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New iPads To Debut October 22 - Rumor
64-Bit iPad 5 To Hit PCs Where It Hurts: In The Enterprise Says Analyst
Wall Street Ponders 13-inch iPad As Mac Successor
Office for iPad: Coming But Not Yet - Ballmer
Why Enterprise Users Love iOS 7
American Well Debuts Consumer-Direct Doctor Visits via Mobile Devices
New iPads To Debut October 22 - Rumor
AllThingsD's John Paczkowski reports that "people familiar with Apples plans" tell him that Apple will hold its next invitation-only special event on Tuesday, October 22, which would be one day short of a year since the October 2012 announcement of the 13-inch Retina MacBook Air, a revvemped iMAc, the iPad mini, and the 4th Generation iPad.
Paczkowski says the focal point this year will be the latest updates to the company's iPad lines, but that the new Mac Pro and OS X Mavericks will likely get some stage time as well.
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64-Bit iPad 5 To Hit PCs Where It Hurts: In The Enterprise Says Analyst
CNET's Brooke Crothers reports that Deutsche Bank is cutting its estimates for PC growth, and attributes part of the pessimism to the upcoming 64-bit iPad's anticipated greater penetration of the corporate market in the coming years.
Crothers cites Chris Whitmore of Deutsche Bank Equity Research writing in a note to investors on Monday that he expects growing [desktop] virtualization and iPad deployments in the enterprise to pressure corporate PC sales through 2014-15. Deutsche Bank Equity Research expects Apple's iPad refresh, rumored for October 22, to include Apple's A7 64 bit SoC architecture, which should enable a greater array of enterprise App development and facilitate greater enterprise penetration over time.
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http://goo.gl/yGxD0i
Wall Street Ponders 13-inch iPad As Mac Successor
CNET's Josh Lowensohn notes that Barclays Equity Research has an interesting theory about Apple's new 64-bit A7 chip and how it could change the future of the iPad.
Citing a note to investors Tuesday, Lowensohn notes that Barclays laid out why it believes the new 64-bit architecture paves the way for a 13-inch model of the iPad that would be aimed squarely at replacing laptops for both casual and business users. That would of course include some of Apple's best selling Mac portables
Barclays analyst Ben Reitzes speculates that such a device would pack more RAM than current iPad models in addition to the newer 64-bit architecture, offer a Smart Cover with a built-in keyboard and trackpad along with a battery pack to add additional running time, and cost between $600 and $800.
Ben Reitzes writes: "The whole iOS app ecosystem, extra-long battery life, ultraportability and user familiarity could be more compelling than a Mac if Apple made a true effort,... and we believe a larger screened iPad would be a much better PC replacement than current tablets, including the Surface, and really be able to take on higher end tasks and start another wave of notebook cannibalization."
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Office for iPad: Coming But Not Yet - Ballmer
The Register's Neil McAllister report that Microsoft Office for the iPad is coming, but not before a fully touch-enabled version of the suite arrives for Windows, citing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaking at an event on Tuesday.
"iPad will be picked up when there's a touch first user interface," Ballmer told the audience at the Gartner Symposium ITXpo in Orlando, Florida. "That's in progress for Office."
Exactly when is not specified.
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http://goo.gl/USZDBF
Why Enterprise Users Love iOS 7
WallStreetCheatSheet's Nathanael Arnold says that although Apple's devices have long had a reputation for being primarily for personal use, the company appears to be working to change that perception, with Apple's new iOS 7 packed with new business-friendly features that are specifically geared towards enterprise users.
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http://goo.gl/bW1GWf
American Well Debuts Consumer-Direct Doctor Visits via Mobile Devices
Healthcare just got a whole lot easier for consumers. Instead of searching for a doctor, calling for an appointment, taking time off work, and then driving to the doctor's office consumers can connect with a U.S. Board Certified, licensed and credentialed doctor right now on their iPad, iPhone or Android smartphone or tablet as well as via any web browser. No appointment necessary.
American Well clains to be the nation's largest and fastest growing telehealth service, and the only one that offers immediate, live video visits on mobile, the web and at kiosks. The company's unique technology actively manages physician availability - letting consumers either choose a specific doctor or simply connect to the next available one. Patients can also review doctors' professional profiles and see how other patients rate them.
"Consumers want fast access to quality physicians, from anywhere, at a fair price, with a private and secure service," says Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH, CEO of American Well Systems. "American Well now gives them that."
The easiest way to access American Well is via tablets and smart phones, with apps that let a consumer connect with a doctor over WiFi in just a few minutes. Consumers can also see a doctor via the web at http://www.americanwell.com, provided their computer has a webcam.
Clinical services on American Well are provided by the Online Care Group, the nation's first and largest physician-owned primary and urgent care group devoted to video telehealth. American Well can be used to see a doctor for urgent care issues such as cold and flu, sinusitis, urinary tract infection and pinkeye. "When you're not well, and you need a doctor's advice and maybe a prescription, American Well is the fastest, easiest and most affordable way to get it," says Dr. Peter Antall, medical director of Online Care Group. "Online Care Group physicians are available around the clock, across the nation, ready to help."
Doctors accessed via American Well are available now for live video consults 24 x 7 x 365 in 44 states and the District of Columbia. Physicians prescribe from a safe formulary that does not include controlled substances. "We are committed to expanding across America," says Dr. Schoenberg. "Video telehealth is rapidly eclipsing older telephone-based doctor or nurse callback services that do not offer either the transparency or the choice consumers expect from modern services, nor the level of clinical safety, insight, documentation and care continuity that live video encounters on American Well offer."
Doctor visits via American Well cost $49, and can be paid via credit, debit or health savings account cards. The online visit costs less than an office visit, which averages $68 and can reach up to $120 in urgent care clinics. Consumers who need care during evenings or weekends can end up in the emergency room, where it can cost more than $1,000 to handle a non-emergency issue, according to the Health Care Blue Book.
Online visits qualify for most high deductible healthcare plans, and are increasingly covered by other health insurance products. American Well works closely with health plans, national pharmacy retailers, hospitals and government agencies to make safe online care ubiquitous and affordable. "Our business partners collectively cover over 100 million lives," says Dr. Schoenberg. "We are working together to make telehealth a covered benefit for everyone."
To download the new American Well mobile app, visit the Apple App Store or Google Play store. American Well's new consumer service can also be accessed via the web at:
http://www.americanwell.com
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