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IPHDAVAD The All In One HDMI and USB Port for Your iPhone and iPad

JTT has just launched the IPHDAVAD, which is iPhone, iPod and iPad attachment that provides a HDMI Out, analog TV out, mini USB Port and USB OTG port. Thus, you can add your USB keyboard, memory card reader and then convert it into HDMI all at once.

Watch YouTube Playlists on iPad

I love using my iPad for watching YouTube videos, but its impossible to watch YouTube playlists on the standard YouTube iPad app.

YTPlayer is a new iPad application that is compatible for iPad and iPhones and is completely free. YTPlayer lets you watch YouTube playlists in “gapless” mode just as you do on the desktop.

iPad Features Are Terrible When Compared to HP TC 1100 from 2003

This is how good Apple really are at marketing! The iPad features are simply terrible when compared to the old HP TC 1100.

iPad Joystick from Atari

Atari has launched its own joystick controller for the iPad. Currently its not announced as it has been leaked to us and its called the Atari Arcade Duo Powered joystick.

No other details have been released yet, but we will let you know when it is available to purchase.

Free Safari Alternatives for iPad

When you bought an iPad I bet one of the first things you starting thinking about was ways of changing the desktop. Probably one of the first things you started looking into changing was the browser.

While I like Safari, it just doesn’t have the same kick to it that other programs boast; however, not all browsers have a device compatible option that you can download. With Apple especially, it is slim pickings if you want to change it up without jailbreaking the system. This is due to their rather intense opposition to all things third-party, even after being told by the courts that jailbreaking is fair game as long as it isn’t used for piracy.

Luckily, that doesn’t mean that there is nothing out there you can use. There are at least four great options for iPad browsers that are easy to download, simple to use, and best of all 100 per cent free.

1. LastPass

LastPass

Most users hate constantly having to log in their accounts information every time they use my Safari web browser. This is a standard security feature that almost all mobile devices with web capability maintain. But it is also one of the most useless safeguards you can have, as people are less likely to share hand held devices as they are actual computers.

LastPass works by saving all of your passwords and keeping you logged in through the browser itself. You can then find everything signed in at once, and surf each website through the main page. You just have to sign them on to the free service. Easy, functional and very convenient.

2. Terra

Terra

Have you ever been showing someone something online when a URL or search history pops up that you would rather wasn’t seen? It can be so embarrassing, whether it was an adult site or a search on the latest release by Justin Bieber. That is what makes the feature on Google Chrome that allows for incognito Internet use so popular. Terra has that same incognito option for your iPad. But they also have a full screen mode that takes advantage of the tablets large screen.

Everything is run through toggles in the corner of the screen, which also allows you to enjoy the touch function. The settings are large enough that it provides ample fingertip space, which is a bonus if you don’t have an available stylus.

4. Night Browser

Night Browser

Like many other people, you probably like to read in bed at night. If you prefer to read in bed, you know that even a small reading lamp is enough to keep your spouse awake. Therefore you’ll be excited to discover Night Browser, the one that has a good dimming option.

It allows you enough light to see by, but it is low enough that it would be very difficult to disturb anyone. It takes advantage of the way the iPad screen glows to create a shade that is non-disruptive but readable without straining your eyes.

The best feature of this browser is that it allows you to manually adjust the brightness, so you don’t have to rely on the dimmer. You can change it to whatever is comfortable for you and those around you.

4. Atomic Browser Lite

Atomic Browser Lite

Social networking addicts who love to share will adore this browser, as it uses media integration right in the application. Facebook, Twitter, Digg, YouTube…they can all be customized to allow easy access. It is like putting it all on one page to give you a clear path while you surf the web.

It is more settings-based than many other sites, which makes it perfect for tailoring to your own needs or tastes. If you have trouble reading some font sizes you will love it, as you can adjust that easily without distorting the picture.

Jennifer Moline writes about freelancing, small business and design for the PsPrint Blog. PsPrint is a web company providing high-quality online printing services.

How to Make Games for the iPad

iPad by Apple is a truly amazing tablet. It lets you do practically everything you can expect out of a tablet and no wonder if it exceeds your expectations. The best part of an iPad is that you can even use it to earn good money by becoming a developer. Now you can always develop new and attractive applications for iTunes App store, but what many people don’t know is that you can even develop Games for an iPad. Now that sounds interesting, isn’t it?

It indeed sounds lucrative to be able to create your own iPad games. You can use your own created game to use an as example of your skills for your prospective employers, as part of your portfolio, and of course, to earn money by selling it on App Store. What is important to note, however, that it is anything but a child’s play to create iPad games. One would need to dedicate a lot of time for mastering the skills that are necessary to create the game applications. You should be ready to spare a lot of your time as the whole process calls for much effort and considerable time. However, it is certainly not an impossible job; if you are determined you can do it.

Here is some information on what is required to create games for an iPad.

• Learn Objective C

Objective C is the programming language that is universally used to create applications not only for iPad, but also for iPod and iPhone. This process is time consuming and will require you to spend some dedicated time to study the subject everyday for some months at least. It might be easier to get yourself enrolled in a technical school to learn the subject in a most professional manner.

• Join the Apple’s iOS Developer Program

It costs 99 dollars per year to join this program. When you register yourself, you are allowed to download the latest iPad software development kit or SDK in short, test the developed applications on a virtual iPad and then finally upload it to App Store for selling.

• Develop and Code

Once you have gained the required skills, you can then start developing the game concept and start coding it. You may want to hire a graphics designer to do the graphics for your dream game; otherwise you would need to study to master the skill of graphics designing also.

• Testing Phase

It is very important that you test your game extensively before uploading it to App Store for selling. You can also distribute it to some of your friends with iPad to know their feedback. Catch and fix as many bugs as possible.

• Submit

Once the game has passed the testing phase, you can submit it to iTunes Connect through the “Program Portal” under your Developer account. The Developer Certificate given to you at the time of registration should be valid. You may not know but this certificate needs to be renewed every six months. Once it has expired, it can be purchased again via the Developer account.

OnLive Cloud Gaming Now Available on iPad

Onlive have just announced that they have created an iPad app that supports their cloud based gaming service.

OnLive is pleased to announce the OnLive Player App for iPad and Android. Like the recently announced consoles, the OnLive Player App will enable gameplay of virtually all OnLive games on an iPad and Android tablet with touch or OnLive’s new Universal Wireless Controller.

Crenk Weekly: Tech Info You Might Have Missed This Week

Here is a new weekly section that we will be posting every Sunday at around Midnight GMT. If you were to busy to keep up on the latest happenings in tech this week, then we will keep you all up to date in one post.

  • Fujitsu Flexbook Teases With a Bendy Screen Future – Tested.com
  • Playstation Network Goes Back Online – Playstation Blog
  • Bing Adds Facebook Recommendations to Search – AdAge
  • iPhone 5G shows edge to edge screen and Flash has been moved – Electronista
  • 7 Cool iPhone and iPad Space Apps from NASA – Makeuseof

Apple iPad 2 Launch in China

Apple launched the iPad 2 in China yesterday and boy did it bring a lot of people to their retail stores! There are only a few Apple stores in China at the moment, but they are expecting to open another 25 retail stores very soon.

Pricing for the new Wi-Fi iPad 2 models in China is set approximately 15% higher than in the United States, with 16 GB models coming in at 3,688 yuan ($568), 32 GB models at 4,488 yuan ($691), and 64 GB models at 5,288 yuan ($814).

Additionally, customers will be able to buy the iPad 2 through the online store which is now available in China.

iPad 2 Now Available in 13 More Countries Including India

Apple has just rolled out the iPad 2 to 13 more countries including India. Now millions in India will be able to pick up the new iPad 2 from their favourite retailers.

16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi Rs. 29,500 Rs. 34,500 Rs. 39,500
iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G Rs. 36,900 Rs. 41,900 Rs. 46,900