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iPad HTML 5 Update

As we all guessed, when Apple announced the iPad would not have flash, but they would have HTML 5, we knew there would be a sudden rush for everyone to change their sites for the iPad.  Everyone is doing what they can to prepare for the iPad rush…even WE have our site set up for the iPad. But here is another company that is also preparing: CBS.  They are currently outfitting their site with HTML 5 to allow you to watch your favorite CBS show on the iPad, but not everything is finished quite yet, they are still working on some things, but most of it is finished.  Although the may not have their own app like ABC, it doesn’t matter to me, because now I can get caught up on my favorite show, Big Bang Theory, straight from my iPad.  If you would like to see more sites prepared with HTML 5 for the iPad, you can see a list here from Apple.

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AT&T Ups Early Termination Fee To $325

Are you an AT&T customer? Well, today AT&T moved its Early Termination Fee up from: $175 to $325!

They also come ahead of the expected June launch of a new iteration of the Apple Inc. (AAPL) iPhone, which could potentially yield millions of subscribers signing up for fresh two-year commitments.

The iPhone is AT&T’s biggest wireless growth driver; however, the company’s contract as Apple’s sole U.S. partner is expected to end over the next year. The loss of exclusivity could enable iPhone customers–particularly those frustrated by the carrier’s network issues–to go to rivals, specifically Verizon Wireless, although high early termination fees could serve as a deterrent.

[Source: 9to5Mac]

An AT&T spokesman, however, said the timing of the move wasn’t related to any device.

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Update 5/14/10 Nokia vs. Apple vs. HTC (Also Available in Español)

Get updated on the latest in cellular battles.

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Update 5/3/10 Competition in the World of Pads

Apple Weekly Update 5/3/10
Get updated on the latest in the market of tablet computers.

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Competition Among Pads

Tablet computer “pads,” that is. Yes, other tech giants, along with some start-ups, are once again following Apple in an attempt to gain a portion of the market that Apple created.  The WeePad, JooJoo Tablet, and HP Slate are among the competitors that announced or released tablet computers within the past month.

Clearly, there is a pretty good market for tablet computers, as Apple announced Monday news that it has sold 1 million iPads in the first month!  But will other companies be able to capture the same appeal that Apple has with the iPad?

Analysts think not.  The International Data Corporation says that “Anybody can make a tablet. I could go to Taiwan, hire a contract manufacturer, and make ‘Bob’s tablet,’ but the hard part is doing the software and getting the applications.”  If any company CAN do that though, it would be HP.

Though it is perhaps possible for HP to take some of the market away from Apple, in the long run I don’t think it will make much of a difference for Apple.  All of these other companies are followers. But the leader remains the leader.