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  • iPhone 5 Does Indeed Get Smaller Dock Connector, And It’s Called “Lightning”

    There were rumors that Apple would release the iPhone 5 with a smaller dock connector, and the company has proven the rumors to be true, with an 80% smaller one.

    Full rundown of new iPhone 5 features here.

    It’s called “Lighting,” and it’s reversible.

    “A lot has changed, and it’s time for the connector to evolve. Our new connector is called Lightning. So we have Thunderbolt and Lightning,” said Apple’s Peter Schiller, talking about the device. The Thunderbolt has been referred to (by Apple) as the “fastest, most versatile I/O ever.”

    “Making iPhone 5 thinner and lighter required a pivotal change: replacing the 30-pin connector with something newer, smaller, and better,” says Apple. “Introducing the Lightning connector. It features an all-digital, eight-signal design that’s significantly more durable than the 30-pin connector. Another brilliant feature of Lightning: It’s reversible. Which means there’s no wrong way to plug in the cable.”

    With the rumors of a smaller dock connector, there was concern about accessory compatibility, but Apple also said it has an adapter to convert existing dock connectors.

    “Soon many iPhone accessories will be Lightning compatible,” the company says. “But if you have one that depends on the 30-pin connector, you can still connect it to your iPhone 5. Simply use a Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (sold separately).”

    More iPhone 5 coverage here.

    More Apple Event coverage here.

  • iPhone 5 Release Date Confirmed As September 21st, Pre-orders Begin the 14th

    Apple has just confirmed the exact date you can get your hands on the brand new iPhone 5.

    As expected, the new device will ship on September 21st. You’ll have to wait until Friday, September 14th to lock in your pre-order.

    The prices are the exact same as with the iPhone 4S launch. The iPhone 5 will come in three different models: a 16GB for $199, a 32GB for $299, and a 64Gb for $399. Of course, those prices include a two-year contract with a carrier.

    The iPhone lineup has officially lost a member. As expected, the iPhone 3GS is no more. The brand new offerings include a free 8GB iPhone 4, a $99 16GB iPhone 4S, and the new iPhone 5s.

    Of course, the iPhone was will be offered in both black and white.

    Apple’s new phone will ship to the U.S., Canada, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore on the 21st. It’ll ship to additional countries a week later.

    The iPhone 5 boasts a 4-inch 16:9 screen, a faster A6 chip, new dock connector, improved camera, LTE and upgraded Wi-Fi, and is thinner and lighter.

    For more coverage of the Apple event, check here.

    [Lead Image courtesy The Verge]

  • iPhone 5 Comes With New A6 Chip, Ups CPU Power By 2X

    Apple finally unveiled the iPhone 5 today. You can get the full rundown here.

    In addition to a better camera, better battery life, better Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity, the device comes with a new A6 processor, which Apple says increases the CPU power by 2X. The graphics are also twice as fast, Apple says (compared to the A5).

    “With the new A6 chip, just about everything you do on iPhone 5 is noticeably faster — up to twice as fast compared with the A5 chip. So apps launch, web pages load, and email attachments appear almost instantly,” says Apple. “The A6 chip also offers graphics performance that’s up to twice as fast as the A5. So you can power through graphics-intensive apps and games. And enjoy higher frame rates for smoother, more realistic gameplay.”

    “Not only is the A6 chip custom designed to be fast, it’s custom designed to work with iOS 6 to be extremely power efficient,” the company says. “So even at its accelerated speed, iPhone 5 has more than enough battery power to last throughout the day — up to 8 hours of browsing on a cellular connection, up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 10 hours of video playback time.”

    Here’s a slide the company showed indicating various speed increases (image credit: The Verge):

    iPhone 5 With A6 Processor

    The chip is 22% smaller than the A5.

    The device will release on September 21. Pre-orders start Friday.

    More iPhone 5 coverage here.

  • iPhone 5 Brings “Console Quality” Games To Mobile

    The largest talking point among smartphone manufacturers is getting a phone to display console quality graphics. The iPhone and Android phones have proven to be great with 2D games, but not so much when it comes to 3D gaming. The results so far, barring titles like Infinity Blade, have proven to be Dreamcast level at best. Apple hopes to change that with the iPhone 5.

    During the Apple event today, the company showed off the A6 chip. The little guy is going to be powering everything that the iPhone does with performance that’s clocked as two times faster in CPU and graphics than its predecessor. They say that everything from apps to games will see “two times performance across the board.”

    To show their dedication to making console quality games, Apple invited Rob Murray, Executive Producer at EA Studios, to show off what the A6 chip is capable of. The game in question is called Real Racing 3 and Murray says that it has “full console quality graphics.” The game is also the first mobile racing game that has rear view mirrors and full shader support.

    The true test of the new chip will be whenever Epic Studios gets a hold of it. They’ve already proven that the iPhone is a beast when it comes to building games with Unreal Engine 3. The new A6 chip will truly be put through its paces when a new Infinity Blade game is announced for the handset.

    Regardless, Apple is pushing the mobile gaming scene pretty hard. Its closest competitor will be Nvidia’s Tegra 3 chip. The limited availability of Tegra 3 in mobile devices means that Apple will still have the better looking games. Nvidia needs to push handset manufacturers to start adopting the Tegra 3 if they want to take on Apple at their own game.

    [Image Source: The Verge]

  • iPhone 5 Camera Improves on iPhone 4S

    iPhone 5 Camera Improves on iPhone 4S

    At today’s Apple event, the company just unveiled the all new iPhone 5. Like many predicted, it sports a 4-inch 16:9 screen, 4G LTE, and a faster A6 processor.

    The iPhone 5 is also much thinner and lighter – coming in at 7.6mm thick and 112 grams. That’s 18% thinner and 20% lighter than the iPhone 4S.

    And to Apple fans’ delight, the camera has also received some improvements.

    The 8 megapixel camera now features backside illumination, a hybrid IR filter, a five-element lens, and f/2.4 aperture. More features include spatial noise reduction, a dynamic low-light mode, and faster photo capture.

    “The ocean looks bluer, kids look happier, and the world is a more beautiful place,” said Apple Marketing VP Phil Schiller.

    Apple also unveiled Panorama mode, which allows users to take large horizontal panoramic images with their camera. According to Schiller, these wide images can clock in at up to 28 megapixels (and maybe more).

    Video has also received an upgrade. The FaceTime camera is now HD (720p), and the rear camera offers 1080p HD with improved video stabilization.

    You can now take still photos while recording video as well.

    More details on the device are emerging. You can check out more features of the iPhone 5 here and full Apple event coverage here.

    [image via The Verge]

  • iPhone 5 Features LTE, Upgraded Wi-Fi

    Apple finally revealed the iPhone 5 today. In addition to battery life improvements, camera improvements, and a thinner, lighter body, the device comes with LTE connectivity, as rumors have suggested.

    There is also new Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n, 802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz, Up to 150 Mbps).

    It comes with “Ultrafast Wireless,” as Apple puts it. Here’s what Apple says in the release:

    iPhone 5 supports ultrafast wireless standards including LTE and DC-HSDPA, so you can browse, download and stream content even faster. To support the latest LTE technology, Apple has pioneered a unique single-radio LTE solution that provides blazing fast speeds while fitting perfectly into the new remarkably thin design. iPhone 5 features dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi support for a wireless experience up to 150 Mbps.

    Apple is careful to note in the fine print that this is based on “theoretical speeds,” and that “actual speeds may vary.”

    “There’s now a single chip for voice and data, and a single radio chip. And we have a unique Apple advantage with a dynamic antenna,” said Apple’s Phil Schiller, showing off the device.

    It’s going to be available from a whole lot of carriers around the world. In the US, AT&T, Sprint and Verizon will all support 4G.

    In Canada, it will be Rogers,Telus and Bell. In Europe, EE and Deutsch Telekom will support LTE, and in Asia, it will be KDDI, Softbank, KT, SK Telecom and SmartTone.

    “You rely on your iPhone,” says Apple. “So a thin, light design and outstanding battery life are important to you. But so is a fast data connection. LTE wireless technology is built for speed, but adding it to a phone can create bulk and drain battery life quickly. iPhone 5 does LTE the right way — optimized for better battery life and designed for ultrafast connectivity in a thin profile. The very things you want most from your smartphone.”

    “iPhone 5 supports more networks all over the world,” the company says. “That includes advanced networks such as HSPA, HSPA+, and DC-HSDPA. Browse, download, and stream content at ultrafast speeds. Dual-band 802.11n wireless connectivity accelerates your Wi-Fi experience, too — up to 150 Mbps.”

    More details of the device here.

  • Apple Event: iPhone 5’s Larger Screen Won’t Give Developers Any Trouble

    Apple confirmed today that the iPhone 5 does indeed have a larger screen. The 1136×640 display means that developers will have to update their apps to fill in the rest of the screen. According to Apple, it’s not going to be a big deal.

    Apple said that some developers have had early access to the iPhone 5 and found that developing for it was a breeze. One of the apps shown off was buit by CNN. They used the increased real estate to show more text. It’s expected among Android users who have been using larger displays for a while now, but it’s a big boost for iPhone owners who have always wanted a larger screen.

    Of course, some developers can’t just change their app in a matter of days before the launch of the iPhone 5. Some developers have other jobs that might hinder them from being able to fix up the app before the launch. What about them? Apple says that older apps will run in letterbox mode until they are fixed up. It’s a nice solution to preserve aspect the native aspect ratio of older iPhone apps.

    Expect developers to jump on the iPhone 5’s larger screen just as fast as they did the new iPad’s retina display. Consumers are going to expect a native experience out of the box. Developers would be wise to get their apps up and ready for the increased resolution as soon as possible.

    [Image Source: The Verge]

  • Apple Event: Twitter Reacts To Announcements

    With Apple’s announcements today about the specs of the new iPhone 5 comes a slew of tweets, not only about the device but about everything from Apple fans to the “old” iPhone.

    Many sites are live-blogging the announcements as they come, and Twitter is positively blowing up right now with posts about Apple and all the exciting deets concerning the much-anticipated, highly-speculated upon device.

  • Apple Event: Mountain Lion Has Been Downloaded 7 Million Times

    Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, took the stage today at Apple’s big iPhone 5 event to give us the details on all things Apple coming soon. Cook is warming up the audience with stats on their other hardware before getting to the iPhone 5, but it’s still impressive stuff.

    Cook announced that Mountain Lion has been downloaded more than 7 million times since its launch in July. The operating system had been downloaded more than 3 million times in just four days after its launch. Cook didn’t account for the number of copies sold through retail, but it’s probably just as impressive.

    After dropping some nice Mountain Lion figures, he talked up the newest line of MacBooks that were revealed earlier this year. He said that the MacBook Pro was the best Mac that the company has ever made. With a built-in retina display, it’s hard to argue with that. He also said that the MacBook Pro combined with the MacBook Air ranked number one for the last three months in the U.S. notebook marketshare.

    It sounds like Apple has gotten off to a great start this year with their notebooks, but the real treat is soon to come with the reveal of the iPhone 5. Keep watching this space as we’re continuing our coverage of all things Apple at the latest Apple event. The iPhone 5 is sure to show up soon.

    [Image Source: The Verge]

  • iPhone 5 Officially Announced at Apple Event

    “Today we’re introducing the iPhone 5”

    With those words, Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller dropped the bomb everyone was waiting for.

    Despite most of the smartphone’s specs having been leaked ahead of time, the iPhone 5 announcement managed to impress the audience of tech journalists in attendance at Apple’s big event today. The phone rose up from the stage and rotated, giving everyone a good view of the device as Schiller called it the most beautiful product Apple has ever made.

    The iPhone 5 is made entirely of glass and aluminum. It is the thinnest and lightest phone Apple has ever made, at 20% lighter than the iPhone 4S.

    Apple has doubled-down with its retina technology, and the iPhone 5 will have a 326 PPI retina display. The display will also be, as predicted, 4-inches. It has a 1136 x 640 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio.

    Schiller commented on why the phone isn’t as large as Android phones are getting, saying that it’s because it should fit in the customer’s hand. Apps that haven’t been updated to take advantage of the phone’s extra length will be displayed in their native size, with black bars on the side of the app.

    Schiller also confirmed that the iPhone 5 will have 4G LTE capability. As a result, in the U.S. the iPhone 5 will be coming to AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. As rumored, T-Mobile seems to be left out of the loop.

    The iPhone 5 also has upgraded Wi-Fi, allowing for 2.4ghz and 5ghz on 802.11n. It should, Apple announced, give customers speeds of up to 150 Mbps.

    The CPU in the iPhone 5 is twice as fast as the one found in the iPhone 4S. Apple claims that while its performance is a huge leap, the new A6 chip is 22% smaller.

    Despite the better performance of the new processor, Apple also claims that the battery life of the iPhone 5 will actually be better than that of the iPhone 4S. The claim is that the new smartphone will have up to 8 hours of 3G talk time or LTE browsing, 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing or Video, and up to 40 hours of music playback.

    The iPhone 5 “iSight” camera, as with all parts of the phone, has also gotten an upgrade. The 8 MP backside camera is 25% smaller than the iPhone 4S camera. Schiller announced that it has better low-light performance and is 40% faster on photo capture. It will be able to capture 1080p video with “improved” video stability and face detection.

    The iPhone 5 has three microphones – on the bottom, front, and back of the smartphone. Its speakers are 20% smaller than those found in the iPhone 4S.

    The rumors of a new cable have also turned out to be true. Apple calls the new connector “Lightening,” and it features an all-digital, 8-signal design. The cable is also reversible, and Apple claims it is more durable. An adaptor will be available for those who still use the old-style connector.

    The iPhone 5 will come in classic iPhone colors: black and white. The smartphone will sell for the same price as the iPhone 4S. Preorders begin on Friday, September 14th.

    The iPhone 5 will ship on September 21st.

    Those hoping to upgrade from an “ancient” iPhone model or those looking jump into the Apple ecosystem for a low price will be happy to hear that the 8GB iPhone 4 will now be free with a 2-year contract. The iPhone 3Gs, however, will no longer be sold.

  • iPhone 5 Is Coming, Ebay Prepares Themselves

    iPhone 5 Is Coming, Ebay Prepares Themselves

    For Apple fans, today marks a big moment for the brand: an announcement about the newest version of the iPhone, for starters. While rumors have been flying for months now about a sleek update to the device, Apple has given few hints as to what it will actually debut, and just as importantly, when. That will all change shortly, as the company is set to let their fans in on the latest products and when they can buy them.

    Though some product images have been leaked, no one is sure just yet what to expect of the phone. However, eBay and eBayUK are expecting a huge surge in Apple products listed on their sites, and are adjusting their policies in preparation. The U.S. site had this to say:

    Listing the latest Apple products as pre-sales
    Sellers in full compliance with eBay’s Presale policy will be allowed to list the latest apple products on eBay, 30 days prior to the launch date. Also:
    Apple-authorized resellers may list up to 25 items per week.
    eBay Top Rated sellers may list up to 4 items per week.
    Sellers meeting our minimum performance standards may list 1 item per week.
    Only sellers registered in the United States or Canada on eBay.com, eBay Motors, or eBay Canada, will be able to participate in this event.

    Listing the latest Apple products after the launch
    Once the latest Apple products are made available to the public, most sellers will be allowed to list them with some limitations:
    Apple-authorized resellers may list an unlimited number of items per week.
    eBay Top Rated sellers may list up to 8 items per week.
    Sellers meeting our minimum performance standards may list 4 items per week.
    Sellers who’ve confirmed their personal information may list 1 item per week.
    Only sellers registered in the United States or Canada on eBay.com, eBay Motors, or eBay Canada will be able to participate in this event.

    Also, sellers who don’t meet the minimum performance standards won’t be allowed to sell Apple products at all. eBay says these precautions are to help sellers and buyers get the most out of their deals, and, presumably, to keep chaos at a minimum.

  • Apple Event: 17m New iPads Sold, 84m Total

    Apple Event: 17m New iPads Sold, 84m Total

    At their iPhone launch event, Apple just announced that they’ve sold a pretty impressive amount of iPads. According to CEO Tim Cook, Apple has sold 17 million New iPads since its launch in April.

    When you throw those sales into the mix, Apple has sold over 84 million iPads since the first generation was launched.

    And that impressive total has cut into the worldwide market share. According to Cook, their tablet share increased from 62% to 68% year-over-year.

    “To put this in perspective, we sold more iPads than any PC manufacturer sold of their entire lineup,” said Tim Cook.

    And iPads account for 91% of all web traffic from tablets. Pretty astonishing.

    Of course, the iPad is nothing without its apps. Cook says that there are over 250,000 apps tailored for the iPad, and the average iPad owner uses 100 apps.

    When you factor in iPad sales, Apple says they have sold over 400 million iOS device. Quite the milestone.

  • Apple Event: Cook Gives Retail Store Numbers

    Apple Event: Cook Gives Retail Store Numbers

    Apple kicked off its big press event today by showing an inspirational video about its Apple Stores. CEO Tim Cook then announced that Apple has 380 stores in 12 countries, and that number 13 is coming on Friday with the opening of its fist Swedish store.

    “Our stores offer the best buying experience and the best customer service on the planet.”

    According to Cook, Apple stores had 83 million visitors in the last quarter (April – June), adding that it’s “Amazing”.

    You can see the complete list of stores here.

    More coverage of the event, where the iPhone 5 (among other things) is expected to be released, to come.

  • iPhone 5 Launch Date: Apple Confirms September 12 iPhone Event

    It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally here. Apple has started to send out invites for their big iPhone 5 event on September 12. How do we know it’s about the iPhone 5? Just take a look at the invite.

    Apple Confirms iPhone 5 Event September 12

    As you can plainly see, the 12’s shadow makes a 5. That all but confirms the iPhone 5’s presence at the event. Of course, there are still rumors that Apple will just call it the “new iPhone.” It makes sense as Apple has been moving away from adding numbers to their product names.

    What can you expect from the iPhone 5 come September 12? All the rumors so far point to the device having a larger screen, a nano-SIM card, LTE connectivity, thinner battery and a smaller dock connector.

    Even with all the leaks, I’m sure Apple has a few surprises left up their digital sleeves. It wouldn’t be an Apple product reveal if they didn’t have at least one thing that legitimately surprises us. My bet is on something involving iOS 6. There might even be more information regarding Passbook and the device’s rumored NFC chips.

    Like the invitation says, the event will be taking a week from now on September 12 at 10 a.m. PDT. We’ll be bringing you all the big announcements from the conference on that day.

    [h/t: Ars Technica]

  • Apple iPad Event Creates Twitter War Over Xbox 360 And PS3

    During the iPad event today, Epic Games’ Mike Capps said that the new iPad had more memory and a higher resolution than the Xbox 360 or the PS3. The statement was meant to hype up the new iPad as being a great platform for gaming. Too bad the Twitterverse forgot where the quote came from.

    Of all the things to start trending on Twitter, “Xbox 360 or the PS3” just had to be it. As expected, the conversation wasn’t about the validity of Capps statement or the new iPad. It quickly turned into a fanboy war where Xbots and the PlayStation Nation fired back and forth over which console was better.

    The ensuing tweets are pretty funny and provide a good console fanboy flame war the likes of which hasn’t been seen in a while. Here’s a few of our favorites:

    @Phatboy_matox
    Matthew taylor    Xbox 360 or the PS3 why isnt the commador 64 an option : – ( 51 seconds ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @SarahAr95
    Sarah Arafat     Xbox 360 or the PS3? Urrm, hard one, i’m gonna go with my guitar ! Close enough? 1 minute ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @hades_kitty
    Aisha Ahmed    Xbox 360 or the PS3 is like choosing between Squirtle & Charmander both solid choices. Bulbasaur is a Wii – no one plays the Wii anymore. 3 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @Deprogrammer9
    Depro9    Xbox 360 or the PS3? Coke or Pepsi? Microsoft or Apple? McDonald’s or Burger king? on or off? black or white? 1 or 0? YOU MUST CHOOSE! 5 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @HayaBorham
    Haya Borham     Xbox 360 or the PS3? Pfft. Anything with “the” before it sounds like it’s trying too hard because it’s not that awesome. So, yeah, Xbox ftw. 6 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @_KillCamRePlay
    •BlessSqaud4L$fe•    “Xbox 360 or the PS3” No doubt about it, Ps3 is for broke people, cuz they can’t pay for Xbox live membership. 11 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @BananaNavy
    BananaAdmiral    Xbox 360 or the PS3, if you love to play video games, then the answer is PC. 12 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @PmC_PSLS
    Paulmichael Contrera    Xbox 360 or the PS3? That’s easy, the PS3, paired with the Vita. It’s like a fine wine and cheese pairing. 16 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @TracyNova
    Tracy Nova    Xbox 360 or the PS3, why not both? Throw in Dreamcast, Genesis, Wii, GameCube, Atari and it will be a party! 20 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @RishalRathod
    Gandhi    Not many people repling “Xbox” on the “Xbox 360 or the PS3” trend, probably cause they’re jackin off to Halo. 27 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @PiddyPyro
    PiddyPyro™     The fact that they put Xbox 360 first ion “Xbox 360 or The PS3” simply shows it’s the better console #Subliminal 33 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @al_vimh
    Al Vimh    Trending now, “Xbox 360 or the PS3”. Hundreds of fanboys lie dead in the streets. Followers of The Way Of The Wii cower behind locked doors. 44 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    Of course, one person realized where the quote came from and responded appropriately:

    @LennonLouie
    Louie    Tim Cook claims people who own Xbox 360 or the PS3 said the iPad is their favorite gaming device. Cook also claims his pants aren’t on fire. 44 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    It doesn’t look like the debate is dying down anytime soon. You can check out more hilarious responses at the Twitter feed for it.

    I would ask what your favorite console was, but I’m afraid it was start a new flame war here. Let’s just bask in the wonder that is the fanaticus pueri, more commonly known as the fanboy.

  • New iPad And GDC 2012 Collide In San Francisco

    New iPad And GDC 2012 Collide In San Francisco

    For the second year in a row, Apple has held their iPad reveal event in San Francisco across the street from the Game Developers Conference. As Apple becomes more invested in gaming on their devices, it was only a matter of time before the two events merged – if only on Twitter.

    Apple used their new iPad press event today to talk a little bit about gaming on the third generation iPad. Namco and Epic Games both showed off new experiences on the new iPad in the form of an Ace Combat-like game and Infinity Blade Dungeons respectively.

    Of course, Apple used this event to also take a stab at the gaming industry perhaps knowingly of GDC happening right across the street. The company said that iPad users used the iPad to play games more than they used game consoles or dedicated gaming handhelds.

    During the Epic Games presentation, Mike Capps said that the new iPad had more memory and a higher resolution than either the PS3 and Xbox 360. While I would love to point out there’s more to visual fidelity than just memory and resolution, let the developers at GDC speak for themselves about the new iPad and the Apple event in general.

    @crittercism
    Crittercism    so what’s the scoop, devs. are we more psyched about the ipad 3 announcement, craziness at gdc, or something else entirely? #ipad #gdc 8 minutes ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @ArturoVM
    Arturo Vergara    For me, GDC news > new iPad news (at least right now). I’m not even excited for the new iPad. #iPad3 #GDC #iPadHD 14 minutes ago via Tweetbot for iOS ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @heycheri
    Sherilynn Macale    Aaargh — why can’t I clone myself and be at the iPad event AND GDC?! Conflicting geeky interests. /Whine. 32 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @SamRosenthal
    Sam Rosenthal    Now to learn everything I can about the new iPad before my next session! #GDC 35 minutes ago via Tweetbot for iOS ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @jeffrubenstein
    Jeff Rubenstein    Been busy with GDC interviews, so just catching up on the ipad 3 stuff. What say you lot, yay or nay? 41 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @lvlstudio
    lvl*studio    we want an iPad 3. do you? discussions on the floor. #official_gdc #ipad3 54 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @jeremysprague
    Jeremy    After #ipad event, people getting free #playbook at #GDC look their grandma just told them “the man at the store said this was just as good” 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPad ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @whizkid72
    Andy James    @jeffcannata You’re in town for GDC. Do you think Apple should have done the iPad event at GDC instead of down the street? 1 hour ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @chikaladka
    Karina Kaplun    Today, it’s all about the iPad 3 and GDC…. Good vibes in San Francisco! 1 hour ago via LinkedIn ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @bruceyeah
    Bruce Collier    Apple is launching the iPad 3 directly opposite GDC. It’s a nerdpocalypse. 1 hour ago via Tweetbot for iOS ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @robhawkes
    Rob Hawkes    Have been busy at #GDC. What have I missed about the iPad event over the street? 1 hour ago via Tweetbot for iOS ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @JesseJoudrey
    Jesse Joudrey    Am I a bad person for sitting in a #gdc session and repeatedly glancing at the #apple live blog in my #iPad? 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @RedPill
    Marina Rossi    I love being in sf and don’t give a rat’s ass about new iPad (for now, at least). Too many things to do at #GDC! 2 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @srepps
    srepps    Lucky Namco–can’t buy better promotion than being featured in iPad launch. Especially during #GDC. 2 hours ago via Twitter for Windows Phone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @derek_ford
    Derek Ford    iPad 3 launch across the street from #GDC. Tough to concentrate! Geekheaven 3 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

  • The New iPad Is Not The HD Or The 3

    The New iPad Is Not The HD Or The 3

    Today, at a media event in San Francisco, Apple unveiled their next-gen iPad to the world. The iPad sports many of the rumored features like a high-def Retina display, new cameras, and an A5X quad-core processor. It even surprised some by launching with 4G LTE functionality.

    And like we speculated earlier this week, it will hit the shelves on March 16th. Pre-orders, however, begin today.

    Like the iPad 2, the new iPad is going to start at $499. That will be the price for the 16 GB non-4G model. Here’s the full pricing structure: $499, $599, and $699 for 16, 32, and 64GB, respectively. If you want 4G, it’ll cost you $629, $729, and $829, respectively.

    “We have redefined once again the category that Apple created just two years ago with the original iPad,” said Tim Cook. “It’s the privilege of a lifetime for me to work with the most innovative people on Earth. Only Apple can deliver this kind of innovation in such a beautiful, integrated, and easy to use way. It’s what we love to do, it’s what we stand for.”

    So Tim Cook said a lot about the new iPad today. One thing he didn’t say was anything about an iPad 3 or an iPad HD. After everyone referred to the device as the iPad 3 for a while, reports emerged that it was going to be called the iPad HD. Fooled us, Apple!

    The next gen iPad is called the iPad. But it’s the new iPad.

    This sort of reaction shouldn’t surprise you:

    @GordonKelly
    Gordon Kelly    So we have a “the new iPad” SLICK! #apple 13 minutes ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @pcworld
    PCWorld    Here’s hoping Tim Cook’s “One Last Thing” will be an actual name for the new iPad. http://t.co/ruDhpHZL 17 minutes ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @sunshineg
    Sunny    “I got a new iPad!” “Wait, the new iPad?” “yes! a new iPad!” “No, wait, a new “the new iPad?” 3 minutes ago via 街旁(JiePang)-台灣/香港 ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @parislemon
    MG Siegler    Time to start the rumors about New New iPad. 11 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @5tu
    Stu Maschwitz    And the tech world reeled with shock that the new iPad is called The New iPad. 13 minutes ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    Can’t wait for the moment when I get to trade in my old new iPad for a new new new iPad.

    What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

  • Apple Launches The New iPad: Price Range $499 – $829

    Today at the Apple media event, the “New iPad” was unveiled to the masses. The latest “must have” iDevice will hit store shelves on March 16th, with preorders starting today.

    Some of the key features to the new device are the retina display, updated camera, full HD 1080p video recording, and 4G LTE Connectivity.

    As we said earlier, you will be able to get the new iPad on March 16th. It will be available in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland and Japan upon launch.

    Now to the all important factor, the cost. The new iPad will set you back $499, $599 and $699 for 16, 32, and 64GB. Now if you want the 4G LTE version, you’ll have to pony up $629, $729, and $829.

    The New iPad Wi-Fi Pricing

    The New iPad Wi-Fi Pricing

    [Image H/T Engadget]

  • New iPad: Twitter Reactions To Apple’s Announcement

    New iPad: Twitter Reactions To Apple’s Announcement

    In the absence of a live-stream feed of Apple’s big announcement today, many people resorted to sites live-blogging the event or Tweeting reactions and updates. In fact, shortly after Tim Cook said that the iPad is the “poster child of the post-PC world,” the term “post-PC” instantly became one of the top trending topics on Twitter.

    More, as the presentation led into the new iPad, “Apple TV,” “keynote,” “iOS 5.1,” “Post-PC,” “Retina Display” (probably the first and last time that phrase will trend), “A5X,” “Voice Dictation,” “No Siri,” “Infinity Blade,” “Epic Games,” “Xbox 360 or the PS3,” “#iPad3,” “iPhoto,” “iMovie,” and “Tim Cook” all were phrases used at the conferences and all became top trending topics worldwide on Twitter. With how every single feature became a new trending topic on Twitter, Tim Cook or Mike Capps could probably have repeated “pancake meth cars” and it’d be a trending topic.

    What’s more intriguing is how you can almost watch the color of the public’s mood ring change by the end of the announcement. In the beginning, the live-tweets coming from the event were much more excited than the end, where the tweets took on an impatient and sardonic tone. The general consensus also seemed to reflect frustration for the fact that Apple dragged out the presentation without actually sharing the name of the new tablet.

    Below is a sample of what some people were saying as the Apple event unfolded.

    @jointmedias
    Joint Medias    Bold statement “We think that iPad is the poster child of the post-PC world.” http://t.co/Kz6H7cdb 10 minutes ago via Tweet Button ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @t3dotcom
    T3.com    Now playing video promoting the GCS store. Yep, great. iPad 3/HD/2S announcement please. 16 minutes ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @flargh
    Peter Cohen    The audience gasped as Tim Cook dropped his trousers to show off his own “Post-PC device.” 24 minutes ago via Echofon ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @mashable
    Pete Cashmore    Apple CEO Tim Cook: “Apple has its feet firmly planted in the post-PC future” – http://t.co/BjJIMZDq 14 minutes ago via HootSuite ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @inafried
    Ina Fried    First news item from Apple event. iOS 5.1 with Siri for Japan shipping today http://t.co/IfBBA7EU 15 minutes ago via Tweet Button ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @BrianYerkes
    Brian Yerkes    Apple got all Aol on us with that splash of paint behind the white apple logo in the intro at this iPad HD event 10 minutes ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @gdkid2010
    Matt Chinander    Yep, definitely getting an Apple TV. Had no reason to get one. But when I get iPad 3/HD and when Mountain Lion comes out, it’ll be useful 12 minutes ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @nickbilton
    Nick Bilton    Cook just said iCloud now supports Movies. Also announced a new Apple TV that can stream 1080p, has a new UI; the device looks the same. 13 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @CraigGrannell
    Craig Grannell    New Apple TV. 1080p. Streamlined user interface.

    Dear tech hacks: IT IS NOT AN ACTUAL TV.

    Dear ISPs: stop rubbing your hands together. 13 minutes ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @MarceloNovaes
    Marcelo Novaes    These icons on the new Apple TV are awful, imagine that in 1080p http://t.co/7EGZ2KOM 13 minutes ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @tomcoates
    Tom Coates    Huh. Is that a Mobile Me icon? Keep up, Tim, you stopped all that stuff ages ago. Now it’s .Mac or something. http://t.co/W8Rskw3c 11 minutes ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @richie_anaya
    Ricardo Anaya    The New iPad It’s 2048 x 1536, sure enough. That’s 3.1 million pixels. The most ever in a mobile device. Tim Cook @apple 2 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @imageisfound
    imageisfound    2047 x 1536 pixel retina display on new iPad 3…that’s more than the 17″ HD macbook pro display i’m typing this on. crazybananas. 1 minute ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @loh
    Elliot Loh    The new iPad has 3.1 million pixels; 1 million more than HDTV. 264 pixels per inch. Apple just started and won the device megapixel war. 2 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @shobz
    Shoaib Taimur    Third feature: 1080p video recording. No big shocker there. “Wherever you are, you want to grab a v… http://t.co/k5XMFdHQ 1 minute ago via Tweet Button ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @EvilMashable
    Evil Mashable    iPad three will let you make HD movies while still looking stupid recording with a giant smartphone. 1 minute ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @joshmcconnell
    Josh McConnell    Nothing too unexpected yet for the new iPad. Better cameras, HD video recording, etc. #AppleKeynote 2 minutes ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @petecashmore
    Pete Cashmore    NEW IPAD: 1080P video recording, 5MP camera on back, 1 million more pixels in screen than your HDTV. Wow! http://t.co/j9rLSeLD 2 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @tim_weber
    Tim Weber    Keeping a lot of promises: HD display, 4G LTE, quad-core graphics, voice dictation, better camera… the iPad 3 is hitting rivals hard. 1 minute ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @msenese
    Mike Senese    If I can plug an external video output into the new iPad and use that HD screen for video monitoring, sold. 1 minute ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @rpetty
    Ryan Petty    Verizon, Rogers, Bell, Telus and AT&T will be the LTE parnters. http://t.co/4NCQ9RvP 52 seconds ago via Tweet Button ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @JVascellaro
    Jessica Vascellaro    Kudos to Apple for figuring out how to illustrate the power of 4G (showing off video playback without buffering). #ipad 1 minute ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @chriswilsondc
    Chris Wilson    Apple’s live announcements now exactly resemble the totalitarian regime in that 1984 commercial. 59 seconds ago via Silver Bird ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @RodriSalazar
    Rodrigo Salazar    The iPad can now be a personal hotspot too — if the carrier supports it. http://t.co/sYWibbrO 1 minute ago via Tweet Button ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @MacLife
    MacLife    Battery life: 10 hours. On the LTE network, 9 hours. Pretty much the same as iPad 2, says Apple. 1 minute ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @ClaytonMorris
    Clayton Morris    New iPad is $499 with 3 storage capacities. 16, 32, 64. Available on March 16th. Pre-orders start today. 2 minutes ago via Tweetbot for iOS ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @mryap
    YAP S S    This basically sum up the new iPad http://t.co/OgsAdphR 2 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @massayag
    Meir Assayag    #iPad3: the 4G devices are not cheap. If you want to enter the post pc era, you have to be rich… 53 seconds ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @cnntech
    cnntech    If someone says “mind-blowing” “amazing” “incredible” or “revolutionary” again … phew. #Apple 1 minute ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @amitbhawani
    Amit Bhawani     Awesome! Time to Pre-Order The New Ipad 4G HD. Are you ordering too? 🙂 1 minute ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @paulcano
    paulcano    I bet if I froze myself now, woke up in 5 years, it still wouldn’t be the “Post-PC” era. Just this years marketing buzzword BS. 2 minutes ago via Silver Bird ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @pcworld
    PCWorld    Developers are now talking about the new iPad. If RunPee did Apple events, this time would be highlighted. http://t.co/ruDhpHZL 2 minutes ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @SheilaD_TV
    Sheila Dharmarajan    Market disappointed? $AAPL shares erase gains sand now in the red. Turn lower for first time today #apple 3 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @t3dotcom
    T3.com    So, tweeps, do we reckon Apple will announce a new name for the new iPad? Can’t see it myself… 1 minute ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @tapbot_paul
    Paul Haddad    I swear if Apple demos Angry Birds next I’m turning off the stream. 57 seconds ago via Tweetbot for iOS ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @adamdorsey
    Adam Dorsey    I’m glad all the iPad apps are already called “HD” because that’s not going to be confusing. 1 minute ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @Steven_Grossman
    Steven Grossman    Dying to hear more about new iPad 3 or HD. Who cares what they call it. Might as well just call it the iPad Buy Now. 2 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @andrewdraper
    andrew draper    So this rectal display on the iPad 3, it looks awesome but smells terrible? 2 minutes ago via Tweetbot for iOS ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @WootLive
    Woot Workshop    Flight sim demo, then a drawing program: the new iPad can do everything your Amiga could do in 1991, only prettier! #Apple 1 minute ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @mmhoward
    Megan Howard    Ugh. It’s NOT a game changer. cc: @djakes http://t.co/TEXSgbV2 RT @fastcompany #Apple Reveals New Game-Changer #iPad http://t.co/IpNssdXg 1 minute ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @DanZimm
    Dan Zimmerman    And we’re being attacked by a big, ugly fire-breathing spider… aww, end of demo. I hate cliffhang… http://t.co/eCWXdOBS 3 minutes ago via Tweet Button ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @freetonik
    Rakhim Davletkaliyev    OMG, yes, yes, tell us all about the new Apple stuff, you’re the only one who has access to that secret information, hurry, hurry!!! 2 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @arjunsinghal
    Arjun Singhal    Is the iPad HD exciting for you? Apart from graphics, i dont quite see a revolution happening http://t.co/fwYZWipz 1 minute ago via Facebook ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @CrimsonLovesYou
    Crimson Darnell    LMAO “Watching four dudes play some jams with iPads. Dave Grohl would be super upset.” http://t.co/41mBNu47 55 seconds ago via Tweet Button ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @RitaFerrer
    Rita Ferrer    Phil is back, showing that the productivity apps have been updated as well. iWork will let you crea… http://t.co/nODL7fyF #iPad3 #keynote 55 seconds ago via Visibli ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @jimgoldstein
    Jim Goldstein    So is it the iPad 3 or iPad HD. That seems to be the only remaining question 51 seconds ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @nobi
    Nobuyuki Hayashi林信行    Introducing iPhoto for iPad “and it is amazing.” http://t.co/hfIKOvzC 1 minute ago via Tweet Button ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @tech84
    Tech84    im actually only waiting wat they are gonna officially call it, ipad 3/ipad HD etc-tech4idiots .org ( @ltktv live at http://t.co/L2v4wI2K) 49 seconds ago via Ustream.TV ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @blakegraham
    Blake J. Graham    “BOOM! iPhoto for iPad aka real news. Guess what? They say it’s amazing, and I believe them!” http://t.co/KW2jX4px #theNewiPad 59 seconds ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @PaulDiM
    Paul DiMarco    I actually want a reason to buy the new iPad. I’m waiting for a surprise. 🙂 Come on #Apple. 1 minute ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @klubbkiddkl
    klubbkidd™    Nothing out of expected for iPad HD. Looks like the rumour mill got it right this time. Next! Wanna see what the iPhone 5 has to offer now. 2 minutes ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @amirkarim
    Amiruddin Karim    It’s iPad 3. OK? http://t.co/ZGLuxJhc You probably worried it ends up to be iPad2T or 2P (or whatever the letter would be. RT @mashable 2 minutes ago via Mashable Follow ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @chrislehmann
    Chris Lehmann    What this feels like w/ iWork & iLife upgrades is that they are really making the iPad into a true creation device. That’s big. #Apple 1 minute ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @DavidKaneda
    David Kaneda    Not normally the one to nitpick new Apple designs, but those green shelves are grody. 1 minute ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @krislynch
    Kristin Lynch    so now we know just about everything regarding the new iPad – except for the name. iPad? iPad HD? iPad 3? 1 minute ago via Twitter for iPhone ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @siliconglen
    Craig Cockburn    IPad HD ? Well those rumours were a waste of time no? #ipad3 53 seconds ago via Twitter for Android ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @OneJaredNewman
    Jared Newman    So apparently it is just called the new iPad. Epic journalist troll, Apple. 15 minutes ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @benjedwards
    Benj Edwards    @OneJaredNewman There’s actually an unpronounceable, invisible symbol after the name: iPad . 6 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @Edudemic
    Edudemic    They're still demoing. You screen didn't freeze. In the meantime, think about what you'd call this iPad. The iPad HD? iPad Me? … 1 minute ago via Live Blogging ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @t3dotcom
    T3.com    A real mix of basic and half-professional editing features with iPad iPhoto. Best new app update so far. 5 minutes ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @shamir
    Shamir Ramjan    Ok it’s just “3rd-generation iPad” and HD or whatever! #apple 1 minute ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @t3dotcom
    T3.com    First mention of a new name: ‘Third-generation iPad’ 3 minutes ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @cressman
    Dale Cressman    iPad 2 will continue to be sold; price drops by $100, $399 for a 16GB WiFi model. http://t.co/sdkGXysK 46 seconds ago via Tweet Button ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @sedcclint
    Clint Stephens    iPad 2 price drops by $100, $399 for a 16GB WiFi model. That’s what Education needs and was hoping for! http://t.co/Xm1XfcBK 49 seconds ago via Tweet Button ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @technabob
    Technabob    It has a name…. simply “The new iPad”… http://t.co/0mJmeLsx 1 minute ago via Facebook ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

    @alexia
    Alexia Tsotsis    I’m already sick of the iPad 3. 1 minute ago via Twitter for Mac ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

  • Apple iPad Event: Infinity Blade Dungeons, Other Games Announced

    During the Apple iPad event, the company took some time out to go over their dedication to gaming on the platform. They said that when iPad users claimed to spend more time gaming on the iPad over their consoles or handheld platforms.

    To show their dedication to the platform, three game/app announcements were made today that should stoke the fires of the casual and hardcore gamer.

    First up was Namco, they showed off a aerial combat game that might as well be a new Ace Combat game. They said it had console quality visuals with the new retina display helping out a lot.

    Apple iPad Event Games

    The second app shown off wasn’t really a game, but more of a drawing tool. Autodesk showed off Sketchbook for the iPad that promises resolution independent image manipulation and drawing.

    Apple iPad Event Games

    Up next was Epic Games who announced the third game in the popular Infinity Blade franchise – Infinity Blade: Dungeons. Epic said that it will feature HDR graphics with great lighting. To keep the “new iPad is better than everything else” rhetoric going, Epic said that the new iPad has more memory and screen resolution than either the Xbox 360 or PS3.

    [Images courtesy of Endgaget]

  • Apple Launches New iPad: 4G, Retina Display, A5X Chip and Available March 16th

    Apple Launches New iPad: 4G, Retina Display, A5X Chip and Available March 16th

    Apple CEO Tim Cook began today’s event by talking about a “Post PC” world. Apple has its stake in three of these types of devices – the iPad, the iPhone, and the iPod. And those post PC devices make up for 76% of Apple’s revenue, as they sold 62 million of them last quarter.

    Last quarter, Apple sold 15.4 million iPads alone, which is more than any PC company sold of their PCs (more proof of that post PC world Cook’s been hammering). Cook went on to talk about how the iPad has become everyone’s favorite device for books, email, and even gaming.

    And now comes the new iPad. It will hit the shelves on March 16th, and pre-orders start today.

    First off, it is sporting that high-def retina display that we thought it would: 2048 x 1536 resolution. “Text sharper than a newspaper. Photos will look incredible. Fonts look amazing, it’s a huge step forward. Put another way, you all have an HDTV at home , 1080p — an iPad has more pixels. That’s incredible,” said Cook.

    As far as the processor goes, Apple went with the A5X chip. What’s the “x?” Quad-core, baby. So Apple has built a high-def retina display with a chip with twice the graphic power of what’s in the iPhone 4S.

    The new iPad also sports new cameras – the rear being called the “iSight.” It’s 5 megapixels and has autofocus, autoexposure, as well as face detection. And it supports HD video recording at 1080p resolution with built-in video stabilization.

    One of the biggest things about the new iPad is that it’s got 4G LTE. There was a lot of speculation prior to today on whether Apple would launch the new iPad with this capability, and they have (to the joy of heavy data users everywhere). The LTE networks can accomodate 72Mbps. Apple claims that your battery life won’t be be negatively affected by all this – keeping 9 hours on 4G. It’s a little thicker than the iPad 2, as was expected (9.4 mm to 8.6 mm).

    Here’s the pricing structure: $499, $599, and $699 for 16, 32, and 64GB, respectively. If you want 4G, it’ll cost you $629, $729, and $829, respectively.

    [Image courtesy GDGT Live]