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  • iPad Mini Retina Is More Accessible Than Ever

    On November 12th, Apple soft-launched the new iPad Mini Retina, just in time for the holiday season. This new iPad mini model boasts a 7.9 inch Retina display, a 2,048 x 1,536 resolution, and 326 pixels per inch. Even with a soft launch, getting the new iPad proved difficult – shipping time started at two to three weeks. CNET claims that the delay was due to the nature and high quality of the display, which is challenging to make in such large volumes. But earlier this month, the shipping time dropped down to 10 days and this week, the shipping time went to 1 – 3 days. Meaning, you could get your hands on a Retina display in about 24 hours.

    The new ship time includes all models ranging from 16 GB to 128 GB, in both Wi-Fi and Cellular models. It also applies to limited international shipping, including Mexico and Canada and the Asian Pacific. The Retina iPad still has a 5 day ship time to any European countries.

    This pad is also more readily available in phone carrier stores, including Verizon and AT&T. It seems that Apple, notorious for being out of stock in phone carrier stores, is finally easing its grip on supply and increasing production, therefore making the newest upgrade the most accessible iPad.

    The iPad mini Retina is not only sleek but boats high-performance, with a powerful A7 chip, 10 hours of battery life, and 2x faster Wi-Fi speed. The Retina iPad mini starts at $399 and is available in Space Grey and Silver.

    Image via Wikimedia Commons

  • Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse Early Sunday Morning

    There will be a partial solar eclipse visible in the eastern region of the U.S. early Sunday morning, one of only two on Earth this year.

    The eclipse will be seen for only about 30 minutes after sunrise, at roughly 6:30 a.m. – Though remember that daylight saving time officially comes to an end at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Due to some mathematical paradox I repeatedly fail to understand, a casual astronomer can grab an extra hour of sleep, by falling back. The eclipse will be seen on the entire East Coast of the U.S., and will move as far west as eastern Ohio, eastern Kentucky, eastern Tennessee and most of Georgia.

    One should also remember that unlike a lunar eclipse, which requires no eyewear to see, viewing a solar eclipse without protection can cause severe retinal injury and blindness. One should wear glasses designed specifically for an eclipse, or use welder’s glass No. 14.

    Sunday’s solar event is also a rare “hybrid” eclipse. From different vantages on Earth, the eclipse will present as “annular,” to where the moon doesn’t completely block out the sun, and also as “total,” when the moon completely covers the sun. The annular eclipse will be seen in North America, and parts of Europe and Africa. Central African countries including Gabon, Uganda, Congo, Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia will see the total eclipse.

    Totality will best be visible from the northern Atlantic Ocean, with a maximum eclipse of 1 minute and 39 seconds visible on the water, south of Ivory Coast and Ghana.

    This will be the final eclipse of 2013, and the next opportunity to view a total solar eclipse from the vantage of the U.S. will occur on August 21, 2017.

    Some precise eclipse times for the eastern seaboard:

    New York City, NY
    Sunrise: 6:29 a.m. EST
    Partial eclipse ends: 7:11 a.m. EST

    Miami, Florida
    Sunrise: 6:31 a.m. EST
    Partial eclipse ends: 7:02 a.m. EST

    For those viewers in Eastern Kentucky, the weather forecast looks pretty good for clear skies.

    Image via Wikimedia Commons.

  • The Best Apps for the New IPad Retina Display

    The new iPad officially went on sale today, and if the long lines outside electronics stores are any indication, sales should be huge.

    Unfortunately, not ever app on the market is iPad retina display ready. Apple has upgraded theirs, but that’s to be expected. Some third party apps have not been lucky enough to get things ready for the release. Others plan to capitalize on the new technology by being the first out the door with HD graphics.

    @mrgan
    Neven Mrgan    A friendly request: don’t freak out at non-retinized iPad apps coming out this week. It’s a lot of damn work. 1 day ago via Twitterrific ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    Updating all of your apps graphics to keep up the new technology has proved to be a daunting task for most developers.

    Here are some of the best HD apps out there right now. Expect many more to roll out in the next coming weeks.

    Apple

    You can’t go wrong with the official Apple apps, they were made specifically for the new iPad:

    iPhoto
    There’s so much power built into iPhoto for iOS, you need to touch it to believe it. Using only your fingers, you can make a blue sky bluer. A landscape greener. Or a smile brighter. From the moment you touch the screen, the way you see things will never be the same.

    GarageBand
    Whether you’re a musical prodigy or just love creating your own walls of sound, GarageBand for iOS gives you all the tools you need to lay down fresh tracks, have a jam session with friends, and record music anywhere you go.

    Social

    Twitter
    Follow your interests like never before.

    Facebook
    See your friends pics in high def.

    AIM for iPad
    Instant messenger.

    Business and Productivity

    Evernote
    The popular note taker and planner will feature crisp fonts.

    Trulia
    This real estate app will feature HD photos of your listings.

    StockTouch
    Watch the market unfold in high def.

    Games

    Infinity Blade II:

    Mass Effect Infiltrator:
    EA has updated the game for the retina display

    Sky Gamblers Air Supremacy

    Here is a full list of Apps that currently support the HD display:

    ABC Player
    AIM for iPad
    Another Monster at the End of This Book
    Art Authority
    Barefoot World Atlas
    Calcbot
    The Daily
    Day One
    Diamond Dash
    Dwellable
    The Early Edition 2
    Echofon
    Evernote
    Evernote Peek
    Flight Control Rocket
    Foosball HD
    Galaxy on Fire 2 HD
    Grace
    Incredibooth
    Infinity Blade II
    iStopMotion for iPad
    Joining Hands
    Kindle
    Labyrinth 2 HD
    Martha Stewart Cookies
    Mass Effect Infiltrator
    Mint
    MLS MatchDay 2012
    Modern Combat 3
    NBA GameTime
    NYTimes for iPad
    Order & Chaos Online
    Quotes Folder
    Readability
    Real Racing 2 HD
    Redfin
    Reeder for iPad
    SketchBook Pro for iPad
    Skitch
    Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy
    Solar Walk
    Soundcloud
    Star Walk for iPad
    StockTouch
    TouchGrind BMX
    Trulia
    Tweetbot for iPad
    Twitter
    Twitterrific
    Vimeo
    Facebook
    Flipboard
    Roambi Analytics
    Roambi Flow
    Wired