iPad By Davis: “Apple reportedly orders 10 million iPad mini’s ready for fourth quarter release” plus 6 more |
- Apple reportedly orders 10 million iPad mini’s ready for fourth quarter release
- iMore Editors' Choice for October 7, 2012 [Giveaway]
- Editors desk: Çingleton, Passbook, gripes, and giving thanks beyond the Wall
- Best iPhone 5 PAYG nano-SIM options for traveling to Canada
- Weekend iPad Wallpapers: A Couple Nice Abstract Images
- Can’t Save Facebook Photos in iOS 6: An Easy Fix
- Tonight on the iMore show Sunday edition...!
| Apple reportedly orders 10 million iPad mini’s ready for fourth quarter release Posted: 08 Oct 2012 02:08 AM PDT
Apple already owns the majority of the tablet space with the current iPad but there is definitely a small chunk of that market looking for a slightly smaller or cheaper tablet; especially if it comes with all the features of the current iPad. For some buyers, the current entry price point for an iPad of around $500 is a little too high, for others it is the 9.7-inch size which puts them off. If Apple addresses both of these issues with the iPad mini then it could well be game over for everyone else. The rumor mill has certainly gone a little quiet regarding the iPad mini over the past few weeks however we expect that to start building again very soon. We have already heard that the iPad mini is in mass production from another source and we expect it to be formally announced sometime this month. Source: The Wall Street Journal 
  
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| iMore Editors' Choice for October 7, 2012 [Giveaway] Posted: 07 Oct 2012 03:30 PM PDT Every week, the editors at iMore carefully select some of our favorite, most useful, most extraordinary apps, accessories, gadgets, and websites. This week's selections include a collectable card game, a TV show, a new App.net client for the iPhone, a passbook compatible app, and an iPhone 5 case that we're actually giving away to 12 UK readers! Carbon Fibre Vinyl Skin - ChrisThis week I have gone for some minimalistic protection for my iPhone 5 in the shape of a carbon fibre vinyl skin. If you are concerned about scratching or scuffing your iPhone and hate using a case then there are other options and this one is a great one. I bought a carbon fibre skin from UK supplier Carbon Fibre Skins and it is a full body skin that covers the back, sides, top, bottom and front (except the screen) of your iPhone without bulking it up at all. Fitting the skin was really easy and the final result was excellent. There is no need to apply any glue and the skin can be removed as easily as it is fitted without leaving any leftover residue. Best of all, you can now stop worrying about scratching your iPhone when you put it down on hard surfaces or anywhere else that it may come into contact with something that can scratch it. The skins are available in many different colors and designs like an alligator skin look, wood look and white, black and silver carbon fibre look. They are really nice and come in sizes to suit the iPhone 5, iPhone 4 and 4S and many other tablets. The good news is that the guys at Carbon Fibre Skins have given us twelve full body skins for the iPhone 5 to give away to the iMore readers. So if you fancy winning a skin for your iPhone 5, make sure you enter. To qualify, you must be from the UK with a UK postal address. Simply make sure you are following [@imore] (https://twitter.com/iMore) and @carbonfibreskins on twitter then visit the giveaway forum thread and leave a post confirming you are from the UK and following both twitter accounts. Good luck!
Magic 2013 - Simon SageI got sucked back into Magic: The Gathering this week on the iPad. They recently released a new expansion with multicolored decks, so I just had to finish up the campaign and work on unlocking a few more. For those that aren't familiar with the classic fantasy card game, Magic: The Gathering pits players against one another as interdimensional sorcerers that tap into the natural power of the lands under their control to summon powerful creatures to their command, acquire timeless artifacts, and sling arcane spells all willy-nilly. The nice thing about a digital version of a card game like Magic is that all of the fine details of the rules are quickly accessible, and when you're playing against AI, you can always pause to guiltlessly take your time with your next move. There's also online multiplayer if you're feeling especially competitive. You can get a trial of the core game for free, but it's $9.99 to unlock the full thing, and $4.99 for the new expansio (plus a buck for each deck that you can't be bothered to unlock through regular gameplay).
The West Wing - Rene RitchieForget the politics. Forget the era. The West Wing is one of the finest programs ever to grace the airwaves. Phenomenal actors matched with pitch-perfect dialog combines create texture and gravitas and drama and exultation rarely seen in any medium. It's not perfect. There's Mandy, but she disappears after the first season. So do other characters. So does the show runner, Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network, Sports Night, The Newsroom), after all to few seasons. When it's firing on all cylinders, however, when it's asking us to expect more, to debate and argue better, to consider the consequences, and to prepare answers deeper than just ten words, it's untouchable. And, funny. The pilot (s01e01) is free on iTunes (in the U.S. only) so download it and give it a try. You won't regret it.
Netbot - Ally KazmuchaIf you've ever used Tweetbot for iPhone or iPad, you'll be right at home with Netbot for the App.net service. Netbot's look, feel, and functionality are exactly the same as its Twitter counterpart, which is what I love about it. I always value consistency and appreciate that there wasn't anything to learn or re-teach myself. I've always gotten bored when it came to Twitter clients until Tweetbot came out. I'd jump from one to the next never really caring for any of them enough to stick with them. Tweetbot solved that problem and I'm glad that I have an App.net counterpart to use so I don't go through the same issue when it comes to choosing a client. Netbot is available as separate downloads for both iPhone and iPad.
StarbucksThe Starbucks app was finally updated earlier this week to support Passbook and it's so awesome! Now you can select your favorite locations and add your Starbucks card to your Passbook. When you arrive at one of your favorite locations, a notification will appear on your lock screen at that gives you quick access to your Starbucks card. This notification will stay there, even if you view your card, so that it's conveniently available the entire time you're at Starbucks. Although it sticks to the Lock screen, I was disappointed when there wasn't a notification in Notification Center that I could swipe down and access. Instead, I have to lock my phone, then turn it back on to see the notification. Hopefully that gets fixed soon. My other gripe is that the actual Starbucks app still doesn't support the iPhone 5's bigger display. Your choice?Now that we've chosen our favorites for the week, we want to hear yours! Did you pick up a killer app, accessory, or game this week? Let us know in the comments below! And if you're in the UK, don't forget to enter for a chance to win a Carbon Fibre Vinyl Skin! 
  
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| Editors desk: Çingleton, Passbook, gripes, and giving thanks beyond the Wall Posted: 07 Oct 2012 01:24 PM PDT It's Thanksgiving weekend here beyond the Wall, in Canada, so I'll keep things brief. The iPhone 5 has launched and while we've done our full iPhone 5 review and iOS 6 review, there's still plenty left to cover. iMore has the benefit, and responsibility, of only having one phone to focus on a year, so we're going to make sure we do the best job possible for you. Top to bottom, inside and out, day one to year two, we're going to help you get the most out of your new iPhone. Now, before the turkey... Çingleton part deuxI'll be at the second annual Çingleton Symposium this weekend in Old Montreal. Hosted by Luc Vandal, Guy English, Scott Morrison, and Petra Mueller, it brings a new vibe to an old idea -- get a bunch of Apple aficionados all together in one place, give them a great venue and access to great food and drink, and let them solve all the problems of the world. Or at least bitch about them. Last year's debut was fantastic, and this year looks ready to impress. Speakers consist of pretty much the entire cast of Macworld, and more than a few developers/luminaries, including Jason Snell, Glenn Fleishman, Serenity Caldwell, Michael Lopp, Marco Arment, Molly Reed, Brad Ellis, Michael Jurewitz, Dan Moren, and Lex Friedman. You can get more information and see videos of last year's speakers at Çingleton.com and you follow them on Twitter @cingleton and on APN @cingleton. I'll be tweeting and netting (is that a thing yet?) any and all fun and frivolity that occurs before, during, and after as well, so be sure to follow along. (And if you're visiting from the U.S., check out your iPhone 5 pay-as-you-go options.) The detailsI've been doing a series of posts here on iMore involving nitpicks or gripes about the iPhone 5 and iOS 6. I figure both hardware and software have been out for 5 years now and are mature enough that it's fair enough for us to start getting down to the nitty gritty. I don't believe in just complaining, however, so I'm also presenting some thoughts on how Apple could address the complaints. The latest one is about App Store search and how it could be fixed. If we extol the virtues of iOS devices and features, and what Apple gets absolutely right, so we should be just as willing to call out things we think they can improve. These are the devices we use everyday, day in and day out, and how well they perform matters a great deal. If you have an iOS 6 or iPhone 5 gripes, let me know and we'll add them to the list. PassbookI've gotten a lot of questions, concerns, pushback, and feedback this week about Passbook, especially from those outside the US where support is lagging. I've already written about Passbook and my thoughts haven't changed much since then. Passbook itself is great but everything outside Apple's control -- getting passes into and transactions out of Passbook ranges from decent to deplorable. Giving thanksTo all our readers, listeners, and viewers, for everything. Now let's go out and dent some more universes. 
  
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| Best iPhone 5 PAYG nano-SIM options for traveling to Canada Posted: 07 Oct 2012 11:42 AM PDT If you're visiting Canada with a GSM unlocked iPhone 5, you have several Pay As You Go, or prepaid, options to consider. Nano-SIM availability is still hit and miss. There's not reason you shouldn't be able to get one, since every major carrier and subsidiary is currently carrying the iPhone 5. However, getting them to give you one for short-term PAYG might be a battle, or could incur an additional charge. Canadian carriers like Rogers, Bell, and TELUS all have discount subsidiaries, namely Fide/Chatr, Virgin, and Koodo, so we're going to focus on those. Other carriers, like Moblicity, Wind, and Videotron use AWS frequencies (like T-Mobile in the U.S.) and don't currently support the iPhone. ChatrChatr is a Rogers subsidiary, like Fido, with cheap plans. However, it's hard to find a dedicated Chatr location to get a nano-SIM, and while we've heard Rogers and Fido can activate nano-SIM cards on Chatr, not every customer service rep (CSR) may know that, and not every CSR may be willing to do so. Chatr has a wide range of no-contract plans, though data is limited to the $45 plan that includes:
If you're willing to go without data and stick to Wi-Fi, you can also get a different $45 plan that includes
Additional charges apply for overages. FidoFido is also a Rogers affiliate and while they may be more expensive than Chatr, they can also be easier to find and get a non-SIM card activated. There are also several voice and data options to consider. The most robust voice plan is $39.97 a month and includes:
Data add-ons include:
Virgin MobileVirgin is a Bell subsidiary that offers several prepaid options. The $35 smartphone plan includes the following:
KoodoKoodo is a TELUS subsidiary with prepaid plans and "boosters" that seem geared towards in-Canada use (if you want to call or text outside Canada, try someone else). The $35 base plan includes:
Data boosters include
Other optionsIf you have trouble getting a nano-SIM, you can try an Apple Retail Store. As pointed out by Çingleton on APN They have them for most major local carriers and should be willing to give you one. (Flash your iPhone 5 or a receipt if you have to.) Most carriers have told us there's no difference between a prepaid and postpaid SIM, so it's worth a try. It's also worth mentioning that nano-SIM "cutters" are available online to enable brave users to trim down micro-SIMs to nano-SIM size. If the gold contacts are the right size, you should be able to use one of these hole punch-like devices to cut down the plastic around your micro-SIM so that it's the correct size for iPhone 5. You can also attempt this manually using a good old-fashioned pair of scissors, if you're feeling adventurous. Cutting down SIM cards can be hit and miss, though, so proceed at your own risk if you decide to go ahead with this. However, if successful, you'd be able to slice down any micro-SIM and use a PAYG SIM from any provider in your iPhone 5. We've reached out to the other major mobile networks to see if they plan on offering PAYG nano-SIMs anytime soon. We'll update this article with any new information they provide. 
  
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| Weekend iPad Wallpapers: A Couple Nice Abstract Images Posted: 07 Oct 2012 09:58 AM PDT Simple, abstract images have always been at or near the top of my favorite types of iPad wallpapers. Though I change it up often and have fun with all sorts of different iPad wallpapers, the simple walls are always the ones that stay on my iPad home screen the longest. I feel they allow iPad app icons to stand out best on my home screens. This week I've got two such simple images as my weekend iPad wallpaper choices. First up is what I'm calling the blue-grey background above. I find it quite a handsome background. (...) © patrickj for iPad Insight, 2012. | Permalink | One comment | Add to del.icio.us
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| Can’t Save Facebook Photos in iOS 6: An Easy Fix Posted: 07 Oct 2012 09:03 AM PDT Recently I've been seeing quite a few comments here from users saying they cannot save Facebook photos on the iPad since upgrading to iOS 6. They still get the 'Save Photo' prompt when they try to save an image of their own or from one of their friends in the iPad Facebook app, but the image never shows up in the Camera Roll as it always used to. I had not ever experienced the issue myself, but as more users kept mentioning it I decided to research it a little this morning. And luckily there is a very easy solution to this problem. I've tested it out and it works. Here's what you need to do to be able to save Facebook photos on the iPad running iOS 6: – Open the Settings app and tap on the Privacy section in the left sidebar (just four below the General section). (...) © patrickj for iPad Insight, 2012. | Permalink | One comment | Add to del.icio.us
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| Tonight on the iMore show Sunday edition...! Posted: 07 Oct 2012 07:45 AM PDT The iMore show Sunday edition podcast returns tonight with special guest, Ryan Block of GDGT fame. We'll be talking about the evolution of tech blogging, Apple one year later, and the small-sized tablet market. Join us LIVE at 6pm PT, 9pm ET, 2am BST. Set an alarm. Bookmark this page. Be here. 
  
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