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Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) next version of its iPad tablet will support LTE networks and arrive in March, according to a Bloomberg report. An LTE version of the iPad would be Apple’s first LTE product.

The report, which cited three unnamed sources familiar with the device, said that Apple will deliver an LTE iPad before an LTE iPhone because the tablet’s larger battery can more easily handle LTE’s power requirements. Given the release timeframe mentioned in the report, it’s likely that Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ) and AT&T Mobility (NYSE:T) will remain Apple’s U.S. carrier partners–at least for now. Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S), which started selling the iPhone in October, is not expected to launch LTE service until mid-year. 

An Apple spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The report also said that the next iPad will support a higher resolution screen than the iPad 2 and will run on a quad-core processor. Mass production of the iPad 3 started this month in China and will break for the Chinese Lunar New Year this month before ramping up to a peak in February.

The higher resolution screen, plus the inclusion of LTE, are steps Apple is taking to keep the iPad competitive with other devices such as LTE tablets from Samsung and Motorola Mobility (NYSE:MMI). Apple, which reports its quarterly earnings Jan. 24, sold 25 million iPads through the first three quarters of 2011.

For more:
- see this Bloomberg article

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(UPDATE: the iPhone uses a 3:2 aspect ratio which is not rectangular but not square. It is an Apple only format.)

The “Apple screwed the iPad up” camp scored another point when Tuaw pointed out that the screen on the device is 1024×768 and a 4:3 ratio.

This means that:

A) yes it does do high def movies…
However
B) it is 4:3 ratio.

if the numbers seem strange, and you don’t see any issue, just remember when you first saw a widescreen DVD playing on a square tv, and remember those black bars because you will be seeing more and more of them.

Even YouTube content is going widescreen, so the Apple decision to use a 4:3 aspect is strange.
This is likely a limitation of the iPhone OS or possibly done so games and apps are always universally programmed form both the iPhone and iPad devices.

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In case you missed it, the ipad has been jailbroken.
Something that I prediected would happen here ages ago.

A good resource on jailbreaking can be FOUND HERE.

What’s Spirit?

Spirit is an untethered jailbreak for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch on the latest firmwares.

Spirit is not a carrier unlock.

If you currently are using a tethered jailbreak, you have to restore to use Spirit.
Do not upgrade if you use an unlock on an iPhone 3G or 3GS. (You can, however, restore to 3.1.2 if you have SHSH blobs for that version.)
Requirements
Any iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch on firmware 3.1.2, 3.1.3, or 3.2.

An activated device: one not stuck on the Connect to iTunes or Emergency Call screen.
Any version of iTunes 9 (including 9.1.1).

Note: On iPad, all this is still sort of beta. Some packages in Cydia, not designed for iPad, might screw up your system and require you to restore. Be careful. (And no, Cydia’s appearance is not final.)

So this also jailbreaks 3gs it would seem. Yay for people who have newer devices.

About time huh?
What is your experience using Spirit? Anything special to share? Let us know.

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Dejal Systems, LLC today is pleased to announce Tweeps version 2.0 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Tweeps is a Twitter companion app. It isn’t a full Twitter client – you can’t post tweets from it. Instead, it is a tool to manage your Twitter account. Edit your name, bio text, website URL and location, plus follow/unfollow people, see if someone follows you, block people, and find people. To celebrate the addition of iPad support, Tweeps is available completely free for a limited time.

Edit Your Account Information – Add multiple accounts to Tweeps, and easily edit them:
* Edit the name displayed for your account.
* Change the biographical text – the description you write about yourself.
* Edit the website URL, previewing it in an integrated web browser.
* Set your current location using the device’s GPS, or type a less specific location, and preview on an integrated map view.

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Bruce Lee’s teachings and martial arts mastery are legendary. His spirit remains an inspiration to an untold number of people around the world. Now the powerful name of the icon comes to the iTunes(R), App Store with Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior, developed for the iPad(R), iPhone(R), and iPod touch(R). The game, which brings Bruce Lee’s history and legacy to life, is available worldwide for .99, and is the first and only fighting game in the iTunes(R), App Store to bear his name.

The game is co-published and co-developed in partnership with Universal Partnerships and Licensing by two of the top mobile game companies in the industry, Indiagames and Digital Legends Entertainment. The Bruce Lee Estate contributed guidance and support through Bruce Lee Enterprises, the licensing company helmed by Bruce’s daughter, Shannon Lee.

A masterpiece of the 3D martial arts genre, the game uses motion-capture technology and features players fighting in historical locations around the world in an attempt to become the Master of Martial Arts. Customizable fighting styles make Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior highly user-friendly and the game also boasts the most realistic fighting game environment possible on these devices. Loosely based on the events of Bruce Lee’s career, the game honors the martial arts legacy left by one of its greatest masters. Players follow Lee’s journey as he trains with a Kung Fu master, then fights in tournaments and later faces his worst enemies.

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Who are the users of the iPad?

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What consumers buy iPad? For many the answer may seem obvious, but Apple’s claim that a tablet designed to capture new customers. According to the agency, however, Piper Jaffray buy 74% of its present members iPad held before Mac, and 66% do have iPhone. The study of the agency were involved 448 people who bought iPad. Only 4% are people who expect to replace your current computer iPad, and those who believe tablets will replace the iPhone, are 1%. Interesting is the fact that 10% of respondents thought previously to buy Kindle, which is somewhat bad news for Amazon. 58% of the owners of the Kindle, which represent 13% of the sample of Piper Jaffray, does plan to replace the e-book reader with a tablet of Apple. Reading e-book is the second most popular feature among owners iPad after surfing the Internet. Thirdly, is reading the e-mail (34 percent) and video and mobile games are then – with a 26% and 18%.

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iPad shuts down at high temperature

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Recently, the pros and cons of the tablet are discussed quite extensively on the Internet. After problems with Wi-Fi module iPad, the web appears quite contradictory information that the device is excluded only under certain conditions.

Today it became clear that there is a lot of first buyers of tablet complain about this problem. In the words of consumers, iPad can be automatically put if exposed to direct sunlight.

In the Internet appeared immediately respond to speculation. Says that the tablet is placed in a special sensor that monitors the temperature of the body, probably ensure that if the temperature is too high or too low.

According information by Apple, tablets works perfectly normal if its body temperature ranges from 0 to 35 degrees. Problems of iPad start if the temperature is 40-45 degrees above or below zero.

However, if the temperature is a serious problem for users of Apple recently released and a special device which is placed on a tablet and is used for cooling.

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Diamond iPad

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iPad by Tacori is a real gem. You could say that this is actually the most expensive of these devices, have seen so far.

iPad by Tacori is a limited edition priced at U.S. $ 19 999 for each of the precious pieces. The device supports 3G and it has 64 gigabytes of memory. Inlaid with diamonds with a total of 11.43 carats flowed, as a kind of broad framework decorating the display. This optically further enlarge size of the iPad.

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Apple releases iPad 3G today

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Apple will begin selling later in the day of the iPad, which can connect to the Internet through AT & T data networks. Customers who pre-ordered more expensive models of the tablets will also receive them today. Prices range from 629 to 829 dollars and 3G technology iPad will be sold in retail outlets and most Best Buy stores by 5:00 local time. This debut today’s 3G iPad comes after that on 3 April of equipment that only Wi-Fi. 3G option costs 130 dollars more by the only-Wi-Fi model, additional parts needed for 3G connection is estimated at 24.50 dollars.

Previous month AT & T 3G iPad prepare two customers monthly data plan: $ 15/250MB and $ 30/unlimited, however, unlike conventional plans for iPhone, these can be broken without penalty.

Since Apple announced it has sold more than half a million Wi-Fi iPad tablet in the first week of marketing, but by Chitika Labs, said that tracing the unique iPad IP addresses are currently estimated sales of 1.17 million product. According to web analytics NetApplications iPad is unable to reach 0.04 percent of the global market for online use, which means that every 4 10 000 devices are online iPad.

Rapid sales of tablet surprised Apple and the company announced last month that added more products to fail to meet demand.

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