Apple Delays the iPad's International Launch
The company says demand has outstripped supply in the U.S., so it's putting off the iPad's global launch by a month.
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Book Sales Drop in 2009, but E-Books Explode
Total book sales were down in 2009, confirming the grim outlook for producers and sellers of the printed word. But the publishing industry does have one reason to be hopeful: the rapidly growing e-book.
Why Apple's iPad E-Books Numbers Are Confusing and a Little Misleading
Apple announced that it sold approximately 300,000 iPads and that newly-minted iPad owners downloaded one million apps from its App Store and 250,000 e-books from its iBookstore on opening day. While these numbers sound suitably impressive, a closer look at the figures raises more questions than answers.
Beyond the iPad Hype: Its Appeal May Be Fairly Narrow
What's getting lost in most of the media hype around the iPad is any sense of reality. For the vast majority of Americans, the new tablet isn't likely to be an essential purchase during these times of economic worry.
Apple Shares Open Down, Then Bounce Back
Apple (AAPL) shares made a quick u-turn Monday, as investors digested the company's first-day sales report on its highly touted iPad.
A Not-So-Scientific Way of Counting iPad Sales on Day One
According to Gene Munster, a well-known consumer electronics and PC analyst at Piper Jaffray, Apple sold as many as 700,00 iPads on Saturday. His basis for that estimate: He saw that "lines appeared to be longer than for previous product launches at the 5th Avenue store in New York."
Will the iPad Become the Next Prince in Apple's Kingdom?
Apple's "i" dynasty has lasted nearly 10 years so far, and some analysts predict the iPad tablet may soon dethrone the reigning iPhone, which in turn unseated the iPod. But even if the newly released iPad takes the top spot in Apple's lineup, it will soon face stiff rivalry in the marketplace.
iPad Maniacs: Crowds Flock to Apple Stores
New York sales look brisk, and pre-order units are all sold out. Can Jobs & Co. sustain the momentum?
SF's iPad Lines Include Steve Wozniak
Apple's new iPad got a warm reception in San Francisco, the company's home turf, as buyers clamored to be among the first to own the new tablet. The crowd included Wozniak, Apple's co-founder.
Can Steve Jobs Change the World One More Time?
After months of buildup, the iPad has hit store shelves. Advance reviews have been quite positive so far. Will the iPad prove to be Steve Jobs's next magic trick?
What It Takes to Get Your Hands
on an iPad
Listen up, iPad lusters: Either prepare to wait, or prepare to pay up. As with any hot product that just hits store shelves, expect to wait on long lines and expect to find people who are trying to make a buck.
From iPod to iPad: The Apple iDynasty Timeline
Apple has built a dynasty around its portable devices, and it's one that has spanned nearly a decade so far. The dynasty began with the release of the iPod in 2001 and has continued through its various iPhone models to pave the way for the next heir apparent, the iPad, which will greet its subjects Saturday.
Did ABC Sell Out 'Modern Family' for iPad App?
ABC's Modern Family drew the ire of critics and fans with an episode featuring character Phil Dunphy desperately trying to get his hands on an iPad. The funny thing is Apple didn't pay a thing for the product placement
The iPad Has Developers Seeing Gold
Entrepreneurs, developers and businesses are looking to cash in on Apple's mobile Midas touch by bringing new iPad software and accessories to market. The cottage industry serving Apple's iPods and iPhones generates an estimated $6 billion to $7 billion in sales annually.
Rejecting Flash, Apple Snubs 'Lazy' Adobe on the iPad
Tech fans rushing to Apple stores for iPads may not be aware of the standoff between Apple and Adobe, but they will likely feel its effects. Many Web applications may not work on the device because it doesn't support Adobe Flash, a ubiquitous multimedia platform on the Web.