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As the summer ticks by and fall grows closer, Apple fans are wringing their hands in anticipation of the company’s next product launch. While nothing is official, we are likely to see a new generation of the iPad and iPad mini. The rumors are just too strong to point to anything different. At the same […]

Just as we expected, yesterday, Apple launched the third beta for the upcoming launch of the next version of its mobile operating system. While changes to software, mechanics, and design are normal during beta testing, iOS 7 beta 3 includes the biggest change during a beta release the company has ever had. It may seem […]

Welcome to this week’s music column. PadGadget’s Sound Stage is where we bring you news and information on apps and accessories that we think musicians will love. Last week, we told you about Prolellerhead’s Thor Polysonic Synthesizer. If you are looking for a multi-use keyboard, MIDI compatible wave table synthesizer, you can have it all […]

Every year at the Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple gives out awards to app developers for creating innovative designs for industry products. Whether it is a creativity app, an educational device, or some other groundbreaking idea, Apple looks through hundreds of entries to pick the best of the best. This year’s WWDC Design awards have been […]

Today, Patently Apple is reporting that Apple was granted approval for a gaming device that may mean the mobile device maker is in the market to compete in the console game arena. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently published a grant for Apple that relates to a gamepad and joystick. The patent covers […]

At yesterday’s keynote address at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple took about an hour and a half to show off the new products and software that we can expect this fall. For some of us, the biggest news was the new mobile operating system for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. There are so […]

At today’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple announced a few new products that we can expect to see this fall. While some products were no surprise, others were not widely rumored in the tech world. Plus, some products that were rumored to be getting a big announcement today were noticeably missing from Apple’s keynote address. […]

Today at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple made a few big announcements, one of them was the complete overhaul of its mobile operating system. The updated iOS 7 is expected to launch this fall and there are a lot of new features in the future. First of all, the entire operating system has been redesigned. […]

As part of normal practices for design and building a structure as large as Apple’s “Campus 2” (AKA: the Spaceship), the company released a report detailing the economic impact of both its current business and the upcoming construction in Cupertino. According to TheNextWeb, the report shows the fiscal impact of Campus 2 on Cupertino, Sunnyvale, […]

Apple is on track to launch its next generation of tablets later this year. Most industry speculation points to a fall launch of all of the company’s new iOS-based products, including the next generation of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. However, DigiTimes is reporting today that the company may have a strategic plan to layer […]

If dad’s idea of the perfect day is to head out on the boat and drop a line for the day, you may want to check out Rapala World’s newest line of fishing lures. Angry Birds have hit the water and are ready to reel you in a big one. The Unofficial Apple Website (TUAW) […]

The iPad and FaceTime have made it possible for friends and families to connect with each other in more ways than anyone thought possible. People are sharing Christmas morning with family overseas. Grandparents are able to see their grandchildren’s first steps as they happen. Recently, a high school graduate who is awaiting a heart transplant […]

Line 6 has a nice little device that makes it possible for you to connect your guitar to your iPad. Not only that, but the same device lets you connect another instrument and play it all through external speakers. The Sonic Port is an all-in-one connector to let your guitar and iPad work seamlessly together. […]

Last fall, PopCap promised the world that its popular castle defense game, Plants vs. Zombies would get a follow-up in late spring. The company went on to spend so much time creating its Facebook adaptation Plants vs. Zombies Adventures that they had to push back the launch of the much-anticipated sequel. Today, PopCap has announced […]

Apple recently became the “poster child” for corporate tax reform in the U.S. thanks to a recent Senate subcommittee hearing in which Apple was called upon to justify what was believed to be “tax gimmicks” to avoid paying what they owe. By the time the hearing was over, Senate members were asking Apple CEO Tim […]

In February, Square launched a small business package called, “Business in a Box,” which included a sleek, heavy-duty iPad stand made by Heckler Design, the iconic Square Reader (also known as a dongle), a locking cash drawer, and a receipt printer. Today, the company has announced a new addition to the cash register design with […]