Friday, August 20, 2010 at 08:21 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
People magazine is officially the first publication to be offered free of charge on the iPad to people who hold a subscription to the magazine.
“Until now, the iPad versions of People, Time, Sports Illustrated and Fortune have cost the same as the newsstand price—$3.99 for each issue of People, $4.99 to $5.99 each for the rest—even if you were already paying to get the paper edition in the mail.
That changed with this week’s People iPad app, which is, for the first time, free to People subscribers. Fortune and the rest of Time Inc.’s (TWX) flagship magazines are expected to adopt the same pricing structure within the next 30 days, according to a source close to the project who spoke off the record,” reports CNN Money.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 09:06 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
Rumors of a second-generation, lighter, 7” iPad gained some credibility this week from a report by a large Taiwanese newspaper.
“The Economic Daily reports that Taiwanese companies have won a number of component contracts for the iPad 2,” reports PCWorld.
“Chimei Innolux will supply 7-inch LCD screens, which use the same IPS (in-plane switching) technology found in the original iPad, which improves viewing angles and color on LCD screens. Touchscreen technology for the screens will come from Cando Corporation, the report says.”
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 07:54 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
Apple’s exclusive iPhone distributor in China has reached an agreement with the Cupertino, CA-based tech giant to sell the magical and revolutionary iPad in the planet’s most populous nation.
Wan Shanshan and Han Wei report that “a source from China Unicom said that the company has finalized an agreement to be the sole distributor of Apple’s iPad in China.”
The iPad using a 3G micro sim card and the iPhone 4 should both be introduced to the Chinese market in September.
Friday, July 30, 2010 at 11:55 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
The BBC reports that soldiers at the Royal School of Artillery in Wiltshire, England are using an iPad application to practice firing artillery at an enemy who is several miles away.
“If we can use this sort of technology, we can probably shorten the amount of training and that is pretty key nowadays when people are so committed to operations in Afghanistan,” said Major Rich Gill, an army training officer involved with introducing the application.
“...if we can use this to reduce the amount of training it’ll be fantastic.”
Monday, July 26, 2010 at 08:22 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
“We’re hearing from one of our sources (who legitimately holds a position at the company and has asked to remain anonymous),” writes Eric Calouro for Erictric.
“That Apple is planning to offer consumers the option to personalize their iPads with engravings later this year, in the midst of the holiday season, much like the company has offered consumers who have purchased iPods.”
Monday, July 19, 2010 at 11:40 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
Monday, Apple announced it would start officially selling the iPad in nine new countries.
Apple reports:
“All iPad models will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23.”
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 08:20 AM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
“Apple reportedly plans to launch its second-generation iPad, using 5.6-inch and 7-inch OLED panels, as soon as in the fourth quarter of 2010 with Compal Electronics having a chance to receive the orders, according to sources from component makers,” reports DiGiTimes.
“The sources noted that Apple has recently placed new iPad orders to Taiwan-based component makers for the fourth quarter of 2010 and the first quarter of 2011 with 9.7-inch, 5.6-inch and 7-inch models all included.”
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 05:41 AM | Posted by drawbob
We’re holding our third contest this year. This time, were giving away another iPad. Just follow our tweets @LOOPRumors and you could win. Just like before, we’ll be posting 3 clues and the first person to get all three correct wins. We recommend getting the alerts on your phones as the clues are time sensitive. Stay tuned for the first clue.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 12:28 PM | Posted by kazouz
Apple today announced it has sold over three million iPads 80 days after the launch of the Wi-Fi only model in the United States. The company announced the sale of its two millionth iPad just three weeks ago.
The press release noted that over 11,000 iPad-specific apps are available in the App Store.
Apple is set to begin selling the iPad in Australia, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Singapore next month. No pricing details are currently available.
Friday, June 18, 2010 at 12:34 PM | Posted by LOOPRumors Staff
“I don’t usually dabble in miracle-speak, but I may erect a tiny altar to Steve Jobs in the corner of our living room,” writes Shannon Des Roches Rosa.
Roches Des Rosa recently bought an Apple iPad for her son Leo who has autism.”My son Leo’s life was transformed when a five-dollar raffle ticket turned into a brand-new iPad,” writes Roches Des Rosa. “I’m not exaggerating. Before the iPad, Leo’s autism made him dependent on others for entertainment, play, learning, and communication.
With the iPad, Leo electrifies the air around him with independence and daily new skills. People who know Leo are amazed when they see this new boy rocking that iPad.
I’m impressed, too, especially when our aggressively food-obsessed boy chooses to play with his iPad rather than eat.”
People magazine is officially the first publication to be offered free of charge on the iPad to people who hold a subscription to the magazine.
Rumors of a second-generation, lighter, 7” 
Apple’s exclusive 
The BBC 
“We’re hearing from one of our sources (who legitimately holds a position at the company and has asked to remain anonymous),” writes Eric Calouro for Erictric.
Monday, Apple 
“Apple reportedly plans to launch its second-generation iPad, using 5.6-inch and 7-inch OLED panels, as soon as in the fourth quarter of 2010 with Compal Electronics having a chance to receive the orders, according to sources from component makers,” 
Apple today announced it has sold over three million 
“I don’t usually dabble in miracle-speak, but I may erect a tiny altar to Steve Jobs in the corner of our living room,” 
Business Insider 
