Apple Sold 25 Million iPads in 14 Months

An interesting statistic given at the Worldwide Developers Conference yesterday shows just how popular the Apple iPad has become. In just 14 months, Apple has sold 25 million iPads. Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White said by the end of the March 2011 quarter, there were 19.48 million iPads sold. Noting that approximately 25 million iPads have been sold to date, this means the first two months of the June quarter saw 5.52 million iPads being sold.

iCloud Will Change The Way You Sync and Use Your iPad

Apple announced a new cloud computing service called iCloud today at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, also known simply as WWDC. Similar to MobileMe, iCloud will allow users to stream music wirelessly and also sync their iOS devices like iPad and iPhone wirelessly. This is a big step for Apple as one continued criticism of using iOS devices is the need to attach your device to your computer in order to sync it. Keeping its eye on future of personal computing, Apple is once again in the forefront of expanding options and providing cutting-edge technology with services like iCloud. Say goodbye to some of your connection cables! Steve Jobs said of iCloud: “Today it is a real hassle and very frustrating to keep all your information and content up-to-date across all your devices

Splashtop For iPad Serves A Purpose But Falls Short In Important Areas

While the iPad has long been a device that can operate almost completely on its own if you have the right apps downloaded for it, there are uses for a laptop or desktop computer that the iPad simply cannot do. One of the main deficiencies of the iPad is that there is no flash support, nor does it appear that Apple has any real desire to add that kind of support any time soon. Because of this there have been quite a few attempts to get around this by putting out browsers that can work around Apple’s feud with Adobe but there may not be a better work around than the Splashtop Remote Desktop app. With the Splashtop you can literally link to any computer that has the Splashtop software downloaded as long as that computer is outfitted with the software and is on the same Wi-Fi network. By linking up the two devices you can surf the exact same browser as you would on the PC and this provides the perfect workout for browsing to sites such as Hulu where you can watch the videos that would be impossible using just the iPad.

Toddlers and the iPad: Pros and Cons

Getty images Toddlers today are more computer literate that most from generations past. Granted, toddlers need to have time outside to burn off their energy and get exercise, but time is also needed to allow them to use their creativity and imagination. For a limited amount of time each day, a parent should feel free to give their toddler supervised activities on the iPad.

Foxconn Plant Explosion May Slow Down iPad 2 Production

Researchers at iSuppli.com think iPad 2 production loss at the Foxconn plant that experienced a devastating explosion last week could reach as much as 500,000 units. Three workers were killed and more than a dozen wounded in the accident that may have been caused by a buildup of combustible dust in the plant’s ventilation system. Foxconn has temporarily shut down polishing workshops at all of its plants to ensure there are no similar problems at other facilities.

Explosion at iPad 2 Manufacturer Plant Won’t Affect Production

photo from MIC Gadget 3 people were killed and as many as 15 injured last week at an explosion at a new Foxconn plant in Chengdu, China. Foxconn manufactures the iPad 2 and iPhone for Apple. Some had suspected there might be delays in producing new iPad 2s and possibly even with the next version of the iPhone, but reports are now suggesting there will be no delays. From China Times: Sources said the explosion at Foxconn Technology Groups Chengdu plant did not affect the assembly line of iPad. Foxconn assured major suppliers at an online meeting yesterday that under the principle of orders placed and goods delivered as usual, the production of iPad 2 would not be delayed and related iPhone devices and new iPad products would still be in mass production in the third quarter.

“Silly� iPad Apps for Kids – First Look

Little kids love to have fun and be silly! The “Silly� iPad apps by Brighter Minds Media will entertain your little ones as they play with animals and learn about numbers and letters. Silly Animals , Silly Letters and Silly Numbers all have large brightly colored letters, numbers and pictures, in addition to a kid-friendly interactive design.

Flipboard – A Social Magazine App for iPad

Last night, Flipboard announced the launch of their iPad app, a social magazine called Flipboard . Designed from the ground up for iPad , Flipboard creates a magazine out of a userÂ’s social content. Simply launch Flipboard and “flip” open the cover to get started. From the Table of Contents readers can view their sections and personalize the magazine. The content of Flipboard is populated based on the user’s own accounts on Twitter and Facebook, as well as their other interests.

Apple says iPhone and iPad are at use in most Fortune 100 companies

More than 80 percent of Fortune 100 companies are using the iPhone, and about 50 percent of the Fortune 100 are deploying or testing the iPad, Apple revealed Tuesday. Apple Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook announced those figures during the company’s quarterly earnings conference call Tuesday evening.

iSuppli Boosts iPad Sales Estimates Through 2012 to Nearly 100 Million

Research firm iSuppli today announced a significant boost to its iPad estimates through the end of 2012, pushing its total estimates for the first three years of product availability to nearly 100 million units. iSuppli pegs 2010 sales at 12.9 million units, up significantly from an initial “conservative” estimate of 7.1 million issued at the device’s initial launch in early April and on pace to capture an astounding 84% share of the tablet market for the year.

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