iPad 2 Introduces iMovie And Garageband

Feb 252012

iPad 2 Now Has iMovie & Garageband

With the release of the new iPad – with two cameras that can record video – also came the release of an iPad 2 iMovie version, and the long anticipated Garageband app. Apple fans have been waiting on iPad versions of these popular Apple software programs for some time. Here’s a quick guide to what you can expect from the new releases.

The iPad 2 iMovie Version

iMovie will work perfectly with the built in cameras on the iPad to help you edit your videos exactly how you need to.

Every time you shoot a new movie with the iPad 2, it’ll automatically be sent to iMovie for editing. The features are extremely similar to the Mac version of iMovie, including:

* Video themes to enhance your movie,
* Ability to insert photos into your movie,
* Face detection to keep faces in the frame,
* Ability to add text and graphics,
* Combine and edit clips,
* Add soundtracks or sound effects,
* Share movies over the web,
* Stream movies directly to your Apple TV,
* Use the Apple Digital AV Adapter to play on your HDTV,
* Transfer movies using iTunes.

In short, the iPad 2 iMovie app is a great advancement for those who love editing videos and want to take these capabilities on the road. What’s more, the app is affordable and easy to use.

Garageband for iPad 2

Garageband has traditionally been included with all Mac computers to allow users to create their own music, no matter how inexperienced.

The addition of Garageband to the iPad 2 means that users will be able to record music and create new pieces no matter where they are. To do this, Garageband features a number of virtual musical instruments that can all be controlled with touchers of the fingers. These include:
* Drums,
* Keyboards,
* Synthesizers,
* Guitars.

For those who don’t want to use the built in instruments, simply record your own music into the device and mix tracks while you’re on the go. The app is fully compatible with GarageBand on the Mac, perfect for those who need to switch between devices. The end result can then be shared via email, or added to the iTunes library.

The release of the iPad 2 iMovie and GarageBand apps certainly adds a whole new dimension to the iPad for those who are into music and video editing. Take your business and hobbies with you on the go!

Top 7 Reasons To Buy A New iPad 2

iPad & iPad 2 Articles

Feb 252012

Top 7 Reasons To Buy iPad 2

With the new version of the iPad now available, many people are quick to ask “why buy iPad 2?” Is it really worth buying the new model when there are other tablets on the market, and is it worth current iPad users upgrading their device?

Here are 7 good answers to the question “why buy iPad 2?”

1) You Love Having The Latest Greatest Thing

Not everyone will admit it, but there are millions of people out there who queue up at the Apple Store on release date simply because they love to have the latest greatest thing before everybody else. Even if you haven’t gone to that extreme, the iPad 2 is still a “must-have” gadget! You’d be missing out if you didn’t get your hands on one.

2) It Won’t Cost Any Extra

Apple have decided to price the iPad 2 at exactly the same price as the original model, which means you’re not going to have to pay any more money for getting a sleeker design, front and back cameras, faster operating system and more.

3) You Already Use iTunes or Have An iPhone

There’s no denying that there are plenty of rival tablets out there to choose from, but if you already use other Apple devices, and software like iTunes, then you’ll find that it makes a lot more sense to stick with the iPad 2. What’s more, if you already have apps for your iPhone or iPod Touch, you can find many of the same apps adapted and available for the iPad 2.

4) You Need A Camera

If you already have the original iPad but find that you need a camera (whether for video calling, taking photographs, shooting movies and so on) then the iPad 2 is definitely the solution for you. The new cameras on the front and back of the device are its main new features. If you held off buying the iPad because it didn’t have a camera, or you miss the camera functionality on the original device, then the iPad 2 is the answer for you.

5) You Want A Large Choice of Apps

Although there are a number of other tablets on the market, pretty much none of them have as many app choices as the iPad. There are hundreds of thousands of iPad apps available in the Apple App store, and more are being developed every single day. This is a huge advantage when it comes to choice, and the new iOS operating system upgrade brings even more potential.

6) You Want A Gyroscope For Better Gaming

Although the word gyroscope might not mean anything to you, what it can bring to the iPad 2 might. The iPad 2 now features an added gyroscope for much more accurate motion censoring. This means that a number of games and apps will become even better!

7) You Don’t Already Have An iPad

The major reason why you would choose to buy the iPad 2 is if you don’t already own an iPad. The success of the original iPad has shown the critics that this really is a useful, stylish, easy to use and worthwhile device that truly has a place on the market. Why haven’t you got one yet?