The New iPad Unboxing Photos

I purchased my 3rd generation Apple iPad (aka iPad 3) yesterday at the New Haven Apple Store.  The following are some unboxing photos from my new iPad and smart cover.

Apple iPad 3rd Generation is in the House!

Ya, there was no chance that I wasn't going to buy and Apple iPad 3rd Generation this weekend.  I was just getting my new "Business Tool" at the New Haven, CT Apple Store.

The iPad's screen looks AMAZING and is well worth the trip to pick one up this weekend.

There are lots of units still in stock so go and grab yours now!!

Sprint announces the ZTE Fury, available March 11th for $19.99

I just saw this over at BGR, it looks like a new, super low cost Android smartphone is coming to Sprint in the very near future.

"Sprint on Wednesday announced the “family-friendly” Android-powered ZTE Fury. This entry-level handset features a 3.5-inch capacitive display with a 1GHz single-core processor and Android 2.3 Gingerbread. 

“Providing affordable, Android-powered devices, like ZTE Fury, in our lineup helps give families the tools and information to better manage their wireless usage while still providing the style and functionality they need to keep up with their busy lives," according to David Owens, Sprint’s vice president-Product Development."

The ZTE Fury will sell for $69.99 with a qualifying service plan, and will be $19.99 after a mail-in rebate.

[Via BGR.com...]

iPhoto '11, iBooks Author Get Updates

As part of this week's massive Apple product rollout, a pair of Mac OS X applications also received updates: iPhoto '11 and iBooks Author.

iPhoto only received one update, but I think it will be a very popular one, the ability to delete a photo from the Photo Stream.  iDevices running iOS 5.1 also have this ability.

iBooks Author received updates in two areas.  The first is support for iPad 3's (ok, Apple calls the new iPad, "the new iPad") new Retina display.  The other area is performance and stability updates.

All in all, it's been a nice week for the Apple fan club.

Both apps are available from the Mac App Store.  iPhoto '11 9.2.2 is a free update to customers who previously purchased the software.  If you need to buy iPhoto '11, it can be purchased for $14.99.  iBooks Author is free.

Rovio Releases Angry Birds Seasons - Cherry Blossom Festival

Our favorite ticked off birds are back at it again with Rovio's Cherry Blossom Festival, the latest installment of Angry Birds Seasons.

Angry Birds Seasons is available now for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch as a free update to current owners. If you haven't purchased Seasons yet, you can purchase the iPad edition for $1.99 or the iPhone/iPod touch edition for $0.99.

iPhoto Makes the Jump from Mac OS X to iOS

As part of today's massive software deployment from Apple, our old friend iPhone received an iOS, touch enabled makeover and is now available as a $4.99 app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

"With iPhoto for iOS, Apple brings Multi-Touch to photography in a breakthrough way. Browse, edit, and share your photos from your iPad or iPhone, like never before – all the powerful tools you need are at your fingertips. And with iCloud, you can share your experiences as stunning photo journals."

iPhoto for iOS is compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2 Wi-Fi, and iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G and requires iOS 5.1 or later.

You can purchase iPhoto for iOS from the iTunes Store.

Apple Rolls Out iOS 5.1 for Current iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Models

Earlier today, while unveiling the new revolutionary iPad with Retina display and the third generation AppleTV, Apple released iOS 5.1.

The new iOS update can be used to upgrade the following iOS devices:

• iPad 2, iPad 1
• iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS
• iPod touch 3rd and 4th generation

A separate update will be released to upgrade the software in the second generation AppleTV which also runs iOS 5.

To receive the update on your iOS 5 device, go to: Settings > General > Software Update.  If you prefer to update your iDevice the 'old fashioned' way, or haven't yet installed iOS 5, connect your handset to your computer running iTunes 10.6, also released today, and sync your device.  Then select your iDevice from the iTunes source pane and click the "Check for Updates" button in the pane on the right.