IM on the iPad is in a rather sorry state right now. Ironically the free AIM client, which I normally avoid like the plague, is the most usable option for me. Current Options AIM works reliably and is free, but it only connects to AIM and Facebook chat. It occasionally jumps to a past point [...]
My iPad keyboard dock arrived today. As expected it’s almost identical to the standard Apple keyboard. It’s great so far! The “f” function keys have been replaced by a set of shortcuts for common iPad functions. From left to right: • Shows home screen (exits current application) • Search (exits current application) • Brightness down [...]
In a past iPhone OS update, Apple added the ability to shake the device to get an undo prompt while editing text. This still works on the iPad, but you can also access multiple undos and redos via the onscreen keyboard. While typing text in any application, click the “.?123″ button to activate the number [...]
Apple’s special event is coming tomorrow, where we’ll learn some details of the iPhone OS 4.0 update. Recent rumors: • Printing – probably, at least on iPad • Multitasking for all apps – possible; maybe only on iPad and newer iPhones/iPods Personal wishes: • Home Sharing for wireless sync to computers • Ability to stream [...]
The iPhone has one media player app: “iPod.” This makes sense because it plays music and videos – which is what all modern iPods do, excepting the screenless iPod shuffle. The iPod touch has two media player apps: “Music” and “Videos.” This also makes sense because the two primary functions of a traditional iPod are [...]
Want to undo a mistake while typing on your iPad? A good shake works, just like on the iPhone and iPod. Just be careful not to toss it across the room.
It’s already possible to type pretty quickly on the on-screen iPad keyboard, but shortcuts and key combos remain absent – unless you use an external keyboard. The following is based on my observations using an Apple aluminum Bluetooth keyboard, sans numeric keypad. Text Editing: • Command A – Select All • Command C – Copy [...]
As a new iPad owner I am eager to find out everything I can do with it – including how to make best use of an external keyboard. Sadly the keyboard dock isn’t out just yet, and I’d rather not buy a separate Bluetooth keyboard as well as a dock in order to type and [...]
When the iPad was first announced I was determined to get one. But Apple didn’t start taking pre-orders for quite a while, and some of the excitement wore off. I still wanted one, yet by the time the order date came I wasn’t ready to spend the money anymore. As the actual ship date drew [...]