Year: 2010

Apple releases iAd Producer

Apple has released iAd Producer (http://developer.apple.com/iad/iadproducer/) for developers and designers who want to “design and assemble high-impact, interactive content for iAd.”

iAd Producer automatically manages the HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript behind your iAd. For advanced developers, iAd Producer offers sophisticated JavaScript editing and debugging, along with a powerful extension mechanism that enables them to create and re-use their own page templates and components

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SwitchEasy releases Vulcan case for the iPad

SwitchEasy (http://www.switcheasy.com) has launched the Vulcan for the iPad. It’s an US$29.99 case made of scratch and tear resistant Hydro Polymer material. It offers 360 degree protection with bundled screen guards, headphone jack protectors and a 30-pin connector protector.


The Vulcan sports two portable fold-out stands, one anti-static screen guard, one microfiber wipe, two 30-pin connector protectors and two headphone jack protectors. It comes in “ultrablack” and “ultraclear” version.

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Analyst: iPhone 4 a hot seller in China

Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White with Ticonderoga Securities says in a note to clinets — as reported by “AppleInsider” (http://www.appleinsider.com) — that the iPhone 4 has been selling faster than its predecessor, the iPhone 3GS.

“We continue to believe that China remains in the early stages of catching ‘Apple fever’ and demand for iPhone 4 has been well above the ramp of the iPhone 3GS thus far,” he said.

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Ottawa officials test driving the iPad

Ottawa is considering offers iPads to federal bureaucrats to cut down on paper and printing costs. In fact, about 20 treasury board workers are already using the high-tech device as part of a pilot project, reports “The Niagra Falls Review” (http://niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2897516).

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