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- Cannibal Bunnies – iPad Game Review
- Fox Requests Time Warner to Remove Channels from iPad TV App
- PadGadget Daily App Deal – 10 iPad Apps on Sale
- Check Out These Six iPad Apps for Kids
- Adobe Working on New Version of Photoshop for iPad, Adding Support for Layers
- iPad 2 Accessories – Sena Reveals New iPad 2 Case Designs
- iPad Travel Express from WaterField Designs – Accessory Review
- iPad 2 GSM & CDMA Model Teardown – No Big Surprises
- iPad Games – Disc Drivin’ HD App Review
- Speck’s A-Line Bag – A Stylish Choice for Your iPad 2
| Cannibal Bunnies – iPad Game Review Posted: 31 Mar 2011 12:08 AM PDT
Bugs and Thumper are nothing like the nasty Cannibal Bunnies you’ll find in Creative Drops Studios’ great iPad game. The game is extremely simple to learn but hard to master so you’re sure to have fun anytime you pick up your iPad for some quick game play. Cannibal Bunnies starts off with a colorful intro video, which you can easily skip, where you witness the plight of the pink bunnies as they try and escape from the evil and hungry cannibal bunnies. Once you’re past the intro, you hit the main screen where you can choose from a number of selections. You can opt to jump right into the action, adjust game options or take advantage of the in-game tutorial to learn how to play. Once you start the game, you’ll immediately notice the game’s great artwork. The graphics are visually appealing and flow smoothly even on the original iPad, no need for the iPad 2′s extra graphics performance. The object of the game is to grab the cute pink bunnies and put them in protective cages before they either fall off a cliff or get mangled by hungry cannibal bunnies. Sounds easy, but these cuddly characters are hard to round up and the purple and red cannibal bunnies gobble up pink bunnies like there’s no tomorrow. The red bunnies are particularly feisty and will not only eat the other rabbits but will pull dirty tricks like rolling boulders at them in an effort to wipe them out.
If the hungry cannibal bunnies and perilous drops aren’t challanging enough, you’ll also be racing against the clock as you try to complete each level by capturing enough bunnies. If you can’t capture the minimum count, or if you exceed the time limit, you’ll have to tackle the level all over again. To mix things up, the developers have added a number of treats for your bunnies to eat. If one of your bunnies eats a Delicious Carrot they become invincible and can’t be captured. If your bunnies are unlucky enough to eat one of the Spotty Carrots they’ll become violently ill. If you stick a sick rabbit in a cage, the cage will need to be quarantined and will be inaccessible for the rest of the level. The developers have added 20 new levels to the game as part of their Easter World addition, brining the level count to 66. Game play takes place across four different worlds so the scenery is always fresh. The Easter World levels add several new elements to the game like snowball cannons and mushrooms that make the pink bunnies float. What I liked: Quick game play makes this the perfect distraction when you have a few minutes to burn. Great graphics and smooth animation. What I didn’t like: Game controls can sometimes be finicky. No button to easily return to the main menu when in the middle of game play means you’ll have to finish or fail a level before you can go back.
To buy or not to buy: Cannibal Bunnies isn’t the cheapest game around but the graphics are great and the developers have added an additional 20 level as part of their Easter World package. Bottom line: the game play is simple and addictive so if you’re looking for a fun way to waste the time away, give Cannibal Bunnies a try.
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| Fox Requests Time Warner to Remove Channels from iPad TV App Posted: 30 Mar 2011 11:54 PM PDT
A few hours ago, Fox gave the cease-and-desist warning to Time Warner Cable via a letter, asking the service provider to remove Fox channels from the TWCable TV iPad app.
But, why? It’s very simple. TV content providers like Fox, Viacom and others have seen the danger of a mobile device like the iPad, which has changed the way all of us consume our content. They’ve decided to go on the offensive, and have determined that a device like the iPad offers a new way for them to charge all of us for every little bit of streaming content. According to Fox, Time Warner does not have the rights to stream its shows on the iPad. Time Warner maintains its position about content rights. The cable company maintains it has the rights to distribute live TV feeds to multiple screens in the home, including the iPad. Folks, we’ve looked into all of the iPad apps developed by service providers such as Comcast, DirectTV, Dish Network, Verizon, and Time Warner. All of them give you the chance to discover new shows, follow your favorite programs, control your DVR, schedule DVR recordings and more. But, Time Warner’s iPad app is the only one (so far) that makes live TV channels available to subscribers without the need for a Sling adapter or any other box, as long as you stream TV content from your home network. Let me repeat that again – “as long as you stream TV content from your home network”. In other words, the Time Warner app validates who you are, then determines whether or not you have the entitlement to stream paid content, as long as you stay inside your beautiful house. Make no mistake about it. Companies like Comcast, Verizon and others have thought about providing the same experience inside the home. All of them recognize that we’re going through a major paradigm shift in the way consumers have decided to consume their preferred content. It means that service providers understand they need to make watching any content, any time, on any device anywhere simple and easy for all consumers. The Time Warner app only provides access to 32 channels from the cable lineup. However, the service provided has given enough fuel to subscribers, that now those same subscribers are asking for much more viewing options. Content providers like Fox, Viacom and others simply need to realize that service/network providers like Time Warner do have the capabilities in their networks to secure valuable content. It is time to think “outside the box”. The market has evolved, which means that content providers like Fox will need to embrace the new digital era, and partner with others in order to remain relevant to the masses. » Related posts:
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| PadGadget Daily App Deal – 10 iPad Apps on Sale Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:45 PM PDT
For today’s Daily Deal we’ve found 10 great apps to add to your iPad collection. We have one productivity app, four kids apps and five games in today’s bundle. We used our PadGadget Apps Tracker to find these great deals and we’ll continue to look for the best app deals as they pop-up. Some of these apps are up to 66% off, some are even free, so be sure to check them out because they are on sale for a limited time.
We use our PadGadget Apps Tracker to constantly monitor the App Store to find the biggest price changes on iPad apps. Our editorial team goes through the data, picks the best deals on the most interesting apps and then brings them to you on a regular basis. All app prices are checked at the time of posting but prices are subject to change without notice. When developers put their games on sale it’s usually for a very limited time, often 24 hours or less, so be sure to check pricing on iTunes before making a purchase. » Related posts:
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| Check Out These Six iPad Apps for Kids Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:43 PM PDT
Mrs. Gigglebelly is Coming for Tea – A cute story at a great price. Discover what a busy mom will do to spend time with her daughter. This entertaining book app lets kids read on their own or have the story read to them. There are no interactive features, but the story is cute and the price is right. You can get this app for $0.99 in the App Store. Connect n Color HD – Kids will join Fuzzy at school and help him find his lunch box through a series of color-by-number and dot-to-dot pictures. Select a picture and color it by tapping or connect the dots by dragging your finger from one number to the next. This fun learning app is perfect for four to six year olds. It’s available in the App Store now for $1.99. Papa’s Boy – Follow your dreams and discover where they take you. Just released in English for the international market, this animated app is a cute story about a little mouse named Tiny whose dream is to become a dancer. Unfortunately, his father has other plans. Find out how the story ends when you read or listen to the story yourself. Papa’s Boy is available now for $2.99. Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car – The five little monkeys have moved from jumping on the bed to cleaning the ”rickety, rattletrap wreck of a car.” The monkeys scrub and scrub but eventually find themselves at the brown swampy lake. What happens next? With three ways to read, kids will enjoy this funny story over and over. Get this app for $2.99. Berenstain Bears Learn to Share – Sister Bear learns an important lesson about sharing when she realizes she’s blessed with great friends and lots of toys to share. Kids can enjoy the book in three ways: Read to Me, Read it Myself and AutoPlay. Like all Oceanhouse Media books, this universal app includes picture/word association, professional narration and custom background audio. This Berenstain Bears app is available for $2.99. Just Me and My Mom LITE – Littler Critter is off to spend a day in the city with his mother, but finds himself in some trouble along the way. If you want to check out Oceanhouse Media’s style before buying their apps, give this one a try. You can download the first ten pages of the digital book for FREE. » Related posts:
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| Adobe Working on New Version of Photoshop for iPad, Adding Support for Layers Posted: 30 Mar 2011 05:38 PM PDT
But Adobe hasn’t been resting on its laurels, as the company unveiled earlier today a full blown version of Photoshop for the iPad, offering most of the capabilities available in the desktop version of the image editing suite.
The new Photoshop iPad app will bring advanced image manipulation tools, and will allow users to add and manipulate layers, just like the desktop version of the software.
Since the iPad only offers a touch-based interface, and no mouse, the app will use a new layering system, designed to allow users to switch between layers easily.
Once released, the app will go head-to-head with other popular advanced image editing apps for the iPad, such as Photogene and PhotoForge. Photoshop for iPad is slated to hit the App Store next month, but note that at this stage, the price of the app is unknown. » Related posts:
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| iPad 2 Accessories – Sena Reveals New iPad 2 Case Designs Posted: 30 Mar 2011 01:58 PM PDT
Luxury leather accessory designer, Sena Cases, just announced new high-end leather cases for the iPad 2. The new designs match perfectly the sleek profile of your new tablet while providing classic protection and functionality with several stylish designs. Sena’s cases have been designed to maximize the slimmer form factor of the iPad 2, provide comfortable angles, integrated multi-position stand options to enhance viewing, typing, and the overall comfort when using your iPad.
Sena FolioThis folio features a slim and elegant design that is made from premium leather. It sports a leather book style side-folding design that comes with an integrated 3 position stand function, soft velvet lining and a light protective layer.
The Folio is available in Black, Tan, Red and Brown colors. You can pre-order for $89.99, and it will start shipping on April 22. Sena FlorenceThe Florence is a simple and thin elegant design case for those who prefer zero bulk. It features a slim leather book style design that comes with an integrated 2 position folding cover, soft velvet lining, and a light protective layer.
The Florence is available in Black, Tan, Red and Brown colors. You can pre-order for $69.99, and it will start shipping on April 22. Sena UltraSlimThe UltraSlim is a very thin leather case for the iPad 2. It features a light zero bulk protective layer, soft velvet lining with stitching along opening.
The UltraSlim is available in Black, Red, Brown, White, Green, and Pewter colors. You can pre-order for $49.99, and it will start shipping on April 15. Sena also offers a version of the UltraSlim that will fit the iPad 2 with a Smart Cover, which is available for $59.99. Sena CollegaThe Collega is a luxurious compact case that features a side cargo pocket with snap closure, concealed sliding handles, a soft micro velvet lining that fits the iPad 2 with or without Apple’s Smart Cover. The Collega is available now for $150.00.
Executive SleeveThis sleeve is a simple, but yet elegant premium leather sleeve to dress up your iPad 2. It comes with a leather pouch design, soft velvet lining with a light protective layer, and a secure flap with magnetic closure. The Executive Sleeve is available now for $99.99.
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| iPad Travel Express from WaterField Designs – Accessory Review Posted: 30 Mar 2011 01:00 PM PDT
As usual with WaterField Designs, the case screams quality all over. The Travel Express features scratch free, padded internal pockets designed to keep your iPad and accessories separate, as well as inserts designed to protect the iPad screen and shell from accidental bumps.
The iPad Travel Express is compact, and is very suitable for trips, or even daily use. The padded pockets do a great job at keeping your accessories in place, and the impact-resistant inserts are strategically located to protect everything inside the case. The iPad Travel Express comes in six different colors, Black, Copper, Flame, Green, Pearl, Pine and also comes with an optional strap to help you carry it around. The case costs $69, and is available directly from WaterField Designs’ website.
What we liked: The iPad Travel Express screams quality. It’s very lightweight, which makes it easy to carry around wherever you take your iPad, and allows you to all your accessories as well. It fits the first generation iPad and the iPad 2, with or without its Smart Cover. The case combines sleek design with great portability, and will fit in backpacks, bags and carry-on luggages. What we didn’t like: Nothing! To buy or not to buy: If you're looking for a great looking iPad case able to carry your iPad and accessories, search no more, as the iPad Travel Express is one of the best solutions out there.
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| iPad 2 GSM & CDMA Model Teardown – No Big Surprises Posted: 30 Mar 2011 09:21 AM PDT
The folks at iFixit have been at it again and this time they decided to tear apart the GSM and CDMA versions of the iPad 2. The company already did a teardown of the 16GB WiFi iPad 2 but they thought it only made sense to do the same for the other two models in the iPad 2 lineup. The teardown didn’t reveal any big new surprises from what we’ve seen in either the iPad 2 WiFi model or iPhone 4 for Verizon. The most obvious difference between the models is the type of 3G wireless technology used in both the GSM and CDMA models. The 3G GSM model uses UMTS chips from Infineon while the CDMA model uses a baseband processor from Qualcomm. The GSM unit also features a micro SIM slot unlike the WiFi and CDMA versions, that don’t require a SIM card to function. The extra 3G wireless circuitry doesn’t take up much extra space as it all fits conveniently on a 1″ x 3″ circuit board connect to the main motherboard. Both the AT&T and CDMA units also add in extra 3G wireless antennas, which are not needed on the WiFi only models.
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| iPad Games – Disc Drivin’ HD App Review Posted: 30 Mar 2011 08:32 AM PDT
The game is now available with optimized graphics for the iPad. In case you’re not familiar with the game, Pixelocity Software has designed a game that is an asynchronous multi-player racing game, where you and up to 7 friends or 3 online players will take turns racing around a challenging track. The challenging and fun part of this game is that you race your friends at your own pace by swiping your disc around the track, and using your power-ups while attempting to stay on the track.
You get to activate powers during your turn like turbo boost, bombs, and oil slicks. The game will also throw at you unique obstacles in each track such as bumpers, barriers, and ramps. The iPad game and overall content is similar to the iPhone/iPod touch version. The developer has upgraded the artwork to fit the iPad’s larger screen. I like the fact that you can toggle the overhead view off and on, which gives you a better perspective of the overall track. In addition, there are pop-up windows that allow you to access your current races list.
Pixelocity has implemented full 3D physics effects, in-game chat, Retina display graphics and push notifications that tell you when it's your turn to race the track. You also have the ability to play up to 20 games online simultaneously. The push notifications system is very nice. You can play the game across iOS devices without worrying about missing any notifications. The game will send push notifications to any device you're logged in from. All games are hosted on the server-side, which means you can log-in from a different iOS device and the game will reload your race list as soon as you open the app. One thing to keep in mind, is that Disc Drivin’ is not an universal app. That means you need to decide which game you want to buy, the new iPad version or the iPhone/iPod touch version. However, you can always try the lite (free) iPhone version to experience the game before making your buying decision. I wish they had a lite (free) version for the iPad also. What I liked: Disc Drivin’ HD is an extremely fun game for your iPad. Plays excellent on the larger screen. The push notifications mechanism is great. It’s a fun and challenging game. What I didn’t like: I would like to see more race courses added in future updates. It’s a fun multi-player game, but the current version does not support a single-player offline mode. Would be nice to get a single-player option so that you don’t always have to compete against random opponents online. To buy or not to buy: Disc Drivin’ HD is a very fun game for the iPad. It’s addictive, challenging and a good game to relax while playing against your friends online. If you’re not sure about this game, simply download the free ad-supported iPhone version to give it a try. Disc Drivin HD is a good download for your iPad. The game is available now in the App Store for $2.99.
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| Speck’s A-Line Bag – A Stylish Choice for Your iPad 2 Posted: 30 Mar 2011 04:10 AM PDT
Get great style and protection with the award winning Speck A-Line Bag! A-line construction features a front panel with button closure, allowing users to easily access pockets and store cables, keys, lipstick and more. The padded fleece-lined interior protects your iPad and a deep-well pocket includes a headphone cord pass-through so you can enjoy your music while you’re on the go. The A-Line Bag is available in three color combinations and has a wide, integrated shoulder strap that lets you carry your gadgets and accessories in comfort. Color Combinations
Speck’s A-Line Bag for iPad is a stylish choice for anyone interested in a fashionable way to carry their device. You can order this iPad accessory that’s “every bit as protective as it is stylish” from the Speck website for $59.95. » Related posts:
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Bunnies are cute and cuddly, right? When you have standup citizens like Bugs Bunny, Thumper, Roger Rabbit and of course the Easter Bunny it’s hard to find fault with the furry creatures. After playing 
Just when the iPad has turned into the TV gadget that many of us hope it would become, content providers have discovered a whole new way to charge everyone for live TV.
The only Photoshop-related iPad app released thus far, Photoshop Express, never proved to be a success, as the app only offered a handful of the core capabilities of the Photoshop suite, and only allowed users to perform basic tasks, such as applying filters, or straightening pictures.
If you happen to use your first generation iPad or iPad 2 a lot while traveling, and often need to carry a wireless keyboard, cables, a power brick and other accessories, WaterField Designs designed the iPad Travel Express just for you. The iPad Travel Express is a stylish, compact iPad travel case large enough to fit your iPad, a slew of accessories, and then some.
Pixelocity’s Disc Drivin’ has been a popular asynchronous multi-player racing game for the iPhone and iPod touch for a while. It’s an addictive game that will have you taking turns with your friends to flick a small disc around a track to determine who crosses the finish line first. The game will make you sweat and force you to use awesome powers and avoid hazards on beautiful tracks with full 3D physics.
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