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Apple’s iOS platform does a lot of things really well, but one area it doesn’t rate is media streaming. But thankfully, there are a few apps now available that plug this gap.]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:56:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//imutton-dressed-as-ilamb-has-apple-missed-the-mark-with-ipad-2.htm http://apcmag.com//imutton-dressed-as-ilamb-has-apple-missed-the-mark-with-ipad-2.htm

Last year, Apple released a revolutionary (some even said "magical") product which came to define a new personal tech category. This year it seems to have slapped on a "2" sticker.]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:47:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ipad-vs-ipad-2-back-to-back-whats-new-plus-all-the-newold-specs-compared.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-vs-ipad-2-back-to-back-whats-new-plus-all-the-newold-specs-compared.htm

We take you through the new features of the iPad 2 step by step, and compare the new model's techs and specs against the pioneering original.]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:12:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//steve-jobs-launches-ipad-2-derides-competitor-copycats.htm http://apcmag.com//steve-jobs-launches-ipad-2-derides-competitor-copycats.htm

Apple launched the iPad 2 overnight, showing off a thinner, lighter and faster tablet. Steve Jobs stole the show, with his trademark competitive vitriol literally in rude health.]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:47:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-tab-we-can-feel-an-apple-lawsuit-coming-on.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-tab-we-can-feel-an-apple-lawsuit-coming-on.htm

Do these Samsung Tab accessories look at all familar? ]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:07:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-unveils-delicious-looking-7-android-tablet.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-unveils-delicious-looking-7-android-tablet.htm

Samsung has taken the wraps off its sexy iPhone and iPad competitor, sporting a 7" screen but also full telephony capabilities.]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:48:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ipad-keyboard-case-turns-your-ipad-into-a-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-keyboard-case-turns-your-ipad-into-a-netbook.htm

How'd you like to turn your iPad into a netbook?]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:45:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//abc-iview-coming-to-the-ipad-iphone-android.htm http://apcmag.com//abc-iview-coming-to-the-ipad-iphone-android.htm

ABC iView is coming to the iPad, iPhone and other smartphones soon, the ABC has revealed. ]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:16:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-which-australian-cios-didnt-buy-an-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//oh-dear-which-australian-cios-didnt-buy-an-ipad.htm

When we started snooping into which CIOs had bought an iPad, we expected a few had. What we didn't expect was that nearly every single one we contacted had joined the hype wave.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:18:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//padacs-converts-shiny-ipad-screens-to-matte.htm http://apcmag.com//padacs-converts-shiny-ipad-screens-to-matte.htm

An Australian company has released an iPad screen coating that does away with the ridiculous high-gloss mirror finish on the iPad.]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:27:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//simon-hackett-reviews-the-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//simon-hackett-reviews-the-ipad.htm

IN DEPTH | Internode CEO and supergeek Simon Hackett has reviewed his Apple iPad in this special guest review.]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:35:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//jetstar-to-rent-ipads-to-passengers-for-10.htm http://apcmag.com//jetstar-to-rent-ipads-to-passengers-for-10.htm

Jetstar has revealed plans to trial the iPad as an in-flight entertainment option, with customers to pay $10 to rent the Apple device on board selected domestic routes from June.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:23:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-puts-embargo-on-ipad-orders.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-puts-embargo-on-ipad-orders.htm

Supplies of the iPad in Australia have started to dwindle, prompting Apple to put an embargo on new orders from corporate customers.]]> Mon, 31 May 2010 18:06:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//victorian-premier-buys-500-ipads.htm http://apcmag.com//victorian-premier-buys-500-ipads.htm

Even the Victorian government has been swept up in the Reality Distortion Field and has ordered 500 iPads for express delivery.]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 21:18:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//in-depth-abcs-ipad-app.htm http://apcmag.com//in-depth-abcs-ipad-app.htm

SCREENSHOTS | The ABC gave us an in-depth look at their soon-to-be released iPad app. ]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 20:58:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//12-ipad-apps-we-cant-wait-to-try.htm http://apcmag.com//12-ipad-apps-we-cant-wait-to-try.htm

The wait is over, and iPads are being opened across Australia. But what to load first? Here are our 12 must-tries; what are you loading onto your iPad?]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 19:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//more-aussie-ipad-apps-emerge.htm http://apcmag.com//more-aussie-ipad-apps-emerge.htm

More true-blue apps have come out for you to put on your oi-pad. Cobber.]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 14:58:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-to-block-ipad-micro-sims-in-other-devices.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-to-block-ipad-micro-sims-in-other-devices.htm

Those Next G prices for iPad sure are sweet; just don't get too used to them -- Telstra will use measures to ensure only your iPad gets a good deal.]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 14:36:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//chadstone-ipad-queue-report.htm http://apcmag.com//chadstone-ipad-queue-report.htm

We took Mr Blurrycam along to Chadstone to check out the iPad queues -- and discovered Myer has them in stock. Nice!]]> Fri, 28 May 2010 08:58:22 +1000 http://apcmag.com//kyle-jackie-o-staffer-queing-for-ipad-with-bodyguard.htm http://apcmag.com//kyle-jackie-o-staffer-queing-for-ipad-with-bodyguard.htm

VIDEO | The second person in line for the iPad in Sydney is a paid 2Day FM reporter, along with his bodyguard!!]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 17:36:45 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ipad-sydney-queue-video-first-in-line.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-sydney-queue-video-first-in-line.htm

This Apple fan has been queuing since 2am -- after State of Origin finished -- to be first to buy an iPad tomorrow morning.]]> Thu, 27 May 2010 17:29:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//vodafone-announces-unlimited-ipad-data-plan.htm http://apcmag.com//vodafone-announces-unlimited-ipad-data-plan.htm

Vodafone and Three unleash aggressive prepaid iPad 3G plans, starting at $10 for 250MB and topped by an ‘unlimited’ plan for just $50 per month, with up to 14GB of data rollover.]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 17:55:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//has-apple-screwed-the-aussie-telcos-with-the-ipad-.htm http://apcmag.com//has-apple-screwed-the-aussie-telcos-with-the-ipad-.htm

It's hard to believe that Australia's mobile telcos would not be falling over themselves in naked lust to sell the iPad when it launches in Australia on 28 May. So what's going on?]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 10:37:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//10-reasons-the-ipad-will-be-a-huge-success.htm http://apcmag.com//10-reasons-the-ipad-will-be-a-huge-success.htm

Apple has just sold its millionth iPad – not bad for a product that's only been out for a month. Here are 10 reasons why the iPad – due here later this month – will be a success.]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//turns-out-the-ipad-does-support-usb-devices.htm http://apcmag.com//turns-out-the-ipad-does-support-usb-devices.htm

If you've written off Apple's iPad because it doesn't have a USB port, take heart: things aren't as bad as you think.]]> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:01:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//opinion-five-reasons-the-ipad-wont-be-successful-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//opinion-five-reasons-the-ipad-wont-be-successful-in-australia.htm

High prices will be just the beginning.]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:20:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//publishers-prep-for-ipad-launch.htm http://apcmag.com//publishers-prep-for-ipad-launch.htm

With Apple’s ‘magical’ iPad launching this Saturday in the US, publishers are gearing up with everything from Flash-free HTML5 video to interactive magazines and ebooks-as-apps.]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:47:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple-ibooks-manager-could-be-based-in-sydney.htm http://apcmag.com//apple-ibooks-manager-could-be-based-in-sydney.htm

Apple has advertised for an executive to manage its fledgling iBooks product for the Asia-Pacific and Canada regions, adding the position could be based in Sydney or Toronto.]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:09:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//serve-up-steve-jobs-head-on-a-platter-of-ipad-thai.htm http://apcmag.com//serve-up-steve-jobs-head-on-a-platter-of-ipad-thai.htm

Do you love Steve Jobs so much that sometimes you'd like to eat him? Just a little bit? Now you can.]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:34:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-preps-four-ebook-readers-for-aussie-release-starting-at-299.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-preps-four-ebook-readers-for-aussie-release-starting-at-299.htm

Samsung plans to enter the Australian ebook market later this year with readers with screens from 5 inches to 10 inches, e-ink note-taking, Wi-Fi and support for Google Books.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dear-mr-steve-jobs-thanks-for-the-ipads.htm http://apcmag.com//dear-mr-steve-jobs-thanks-for-the-ipads.htm

Dear Steve, I hope you are well and gaining weight rapidly. I wanted to write because a few things are weighing on my mind about the iPad.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:05:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//telstra-upsizes-next-g-prepaid-mobile-broadband-plans.htm http://apcmag.com//telstra-upsizes-next-g-prepaid-mobile-broadband-plans.htm

Telstra's new Next G prepaid wireless plans come with 1GB free upfront, plus up to six months expiry on recharges -- can anyone say "perfect for Apple iPad?"]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:13:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ebooks-dead-or-alive-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//ebooks-dead-or-alive-in-australia.htm

Ask Australian science fiction and fantasy author Kim Falconer what she thinks of eBooks, and you get a pretty straight answer.]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//norton-jumps-on-the-ipad-and-android-bandwagons.htm http://apcmag.com//norton-jumps-on-the-ipad-and-android-bandwagons.htm

Latest version of 360 "supports" iPad, iPhone and Android. Sort of...]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:38:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-ipads-secret-sauce-its-the-software-stupid.htm http://apcmag.com//the-ipads-secret-sauce-its-the-software-stupid.htm

All the people (including me) who felt underwhelmed by the iPad initially might have missed its true potential. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:40:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//optus-boss-keen-on-terrific-apple-ipad.htm http://apcmag.com//optus-boss-keen-on-terrific-apple-ipad.htm

Looks like there'll be no shortage of iPad-compatible Micro-SIMs at Optus, then...]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:23:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//what-the-ipad-will-mean-for-the-homeless.htm http://apcmag.com//what-the-ipad-will-mean-for-the-homeless.htm

Apparently it's going to revolutionise everything else, so why not the 105,000 Australians without a permanent roof over their head?]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:23:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ipad-telco-plans-will-sting-australians.htm http://apcmag.com//ipad-telco-plans-will-sting-australians.htm

Apple's new iPad comes with a revolutionary new type of 3G plan -- in the US. But what can we expect from Australian telcos?]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-the-apple-ipad-is-merely-good-not-insanely-great.htm http://apcmag.com//why-the-apple-ipad-is-merely-good-not-insanely-great.htm

The iPad is "magical", says Steve Jobs. Sorry, but no, it's not. It's a predictable evolution.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:42:20 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-apple-ipad-what-you-need-to-know.htm http://apcmag.com//the-apple-ipad-what-you-need-to-know.htm

You want the facts without the fluff and the specs without the spin? We’ve got ‘em…]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +1000