Skateboard Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Skateboard-inspired grip tape wrap for the iPhone 4

by Keith M (Jan 4th, 2011)

Most people I know are keen on keeping their precious iPhones smooth and scratch-free. They opt for ergonomic surfaces that will keep the device looking cool as it's protected, the smooth surface allowing for easy pocket removal when needed. Sometimes, though, that slick surface can cause the phone ...

The iPad makes a pretty good skateboard, too

by Mike Schramm (May 6th, 2010)

We've seen an iPad blended and microwaved, so why not turn it into a skateboard, right? That's exactly what Fuel.tv did, and you can watch the results above. Does it stand up to the skater scrutiny? Yes and no ... okay, mostly no. The screen surprisingly breaks right away, and the form factor ...

Latest iPhone TV ad highlights video editing

by Michael Rose (Jul 3rd, 2009)

If there's one thing Apple wants you to know about the iPhone 3GS, it's that this is the device to get for mobile video. Witness the latest TV ad for the new phone, "Skateboard": it could hardly look easier to shoot, trim and email your clips from the neigborhood skate park. The ad is airing now, ...

Touchgrind in the App Store

by Mike Schramm (Nov 27th, 2008)

I remain a complete non-fan of "fingerboarding," or skateboarding on a miniature skateboard with your fingers, but on the other hand (so to speak), I'm a huge fan of physics, especially on a touchscreen, so I'm torn about the release of Touchgrind, which has now made its way into the App Store for ...

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