Might get one just for the Smart Cover.

According to Macstories.net, iOS 4.3 brings new multi-touch gestures built specifically for the iPad, including 4- and 5-finger gestures. The new beta reportedly allows users to pinch to access the home screen, to swipe up to reveal the multitasking tray, and swipe left and right to switch between open applications.

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Plugged my iPhone into sync and got a message to signup for free “find my iPhone” feature in MobileMe. The find feature for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch lets users find the missing device remotely by tracking the location of the device. You can then remote lock it, wipe the data if it’s been stolen, send messages to it or have it make noise to find it if you’ve lost it under the couch.

MUJI, the no-brand Japanese retailer, has released several apps for iPad/iPhone. Interestingly, rather than just create a catalog app of their products, they’ve also introduced three functional apps done in their signature minimalist style. These include MUJI Calendar (free), MUJI Notebook ($3.99) and MUJI to Go (free) for travel and mobile services. You can learn more and get download links at the MUJI app page.

The Nielsen Company recently surveyed more than 5,000 consumers who already own a tablet computer, eReader, netbook, media/games player, or smartphone to get a better sense of who is using these devices and how they are using them. Download a summary of the findings.

Unsurprisingly, the majority of users are on smartphones and only 4% on tablets and of those on tablets, 48% identify as early adopters. Surprisingly, 32% of iPad owners haven’t downloaded an app.

via Connected Devices: Does the iPad Change Everything? | Nielsen Wire.

There’s a new version of the WordPress iOS apps announced today. Download 2.6 for iPhone or iPad (iTunes link) or just upgrade through the store.

Lots of new developments, including:

• Record video within the app and upload it to your blog
• Local drafts to save posts locally before they’re published or saved online
• Autosaves
• New setup process
• Media library enhancements (additional information about media items such as dimensions and file size, as well as the ability to insert media items into a post above or below your content.)

You can reach the team on Twitter at @WordPressiOS or on the WordPress for iOS Forums.

via Introducing Version 2.6

Minimal Folio is a simple iPad app that lets you present images and video to clients or other audiences. You add images and video from the photo album area on your iPad or by transferring through iTunes. You can then rearrange or group related items into columns and of course, move between images by swiping with your finger. Find it here in iTunes app store and available for a minimal fee of $2.99.

While I’ve been designing for and heavily using the iPhone and iPad, I haven’t written my own app yet. Taking the plunge by enrolling!