iPad Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

E-books not growing much in Canada, slightly better in the US

by Mike Schramm (May 22nd, 2013)

A new study from BookNet Canada notes that the e-book market may be in trouble. Paperback books, says BookNet, made up 58 percent of all purchases last year, with hardcover taking 24 percent. But e-books were only 15 percent of total sales last ...

Scanner Pro 4.5 Updated to Make iOS Scanning Easier

by Shawn "Doc" Boyd (May 22nd, 2013)

Scanner Pro has always been one of the best iOS document scanners applications around, and it just got better. Readdle has updated Sacnner Pro to include real-time border detection. Scanner Pro allows your iPhone or iPad to scan receipts, ...

Daily iPad App: Sun by Discover Kids is a star-studded look at our Sun

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 22nd, 2013)

The sun is one of the most important stars in our galaxy. It gives us light, enables the growth of plants, is a source of energy and is the cornerstone of our calendar. To learn more about this spectacular star, you should check out the Sun By Kids ...

New and notable apps for iOS and OS X - May 22 edition

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 22nd, 2013)

It has been busy in the App Store with a handful of new apps landing on iOS and OS X. Take a few minutes and check out our list of standout apps from the past few weeks! iOS Apps Video Filters [iOS Universal; Category: Photography & Video; ...

Logitech intros wired iPad keyboard especially for education market

by Steven Sande (May 22nd, 2013)

As anyone who has read TUAW over the past few weeks can tell there's no shortage of iPad keyboards on the market these days. All of them tend to use Bluetooth to connect to the iPad, which is fine -- except when you're a school teacher or IT person ...

Microsoft announces Xbox One, with more SmartGlass and TV integration

by Mike Schramm (May 21st, 2013)

Microsoft has announced a brand-new game console today, though the company would probably be disappointed to hear that I called it that. The Xbox One is really more of an entertainment center all-in-one -- it's designed to connect your games, ...

Just about everything you'll want to know about Beethoven's 9th on your iPad

by Mel Martin (May 21st, 2013)

Beethoven's 9th Symphony (free plus in-app purchases) is an epic iPad app that lets you explore one of the greatest symphonies ever written in a unique, compelling way. Classical music lovers will definitely want to check it out. Beethoven's 9th ...

How iPads, YouTube help bands practice

by Michael Grothaus (May 21st, 2013)

Mark Crump at GigaOm has an interesting piece on how the iPad is becoming an important tool for music bands. Crump is an amateur musician whose band is rehearsing for a gig. What's interesting is Crump's realization that the iPad is almost all his ...

'The world's only 7-Star hotel' is giving 24k gold-plated iPads to guests

by Michael Grothaus (May 21st, 2013)

The Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai is often referred to as "the world's only 7-Star hotel." And now you can see why. The hotel has announced that it will be giving 24-carat gold-plated iPads to guests at check-in. The iPad will act as a "virtual ...

Sky Sports for iPad lets you choose your own replay camera angles

by Michael Grothaus (May 21st, 2013)

Football fans rejoice (that's soccer for you in America)! Sky Sports has released an update to its popular iPad app that offers a new feature called Sky Sports 360. It lets you switch between over 20 camera angles during a replay. The app also ...

Pre-order Madden 25 on Amazon, get a deal for NFL app streaming

by Mike Schramm (May 21st, 2013)

This is an excellent deal for any iOS owners who are fans of football and video games. EA is releasing the 25th anniversary iteration of the Madden football series this year, called Madden 25. And in the Anniversary Edition, which costs US$100, ...

Five apps to help you identify birds and their beautiful songs

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 20th, 2013)

Spring means migration and the return of birds to many parts of North America. It also means warmer weather and sunny days that are perfect for birding. Here is a list of apps to help you get outside and start learning about our feathered friends ...

Agile Partners releases Lick of the Day 2.0

by Brett Terpstra (May 20th, 2013)

"Wait, who's Brett Terpstra? Does that guy still write here?" Yes, he does, on special occasions. The release of Lick of the Day 2.0 seemed like a decent reason to come out of hiding. Lick of the Day is an app from Agile Partners for iPhone and ...

Happy Owl Studio Cashbox: a beautiful hand-crafted iPad cash register

by Steven Sande (May 20th, 2013)

The last time I talked to the guys from Happy Owl Studio, they were busy cranking out great-looking leather bags for Apple devices. Now the company is producing the Cashbox (starts at US$750 - $1,500, depending on the payment solution selected for ...

Turkish Prime Minister visits Apple HQ

by Michael Grothaus (May 20th, 2013)

The Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was seen visiting Apple's headquarters in Cupertino over the weekend, reports The Hurriyet Daily News. The visit was part of a series of stops to major technology companies in Silicon Valley, ...

US Air Force is saving huge money with iPads

by Dave Caolo (May 17th, 2013)

The US Air Force has opened up about how the iPad will help it realize over US$50 million in savings over the next 10 years, as 18,000 iPads replace flight manuals. In an interview with The Street, US Air Force Major Brian Moritz described the huge ...