their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. All you have to do is download the free Stem:Connect App from iTunes and configure the device to alert you whenever it detects any motion or sound in within its vicinity. All content can be streamed across Edge, 3G, or wireless connections and will be safely encrypted, though if you feel like sharing your flatmate's daytime antics with the rest of the world, you could easily record video of him directly to YouTube. Check out the gallery below and the video after the break.

Gallery: Stem iZON

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Stem's iZON Remote Room Monitor lets you spy on the babysitter from your iOS device originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPad 2 extends its global reign of terror to Singapore, Japan, 9 other countries this week originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Aaron]

Verizon hosts its own iPad 2 notification portal, no last-minute mention of LTE to be found originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3g ipad 23gIpad2appleapple ipad 2AppleIpad2cdmaipadipad 2Ipad2verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessFri, 04 Mar 2011 14:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Tablets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-tablets/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
You didn't think we'd let the holiday season go by without an official Engadget Tablet Gift Guide did you? Hey, give us more credit -- we know it's not 2009 anymore! The past year has seen an explosion in the tablet category, and while the iPad may still be the market leader, there's no shortage of Android and Windows 7 alternatives out there that let you surf the web, read books, and watch videos with just a flick of a finger. Sure, more are on the way, and all signs point to Apple updating the iPad in early 2011, but if you've got to have a touchscreen slab before the end of the year, we're here to lend a helping hand. Hit the break for a rundown of the best choices by price category.

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Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Ken]

Softbank makes 16GB iPad WiFi + 3G free with two-year contract originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone 3G, 3GS get iOS 4.2.1 unlock, using risky ultrasn0w workaround originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.2.23g3gsapplehackhacksiOS 4.2.1ios 4.2.1 jailbreakiOS 4.2.1 unlockIos4.2.1Ios4.2.1JailbreakIos4.2.1Unlockipadiphoneiphone 3giphone 3gsiPhone Dev TeamIphone3gIphone3gsIphoneDevTeamjailbreakjailbreakingjbpwnage toolPwnageToolredsn0wredsnowultrasn0wultrasnowunlockSun, 28 Nov 2010 17:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Orange UK prices 3G iPad at £199 on two-year contract, taking pre-orders today]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/orange-uk-prices-3g-ipad-at-199-on-two-year-contract-taking-pr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/orange-uk-prices-3g-ipad-at-199-on-two-year-contract-taking-pr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/orange-uk-prices-3g-ipad-at-199-on-two-year-contract-taking-pr/#comments Want an iPad but can't countenance the associated outlay of cash up front? Orange is making that pill easier to swallow today with the revelation of its contract-tied pricing for Apple's tablet in the UK. Pre-orders are about to start today for obtaining the 3G-connected iPad at prices of £199 ($312) for the 16GB version, £249 ($391) for its 32GB sibling, or £349 ($626) for the one equipped with 64GB of storage. This is all subject to you signing up for a two-year plan costing £27 ($42) a month that'll give you 1GB of anytime data, 1GB of off-peak data (judged by Orange to be between midnight and 4pm), and 3GB of BT Openzone WiFi access for each twelfth of the year. The expectation is that Orange's new best bud, T-Mobile, will be offering similar pricing shortly, leaving us to wonder what Vodafone and O2 might be cooking up. The day of the subsidized tablet might be with us sooner than we thought.

[Thanks, Jon]

P.S. - We've just spotted that Three, the UK's 3G-only network, is also planning to sell the iPad "in the coming months." Pricing and data allowances, however, have yet to be revealed.

Orange UK prices 3G iPad at £199 on two-year contract, taking pre-orders today originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Nov 2010 08:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPad on sale at some Sam's Club stores, stuffed in between the treehouses and turkeys originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, you may already have a general idea of how countries stack up when it comes to iPad data costs, but sometimes there's nothing like a good chart to drive a point home. Thankfully, the folks at Tableau have done just that and, while there may not be a lot of surprises, the differences in cost are certainly striking. As you can see in more detail in the interactive chart after the break, the United States just barely cracks the top five with a minimum cost of $12.50 per gigabyte, leaving it behind only the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, and France, which comes out on top at a hefty $25.47 per gigabyte. As for the cheapest iPad data in the world? That honor goes to Singapore, where you can use a gigabyte of data for a mere 51 cents. As PC Magazine notes, that figure is a tad misleading, since it's based on SingTel's cheapest pre-paid plan that gives you unlimited access for three days -- although that itself is still a welcome change from most other countries.

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iPad data cost by country analyzed and charted originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gappledatadata plandata plansdata ratedata ratesDataPlanDataPlansDataRateDataRatesipadipad planipad plansIpadPlanIpadPlanssignaporesingtelMon, 02 Aug 2010 16:14:00 EST<![CDATA[ABC Player for iPad updated, 3G streaming is a go]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/abc-player-for-ipad-updated-3g-streaming-is-a-go/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/abc-player-for-ipad-updated-3g-streaming-is-a-go/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/abc-player-for-ipad-updated-3g-streaming-is-a-go/#comments Well that was fast. That ABC Player for iPad update we heard about this morning has already made its way through Apple's approval process and is now available for download. Orientation lock is now, erm, on lock controls are more responsive, but most importantly, (lower bitrate) 3G streaming is now a go. With that settled, now no bus ride will ever get between you and an island chockfull of confusion and smoke monsters.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

ABC Player for iPad updated, 3G streaming is a go originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 23:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3g stream3g streaming3gStream3gStreamingabcabc playerAbcPlayerappleapple ipadapple ipad 3gAppleIpadAppleIpad3gipadipad 3gIpad3gupdateMon, 03 May 2010 23:11:00 EST<![CDATA[ABC said to have 3G-compatible iPad app on the way]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/abc-said-to-have-3g-compatible-ipad-app-on-the-way/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/abc-said-to-have-3g-compatible-ipad-app-on-the-way/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/abc-said-to-have-3g-compatible-ipad-app-on-the-way/#comments We had a pretty clear indication that a 3G-compatible ABC iPad app could just be a matter of a relatively simple fix, and it looks like that is indeed the case -- Silicon Alley Insider is reporting that ABC has already submitted an updated app that adds 3G streaming to Apple for approval. Barring some unforeseen issues, that seems to be all but assured, and it will presumably function much like the Netflix app by knocking things down to a lower bitrate when you leave your WiFi comfort zone. Still no official word from ABC on this, but we'd suggest keeping a close eye on the app store if you've been craving some Dancing with the Stars on the go.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3g streaming3gStreamingabcabc ipad appabc ipad playerabc playerAbcIpadAppAbcIpadPlayerAbcPlayerapp storeappleAppStoreipadipad appIpadAppMon, 03 May 2010 15:09:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad 3G's non-WiFi video playback restrictions detailed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/ipad-3gs-non-wifi-video-playback-restrictions-detailed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/ipad-3gs-non-wifi-video-playback-restrictions-detailed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/ipad-3gs-non-wifi-video-playback-restrictions-detailed/#commentsiPad 3G's non-WiFi video playback restrictions detailed We could hear the echoing howls of discontent over the weekend as thousands finally received their very own iPad 3G and learned they couldn't watch Dancing With the Stars whilst on the go. Now we have the details on why, exactly, and the repercussions. As it turns out, it's simply a carry-over of an iPhone OS HTTP Live Streaming rule that states quite clearly:
You must include a low quality stream of no more than 64 Kbps for your app to resort to when network conditions demand it, along with the higher quality streams you want to deliver to your customers when the network can support it.
It seems the ABC Player devs chose to skip that option, so when you lose WiFi you also lose Tom Bergeron's charm and wit. Other apps, like Netflix and YouTube, do provide a lower bitrate fallback, but that of course results in nasty compression artifacts when on the go. In other words: there's a very good chance that 3G streaming will come in a future ABC Player release, but when it does it ain't gonna be pretty.

iPad 3G's non-WiFi video playback restrictions detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iFixit gets iPad 3G on day one, immediately destroys it originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 May 2010 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPad 3G jailbroken on video: same as it ever was (on the WiFi model) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gappleapple ipadapple ipad 3gAppleIpadAppleIpad3gcomexdev teamDevTeamipadipad 3gIpad3gjail breakjail brokenJailBreakJailBrokenjbmuscle nerdMuscleNerdspirittalking headsTalkingHeadsvideoFri, 30 Apr 2010 20:58:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad 3G denies ABC player, downsamples iTunes store video previews over AT&T]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/ipad-3g-denies-abc-player-downsamples-itunes-store-video-previe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/ipad-3g-denies-abc-player-downsamples-itunes-store-video-previe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/ipad-3g-denies-abc-player-downsamples-itunes-store-video-previe/#comments Well ain't that a kick in the pants. Reports are coming in from newly-minted iPad 3G videophiles that iTunes store previews and Netflix streams are getting downsampled over AT&T's network. The folks at iLounge have been tinkering enough to confirm the iTunes issue (we're still waiting for FedEx to drop off our 3G tablets so we can corroborate ourselves) and, lo and behold, ABC player flat out refuses to work over AT&T's 3G network, instead displaying an oddly familiar message: "Please connect to a Wi-Fi network to use this application. Cellular networks are not supported at this time." Perhaps an update will ensue to fix such limits, but in the meantime, we're sure at least someone at Sling HQ is having an awkward chuckle.

iPad 3G denies ABC player, downsamples iTunes store video previews over AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That's right -- you're probably already aware that tomorrow, April 30th at 5PM marks the beginning of retail availability of the 3G version of Apple's iPad, and a lot of those who pre-ordered can expect to receive theirs in the mail tomorrow too. It shouldn't come as a huge surprise, but at least one guy's happy today -- his iPad 3G arrived already! We're sure we'll be seeing way more of these crop up as the day progresses, but for now, here's to the first!


[Thanks, Mike]

At least one lucky fellow's 3G iPad arrives a day early originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gappleipadslatetablettablet pcTabletPcThu, 29 Apr 2010 13:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple names April 30th, 5PM as date and time for 3G iPad retail launch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/20/apple-names-april-30th-5pm-as-date-and-time-for-3g-ipad-retail/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/20/apple-names-april-30th-5pm-as-date-and-time-for-3g-ipad-retail/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/20/apple-names-april-30th-5pm-as-date-and-time-for-3g-ipad-retail/#comments There was a bit of confusion with Apple's online store update yesterday as to when the 3G version of its iPad will actually make its retail debut. Let that fog of ignorance be no more, as Cupertino has today named April 30th, a Friday, as the day the WiFi + 3G slate will arrive in stores. In American stores, that is, don't get all excited if you live outside the 50 states. That's also the date when early (read: before yesterday) pre-orders will be fulfilled. Deliveries for those were promised for "late April," though clearly this date has more of the late and less of the April to it.

Apple names April 30th, 5PM as date and time for 3G iPad retail launch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3g ipad3gIpadappleapple ipadAppleIpadavailabilityipadreleaserelease dateReleaseDateretailTue, 20 Apr 2010 08:50:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad 3G orders being processed?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/ipad-3g-orders-being-processed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/ipad-3g-orders-being-processed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/ipad-3g-orders-being-processed/#commentsWe've had a number of reports come in that various people's bank accounts were giving simultaneous good and bad news. First the latter: a pending charge upwards of $888 for an order you probably placed a month ago and forgot about -- hope tax day didn't wipe you out too much. The good news, should you brave that sudden financial burden, is that it emanates from Apple Computers and seems to indicate that the gang in Cupertino is, as indicated in an earlier email, on track to start delivering iPad 3Gs in late April. Got an outstanding reservation? Better check with your online money handler...

[Thanks Justin and everyone else who sent this in!]

iPad 3G orders being processed? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gappleapple ipadapple ipad 3gAppleIpadAppleIpad3gipadipad 3gIpad3gorderpre orderpre-orderPreOrderMon, 19 Apr 2010 20:04:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad 3G coming by May 7th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/ipad-3g-coming-on-may-7th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/ipad-3g-coming-on-may-7th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/ipad-3g-coming-on-may-7th/#comments Apple has just updated its online store with a shipping date for the 3G-equipped variants of its iPad. As you can see, all varieties of the hallowed Apple tablet should be out and about by May 7th -- meaning that some deliveries could sneak out even earlier -- and you can expect AT&T will be ready and waiting for you to activate that $30 a month unlimited data plan. Just for the European record, that means the iPad will be out in full force for American consumers three days ahead of the announcement of specific international availability. Ah well, at least that gives the UK and others hope that they might see the 3G and WiFi-only slates coming out at the same time, which should be somewhere around the end of May.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Update: We've heard from numerous tipsters that 3G iPads pre-ordered before today are still on track for a somewhat woolly "late April" delivery. It seems, therefore, that the new date relates to pre-orders being taken from here on out. Here's the direct quote from Apple's email:
"To Our Valued Apple Customer:

Thank you for your recent order of the magical and revolutionary iPad 3G.

We would like to confirm that your order will be shipped in late April as communicated at the time you placed your order. You will receive a confirmation notice when your order has shipped."

iPad 3G coming by May 7th originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gappleapple ipadAppleIpadavailabilityipadipad 3gIpad3greleaserelease dateReleaseDateMon, 19 Apr 2010 02:46:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad Netflix and ABC Player hands-on over MiFi 3G and WiFi (with video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/ipad-netflix-and-abc-player-hands-on-with-video/#comments Having ABC's entire catalog of programming stowed away in your iPad is a great trick that gets you within earshot of Hulu-level awesomeness. Granted, that's not quite what the free ABC Player provides -- we're only finding a handful of episodes for most shows -- but it's a start, especially considering how great the content looks. Flipping the iPad on its side automatically takes you to a full-screen view that streams almost instantaneously over a fast WiFi connection, though we've found one annoying bug -- triggering the orientation lock immediately pops it back to portrait, effectively rendering the lock useless within the app. Connected to a Verizon MiFi with good EV-DO Rev. A signal strength, we were pretty blown away by how good the video still looked; it took only a few seconds longer to start streaming, but otherwise, it's a fantastic option (of course, your 5GB monthly cap might be bruised and battered to a pulp within a few days if you're a heavy user).

Netflix looked great, too, though the interface isn't as slick as ABC's -- it's clear that these guys threw the app together in a hurry. The first thing you see when you open it, for instance, is the company's standard web-based login -- it's literally just the Netflix website. Don't get us wrong, it works just fine, but there were definitely plenty of opportunities for iPad-specific customization here. The trend continues after you log in, where you see the same view you're already familiar with when you peep your queue and Watch Instantly selections from a browser on a PC. Streaming worked quite well in both orientations; it appears to just use the iPad's in-built video player, and that's fine with us. We noticed some stuttering over 3G after we stopped filming our demo, but the good news is that it only happened once, and the footage looked just as good over the MiFi as it did connected to our cable modem. Follow the break for video of both ABC and Netflix in action.

Gallery: iPad ABC Player hands-on over 3G


Gallery: iPad Netflix streaming hands-on

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iPad Netflix and ABC Player hands-on over MiFi 3G and WiFi (with video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gabcabc playerAbcPlayerappapplehands-onipadnetflixstreamingstreaming videoStreamingVideovideoSat, 03 Apr 2010 13:22:00 EST<![CDATA[First 3G iPad sighted in the wild, Steve Wozniak plays it cool by riding a Segway (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/apple-store-lets-out-an-ipad-early-steve-wozniak-rides-a-segway/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/apple-store-lets-out-an-ipad-early-steve-wozniak-rides-a-segway/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/apple-store-lets-out-an-ipad-early-steve-wozniak-rides-a-segway/#comments Loyal reader Parth Dhebar is keeping us updated on happenings in the San Jose Valley Fair Apple Store this morning, and earlier laptop signings from the Woz have escalated into an impromptu Segway demo courtesy of the eccentric Apple Inc founder. Where he got the personal transporter from, we don't know, why he's riding it around and doing his best Paul Blart impersonation is not important, what matters is that we've got video of Steve Wozniak on a Segway and it's right after the break. We're also told an iPad has emerged out of the ether for the Woz-man and his fellow early bird queuers to have a tantalizing play around with -- presumably thanks to Apple Store employees treating their patriarch like they should. The perks of being in the right place at the right time, eh?

[Thanks, Parth]

Update: That's a 3G iPad old Steve is playing around with! Look at the plastic up top. We'll do our usual digging to try and find out how that wily superhero managed to get his mitts on a device that's a good few weeks away from release.

Update 2: We've got video of the 3G iPad running Netflix. An Apple engineer apparently walked through the queue with it, it didn't come out of Steve's magical trenchcoat pocket.

Update 3: Interested in seeing Woz grab his iPad, sign a few hundred others, and then ride off into the sunset on his Segway? Gallery's just below.

Gallery: Steve Wozniak, a Segway, and an iPad


Continue reading First 3G iPad sighted in the wild, Steve Wozniak plays it cool by riding a Segway (video)

First 3G iPad sighted in the wild, Steve Wozniak plays it cool by riding a Segway (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Apr 2010 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ämne: Re: Dear mr. Jobs
Från: Steve Jobs <sjobs@apple.com>
Datum: 5 mars 2010 17.01.29 CET
Till: Jezper Söderlund <>
Return-Path: <sjobs@apple.com>

No.

Sent from my iPhone.
Well, that settles that.

Hey Steve, can the iPad tether with the iPhone? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gappleipadipad 3gipad tetheringIpad3gIpadTetheringJezper SöderlundJezperSöderlundsteve jobsSteveJobstetheringFri, 05 Mar 2010 23:14:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T CEO: iPad will be mostly used on WiFi, won't drive many new 3G subscriptions]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/atandt-ceo-ipad-will-be-mostly-used-on-wifi-wont-drive-many-new/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/atandt-ceo-ipad-will-be-mostly-used-on-wifi-wont-drive-many-new/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/atandt-ceo-ipad-will-be-mostly-used-on-wifi-wont-drive-many-new/#commentsWe all know by now that AT&T has secured the rights to furnish US iPad owners with 3G connectivity, but apparently the market desire for that service won't be quite as big as we might have expected. That comes straight from Randall Stephenson himself, AT&T CEO and eternal believer in the power of i-branded devices, so it may have some legitimacy to it. Surely Randall's dearest wish would be to announce his network is about to be overwhelmed by new subscribers, and the rather cooler news has already caused a small dint in AT&T's stock price. Then again, this is hardly shocking news given that 3G on the iPad can be had on a month-by-month basis without contract, and in truth any subscriptions related to it would have to be achieved by AT&T's own ingenuity -- which, judging by its CEO's comments, won't be suffering any undue exertions any time soon. Not only that, Randall's also taken the opportunity to advise us that higher data rates are likely for intensive users of unlimited 3G data plans -- whether on the iPad or on smartphones. Way to endear yourself to the masses, dude.

AT&T CEO: iPad will be mostly used on WiFi, won't drive many new 3G subscriptions originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gappleapple ipadAppleIpadattatt ceoAttCeoceoforecastipadopinionpredictionrandall stephensonRandallStephensonwifiwirelessWed, 03 Mar 2010 05:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple iPad's 'Micro SIM' explained]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipads-micro-sim-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipads-micro-sim-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipads-micro-sim-explained/#comments
While the news of Apple's iPad having 3G wasn't exactly a surprise, the move to a new format for the SIM certainly was. The SIM -- that tiny card that holds your contact info and account information that you find in your GSM handset -- is a 15 x 25mm plastic card whereas the new Micro SIM (also known as a 3FF SIM) is a diminutive 12 x 15mm, about 52% smaller. Needless to say, it's not physically compatible with your current phone. This card was developed by the ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) to offer things like more storage space on-chip for provider applications, increased control and security functions -- over what, we don't know -- and the new smaller form factor allows it to fit in tiny devices. Frankly, we wouldn't call the iPad "tiny" and we have absolutely no clue what justification Apple had to switch to it other than a desire to be different -- this is the company that pioneered Mini DisplayPort, after all -- but the long and the short of it is that you're going to have a hard time finding a carrier offering Micro SIMs in the short term since the GSMA doesn't appear to be actively spearheading a mass conversion. In fact, from AT&T's perspective, this is better than a software lock in some ways -- you're not going to be able to download a hack that gets you on another network, so you're totally at the mercy of your carrier at choice for providing a compatible card. Intentionally evil? Perhaps not -- all standards have to start somewhere -- but it's an awful pain in the ass.

Update: T-Mobile (in a partnership with Lok8u GPS devices) announced they were bringing the 3FF SIM to US shores back on January 6th of this year. See the source link for more info.

[Thanks, Brian]

Apple iPad's 'Micro SIM' explained originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ff SIM3ffSim3g3g data3gDataappleapple ipadAppleIpadattipadMicro-simMicros-SIMmicroSIMmini-uiccWed, 27 Jan 2010 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple iPad 3G service plans on AT&T, $30 for unlimited data]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/#comments In a direct blow to everyone else with a netbook and an unlimited data plan, AT&T has scored a deal to offer unlimited 3G data on 3G-capable versions of the iPad for $29.99 a month (then again, this is the same as an iPhone plan, and you're getting iPhone-level capability here). A 250MB plan, meanwhile, will be available for half that at $14.99 a month. Activation can happen right on the device -- no store visits or calls are necessary -- and there's no contract involved. The device is fully unlocked, so if you absolutely want to, you're welcome to take it to any other GSM carrier of your choice (assuming you can find a SIM that works -- Apple's talking up a new "micro SIM" for it). International users, stay tuned: Apple expects to have deals in place for you by June of this year.

Gallery: Apple iPad 3G service plans on AT&T

Apple iPad 3G service plans on AT&T, $30 for unlimited data originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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