Tag: iPad

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Apple's iPad mini bows, promising to stir up competition for smaller tablets

Published: October 24, 2012

After months of rumors, the iPad mini was unveiled yesterday by Apple and the device looks to be competing head-on with Google's Nexus 7.

What role do launch events play in a mobile device’s success?

Published: October 23, 2012

Apple is expected to launch its iPad mini today at what will likely be a well-orchestrated event. The manufacturing giant is the acknowledged expert at using such events to drum up excitement for its products, although other companies are increasingly copying the strategy.

Random House relies on iPad app to drive user engagement

Published: October 23, 2012

Random House is letting consumers browse recipes and learn to make simple meals from food writer Nigella Lawson via a new iPad application.

Art of Manliness doubles time spent on site with iPad-optimized Web experience

Published: September 27, 2012

Online men’s lifestyle site Art of Manliness significantly increased its traffic from tablets and the amount of time these users spend on the site by introducing a new browser-based site that offers an application-like experience for iPad users.

Tablet demand continues to grow, opening up opportunities for vendors: report

Published: September 24, 2012

With demand for tablets expected to be particularly strong in the fourth quarter, International Data Corp. has raised its forecast for worldwide tablets shipments to 117.1 million units in 2012, up from its previous forecast of 107.4 million units.

Bloomberg aims to drive readership with new iPad app

Published: September 13, 2012

Bloomberg has rolled out a new magazine iPad application that offers readers exclusive content, including video and interactive graphics.

Amazon gains, Apple loses in DOJ ebook price-fixing settlement

Published: September 10, 2012

It is likely that ebook prices will soon start dropping as a result of a settlement reached between the Department of Justice and several book publishers last week.

Amazon bets on price, content to compete against Apple's iPad

Published: September 7, 2012

Amazon clearly wants to compete with Apple's iPad, claiming that the new Kindle Fire HD 4G is the best tablet at any price.

ESPN strengthens second screen experience with iPad app

Published: September 7, 2012

ESPN is letting fans stay up-to-day during the upcoming football season with a new iPad application.

Handset manufacturers ramp up launches for second half

Published: September 4, 2012

The second half is typically when major mobile launches occur, but this year the activity seems particularly strong as manufacturers look to make a splash before the important holiday-giving period and, hopefully, take attention away from the growing competition.