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iPad Air launches around the world
The iPad Air has launched in many countries around the world. Now available at Apple's retail and online stores as well as third-party resellers, the iPad Air went on sale at 12:01 AM today. As usual, Apple is staggering its global rollout, with many countries getting the Air today, while others will have to wait until later this year. In the US, the iPad Air can be bought from Apple's online store and currently features a delivery estimate of November 4. Customers can also try their luck at Apple's retail stores if they want it sooner. In addition to Apple, customers in the US have a wide range of retail choices, including Best Buy and Walmart, where they can pick up the entry-level iPad Air for US$20 off at just $479. Outside of the US, the iPad Air has also launched in Canada, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.
iFixit tears apart Apple's new iPad Air
Apple's new lighter and thinner full-sized iPad has only just embarked on its world tour and already the intrepid teardown specialists at iFixit have had the thing in pieces. So, what's the verdict? Like its older sibling, the iPad mini, the iPad Air didn't perform too well on the repairability scale, scoring two out of 10. To be fair, Apple has ensured that the LCD and front glass are separate components, aiding any future replacements, with LG supplying a thinner display for this particular model. However, while the two-cell battery isn't soldered tight, iFixit maintains that the liberal application of adhesive makes it one of its most "difficult battery removal procedures to date." With a combination of glue and sticky tape hindering access to the Air's internals, Apple ensures at-home repairs are less than ideal, but that won't affect your decision to purchase one, right?
Apple iPad Air goes on sale today in 42 countries, prices start at $499
Anyone in need a full-sized iPad that's lighter than last year's model can start hammering Apple's online store now. The new iPad Air is now on sale, marking Apple's biggest tablet launch yet. Starting with Australia, by the close of November 1st, it will have landed in 42 countries, and you know what? We kind of liked it. Online orders can be placed at the source link, or you can visit your nearest Apple retailer in person for instant iPad gratification.
Three to carry iPad Air and new iPad mini in the UK
With the iPad Air but a day away from launching in the UK, it's high time that the nation's cellular networks began crowing about which ones will carry the device. Three is the first to pipe up, saying that you'll be able to snag both the Air from tomorrow and the iPad Mini with Retina when it arrives later in November. The cheapest package will set you back £7.50 a month with 1GB of data on a monthly contract, plus £499 up-front for the 16GB model -- while you can grab 15GB a month if you pony up £25 every four weeks. Don't forget that while you'll initially be stuck with just 3G signals, the network will begin its LTE rollout in December, so factor that in when you make your decision.
Trick or Treat! Hard Candy and Gumdrop cases for iPad Air
The new iPad Air will arrive in stores the day after Halloween, so it's quite appropriate that the first iPad Air cases that we've received for review come from two companies with sweet names -- Hard Candy and Gumdrop. Today we'll look at a pair of cases from each company, and give four TUAW readers a chance to win a protective case for their new iPad Airs (and one can win a case for iPad 2/3/4 as well) Hard Candy Shockdrop for iPad Air Since I haven't yet had my hands on an iPad Air, the first thing that surprised me about this -- and all -- of the cases was how thin it seems. The Shockdrop (US$49.95) isn't exactly a svelte case thanks to an interior polycarbonate shell and outside silicone wrapper, but it's still amazingly easy to hold. The Shockdrop comes with built-in screen protection as well, so it's going to be able to put up with drops and bumps easily. I personally like the bumpy texture of the back of the Shockdrop, as it makes it quite easy to grab the otherwise slick iPad. The Shockdrop comes in both basic black and a bright, bold red. Hard Candy Squish for iPad Air The aptly named Squish ($34.95) doesn't have the interior polycarbonate shell, just the squishy silicone wrapper. As such, it doesn't offer quite the level of protection of the Shockdrop, but it still has a textured surface for good grip and can definitely keep your new baby from being damaged if it slips onto the floor. While the Shockdrop comes in just two rather normal colors, the Squish has colors as fun as its name: lime, pink and light blue. There's also a black case if you're not inclined towards those brighter shades. Gumdrop Drop Tech Series for iPad Air The Gumdrop Drop Tech Series ($59.95) is the equivalent of the Hard Candy Shockdrop, featuring that two-layer design for extra protection as well as a screen protector. The texture on the back is surprisingly like that of a good snow tire, and it keeps the enclosed iPad Air from sliding off of surfaces as well as firmly planted in your hand. You have a few more color choices with the Drop Tech Series than you do with the Shockdrop: there's black/black (exterior silicone and interior polycarbonate), black/red and army green. Gumdrop Bounce Skin for iPad Air What the Squish is to the Shockdrop, the Gumdrop Bounce Skin ($34.95) is to the Drop Tech Series. In other words, it's a silicone skin with no interior polycarbonate shell. It has pretty much the same tire-tread texture on the back as the Drop Tech Series, and comes in a larger variety of colors: red, black, clear (really more like "translucent"), light blue, grey, pink, purple, royal blue and teal. Conclusion If you're looking for a way to protect your new iPad Air, the four new case designs from Hard Candy and Gumdrop are inexpensive and offer a great way to keep that investment looking new. The Hard Candy Shockdrop and Gumdrop Drop Tech Series both provide two-layer protection with a screen protector as well, while the Hard Candy Squish and Gumdrop Bounce Skin are both silicone skins that offer a good grip and some air and silicone cushion from drops. And now, my gripe du jour: These cases are amazingly alike. The pricing is similar for the two-layer cases and the silicone skins. And despite the two different names of the manufacturers, they're both essentially from the same company run by founder and CEO Travis Hickman. So why mislead the public into believing that these are two different companies, considering that the only real difference in the lines is the color of the boxes and the name on the products? </rant off> Giveaway We're giving away the following items to TUAW readers: Gumdrop Bounce Skin for iPad Air (black) Gumdrop Drop Tech Series for iPad Air (black) Hard Candy Shockdrop for iPad Air (black) Hard Candy Squish Skin for iPad Air (lime green) Gumdrop Drop Tech Hideaway for iPad 2/3/4 (orange) Here are the rules for the giveaway: Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older. To enter, fill out the form below completely and click or tap the Submit button. The entry must be made before November 3, 2013 11:59PM Eastern Daylight Time. You may enter only once. Five winners will be selected and each will receive one of the five cases listed above Click Here for complete Official Rules. Loading...
iPad Air impressive in early benchmark testing
The reviews of the upcoming iPad Air have been glowing -- so glowing in fact that you'd be forgiven for thinking it was merely a case of Apple fan-boys unable to hide their excitement. Sure, the tech guys are excited, but what are the hard numbers? How does the iPad Air stack up in benchmark testing against previous models? It turns out that the iPad Air stacks up incredibly. Primate Labs tested the iPad Air using the cross-platform Geekbench 3 benchmark tool and the results are impressive: The iPad Air is more than 80 percent faster than the fourth-generation iPad and five times faster than the iPad 2. Given that the iPad Air is only a hundred dollars more than the iPad 2, Apple's decision to keep the older iPad around instead of the iPad 4 is odd. Perhaps they''re hoping customers will look at the specs and price difference, and go for the slightly more expensive, but significantly more powerful, iPad Air. The iPad Air hits stores this Friday.
TUAW TV Live: OS X Mavericks and new iPads
During last week's show, Shawn "Doc Rock" Boyd and I discussed the Apple announcements that had been made, primarily the immediate availability of OS X Mavericks and the unveiling of the iPad Air and Retina display iPad mini. This week, we'll be talking about some of our favorite features of Mavericks, what we're looking forward to with the new iPads and how the changes in iLife and iWork are affecting Apple fans. To join in to watch the live feed and participate in the chat, just click here. You'll join us on the AOL On Network. If you can't watch the entire show today, come back to this page within 24 hours to see the latest video below. Past shows are also available on the TUAW YouTube channel.
iPad Air reviews are in and are overwhelmingly positive
With the iPad Air set to hit stores on Friday, initial reviews of Apple's latest flagship iPad began rolling in Tuesday evening and, suffice it to say, they're overwhelmingly positive. Here's a sampling of iPad Air reviews from around the web. First up we have David Pogue who, now a Yahoo employee, posted an iPad Air review on his Tumblr: That big public yawn must drive Apple's engineers crazy. The thing is, making the iPad smaller, lighter, and faster without sacrificing battery life or beauty is a tremendous achievement. This isn't a device that sits or hangs in one place its whole life. It's not a microwave or a TV. You have to hold this thing while you're using it, and carry it around when you're not. So size and weight matter a lot. As one would expect for a product called the iPad Air, a number of reviews focused on how shockingly lightweight Apple's latest iPad is. Damon Darlin of The New York Times writes: What you may not know is this: Those 6.4 ounces make all the difference when, as you recline while reading or watching a movie, you conk out and the iPad falls forward to bonk you on the nose. The Air won't hurt you the way the old iPad did. The weight reduction and a 20 percent slimmer profile provide other benefits, too. My messenger bag strap didn't dig into my shoulder as deeply when my iPad was in it. My hand didn't cramp up while grasping the iPad Air for an hour while watching movies or playing games. Jim Dalrymple of The Loop: It's very hard to describe how good the iPad Air feels in your hand without actually picking one up. It's kind of like the first time you saw a Retina display for the first time-shock. If you're looking for a Siracusa-esque monster review of the iPad Air, then look no further than Anand Lal Shimpi of AnandTech. Shimpi covers anything you could possibly want to know about the Air, from both a usability and technical perspective. Two weeks ago I had all but written off the bigger iPad. It was too bulky and just no where near as portable as the iPad mini. Once the latter gets a Retina Display and equal hardware across the board, why would anyone consider the bigger model? The iPad Air changed my perspective on all of that. It really does modernize the big iPad. One particular tidbit worth noting from Shimpi's epic review is that charging time on the iPad Air checks in at 4.11 hours compared to 5.69 hours on the iPad 4. Also delivering a substantive and extensive review is Engadget who also came away impressed with Apple's latest offering: Surprise: the iPad Air is the best iPad we've reviewed. In addition, though, it's also the most comfortable 10-inch tablet we've ever tested. Not every manufacturer can produce a thin and light device without also making it feel cheap or flimsy, but Apple nailed it. Factor in a sizable boost in performance and battery life, and the Air is even more compelling. The last two iPads served up relatively few improvements, but the Air provides people with more of a reason to upgrade or even buy a tablet for the first time. Walt Mossberg is also on board the iPad Air bandwagon, calling it the tablet he'd recommend. He also indicated that he was able to get a whopping 12 hours and 13 minutes of battery life out of the device, exceeding Apple's own battery life estimates by 20%. Believe it or not, but the number of outlets Apple provided review units to is much much longer. I can't remember Apple ever handing out so many review units for previous product releases. That said, some other sites with iPad Air reviews you might want to check out include TechCrunch, Mashable, CNET, TIME, and USA Today.
iPad Air review
Remember "thinnovation"? That was Apple's tagline when it first introduced the MacBook Air, a laptop so skinny it could fit in a manila envelope. Six years later, the company did something similar with its tablet lineup by introducing the iPad Air. As its name suggests, the Air comes with a revamped design that sheds almost half a pound of weight, along with a couple millimeters of thickness and a significant amount of bezel area. At the same time, it maintains the same 9.7-inch Retina display that defined the last two iPads. While that's impressive enough in its own right, Apple also managed to make the device more powerful, thanks to the same A7 chip that already powers the iPhone 5s. The one part of the iPad Air that isn't any thinner or lighter is its price, which starts at the usual $499 for a 16GB WiFi-only model. From there, the MSRP goes as high as $929 for the most expensive configuration (that's the WiFi + Cellular model with 128 gigs of storage). As always, the Air is entering a highly competitive market just in time for the holidays. So will its strong performance and super-thin frame be enough to make you upgrade come November 1st? Or is it simply not thinnovative enough? Read on to find out.
Apple reportedly offering in-store pickup of iPad Air this Friday
If you want to snag a brand-new iPad Air this Friday, but you're not particularly keen on standing in line all night, there may be hope. MacRumors is reporting that a source gave them the news that Personal Pickup will be available for the sleek new product, so you should be able to reserve an iPad Air when they go on sale at 12:01 AM Pacific Time and pick it up later that day without standing in line. MacRumors notes that it appears that there are no supply constraints for the iPad Air, while the Retina iPad mini is expected to be in short supply until early 2014. Pricing for the iPad Air starts at US$499 for the 16 GB WiFi model, increasing by $129 for a cellular model and by $100 for each jump in storage to 32, 64 or 128 GB.
Logitech announces four new products for iPad Air
Logitech today announced four new products designed to protect your iPad Air when it arrives later this week. The products are the FabricSkin Keyboard Folio for iPad Air (US$149.99), Folio Protective Case for iPad Air ($49.99), Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad Air ($99.99) and Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for iPad Air ($99.99). The Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is a new and thinner version of the existing design made especially to compliment the skinnier iPad Air. It will arrive in two colors -- aluminum silver with a white keyboard and space gray with a black keyboard. The thickest part of the keyboard is just 7.5 mm thick, tapering to 5 mm at the front of the keyboard. It weighs about 330 grams, and maintains the exact key spacing and size as the existing Ultrathin Keyboard Cover. The FabricSkin Keyboard Folio has gone on a diet, dropping to about 425 grams from the previous model. Along with the Ultrathin Keyboard Folio and the Folio Protective Case, the FabricSkin Keyboard Folio now sports the new SecureLock with two clips that keep your iPad fastened to the frame while making the folios easy to remove. Like the existing FabricSkin Keyboard Folio, the new one features a water-repellant material covering the keyboard. The Ultrathin Keyboard Folio also weighs in at about 425 grams, and wraps the entire iPad for protection while providing a very usable and almost full-sized keyboard. The Folio Protective Case doesn't provide a keyboard, but weighs just 261 grams and works as an adjustable stand. All of the new Logitech products are expected to arrive in November 2013.
Logitech reveals iPad Air keyboard cases starting at $99
While Belkin hit the ground running with its iPad Air keyboards and covers first, Logitech has just announced its own bounty of four such accessories. The $149 (£129) Fabricskin Keyboard Folio tops the list with its two-sided case that supports the Air at two angles, housing a water-resistant Bluetooth fabric keyboard with up to three months of battery life. It also uses the SecureLock entry system and comes in red, black or yellow. The Ultrathin Keyboard Folio, meanwhile, has similar features and comes in four colors, but eschews the water-resistant case and keyboard for a lesser sum, $99 (£89). The $99 (£89) Ultrathin Keyboard aluminum cover, meanwhile, protects only the front side of the iPad Air while supporting it as a stand. Available in black, white or a combo of the two, it provides instant sleep/wake functionality and about three months of battery life for the Bluetooth keyboard. Finally, Logitech's $49 (£39) Folio Protective case offers two-sided, water-resistant protection without a keyboard, along with an adjustable stand that can support the Air at almost any angle. Sure, Apple went to a lot of trouble to slim down its flagship tablet, but if you can't resist the siren call of turning it into a notebook, Logitech's new goodies will be available in early November.
iPad Air coming to US Cellular and regional carriers starting November 8th
Apple's plan to launch the iPad Air with cellular data support for T-Mobile was apparently just the start of a larger strategy. US Cellular has announced that it will offer the featherweight tablet on November 8th, while regional carriers like Bluegrass Cellular, C Spire and GCI say that they'll stock the device in the "coming weeks." Of the bunch, only US Cellular has mentioned that it will also sell the iPad mini with Retina display; that's not surprising, though, when Apple hasn't even picked a release date for its own stores. It's doubtful that the new cellular iPad providers will make a big impact on Cupertino's bottom line, but the company clearly wants to leave no network uncovered.
Regional carriers announce plans to carry iPad Air
For the first time, Apple's LTE-capable iPad will be available on regional carriers. Specifically, both C Spire Wireless and Bluegrass Cellular will begin selling the iPad Air sometime in the next few weeks. C Spire Wireless is based out of Mississippi with coverage that encompasses a number of Southern states such as Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Bluegrass Cellular, meanwhile, is based out of Kentucky. Details as to pricing and specific launch dates haven't yet been made available, but we'll keep you posted when more details emerge. The iPad Air will officially go on sale on November 1, with Apple retail stores set to open one hour early to accommodate interested buyers, and perhaps, to make things a little bit less chaotic overall. Notably, the iPad Air will launch in 42 countries on November 1, making it the most extensive iPad launch to date. There are a pair of other regional carriers getting in on the iPad Air party as well. We received word late on Friday that US Cellular will also be carrying the iPad Air beginning on November 8. In addition, GCI, a regional carrier based out of Alaska, will also be carrying the iPad Air "in the coming weeks."
Daily Update for October 24, 2013
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Apple Stores will open at 8 AM November 1 for iPad Air launch
Want to be one of the first people to latch onto a lightweight, streamlined iPad Air? Apple will be opening its stores at 8 AM local time on November 1 for those who want to pick up the latest version of the popular tablet. While the start of online sales has not been announced, it's anticipated that Apple will follow the script used by the recent iPhone 5s launch, where online sales began at 12:01 AM Pacific Time. Also following the sales model of the iPhone 5s, Apple is not taking pre-orders online. For past iPads, buyers could pre-order online for home or office delivery on the day of launch. If you're holding out for the Retina display iPad mini, you'll have to wait until later in November.
Apple posts slew of iPad videos, including iPad Air commercial, online
Apple today posted a number of iPad-related videos to its YouTube channel that it first showcased during yesterday's media event. First up, we have Apple's first commercial for the iPad Air. Titled "Pencil", the commercial cleverly touts how thin the new iPad Air is while driving home the point that it's undeniably a content creation device. Next we have Apple's video introducing us to the iPad Air. Per usual, Jony Ive is front and center as he details everything that went into the creation of the Air, a device which he notes has been in the works for years. And finally, we have an Apple produced video titled, "Life on iPad". As the name implies, the video highlights the versatility of the iPad by pointing out the varying number of ways the tablet is used by surgeons, musicians and more. Apple understandably loves putting videos like together, and with good reason.
Top 39 apps for the iPad Air and Retina iPad Mini as highlighted by Apple
Apple introduced the new iPad Air and the iPad Mini with Retina display at its October Special Event on Tuesday. Part of the presentation focused on the stellar apps in the iOS App Store that make the iPad such an incredibly useful tool. Below you will find 39 apps that Apple singled out as being best in their class. Avokiddo Emotions - Playful learning for kids A zany zebra, shy sheep, and jolly giraffe help kids discover emotions. Using over 100 props, kids can make animals laugh, cry, or feel any way they want. Coolson's Artisanal Chocolate Alphabet Sampler This is an addictive, fast-paced word game full of charming narrative and hand-drawn graphics. Play alone or against friends. Either way, it's a world of words and whimsy. Concepts: Smarter Sketching Concepts helps you capture, explore, and communicate ideas quickly. It's an easy way to sketch freehand. Or use Shape Guides to create perspective lines, templates, storyboards, and more. Cubasis Cubasis makes mixing music a breeze. Record tracks in CD-audio quality, edit with the Key and Sample Editors, and use the included mixer and audio effects to get the perfect sound. DC Comics Download great comic books, from the newest to the classics. Follow every adventure with a comic-friendly Guided View or the traditional full-page view. djay 2 djay transforms your iPad into a full–featured DJ system with direct access to all your favorite songs and playlists. Perform live, record mixes on–the–go, or let djay create a mix for you. Figure Slide your finger across your iPad to create and record a bass line. Play drums by tapping. Tweak the rhythm, range, and scale to get the sound you're after. Flipboard: Your Social News Magazine It's your own beautiful magazine, customized with the news you care about - your favorite websites, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and more. Flip through updates from around the web and around the world. Fly Delta for iPad Spin an interactive globe to explore destinations and fare specials. Experience a whole new view with the amazing Glass Bottom Jet, which lets you see what you're flying over through photos and landmark information. View and plan upcoming trips with an interactive map. Fotopedia Reporter Publish stories to the Fotopedia community or share them on Facebook or Twitter. Follow great photographers, collaborate on story drafts, and get advice on your own work. Real Estate by Zillow - Homes & Apartments, For Sale or Rent Find homes for sale and for rent. Swipe through photos without leaving your search map. Get notifications when new listings hit the market. It's your personal real estate broker on iPad. Galaxy On Fire 2™ HD It's 3D space combat, and you're a space war veteran. Your job is to save the galaxy from devious alien raiders, ruthless space pirates, and power-crazy madmen. Gilt for iPad - Shop Designer Sales Shop for the most coveted brands with Gilt. You can find designer brands at insider prices for women, men, kids, home, and more. And discover great deals for things to do right in your city. The Human Body by Tinybop Kids can explore a working model of the body to discover what we're made of and how we work. Every part is animated and interactive - the heart beats, guts gurgle, and lungs breathe. Infinity Blade III The power of the Infinity Blade is yours to discover in this timeless adventure. Along with villains, champions, and sword fighting. And love, betrayal, and redemption. Interactive Alphabet Teach the alphabet in so many ways. For babies, it's a guided, touchable tour of A to Z. Kids can learn to write the ABCs with interactive letter toys and word drawings. Intro to Letters, by Montessorium Based on the Montessori method, this app helps kids learn to trace, read, and write. Students can also record letter sounds, names, and phonograms to practice their words. Letterpress - Word Game Find words, steal tiles, and color the board. It's the perfect blend of words and design. Play against your friends or foes on Game Center to keep the game colorful. Memory of Colors presented by Fotopedia This masterpiece by Jaime Ocampo Rangel is a collection of 1300 high-resolution portraits of people from 40 unique cultures, as a celebration of the diversity of humankind. The portraits span 18 countries (from Algeria to Yemen) and 5 continents. Cooking Light Recipes: Quick and Healthy Menu Maker Build a simple menu with a few swipes. Explore more than 300 easy, delicious entrées - then add sides and desserts to make healthy meals you and your family will love. AutoCAD 360 View and edit 2D and 3D DWG drawings with this easy to use drawing and drafting app. Add notes and suggest changes with powerful review and markup tools. Then seamlessly share your drawings with others. National Parks by National Geographic An award-winning interactive guide to 25 of the most-visited U.S. national parks. Includes beautiful photo galleries, maps, and special tips like What to Do and Park Secrets. NBC It's your favorite NBC shows, anytime, anywhere on iPad. Watch full-length episodes, easily keep track of them all, and find out what's coming up. Paper by FiftyThree Paper is where ideas begin. Capture your ideas as sketches, diagrams, illustrations, notes, or drawings and share them across the web. Personal Capital Money and Investing See your entire financial picture at a glance. Monitor your personal finances with easy-to-understand charts and graphs. And get help from expert advisors. Popular Science+ It's the re-imagined digital magazine on what's next in technology, science, gadgets, space, and more. Access special iPad-only features like photo galleries, videos, and other interactive content. Sketchbook Pro for iPad This is serious sketching on iPad. Customize your canvas and use a brush library and color library to draw. Save your sessions with time-lapse recording, then store them in a gallery. Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders It's the ultimate WWII air combat game. Engage in dogfights, protect cities, and bomb enemy structures. Do it all in accurately recreated locations like the Coast of Dover and Pearl Harbor. Status Board Make your life's data beautiful. Use the easy built-in panels to see your calendar, tweets, email, weather, news, and more. You can also see relevant data about your business or organization. StockTouch This app will change the way you understand the stock market. As you watch the market unfold, you can uncover insights on companies and sectors and study historical information. Sky Guide: View Stars Night or Day Just hold your iPad to the sky to automatically find stars, constellations, planets, satellites and more. It's stargazing fun for all ages. Tayasui Sketches Designed by artists and made for everyone, Sketches is perfect for jotting down ideas, illustrations, watercolor painting, or anything your creative mind can imagine. Bloomberg for iPad Take advantage of up-to-the-minute business and finance news so you can grow your portfolio. Track, manage, and analyze your personal holdings with easy to understand performance and summary charts. Hotel Tonight The spontaneous traveler can find last-minute deals on hotel rooms - for that very night. Pre-selected hotels are rated Luxe, Solid, Charming, Hip, and Basic. Access hotels across the U.S. and in over 12 countries. Traktor DJ This pro DJ software brings high-impact DJ-ing to iPad. You'll see the mixer layout with crossfader, 3-band EQ, and filter on each channel. Create stunning mixes in seconds. Diptic PDQ PDQ (short for Pretty Dang Quick) is the fastest way to create photo collages and share them with friends. On your iPad Retina display, collages look pretty dang great. Where's My Water? 2 Cut through dirt and guide purple water and steam to help Swampy and his friends. This sequel to the physics-based puzzler includes three new locations: the Sewer, the Soap Factory, and the Beach. The Whole Pantry Access easy, inspiring whole-food recipes and lifestyle and wellness guides. It's all designed with whole-food benefits in mind: to improve sleep, lose weight, get clear skin, and get more energy. Writing Wizard - Kids Learn to Write Letters & Words Kids learn how to trace letters in a fun and motivating way. The Writing Wizard is customizable to suit every kid's needs. And you can use reports and profiles to check progress.
Belkin brandishes iPad Air keyboard cases and accessories
You'll likely need a new keyboard case to go with that iPad Air, and Belkin's just revealed some of the very first options. The Qode Ultimate Keyboard Case leads the brand's parade of new accessories, and sports a black or silver aluminum body and an impressive 264 hours of active battery life for $130. If shelling out that cash after buying an iPad Air is hard to swallow, cast your eyes upon the Qode ThinType Keyboard Case. Spending $30 less ($100) nets you just 79 hours of active use, but still preserves an aluminum build. Meanwhile, if you'd rather get something less business-like and more whimsical, the $80 Qode Slim Style keyboard case (in black, red, topaz, purple and delicious-sounding sorbet) is likely more your style. These three, along with Belkin's stands and keyboardless cases for Apple's newest slate, will be available starting November. For now, a closer look at each of them awaits in the videos after the break.
iPad Air and Retina iPad mini will support T-Mobile LTE, including 200MB of free monthly data
T-Mobile CEO John Legere was dropping hints last week that his carrier would play a part in the new iPad launches, and we now know just what he meant. The Apple Store mentions that both the iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display will have options for T-Mobile LTE in addition to the AT&T, Sprint and Verizon support we've seen in previous iPad generations. There's even a special treat for choosing Magenta's network -- like customers using other 4G Connect devices, iPad owners will get 200MB of free data per month. They can pay for 2.5GB ($30) or 4.5GB ($40) per month if they need more, and the device remains unlocked. The new option only makes sense in places with good T-Mobile coverage, but it could prove tempting for iPad fans who aren't keen on paying for cellular data.
