Royal Recognition for Mobile Art as Fraser Scarfe Appointed First Digital Tour Artist
As TheAppWhisperer, I’ve spent years championing the incredible potential of mobile photography and digital art, so it’s a true delight to witness this transformative moment for our community. His Majesty The King has appointed his very first digital tour artist for an overseas state visit—an honour bestowed upon none other than Fraser Scarfe, a name that will undoubtedly inspire mobile artists everywhere. Scarfe, 38, joined the royal entourage on their recent four-day state visit to Italy, capturing the King and Queen’s journey through Rome and Ravenna using the most versatile of modern canvases—his iPad Mini. The King, himself a passionate watercolourist, reportedly admired Scarfe’s use of digital tools and viewed…
iPad Mini Nodus Case – Hot Buy! – TheAppWhisperer
I’m excited, a few days ago I took delivery of a brand spanking new iPad Mini, of course it’s oozing gorgeousness, you know that. But I wanted to protect it, my life is busy, I wanted something that would look good, serve a purpose and prove functional. I think I’ve found it with the Nodus Access Case. The device is held within the case with ‘microsuction material’ and it holds it well and is easily removable too. The case protects both the rear and the beautiful retina screen too. There’s an opening on the rear of the case for the iPad Mini lens, so you can shoot images without removing…
Apple Confirms iPad Event on October 16, 2014
As we mentioned two days ago in our Rumour page, see here, Apple have now sent out invitations to what we hope will be a bumper round of fabulous product launches. September in the Apple calendar is typically dedicated to Apple smartphones and October often sees new iPads, iMacs and Mac software, with availabilty in November. We’re hoping to see a new thinner and faster iPad Air 2, a 12.9 inch iPad and possibly a new iPad Mini. There may also be new iMacs with retina displays. The event will be held at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif. at 10:00 am PT/1:00 pm ET/6.00 pm London time. It’s exciting, we…
Rumour – The New iPad 5…Video
Mashable published news yesterday of a new video (via MacRumors) by Chinese parts supplier SW-BOX.com reportedly showing an iPad 5 and comparing it against the iPad 4 and iPad Mini. It looks pretty hot, it’s narrower than the iPad 4, it’s similar looking to the iPad mini, flatter and more streamlined. We’re hoping that Apple will be releasing the new iPad later this month but we’ll keep you informed about that. Check out the video below and let us know your thoughts, this looks like a great Christmas seller…
New iPad, iPad Mini and iPhone Coming Soon
All weekend the internet was a buzz with news of the new iPhone that Apple are highly rumored to unveil at an event on September 10, 2013. We know it’s going to feature the new iOS 7 inside that was announced on June 10 this year along with and many other changes, that we reported here. The latest news from Bloomberg states that in addition, Apple is preparing to introduce a new thinner iPad and a new iPad Mini with high resolution screen. Apparently, the new iPad will have a similar body to the iPad Mini with a thinner bezel but still sporting the current 9.7″ screen.
Rumor – iPad Mini With Retina Display Coming Q4
Well that’s the latest rumour, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Apple is about to start mass production of a next generation iPad mini with Samsung sourced Retina screen, to be distributed in Q4. According to the WSJ, ‘Apple is working with suppliers in Asia on its next iPad mini with a high-resolution “retina” display, unlike the current iPad mini that comes with a lower-resolution screen, the people said. The size of the new tablet will likely be the same as the current 7.9-inch model, which was released in November last year. Apple has also been contemplating multiple color back covers for the new tablet’. As we all know…
Fifth Generation iPad To Launch In September 2013
Well the rumor sites are awash with news right now that the brand new Apple iPad 5 will launch in September 2013, with the second generation iPad Mini (which we hope picks up a retina screen) soon afterwards. According to AppleInsider today, ‘The fifth-generation iPad is expected to adopt a design similar to that of the iPad mini, including more rounded edges and a thinner bezel. Leaked schematics have suggested the new iPad will also be thinner than its predecessor, while well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities has said the device will be 25 percent lighter’. Apple are said to still be debating whether to add a retina screen…
Adobe Optimises Photoshop Touch for iPad Mini and other 7-inch Tablet Displays
Adobe today announced the immediately availability of Adobe Photoshop Touch 1.4, which brings optimisation for smaller tablet displays including the iPad Mini and Google Nexus 7, in addition to new features and bug fixes for all users. Photoshop Touch 1.4 brings new features and effects, including: · Added support for three pressure-sensitive styli for iPad: the Pogo Connect, Jot Touch and the Jaja stylus · New ways to share completed projects to Facebook and Twitter directly from the app · Added effects including Lens Flare and Stamp Pattern · New performance and workflow enhancement including smoother brush strokes and new colour selection workflow Photoshop Touch brings the legendary…
iPad Mini – Now Available To Purchase – Should You Or Shouldn’t You?
The Apple iPad Mini Wi-Fi version is now available to purchase directly from an Apple Store near you but should you or shouldn’t you? Are you still undecided where this magical device fits into your photography workflow? If so, we recommend you read the following three posts. We asked three key mobile photography app developers last week how they thought the iPad Mini would be of benefit to mobile photographers. This is what they said: Mike Hardaker – 645 PRO Tai Shimizu – Filterstorm Jens Daemgen – ProCamera Having read those Opinions, if you’re feeling more like taking the plunge now, check out what’s available below: What’s Available? At…
The iPad Mini – Jens Daemgen – ProCamera – Discusses The Relative Merits For Mobile Photography
Earlier this week we contacted a few mobile photography app developers to ask their opinion regarding the new iPad Mini and whether they feel it will be of benefit to mobile photographers in respect of their apps. We published Mike Hardaker, developer for 645 PRO thoughts here and recently published Tai Shimizu, Filterstorm developer, thoughts here. This time we are publishing Jens Daemgen, developer of ProCamera, thoughts below… Jens Daemgen ‘The iPad mini is an interesting device in several regards. First, it is astonishing as it seems Apple is ‘just’ responding to competitive pressure; but second – despite not having impressive specs – the device looks like it’s something…
