Following the unveiling of iBooks 2 at today’s education-themed media event in New York, Apple announced iBooks Author – a free authoring tool that allows anybody with a Mac to create interactive textbooks which can be shared with iPad owners, or submitted to the iBookstore.
At today’s much anticipated ‘education announcement’ in New York City, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing – Phil Schiller, took to the stage to unveil iBooks 2 – an updated version of the company’s eBook application, which introduces new interactive textbooks.
There are some wonderful accessories out there for Apple’s iOS devices, many of which are just as beautiful as the devices themselves. Take this wooden stand from WoodPad, for example. Its plain (in a good way), simplistic, and subtle; and there’s no better way to elevate your iOS device on your desk.
At this Thursday’s ‘education announcement‘, in New York City, Apple will unveil a tool that simplifies the process of creating interactive ebooks. That’s according to an Ars Techinca report, that describes the tool as a ‘GarageBand for ebooks’.
While there was a whole host of magnificent gadgets on show at CES in Las Vegas last week, one of the most impressive products wasn’t a gadget at all, but rather protection for our gadgets instead. HzO demonstrated its amazing water blocking technology, a special coating for devices like the iPhone that makes them waterproof without the need for a case.
Apple have expanded their Reuse and Recycling Programme to allow residents of the UK, France, and Germany to receive money for their old iPhones, iPads, Macs and PCs. However, anyone looking for the best return on their on their old technology may be disappointed with the valuations offered by the service, which is operated by Dataserv GmbH.
Apple’s new iPhone 4S was set for a launch in China today, and just as expected, hundreds of fans turned out to get their hands on the latest device. Queues were already lengthy around 12 hours before its debut at five Apple retail stores in China, but at the Cupertino company’s Beijing store, the launch had to be postponed.
If your day consists of tons of typing on a Mac and an iPhone, then you need this keyboard on your desk. It’s called the Matias Tactile One and it was unveiled at this week’s CES event in Las Vegas. It’s party trick is that it can seamlessly swap between both iPhone and Mac at the flick of a switch.
Apple have today sent out media invitations for an ‘education announcement’ which will take place at the Guggenheim Museum, in New York City on the 19th of January.