Report: Apple’s next, probably-iPad-focused event happens October 22

AllThingsD is rarely wrong about these things.  by Andrew Cunningham The old iPad 4 will supposedly be replaced by something more in line with the design of the iPad mini. Chris Foresman "Sources familiar with the matter" are telling AllThingsD that Apple's next product announcement will be taking place on...

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Schools Complain iOS 7 Upgrade Stripped Filters From Students’ iPads

iOS 7 was supposed to make it easier for schools to manage the iPads that are becoming increasingly common in the classroom. But for some, the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system is proving to be a bit of a headache. A number of schools that have...

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LA schools halt iPad program in light of student “hacks”

A total of 2,100 iPads are supposed to be returned—with 700 still missing.  by Cyrus Farivar Last week, we reported on the fact that students in Los Angeles had figured out a way to “hack” the iPads they were given by their school. (In reality, it was a simple matter...

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Microsoft extends iPad trade-in program to include iPhone 4S and 5

Microsoft already launched a trade-in program offering min. $200 for an iPad and the company has now extended it to include your "gently used" iPhone 4S or 5 Earlier this month, Microsoft launched a new scheme offering iPad owners the chance to gain min. $200 to use towards a Microsoft...

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'Solitaire,' 'Jigsaw' iPad games are fun, free downloads

Not everyone wants to spend $60 on a new disc, nor do "core" games like military shooters and deep role-playing games appeal to all tastes. If you prefer more of the accessible, "casual" game variety, and ones that won't cost you anything, two newly updated apes for your...

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