Video: Pc Mag Apple iPad Stress Test

April 05, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

PC World stress tests show the iPad can be permanently damaged with as little as one or two drops.

While this isn’t surprising given its larger screen. It is important to remember that your iPad needs a protective case. The iPhone seems to be a lot more durable. Mine has taken a few serious drops without any issue; however, its clear the iPad wouldn’t have survived the same experience.

[Via iclarified.com]

Crackdown On Devs Who Speak Negatively of Apple?

March 21, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

Developer Tommy Refenes has attracted the attention of a substantial number of his developer peers this weekend. Refenes’ game “Zits & Giggles” was yanked from the App Store a few days ago without the developer receiving any word from Apple as to why the pimple-popping game for the iPhone and iPod Touch was dumped. Read more…

Apple Bans Protective Screen Films From Apple Store

March 17, 2010 :: Posted by - SoSly :: Category - News

iLounge is reporting that Apple has banned protective screen films from its retail and online stores. Several film-screen manufacturers have confirmed that Apple’s ban will take effect in May. Multiple vendors told iLounge that Apple has said that it will remove both film-only solutions from its stores, as well as any case or other accessory that includes film protection as part of its package, such as cases that include film screen protectors. Read more…