3 Tools for Creating Augmented Reality for iPad

Augmented Reality seems popular at the moment although many people think it is still beyond our reach as content providers. This has changed recently with the development of a new range of Apps that allow you to implement AR features on your iPad. Have a look at the three we have featured here for a peek at the way educational information could be presented. If you know of other please let us know so we can include them in the list.1. Junaio - FREEThe new junaio 3.0 elevates the iPad 2 camera capability to a new level. Point your camera at whatever it is you want information on. This "Scan the World" feature can recognize pictures, QR codes and...

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iOS 5 download without computer

My iPad 2 is running iOS 4.3. Now I want to update the device to the new OS. How to download iOS 5 straight onto the iPad without a Mac or PC? Unfortunately, you can't. You need a Mac/PC to get the initial iOS 5, and use iTunes to upgra...

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Shutterstock for iPad

Shutterstock for iPad is a photography app that provides an incredibly impressive way to search, browse and organize more than 16 million beautiful stock photos, illustrations, and vectors. You are able to view high-res preview images, and share lightboxes of images via Twitter, Facebook and email.The app is amazing and fast. It's a great way to explore the library , pull together lightboxes and...

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Augmented Reality for Classrooms

AUSTRALIAN researchers aim to build toolkits for teachers to help them use augmented reality techniques in the classroom.Increasingly used in games, but equally applicable to education, augmented reality combines the real and the virtual. Viewed through a tablet computer's camera, computer visualisations can be grafted on to real-world objects.University of Canberra Teaching and Learning Centre senior lecturer Danny Munnerley said the project would look at developing mobile augmented reality kits to enable teachers to create tailored learning opportunities. The team also aimed to encourage augmented reality projects across all disciplines...

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iPad Apps for Watching Video

The majority of these free Apps only work in the US, however the last App - Air Video is available everywhere. Netflix XFinity ABC TW Cable TV Optimum Hulu Plus Vevo PBS Watch ESPN Air Video...

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iOS 5.0.1 brings multitasking gestures to original iPad

The iOS 5.0.1 will bring multitasking gestures to the original iPad, such as use four or five fingers to swipe left or right between apps. Thess new features will help you much easier and faster to do things on original iPad.The iOS 5.0.1 also fix the iPad 2 Passcode bypass security issue and battery life issu...

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iOS 5 calendar today not update in month view

My iPad calendar worked fine in the monthly view. After installed iOS5, the refresh of the today "blue box" at 00:00 am is not working and doesn't update at day change. To get the calendar updated, I have to change to week view.How to fix the calendar issueUnsync with wifi and unsync with calendar, and then sync with calendar to reinsta...

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