Verbs, the popular iPhone IM client is now available on the iPad! The interface is simple, strait-forward, and intuitive. Verbs supports GTalk, Facebook, AIM and MobileMe.

Verbs is a simple instant messaging client with a gorgeous interface. It’s slick, fast and it just works!

• Supports GTalk, Facebook, AIM and MobileMe.
• Get Local Notifications for messages for 10 minutes when running in the background.
• Use CloudApp and Droplr to send Photos.
• View downloaded Office and iWork documents right within the app.
• Mark links in received messages to read later via Instapaper.
• Send beautifully crafted chat logs via email.
• Supports landscape orientation.
• Displays your AIM and Gtalk buddies linked in AddressBook.
• Stunning Retina Display graphics.

Pro features:

• Receive Push Notifications for received messages.
• Keep your accounts logged in for up to 7 days!
• Saves battery by routing all accounts through a single network connection.
• Secure and encrypted.

Verbs IM is available on sale for the iPhone and iPad for $0.99.

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The waiting is over, folks, as Facebook has let us know that Facebook for iPad is set to hit the App Store today! It appears as though it will be available as an update to the Facebook for iPhone app.

In addition to an interface designed for the iPad, some of the app’s great advantages over the web is that you can chat and play Facebook games.

I complained nearly a year ago about Facebook not having an iPad app, and it’s great to see them finally release one. I sure as heck can’t wait to get my hands on it!

• Enjoy bigger, better photos – Your photos take on new life on the iPad. They’re big, high-res and easy to flip through—like a real photo album.
• Focus on what matters – With less on the screen, it’s easier to zoom in on your friends’ photos, updates and stories.
• Navigate anywhere, fast – Just tap, slide or pinch to get from one screen to another and back again in no time.
• Never lose your place – Use simplified navigation to send a message, see your notifications or browse your bookmarks without switching screens.
• Play games on the go – Play your favorite Facebook games wherever you are, and on a bigger screen.
• Tap to send messages – A simple dropdown menu makes it easy to scan and send messages without visiting your inbox.

UPDATE: It’s out! Go get it!

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The ODM PH-1 accessory combined with its pH Meter companion app brings pH measurement to the iPhone and iPod touch. The accessory plugs into the iPhone and has a reader attached for taking the pH and temperature readings. The companion app records the readings, as well as the location, time, and date of the readings.

The could be a fabulous little kit for scientist working in the field for environmental testing, or even for commercial pool maintenance. Another great use would be in the science labs of schools – the labs could have a handful of the accessories and students could take turns using their iPhones and iPod touch’s to take readings for their projects.

Check out the video above, where Rene interviews the developer and creator of the ODM PH-1 precision pH Meter and receives a demo.

The PH-1 meter combines the iPhone’s GPS and communication abilities with a precision instrument to bring pH measurement to a new level. Not only does the system record the pH values, but the time, date and location of the measurement are also logged.

• Measures pH with accuracy to .01 pH
• Voltage measurement accurate to 1 mV
• Two temperature measurements: ambient and solution
• Records measurements with time stamp and location
• Reports measurements by date or location
• Sends measurement values by email
• Supports 1,2,3 or more point calibrations

Head on over to odm Technology’s website for ordering information. The companion app, pH Meter, is available on the iPhone for free.

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MacGenerations received a copy of an email purportedly from Apple CEO Tim Cook, announcing the date and time for Apple’s celebration of their late co-founder, Steve Jobs‘ life.

Team,

Like many of you, I have experienced the saddest days of my lifetime and shed many tears during the past week. But I’ve found some comfort in the extraordinary number of tributes and condolences from people all over the world who were touched by Steve and his genius. And I’ve found comfort in both telling and listening to stories about Steve.

Although many of our hearts are still heavy, we are planning a celebration of his life for Apple employees to take time to remember the incredible things Steve achieved in his life and the many ways he made our world a better place. The celebration will be held on Wednesday, October 19, at 10am in the outdoor amphitheater on the Infinite Loop campus. We’ll have more details on AppleWeb closer to the date, including arrangements for employees outside of Cupertino.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Tim

Jobs passed away last Wednesday at the age of 56. Since then, both Apple in Cupertino and Apple Stores around the world have been covered in flowers, post it notes, and memorabilia in a show of gratitude, inspiration, and sympathy.

Source: MacGenerations

A video purportedly showing the iPhone 4S in action reveals a new “Raise to Speak” feature for Siri, letting users bring the iPhone up to their ear instead of holding down the home button in order to active the feature. The video also reveals benchmarks showing the iPhone 4S to be about twice as powerful as the iPhone 4.

Early Sunspider marks show a total score of 2222.1ms and a BrowserMark score of 89567. For comparison, it appears that the BrowserMark score for an iPhone 4 running iOS 5 is44856, so the new iPhone 4S benches twice as fast in the browser.

Additional features found in the video show more options for Siri, including language selection settings, voice feedback, user information and the ability to turn off the service system-wide.

These benchmarks are in-line with Apple’s suggestion of the iPhone 4S being roughly twice as powerful as the iPhone 4 with its new A5 SoC powering the device.

Source: AppVV via MacRumors

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In this very special episode of iPad Live, Georgia, Seth, and Rene talk about the death of Steve Jobs, discuss what his life meant to our generation and our culture, and share some of his most memorable moments.

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In a very special episode of ZENandTECH, Georgia and Rene discuss the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, and the challenges involved in helping someone close to you deal with the loss of a loved one.

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Remotix is an iPhone and iPad app that allows you to remotely access your Windows or Mac or Ubuntu computer.

Remotix is powerful and really fast VNC viewer and Apple Remote Desktop client.

• Support For Most of Servers
  • Apple Screen Sharing server (present in every Mac OS X);
  • Vine Server (OSXvnc);
  • RealVNC (Windows);
  • UltraVNC (Windows);
  • TightVNC (Windows);
  • Vino (Ubuntu Linux).
• Full Support for Apple Adaptive Encoding
• Extended Keyboard Layout
• International Keyboard Support
• Full Set of Multitouch Gestures
• Flexible Server Connection Configuration
• Optional Server-Side Scaling
• Nearby Server Search and Setup Without User Intervention
• Security Without The Inconvenience
  • Mac OS X authentication support;
  • Microsoft Windows authentication support (Ultra VNC);
  • VNC Password Authentication.
• Hidden Mac Dock and Windows Taskbar

Remotix is available on the iPhone and iPad for and introductory price of $9.99.

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