iPad 3 Wi-Fi Issues Investigated By Apple, Affected Units Replaced By AppleCare

In the past few days, Apple has received a lot of customer complaints regarding a series of Wi-Fi issues, which affect the third-generation iPad which they released this year. According to the AppleCare document which Apple has released, Apple is investigating in order to see what to make of the complaints about the iPad 3’s Wi-Fi-related issues. There have been a lot of iPad users who have complained that the third-generation iPad has a lot of Wi-Fi issues, which include: connection drops, slow upload and downloading speeds and even the device’s inability to pick up and connect to the local Wi-Fi networks present in the vicinity. Don’t know how was the Wi-Fi version cleared for China with all the issues. Read after the break to know more about the issues that the customers are facing and what Apple has decided to do about them!

With the awesome features present in the iPad 3; many people believed that it was the ‘perfect’ tablet that anyone could ever wish for. With its Retina Display and the A5X processor chip, along with other features, the iPad 3 was on its way to become the ‘best’ tablet currently present in the market. Don’t get me wrong, I still think that the third-generation iPad has raised the bar for future tablet releases; however, no one was expecting that because of the iPad 3, Apple will begin to receive complaints about the device and Apple would have to come to the decision of replacing the affected units. At first, there were a few people who complained about the Wi-Fi connectivity issues. However, more and more complaints have started to reach Apple’s ears, and they have decided to do something about it.

Apple’s online support forums have a thread which discusses about the issue of the Wi-Fi connectivity present in the iPad 3. The thread present in this forum has received 700 replies of people who are facing the same issues as mentioned earlier. We have also visited this thread and have gone through every single reply of different people. Below, you can read some of the replies that are present on the thread, which we have summarized in order to give you the main idea about the replies that people have made;

One of the visitors has written that he is in a hotel room with his laptop and the new iPad 3. However, the laptop is receiving a strong Wi-Fi reception while the iPad 3 is only receiving a very weak signal. He then asks others if they have experienced the same kind of issue, and if they have any suggestions.

Another person has written that the Wi-Fi connection issues have nothing to do with the routers. He further elaborates by saying that he is right next to his wife, whom he gave his iPad 1. The wife is receiving full bars on her device while he has only one or two bars.

Other people have also written about the Wi-Fi connectivity issues saying that the iPad 3 isn’t able to receive a strong signal while the iPad 1 is able to receive a very strong signal, when they compared the two devices next to each other.

Wi-Fi connectivity issues in the third-generation iPad are one of the many issues which the media has been reporting about. There was news about issues with the iPad 3’s charging and overheating and now, the connectivity issue has been added to the list.

The good thing is that Apple hasn’t ignored these complaints and has admitted that some of the iPad 3 models could have Wi-Fi connectivity issues present in them. According to Apple, the symptoms could include, however, not limited to: slow Wi-Fi speeds, intermittent connectivity and indicating that the Wi-Fi network can’t be seen.

Apple has asked the AppleCare employees that they should ensure that when they test the devices they should see that the connectivity issues are because of the hardware component present in the device and are not because of the software bugs that could be present.

According to Apple, the only devices which are affected by these issues are the Wi-Fi only third-generation iPads. Apple further stated that the iPad 4G LTE models are safe from these issues. The reason Apple has given for this is that the 4G LTE models are safe from the connectivity issues because of the extra network power they are allowed to have because of the black rubber cut present on the top of the unit.

The third-generation iPad’s which are being affected by these Wi-Fi connectivity issues have been labeled as being “Captured”.

For those of you who don’t know. The word “Captured” is supposedly a code for the device to be immediately packed and then shipped to the Apple engineering centers in order to be examined and properly investigated.

Apple has instructed its employees to “Capture” the iPad 3 and the accessories included in with such as the charging adaptor and the USB cord and do a deep analysis of each device to see why these Wi-Fi connectivity issues have occurred.

On the brighter side of things, Apple has announced that they will be replacing the affected units and that their customers shouldn’t worry about these issues anymore.

Let us know if you too are having the Wi-Fi connectivity issues with your iPad 3 and whether or not you have got the replacement yet.

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iPad 3 Wi-Fi Version To China, The New Tablet Best Ever!

There has been news about the Apple iPad 3 Wi-Fi to be launched in the coming days via China market. The Wi-Fi device model is under quality certification at China’s authentic centers. Probably in the next couple of months it will be launched. However, there are certain obstacles in this task that have caused certain troubles regarding the release of the product.

As amazing as Apple products are there are doubts about any sort of faults, however, China electronic market quality testing centers have felt certain faults and the lighting and display manufacturers, Proview, have claimed against it. China is the region that is greatly known for wide use of quality application and they have considered Apple as the second option; in particular, Samsung is still the leading quality phone. The problem with display, claimed by the Proview, seems to be the reason for the delay in the device’s release. This greatly proves the active cogitation of Chinese workers; it sure is going to be hard to pass through their doors. The Chinese Apple lovers would definitely have to wait for the 3G model till the certified centers pass the model without any claims. There is not much to say, the squabble over the trademark goes on.

There has also been news that the CEO of the Apple tends to meet the government officials, although that the purpose of meeting has yet not been clearly declared but what is more apparent is the concern of iDevices. It would turn out to be extremely shocking if the CEO discusses anything other than the launch of iPad 3. Hopefully the Chinese would be lucky enough to receive the iPad 3 soon. It is suspected that the tablet would attain significant ranking.

The iPad 3 is the most talked about tablet among the Apple community right now. There have been positive reports on the product recommendation. Although there were certain issues on heating and charging of iPad 3 under intense load but still the device has been ranked among the best tablets set forth up till now. According to the most recent report the resolution power of the device has been a significant cause of this substantial ranking. The profound details and color accuracy has led the device to excellence and in the previous ranking, iPad 3 has been labeled on the top. We must say that iPad 3 has proved to be one of the greatest achievements for Apple.

This is not the only feature because of which the Apple iPad 3 makes its way to better routes. The unique style of Apple workers has always been the cause for introducing products that would out rank themselves in the market. The battery time, sounds perfection, camera and display and connectivity are the main features that many around look for when opting for a good electronic device. The iPad 3 has all these features and in the best quality that can be achieved. The Retina display of iPad 3 is amazing and allows high accurate resolution. The camera feature is again a magnificent job; sharing, editing and viewing photos in best quality are just what one has been looking for. The camera is a 5 mega pixel and the result that you will get is what you cannot find in any other tablet. The superb performance of iPad 3 has been presented in other features too. The tablet works pretty fast and the quality of results that you will get would definitely leave your mouth hanging. Although there had been certain issues with the battery time; the heating and lowering of battery in hours of intense working was troubling. However, in reference to the latest report from Consumer Reports, the battery time is better than that is found in all the other tablets and so still we are left to rank this iPad as the best.

It is also claimed that iPad 3 turned out to have the heating issue more than the previous launches but this problem did not turn out to be too big that it would influence the reputation of the device. There has always been one good thing about the Apple products; they have always been perfect as a whole. A problem with the battery about the it not getting charge while some heavy selected game is being played with full brightness has been a good point but the fact that this problem is present only under certain condition and that that the overall feature of the iPad lag this trouble behind, makes iPad 3 once again the favorite. It is true that there has been no tablet better than this one yet because there has not been a fault substantial enough to lower the value of this iPad.

All the claims do not end here, it has also been reported that although the high resolution results are magnificent and superb but there is a trouble when lower resolution study is done. For instance while reading an e-magazine some content might look terrible and worse than the way it was shown in iPad 2. This point might create hype among people as the fact that the tablet makes things that looked better in previous iPad look worse in its resolution, is troubling. It probably is the downside.

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iPad 3: Cool accessories For Your New Tablet (Part 1)

With the iPad 3 finally out in the public, it’s only right that people try to keep their new device safe and sound from different kinds of harm, such as falls, spills, scratches etc. For some, the iPad is their life, and they do everything they can to maintain its shiny look. Not only that, people also buy different accessories for their iPad’s in order to give it a unique look and have an edge over the other tablets that are owned by people. Many people are now interested in finding different accessories for the iPad 3 that they’ve bought. If you’re also one of those people who want to know about the different accessories that they can get for their tablets, then you’ve come to the right post. Know about a list of accessories meant for your iPad 3, after the break!

Keep on reading if you’re interested in knowing how you can keep your tablets safe, or you want to better your iPad experience.

The best way to keep your iPad safe is by giving it a well-made cover, case or a protector. There are a lot of items present in the market and that’s why we’ve listed some good options, by Apple, for you all to look at.

Smart Cover (£35)

The smart cover is one of Apple’s classics. It has been designed to keep the screen of the iPad 2, scratch free and clean. The back of the cover will get scratched, but at least the Retina display will remain safe.

It’s available in a variety of colors, and you can get one from Apple’s official site.

The iPad satchel (£111)

Having an iPad carrier is also a good thing. Many of the carriers don’t look as if they’re for tablets, and they look like ordinary carriers.

The Ally Capellino canvas satchel has been specifically designed for the iPad and you can get it from the Apple store.

Zagg Invisible Shield (£8)

A good way to keep your iPad 3 safe is by wrapping it completely in plastic that’s scratch resistant. The good thing about the ‘Invisible shield’ is that it’s invisible.

You should get the Zagg Invisible Shield to keep your tablet safe.

Now you can easily connect, charge, etc. your tablets with the multitude of devices manufacturers have developed.

Apple Digital AV Adapter (£35)

Using this device allows you to send a signal from your iPad through HDMI. You can even send audio.

You can also get yourself this device if you want to show your data on a HDMI-capable projector.

Apple TV (£99)

With the help of AirPlay, users can push audio and video from the iPad to the Apple TV and then to the television sets or the speakers.

You can get Apple TV for only £99.

Apple camera connector kit (£25)

This little device is very useful when it comes to connecting your camera to your tablet. If you have a larger iPad, then you can use it as a portable camera backup.

Having the Apple camera connector kit is quite useful.

Duracell 5 hour USB charger (£29)

Though it might not look like much from the outside, the Duracell 5 hour USB charger is capable of providing your iPad 3 with the burst of energy it requires if the battery of your tablet runs low, and you don’t have the means to recharge it.

Yes, you’ll need to recharge the cell as well; however, once recharged; you can carry it around until the time comes when you’ll need it. The Duracell 5 hour USB Charger is cheap, and it can help you in emergency situations when your tablet is running out of power.

There are a lot of people who aren’t comfortable with the touch screen in tablets. Having a good keyboard is quite beneficial if you think that the touch screen isn’t for you.

Apple keyboard dock (£56)

This keyboard dock is very comfortable to use and the audio output feature also comes in handy.

You should get the Apple keyboard dock if the touch screen isn’t for you when it comes to typing for long hours.

HiPPiH iEagle Foldable Wireless Keyboard (£74)

This wireless keyboard is foldable, and you can carry it around with you anywhere you go. This keyboard comes with a carrying case and doesn’t take too much space.

You can buy this device from the Apple store.

Zagg Keys Flex keyboard (£54)

This device combines a keyboard and a stand. The stand allows you to set your iPad in a suitable position, and you can write at your maximum speed.

You should check out the Zagg Keys Flex Keyboard if you want an easy typing experience.

So, there you have it, a list of accessories meant for your iPad 3.

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iPad 3 Battery Performance, Heating Issues, Retina Apps And Netflix

The Retina Display is one of the most prominent features of the iPad 3 compared to the iPad 2. The high level of brightness is maintained due to the increased number of LEDs. However, the large number of LEDs taken a toll on the battery life. The ‘heating problem’ which we have heard about in the past is also rumored to be due to a large number of LEDs. There have been news about the issues involving battery life and heating problems and here is a summary:
A report suggests that even though the battery of iPad 3 is 1.7 times larger than the iPad 2, the number of LEDs which offer full brightness and better resolution is not doing well for the battery life.

A few facts now! The number of backlight LEDs used in the iPad 3 has approximately doubled from 36 to an estimate of 72-82. This has increased requirement for at least 50 percent of larger battery for the iPad 3, since the Retina display is taking about 50 to 60 percent of the battery power. The LEDs in the iPad 3 are consuming 2.5 times power compared to the iPad, which the battery is 1.7 times larger. This means even if the users run the iPad 3 at maximum brightness, the run time is low as they only put in 70 percent more battery while using 150 percent more power.

DisplayMate informs the iPad 3 when set at maximum brightness utilizes about 20 percent less battery life compared to the iPad 2. However, when set at middle brightness, the runtime is the same. Analysts thereby suggests it as in all probability the ‘typical setting’ in the way the fruit company delivers it.

Now talking about the heating problem, Consumer Reports state the higher temperature generated in the iPad 3 compared to the iPad 2 is ‘hot to touch’ but not uncomfortably so. The heating is mainly concentrated at certain points and it is recorded at less than the general body temperature. Many have found the Apple logo to be the most ‘heated’.

Apart from the heating issue and the battery problem talk, we know there are only a few apps specifically designed for the original iPad when it was first introduced. But since its introduction, both the iPhone and iPod Touch have been upgraded to high resolution Retina Displays. So far, the fruit company hasn’t used the Retina graphics from apps which have been upgraded to work with the iPhone 4 and 4S’s 960*640 display. The iPad 1 and 2 still pixels double the 480*320 display from the original iPhone’s screen. Retinapad is a Cydia app that enables the use of iPhone Retina graphics on the original iPad filling the functionality gap.

However, a user on TouchArcade forums states the iPad 3 has significantly improved visual experience as it displays Retina graphics of apps designed for the iPhone in both 1x and 2 x modes. There is still an issue of user experience, in 2x mode; the interface elements are twice as large but much better looking.

He further informed that he just tested it out with NBA Jam! The iPhone version looked crap on his iPad 1. However, when he used RetinaPad after jailbreaking, it was tricked into loading iPhone 4’s Retina enabled graphic assets. However, on his iPad 3, it looks remarkable, just by enabling the 2x option at the bottom right of the screen. Retinapad is no longer needed!

The image above displays the graphics of the iPhone version of Cut the Rope. The left is on iPad 2 which the right one is on iPad 3. The iPad 3 version utilizes the iPhone Retina Graphics found in Cut the Rope for iPhone, resulting in a sharper image. It looks identical to the native iPad version of the game:

The game isn’t updated yet to support the iPad Retina display, and the native apps will look even better on the iPad 3. There is also visual improvement expected for the iPhone apps running on the latest tablet.

According to Pocket-lint, Netflix had revealed the HD streaming to the iPad 3’s Retina Display is a part of its plan for the future. The Netflix iPad application has just been updated to be compatible with the high resolution screen, but currently only streams standard definition content to tablet devices. The subscribers familiar with content on HD TVs would know that many shows and movies are already available in HD, may with 5.1 surround sound too. That content is already encoded at 1080p and capable of playing fine over normal broadband with stuttering, but perhaps the media streaming service needs to bolster its infrastructure before it can take on the extra bandwidth. After all, iPad 3 sold 3 million units in the first weekend of sales!

It is definitely expected in the future. Joris Evers, director of Corporate Communications at Netfilx, informed speaking to Mashable that he can’t say when HD content will be available on the iPad3, only that it is coming. He stated the videos are not in HD yet. That is their roadmap, but he can’t share timing at this point.

Let’s hope we get Netflix and more apps for the Retina Display soon. We will also bring you more reports about the heating problems and the battery issues. Keep following us! Meanwhile, you can check out iPad 3: Cool accessories for your new tablet!

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Camera Test: iPad 3 Vs. iPad 2

You have already seen the speed comparison of the iPad 3 and the iPad 2. Apart from the Retina Display ported as the best feature of the iPad 3, the iSight camera also has a role to play. This article will show a comparison between the iPad 2’s rear camera and the iSight camera of the iPad 3.

Steven Chi from Redmondpie made the comparison. The iPad 3 has a 5 megapixel camera, which means the tablet users will join the ranks with the increasing number of smartphone users who are getting more involved in image creation, editing and sharing. The iPad 2 was expected to have a Retina Display as the users became familiar with the one on iPhone 4, but the second-generation tablet turned out to have the same display as the original iPad, and the cameras didn’t go well with the iDevice users as their expectations had not been met.

Video Comparison of the iPad 3 vs. iPad 2 can be seen from this link (click the link to view the video).

Do the iPad users feel satisfied now that the latest release has brought some respectability to tablet photographers or do you still think that Apple should stop trying to introduce tablets for such purposes and stick to their smartphones to do the job? Well, the iPad 3's camera is doing well to cover the Kodek moments. However, the portability lacks subject to the huge size!

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iPad 3 Tutorial: Use Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot For Tethering

The iPad 3 comes with a tethering feature known as ‘Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot’. This feature allows users to share their iPad’s 4G LTE or HSPA + Internet connection with any device that can connect to the Wi-Fi network. Earlier, we talked about how to enable this feature in your device as it might not be enabled by default. We have also taught you how to change the password for your Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot. Keep reading how to use your Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot for tethering after the break!

Users can use their Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot to share their iPad 3 LTE or HSPA+/EVDO connection with any device such as Mac, Windows and Linux laptops, PCs, handhelds etc. as long as it has a Wi-Fi connection. You can do this by following the simple steps below;

Starting Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot on the iPad 3

Step 1: Launch the Settings menu.

Step 2: Tap on the ‘Personal Hotpot’ option.

Step 3: Toggle it ‘on’.

The Device you want to connect with

Step 1: See which Wi-Fi connections are available.

Step 2: The Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot that you have will have the same name as your iPad. Select it!

Step 3: Enter the password. It’s the same as the one which appears on your iPad 3.

Step 4: You’ll be able to see a blue bar across the top of the iPad that you have and this tells that the Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot is connected. The number of connections will appear on the right of the screen.

Keep in mind that different connections are allowed by different carriers and the number of connections varies from 5 to a total of 8.

You should also check out some good Wi-Fi + 4G offers.

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iPad 3: Cool accessories For Your New Tablet (Part 2)

We are back with another post about the accessories that you can buy for your iPad 3. Earlier, we talked about different connectors and keyboards and we even told you all about different iPad covers and protectors in iPad 3: Cool accessories for your new tablet (part 1). Now, we are going to increase the list of accessories by telling you about iPad docks, audio, headphones and subscriptions that can increase you iPad 3 experience. Read all about it, after the break!

Anyone who has a tablet knows that the speakers on the iPad aren’t what one might call as powerful. The speakers can perform well if you or your friend wants to listen to something together, however, they won’t be of any help if you want to throw a party. Give a read to the docks we have selected.

Bang and Olufsen BeoSound 8 (£895)

For people who can afford it, this device works well with the iPad 3. The design is unique, and it looks very well made. It even has a room adaption switch that can adjust the level of the bass speaker to clear the audio, depending on the environment the device is being used in.

The BeoSound 8 also works with a computer and iPhone. You can buy this product from the Apple Store.

Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Air Speakers (£599)

This device has AirPlay connectivity, which allows users to wirelessly stream music from the tablet to the speaker. The design also catches the eye, and it’s meant to surround the whole room in sound.

You can get this device from Apple Store.

Philips DC390 (£110)

This device is affordable for a lot of people, if they are happy with loud sounds and not other features which other expensive docks can give them. This dock will increase the sound of your iPad and it can also be used to recharge your device too.

You can dock your tablet and your iPhone at the same time. You can get this device from the Apple Store.

Selecting a new set of headphones can be a confusing task for many people. That’s why we have put aside some very good choices for you to look at.

Digital Silence DS-321D (£60)

The DS-321D are noise-cancelling headphones and are quite affordable. The functionality of these headphones can rival the headphones that are twice its cost.

You should give the DS-321D headphones a try!

Atomic Floyd Super Darts (£200)

These headphones are the best that the company has to offer to us all and they can be used with iPhones and iPads. The controls allow users to skip and pause music tracks without them having to take their device out from their bags.

You can get this device from Atomic Floyd’s official site.

Sennheiser IE 80 (£240)

This device is capable of providing you with detailed sound and turntable bass response. These headphones go well with the iPad.

You should check out the IE 80 if the cost isn’t an issue.

We all know that apps are cheap. However, paying a little extra and getting an in app subscription can help in maximizing the iPad 3 experience. Below you’ll find a list of subscriptions, we find interesting.

Spotify Premium (£10 pcm)

Spotify premium allows you to stream unlimited music at a speed of 320kbps, and it even lets you save them in your iPad 3 and you can listen to them, ad-free on your computer.

You can consider this as iTunes with the difference being that you can have unlimited download. You can get it from their official site.

Sky Go (depends on the subscription)

This allows you to turn your iPad 3 or any other tablet into a portable TV. Depending on the subscription, it allows you to watch the F1 channel and even Sky Movies.

The picture quality is very good. It’s not cheap; however, you can have this for free if you have a Sky subscription. You can get it from their official site.

Netflix (£6)

If you like movies, then there’s no doubt that you should go for Netflix. It allows you to stream over 3G on the iPad, iPhone, Android, TV and about any piece of hardware, you can think of. It is quite cheap as it costs £6 a month and the movie quality is also very good.

You might not be able to find all the movies you want to watch, on Netflix; however, you’ll still have plenty of good choices that can help you kill a few hours and make use of the new screen on the iPad 3.
You can get Netflix by signing up on their official site.

In the end, we would like to say that the market is full of different accessories for the iPad 3 and other devices. That’s why you need to be careful when you buy a product. Do proper research and see if that product is meant for you before you go and buy it.

We have provided you with a list of accessories, and we hope that it helps you in making the right decision.

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iPad 3 Gets TinyUmbrella 5.10.08 To Save SHSH Blobs On iOS 5.1

TinyUmberlla is known to save SHSH blobs. The tool has been updated to v5.10.08, which will allow users to save SHSH blobs on the iPad 3 running on iOS 5.1. On the side note, Apple TV 3 is also on iOS 5.1. The developer, NotCom, added the support as soon as MusleNerd informed he has jailbroken his iPad 3. Details below!

The blog of firmware umbrella states that the tool now has support for saving 5.1 SHSH for iPad 3 (all versions). As of now, they still can’t restore them but they are working on getting that to work from many different angles. They will inform when they do more.

The owners of the iPad 3 on iOS 5.1 should download the latest TinyUmberlla tool and start saving their SHSH blobs right away. What is the use of saving SHSH Blobs? They will be useful when Apple releases a new iOS software update and you have unintentionally or otherwise have updated to the new firmware version but need to downgrade the firmware.

If you don’t save SHSH blobs, you can’t downgrade to old IPSW and when the untethered jailbreak is released, you won’t be able to downgrade back to iOS 5.1 if you update the firmware. So it’s better that iPad 3 users should start saving them right away. Download the latest verison of TinyUmbrella from the links below!

Download TinyUmbrella 5.10.08 (Windows)

Download TinyUmbrella 5.10.08 (Mac)

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iPad 3 And iPad 2 Difference: Apple Store Customers Tested

iPad 3’s display quality is something that has taken the market by storm. The iPad 3 has the best consumer display on the market at the moment. What surprises us is that in a blind test, the Apple Store customers couldn’t spot the difference between the iPad 3 and the iPad 2 in a blind test.

The folks over at TNW found that many people coming in and out of their local Apple Store couldn’t spot the iPad 3 from the previous model when quizzed in an unscientific test. Many of them were asked to identify the crisper, more densely pixel packed display and guess what? They choose the iPad 2.

Check out the video of the customers telling the difference from this link.

It would be exciting to hear the reasons why the iPad 3 wasn’t selected over the iPad 2. However, many of the people choosing the iPad 2 have glasses, meaning the weakness of their eyesight may be the reason they were not able to distinguish the Retina quality in the display which as the fruit company says means the ability to distinguish one pixel from another with 20/20 vision. Another thing is the iPad 3 is said to be slightly warmer than the iPad 2. Some people who prefer cooler colors could have chosen the iPad 2 but that is just a thought!

While this is just a test, the people have gone crazy for the iPad 3 which has already sold 3 million units in the first weekend of sales. The iPad 3 has also been jailbroken by four different hackers!

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Enable And Use Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot On Your New iPad (Tutorial)

Those of you who have a iPad 3/ new iPad or know about the iPad 3/ new iPad would know that it has a tethering feature by the name ‘Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot’. This feature allows users to share the iPad’s 4G LTE or HSPA + Internet connection with a laptop or other devices that can connect to a WiFi connection. The carriers who offer this are Verizon and Rogers, while AT&T currently doesn’t. When you get Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot, it may not be enabled by default. Read on to know if your Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot is enabled or not!

There’s an easy way to tell whether or not the Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot is enabled or not. All you have to do is follow the steps below;

Step 1: Simply launch the Settings app.

Step 2: Look at the top left area of the screen.

Step 3: If the Personal Hotspot can be seen at the top, then it means that it’s enabled. If you don’t see it, then you’ll need to enable it

How to enable it

Enabling the Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot is easy, and you can do it by reading below;

Step 1: Simply launch the Settings app.

Step 2: Now tap ‘General’.

Step 3: Then tap ‘Network’.

Step 4: Now, tap Personal Hotspot.

Step 5: Simply, toggle the Personal Hotspot to on.

Now, if you did everything right, the Personal Hotspot will appear in the top level Settings list when you check it, and you won’t have to repeat the steps again whenever you’ll want to use it.

Changing your Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot password is also important and we’ll talk about it later. Having a good Wi-Fi + 4G connection package is important as well.

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Enable Dictation On Your iPad 3/ New iPad (Tutorial)

We all know by now that the new tablet offering by Apple Inc. in the form of the iPad 3 doesn’t have Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant, due to many reasons. However, the iPad 3 does feature speech-to-text Dictation. This Voice Dictation might not be enabled by default when you get the iPad 3 . Not to worry, as you’ve come to the right post as here we’ll teach you how to enable the iPad Dictation feature and enjoy its functions!

As mentioned above, the voice dictation feature might not be enabled by default in your iPad 3/ new iPad. If that’s the case, then simply follow the easy steps that are mentioned below;

Step 1: The first thing you need to do is enable the Settings app.

Step 2: Tap the ‘General’ option.

Step 3: Now, scroll down to the bottom of the list and tap on ‘Keyboard’.

Step 4: Simply, Toggle the Dictation feature ‘On’.

Step 5: A privacy notification by Apple will appear in front of you. Just ‘Enable’ it in order to agree with what the notification is about.

Step 6: If you’re one of those people who like reading such notifications, then you can do so by tapping ‘About’, and the details will be presented in front of you.

Step 7: Once you’ve read what you wanted and are satisfied, then simply tap ‘Done’ and you’ve completed all of the steps.

Now, you can enjoy the Dictation feature present in the iPad 3 . Like Siri, this feature is a server-side service. Meaning that it transmits the user’s voice to Apple’s data center and after processing, it sends back the text to your device.

Another feature in the iPad 3 is the Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot. You can also check out some interesting Wi-Fi + 4G packages.

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Instapaper Updated To v4.1 For Retina Display Of iPad 3/ New iPad

Many of you might already be familiar with ‘Instapaper’. It allows you to save webpages on your device and let you read them later with a distraction free and highly optimized format. It also syncs the webpages between the iOS device that you have and the Instapaper website. This allows you to read what you want, anywhere you want. As the iPad 3/ new iPad Retina Display has mesmerized everyone, Instapaper has been updated to version 4.1, and it makes use of the iPad 3/ new iPad’s Retina Display. The update also adds six new fonts!

Many people want to read things without being distracted by advertisements, etc. Instapaper gives such an opportunity to such readers as it takes away everything except the text of the article a person wants to read. By tapping the article you can hide the toolbars that appear at the top of the screen. This allows you to only see the text you’re interested in reading.

Another feature present in this app is the “Twilight Sepia”. No, it’s not the same Twilight that has vampires present in it. This feature slightly tints the screen of the device with a sepia theme during sunset and then automatically goes into Dark Mode at night. New gestures have also been added in Instapaper when the user wants to exit the article they’re reading i.e. when pagination, the feature that presents a long article in a book-page format, is inactive, swipe to the right to exit it. If it’s active, then swipe to the left when you’re at the last page in order to exit the article.

Another good thing about this app is that all the articles stay in sync between the iPad, iPhone and your computer and provides you with a seamless reading experience.

You can download it from iTunes Store for your new iPad. You can also check out how to record and trim videos on your iPad 3/ new iPad.

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Change Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot Password On Your iPad 3/ New iPad (Tutorial)

The iPad 3/ new iPad has a feature present in it by the name ‘Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot’. This feature allows users to share their iPad’s 4G LTE or HSPA + Internet connection with a laptop or any device that can be connected to the Wi-Fi network. When you get it from a carrier, the Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot might not be enabled by default on your device, and you’ll have to enable it yourself. Another thing which you’ll need to do is change the password of the Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot which you can do by reading after the break!

Apple does provide users with their own default password for the Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot that you have. However, this password can also be changed though you have to make sure that the Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot is enabled;

Step 1: Launch the Settings of the device you have.

Step 2: Now, tap Personal Hotspot.

Step 3: Tap the ‘Wi-Fi Password’.

Step 4: The new password you’ll enter should be more than 8 characters.

Step 5: After you’ve selected the new password which you’ll be using, just tap the blue colored ‘Done’ button. You can see this button appearing at the top right of the menu.

So, there you have it, you’ve now changed the default password that Apple gave you, and now you have your own password for your Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot.

The Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot feature is a tethering feature present in the iPad 3/ new iPad and we’ll tell you about how to use Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot for tethering, later.

You should also check out some good Wi-Fi + 4G packages as well.

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Use Dictation On Your iPad 3 (Tutorial)

The iPad 3, though doesn’t have Apple’s virtual assistant Siri, it does have the dictation feature present in it. This feature is a speech-to-text feature, and it sends the speech date to Apple’s data center and then after being processed, the text is sent back to your device. Earlier, we talked about how to enable the Dictation feature as the iPad 3 might not have it enabled by default. Now, we’re going to tell you how to use the Dictation feature present in the iPad 3, after the break!

When you’ve enabled the Dictation feature on your iPad 3, a microphone key will appear on the iPad keyboard. However, keep in mind that it won’t always appear on keyboards that are specialized. Meaning that it won’t appear when you’re entering a website URL, and it’ll appear on the keyboards that are meant for entering standard text. Simply follow the steps below to know how to use this feature;

Step 1: The first thing you’ll need to do is tap the Dictation key.

Step 2: Just say what you want to type in your device.

Step 3: In the end, tap the Dictation key again, and you’re finished.

The things that you need to keep in mind when using this feature is that you should speak at a steady pace, and you should enunciate very clearly. When Dictation gets confused about the words that you’ve spoken, it’ll underline the words in blue color. Just tap those words and you’ll be given a list of alternatives to choose from and select the correct word.

The iPad 3 also has the Wi-Fi Personal Hotspot feature, and you can also check out some interesting Wi-Fi + 4G packages that you might like.

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iPad 3 Gets About 10° Fahrenheit Warmer Than The iPad 2 (Thermal Image)

There have been reports that a number of iPad 3 adopters are raising their concerns to Apple’s Support Communities about the operating temperature of the new tablet. Many of them feel the third-generation tablet is getting too warm if used for a long period of time and they feel this is a serious issue.

Now it has been confirmed through thermal imaging that the iPad 3 gets about 10° Fahrenheit warmer than the iPad 2. However, there is nothing to worry about. Tweakers.net, a Dutch site, ran the GLBenchmark test for five minutes on the iPad 3 and the iPad 2 to ensure the performance of both devices were at peak, and they later used an infrared camera to measure the differences in temperature.

They found out that the hottest part of the iPad 3 reached 92.5° Fahrenheit when in use, while the iPad 2 was only at 83° Fahrenheit. Nevertheless, it should be noted that even with the increase of 10°, the iPad 3 is still operating within the specified operating temperatures of the fruit company for the device, which are 32° to 95° Fahrenheit.

The cause of the additional heat is thought to be the iPad 3's A5X chip, which features a quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4 graphics processing unit. When you use the device for things like 3D gaming, it is likely to get warmer. But there isn’t anything to worry about as it is in the specified range and won’t burst into flames!

The iPad 3 is doing well and Apple has already sold 3 million units in the first weekend of sales!

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iPad 3 Sells 3 Million In The First Weekend Of Sales

Apple has announced that it has sold three million units of the iPad 3 since the launch on 16th of March. The iPad 3 has a brand new Retina Display, A5X chip, a 5 megapixel iSight camera which shoots 1080p HD video and is amazingly light and thin. The 4G LTE network is supported in the US and Canada, and fast networks around the world including the ones based on HSPA+ and DC-HSPDA. The press release continues after the break!

The third-generation tablet is a blockbuster with three million units sold and is the strongest iPad launch yet according to Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, Philip Schiller. Customers love the incredible features of the new device and even more customers wait to get their hands on it.

It is currently available in the US, Canada, France, Germany, Honk Kong, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Puerto Rico, UK, Switzerland and the US Virgin Islands and will be available in 24 more countries starting at 8:00 am local time on March 23, Friday through the online store, retail stores and selected authorized resellers, including Belgium, Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Mexico, Macau, The Netherlands, Poland, Norway, Romania, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden and Spain.

Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. 4G LTE is supported only AT&T and Verizon networks in the U.S. and on Bell, Rogers and Telus networks in Canada. Data plans are sold separately.

This is truly amazing that Apple has managed to sell 3 million iPad 3 in the first weekend. 3 times more than last year! There has already been 4 jailbreak exploits for the latest tablet.

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iPad 3′s ‘LTE’ Advertising Brings Complains From Carriers Outside North America

4G LTE connection speed is playing a major role in the sales of the iPad 3. That is why this aspect is being widely advertised by the fruit company. 4G LTE is one of the top four features being advertised for the iPad 3 on Apple’s official website. However, the 4G connectivity is only available in US, through the carries AT&T and Verizon, and in Canada through Rogers, Telus and Bell, which is confusing the customers.

As a result, carriers situated outside North America have launched complains to Apple for the misleading advertisements. The Australian states that carriers Telstra and Optus have planned to avoid the term “4G” for not misleading the consumers and to avoid any confusion altogether.

They are making it clear that Apple’s third-generation tablet will not work on 4G LTE networks in Australia. Apple overlooked many planned or operational LTE networks in Europe so the carriers there are also upset. The iPad 3 won’t work with them even though LTE networks are becoming more common.

There have been reports from Europe suggesting that telecom companies have asked Apple to stop advertising the fact that the iPad 3 can be used on 4G LTE networks, since that is only possible in North America. Also there have been rumors that Apple could be in trouble with the European Commission if the branding is deemed as false advertising.

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iPad 3: Sales, Launch in 25 Countries

We know how quickly the iPad 3 is selling since the launch day. A few days ago, we informed that it has sold 3 million units in the first weekend of sales, and Pocket-lint reported few days ago that PC World and Currys group has so far sold 80 percent more iPad 3s in the four days after launch than iPad 2s in the similar time frame last year.

Moreover, after the midnight opening at the Tottenham Court Road PC World in London, eight hours before the Apple Store started selling the device, the shop sold the iPad 3 every 20 seconds for 90 minutes the time allotted before the shop closed its doors again. The source informs that the sales more than exceeded expectations. Other official news state Currys and PC World has announced a new tablet and phone trade-in service. Customers can visit curryspcworldtradeins.co.uk to exchange unwanted tablets and handsets in return for gift vouchers to spend either through one of its national stores or online via the chain. The iPad 3 isn’t listed yet, but you can trade in your iPad 2 at the current value of £203.90 (16 GB Wi-Fi), up to £282.37 (64 GB Wi-Fi + 3G model). Broken devices are also being accepted at a lower rate (as usual).

Apart from the sales report, the device was launched only in 10 countries on March 16th, with US, Canada and UK as the early recipients. On 23rd March, it was launched in 25 more countries. The list includes Belgium, Bulgaria, Austria, Denmark, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Macau, Luxembourg, Mexico, New Zealand, Netherlands, Poland, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

Now coming to accessories, we made a post about cool accessories that you can buy for your new tablet.There have been some reports from buyers they Smart Covers are not triggering the automatic screen-locking system when you close them. Apple developed with Smart Cover a means whereby magnets on the right edge of the cover would lock the screen and keep it fixed to the front of the display. Forums have begun to fill with reports of this not working with the iPad 3. Pocket-lint investigated this claim following a comment from a reader that the Smart Cover wasn’t performing as expected. In their tests, they used an original iPad Smart Cover which was purchased at the launch of the iPad 2, a Smart Cover bought at the time of the iPad 3 launch, and a Griffin intelliCase to examine how they performed and if there was a difference in performance.

The test of two different official covers on two separate iPad 3s had the same results and both of them worked! They also functioned great on iPad 2s. The Griffin iPad cover also worked fine.

However, The Daily Mail reported the first-generation Smart Covers don’t work with the iPad 3 which is wrong. The source then used a counterfeit Smart Cover on the iPad 3, and this didn’t work, however it did work fine on the iPad 2. This suggests that there might have been a change made to the iPad 3 specifications by Apple to combat counterfeit Smart Covers. The answer seems to be then if you want a Smart Cover to work with the iPad 3, it needs to be an official one, or from a trusty third-party maker. The Daily Mail also informed Maroo is offering refunds for unhappy customers. Maybe your Smart Cover maker will too. The fruit company isn’t replacing any covers, official or otherwise, and if you have bought one on a “deal” from the market chances are you’re going to regret the purchase.

9to5mac reports the president of DisplayMate Technologies Corporation, Dr. Raymond Soneira, has put the device through its paces testing almost every aspect of the “resolutionay” new Retina display. A lengthy report provides a detailed comparison of the iPad 3’s display vs. the iPhone 4 and the iPad 2.

Dr Soneira found, in the running time of iPad 3’s battery, that the batteries don’t actually reach full charge when 100% is shown and noted up to an extra hour of charging is required before reaching full capacity. One explanation suggests that the fruit company is trying to shorten the amount of time people think ti takes to charge to line up with iPad 2 expectations. Soneira found the iPad 3 running to applications at maximum brightness lasted for 5.8 hours in comparison to iPad 2 at 7.2 hours.

He provided an explanation for the extra hour the new tablet takes. The charge indicator on all mobile devices is based on a mathematical model of the charge rates, recent discharge history of the battery and discharge rate. It uses this information to estimate how much running time is due. It’s actually rather difficult to do because most batteries degrade slowly as they discharge and then tend to surprise with a precipitous decline near the end. So there’s something wrong with the battery charge mathematical model on the iPad. It shouldn’t say 100% until it stops recharging and goes from the full recharging rate of about 10 watts to a trickle charging rate of about 1 watt. Otherwise, the user will not get the maximum running time that the iPad is capable of delivering, which is listed in this link. There have also been reports that the iPad 3 gets warmer than the iPad 2.

Talking about apps, no doubt, the iPad 3 has strengthened Apple’s position as, currently, having the best tablet that’s available in the market. The iPad 3 has a Retina Display, A5x processor chip and other features and the device has something for everyone. The Retina Display present in the tablet provides people with a new experience, and that’s the feature which is urging people to buy the new tablet. That’s why many developers are creating apps or updating the apps that already have in order to utilize the Retina Display feature of the iPad 3. Comics have always been a favorite of many people and Comixology are going to release a new version of their comic reading app, and this version is capable of providing users with high-resolution graphics that make use of the Retina display present in the iPad 3.

Many of you might already know about Comixology. They are publishers of the most popular comics-reading app on the iOS and a new version of the app will be able to utilize the Retina display of the new tablet. Though the current version of this ‘Comic app’ is already quite good, the new version that will be released is just mind-blowing!

People who had the chance of experiencing the pre-release copy of the app have said that it’s something that the users haven’t experienced before. The new files are referred to by Comixology as “CMX-HD” format and the display they are able to provide is spectacular. The new version of the comic app is able to provide users with a picture that is high definition, crisp and bright. All of this is possible because of the Retina display feature present in the iPad 3. One of the problems with digital comics is that the fine lines are seen as pixilated blurs. The new version of the comic app is capable of providing a razor-sharp text, and the fine lines present in the digital comics are presented as straight lines and not as pixilated blurs. You can see what I’m talking about in the image below. Even when you zoom into an image, the lines are crisp and sharp. In the image, you can easily see the difference between the resolution on the iPad 2 and the iPad 3.

According to what David Steinberger, who is the Comixology CEO, the CMX-HD files can only be downloaded if you are using the iPad 3 and these files are two to three times more than the size of the regular issues. Comixology is hoping to decrease the file size; however, image quality is given first importance.

Comixology is also trying to upgrade the comic catalog that they have to the CMX-HD format as soon as possible. If users have a comic that has been upgraded, they will be asked to download the upgraded version. A good thing is that there isn’t any fee for getting an upgraded comic, and the CMX-HD format comics don’t cost extra. According to Steinberger, 90% of the catalog and 100% of the new comics will be in the new format.

Coming to LTE, its common that LTE devices burn through the data quicker than 3G counterparts and several reports are claiming concerns from iPad 3 users about reaching their data caps quickly. Some users have even reported reaching the 2GB monthly cap within hours of video streaming. A report from The Wall Street Journal which profiles many disgruntled Verizon and AT&T customers, the promise of the fruit company claiming superfast wireless connections doesn’t go well with the cost of the services. LTE speeds often hit 2 MB/sec. If this is the case, it would hit 2G in 1000 sec or under 17 minutes.

Brandon Wells, a man profiled in the story, went through 2GB of his Verizon plan streaming March Badness college basketball games to his iPad 3. Another user profiled by the source shot through his AT&T 3GB data plan within five days of getting the device after he “watched concert videos, clips and browsed social-media sites” for an hour. This shows many consumers are unaware that LTE sucks up more data.

WSJ explained that many consumers may not realize that the iPad 3's faster LTE connection means they will use more data even if they don’t change their 3G surfing habits. Verizon estimates that streaming a regular video over an LTE connection runs through 650 MB/hr. That’s twice the amount of data compared to usage over a 3G link, because the fatter pipe lets more data through. Apart from that, the iPad 3's sharper screen will encourage users to view videos in high-definition, which uses 2 GB an hour on a 4G connection according to Verizon.

The report also noted AT&T is looking to allow developers to the option to pay for data that their apps consume while in use. This would allow the apps not count towards a user’s monthly cap. There are also few complaints in Apple support forums claiming poor Wi-Fi reception on the iPad 3. One user stated the iPad 3 only works if he sits within six feet’s of his router. Tried two routers and it’s the same. He sold his iPad 1 and wishes to have it back. This one is no more use than a desktop with an Ethernet connection according to him.

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