Putting the iPad to Work

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iPad at Work For almost two years now, I've started nearly every morning by reaching for my iPad. Before I even get out of bed, I check email, catch up on Twitter, read some comics, and surf some websites. However, when it's time for work, I put down the iPad and get out my Mac. But lately, I've been wondering if that handoff is even necessary. Can the iPad replace a Mac for work? Or, more accurately, what kinds of work can it do now? What kinds of sacrifices are still required? Can you actually get things done with it? To find out, I spent three days with the iPad as my only device. You can read the results of my experiment at Macworld.com. - Dan Moren From iOS Central Four ways Apple could improve the iOS experience iOS is, obviously, a massive success. But Dan Moren and Lex Friedman propose four possible improvements Apple could make that would better iOS for consumers and developers alike. Other Stories iPad 3 launch event rumored for March Reports on AllThingsD and The Loop suggest that Apple may be planning to launch the iPad 3 at a March event, which Dan Moren thinks lines up pretty well with the pattern to date. Review: Tweetbot for iPad Tweetbot was already great on the iPhone. On the iPad, it gets even more room to shine--and shine it does. With a wave of its hand, Waze adds voice-control features to traffic app Version 3.1 of the crowd-sourced traffic and navigation app for iOS adds the ability to report traffic incidents and calculate routes using voice commands. Video: Share links from Mac to iOS using Safari Reading List Browsing a Flash-based website on your iOS device, and want to send it to your Mac? Macworld staff editor Serenity Caldwell provides a primer on using Safari's Reading List to swap links between your Mac and your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. The Week in iOS Apps: Round 'em up! The App Store offers so many new offerings each week (as well as updates of old favorites) that it can sometimes be difficult to track them all. That?s why we're starting The Week in iOS Apps, to highlight some of the best offerings of the past few days. Apple warns developers against gaming App Store rankings Earlier this week, Apple published a note on its developer site warning developers not to manipulate the App Store rankings, or employ services that do so. But is such manipulation really avoidable? Or is it just a side effect of the App Store's huge volume of apps. Hands-On: RCA USB Wall Plate Charger RCA's $20 USB Wall Plate Charger adds a pair of powered USB ports to a wall socket, making it easier to charge your favorite devices. The Week in iOS Accessories: Stomp on it! This week's roundup of accessories includes ways to use your iPhone or iPad with either your hands or your feet. Or without either, if you choose. Review: Game Your Video for iPhone Global Delight's Game Your Video wants to make the video-editing process as simple as possible, and it does an excellent job of it. The Week in iPad Cases: Dave's not here With the rumor mill abuzz with news of an impending iPad 3, we've already started getting press releases from case manufacturers. While we all wait for what promises to be another exciting chapter in the world of Apple tablets, your Macworld staff has been hard at work collecting a brand new batch of great cases that you can use today. Advertisement US+U is a company that designs and goes to great lengths to produce unique products with unexpected features. Three percent of every purchase goes to a charity devoted to human compassion or environmental stewardship. Essential App Collection: iOS Games: The Sequel Some games are so great, they deserve an encore. Here's a sampling of iPhone and iPad games trying to prove that lightning can strike twice. Galaxy on Fire 2" HD Infinity Blade II iMob 2 Jigsaw Mansion 2 Ragdoll Blaster 3 See more apps from 'iOS Games: The Sequel' Discover 285077 iPhone apps in the PC World App Guide

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