When Apple announced its new creation the iPad, consumers were promised access to thousands of apps on the new device. After all, it’s not smart to develop a whole new product and not take advantage of the work that’s already been done by iPhone developers. What Apple did not promise was all iPhone apps making it to the iPad. That’s now seems to be the case as not every app is going to fit on the iPad properly. You certainly don’t want those ported iPhone apps to look lousy on the iPad. But as Wired put it, some of those apps are going to be sorely missed:

But if you recall, the iPhone ships with some apps that appear to be left out from the iPad: Stocks, Calculator, Clock, Weather and Voice Memos. What gives?

Apple didn’t respond to a request for comment, but I’m willing to guess Apple will just stick those apps in the App Store for a free download, and they’ll be the same apps as they were on the iPhone. After all, it’s unlikely there’s much to do with those particular apps to make them visually special for the iPad.

Steve Jobs seems to have struck down a few of these apps as they didn’t fit the “iPad experience” he has envisioned. I do believe that Apple will eventually introduce these apps for iPad as the new device matures. The iPad development challenges for developers have not gone away however. Read the rest of this entry »

The iPad is finally coming to an Apple store near you. As Apple announced last week, the device will go up for sale on March 12th and will start shipping on April 3rd. You know we are getting close to an Apple release date when Apple’s marketing machine starts coming up with fun commercials. The iPad may not have too many commercials at this point, but its very first was aired last night during the Oscars. It has already generated quite a buzz around the Web. We all know that Apple gadgets look much more tempting in Apple ads. This latest ad was no different.

Some people are going to love the iPad based on the above app, and some are just going to save their money and wait for Microsoft’s tablet, which could go on sale on June. Apple bringing out its latest ad during the Oscars shows why the company is so successful in marketing its product. Putting the right product in front of the right audience usually pays off big. Read the rest of this entry »

The iPhone has revolutionized the GPS industry. There was a time when standalone GPS devices ruled the day. Not anymore as mobile GPS devices such as the iPhone have started to gain a lot of momentum in this industry. Not only you can use your phone to get around in your new city, you can download apps that will help you learn all about the transit system in your new city. Now that’s what I call helpful.

If you are looking for an app to help you get the most out of your city’s transit system, here are 12 local transit apps you should look at:

NYC Subway 24-Hour KickMap: great app to own if you are in the New York area.  Provides you with information on subway lines, stops, and connections, so you’ll never be lost.

Exit Strategy NYC Subway Map: another super helpful app if you plan to visit NYC. Has subway map, bus maps, detailed street map of Manhattan with cross-street finder, and ‘exit strategies’ to help you get to your destination faster.

MassTransit: gives you access to all of Boston’s subway, bus, commuter rail, and ferry schedules. Comes with a very easy to use interface as well.

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A lot of people have been talking about how Apple iPhone can save lives. In reality, it can do much more than that. If the events in Haiti are any indication, the iPhone can not only help save other people’s lives, it also can help you survive in the toughest conditions out there. As long as you have the right apps on your phone and plenty of battery juice, your iPhone can help you get out of trouble.

Having emergency apps on your iPhone is just smart. You never know when you are going to need them. But it’s better to have them and not need them than the other way around. With that in mind, here are 8 iPhone apps for emergencies that you should have with you all the time:

Pocket First Aid and CPR: it comes with everything you need to save a life or address emergency situations wherever you are. Comes with useful videos as well.

Army Survival: the app is designed to give you a crash course in survival in all kinds of situations. The men and women in the army are taught how to survive. With this app, you can learn how to do that as well.

Survival Pocket Ref: has 500 pages worth of information to help you survive outdoors. Covers topics such as first aid, food, fire, and water, and navigation outdoors. Read the rest of this entry »

Apple has just announced that the WiFi iPad will be making its way to the market on April 3rd. The device is up for grabs for $499. You can order your iPad starting March 12, 2010. Considering the demand for the device that may be a good idea. Many experts expected iPad to get a price cut before making its debut, but it seems Apple doesn’t have to bother with that at this point.

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Your take: will you be getting WiFi iPad or will you wait a month more for the 3G version?