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Track New IPad Sales in Real Time

So, I’ve heard this new iPad thing isn’t generating much hype. You really think anyone is going to buy it?

That was sarcasm. The new iPad has been touted as the greatest consumer tech product of the year by bloggers, Twitter tweeters and Apple fanciers since January. They are travelling in droves to pick up the HD iPad.

Initial reviews have been favorable, but lets face it, if you are going to get up extra early on a weekday to spend $500 dollars on a tech gadget, you would probably already have assumptions about how awesome it is too.

But how well is it actually doing. We need some real numbers here.

If you are curious how the iPad is selling on the market right now, you need look no further than ad-network Chitika, who has created a new iPad tracker. The app is using tracking of websites that display their advertising to determine how many are viewed from a New iPad.

“But,” you say, “what if people aren’t going to websites with Chiticka advertising? What if they aren’t using the web at all? What if my head explodes trying contemplate all the possible things that can go wrong with this kind of tracking system?”

I agree, there are many holes in this methodology, but right now, until Apple gives us some hard numbers, it’s all we’ve got.

This is what Chitika’s stats look like. They are currently comparing the percentage of new iPads vs. iPad 1 and 2.

“What if I want to know the total number of New iPads being sold, compared to the number of iPads that are already out there?”

I don’t know, deal with it.

The percentage reported in the pie chart represents the most recent recorded hour of iPad traffic. The percentages are simply the count of each particular group (iPad 1&2, “The new iPad”) divided by a total count of all iPad traffic observed.

The line chart highlights adoption rate by hour. For each hour, the methodology is the same as in the pie chart, except shown in a time series. For example, if “The new iPad” impressions made up 5% of all iPad impressions on March 17th at midnight, and 6% at March 18th at midnight, the chart would highlight this growth (and show all of the hours in between).

Note: These figures are from a screen cap. They are continually changing as more iPads are being sold and used. Check Chitika’s website for current data.

March 16, 2012
New iPad May Mean The End of Numbered Apple Devices

At yesterday’s media event Apple unveiled their third generation iPad with several new (though mostly expected) features: retina display, better camera, and 4G LTE, and iOS 5.1. One new feature of the iPad surprised pretty much everyone, though: the name. After months of speculation about the “iPad 3,” reports started to surface that the tablet would actually be called the iPad HD.

As it turned out, everybody was wrong. The new iPad’s name does away with all the modifiers. It’s just “the new iPad.” This has left a lot of industry watchers scratching their heads. In a way, though, it makes sense. Most companies – including most of Apple’s with their other products – don’t bother with giving each new iteration of a device its own unique name. What generation is the current iPod Nano? Or, for that matter, what about the red-headed step child of the iOS family, the iPod Touch? What about the latest MacBook? The iMac?

For the most part, new devices aren’t given their own names, and for the most part consumers don’t care. Sure it makes things easier for retailers, accessory makers, and industry watchers. But for consumers it really doesn’t make much real difference. Most consumers – especially the less tech savvy ones – who walk into a store looking for the latest iPad aren’t going to ask for the iPad 2 or the iPad HD. They’re going to ask for “the new iPad.” In that sense, then, Apple’s naming choice makes sense. It brings the iPad into line with most of the rest of Apple’s products, and it recognizes the way that most of Apple’s customers shop.

Of course, Apple’s choice for the iPad’s name raises some interesting questions about other Apple products. What about next year’s iPad? Will it be the “New New iPad“? More importantly, what does that mean for the next iPhone? Most speculation has been calling it the iPhone 5. Some have suggested the iPhone 6 (it is, after all, the sixth generation iPhone). But if Apple is dropping modifiers from device names, then it’s a pretty safe bet that when Tim Cook next takes the stage (in September or October?) it will be to announce “the new iPhone.”

What do you think of “the new iPad”? Is it a smart move on Apple’s part, or a mistake? Let us know in the comments.

March 8, 2012
iTunes Updated To 10.6 Following Apple TV, iPad Announcement

In a move that should surprise no one, Apple has released a new version of iTunes in the wake of this afternoon’s unveiling of the new iPad and the new Apple TV. iTunes 10.6 now supports 1080p video from the iTunes Store. It also includes a few security tweaks, some performance updates for iCloud, improved performance for iTunes Match, and improvements to the way iTunes downloads and displays album artwork.

As always, iTunes 10.6 is available as a free download from Apple’s website. Mac users can also get the update by running Software Update. The new iPad and the new Apple TV are both available for pre-order from the Apple Store. You can pre-order now for delivery on March 16th (which is also when they are available in stores). The Apple TV is $99, and the new iPad starts at $499.

Have you gotten iTunes 10.6? Have you noticed any changes we haven’t covered? Let us know in the comments.

March 7, 2012
New iPad, Apple TV Now Available In The Apple Store

Late this morning we brought you news that the U.S. online Apple Store was down ahead of the unveiling of the new iPad. The store remained down throughout the event and after a few hiccups, appears to be mostly back up and running now.

Both the new iPad and the new Apple TV are now available for pre-order through the Apple Store right now. The Apple TV sells for $99 with a promised delivery date of March 16th. The Apple TV has 1080p output, supports iCloud and AirPlay, and allows you to watch video from a variety of sources including Netflix, YouTube, Vimeo, as well as stream living sporting events from the MLB, NBA, and NHL.

The new iPad is also available for preorder, and also promises delivery by March 16th. The new iPad (not the iPad 3 or iPad HD, as it turns out), sports an array of new features including a retina display, a 5 megapixel iSight camera, 4G LTE connectivity, and a beefed up dual-core A5X processor. Launching along with the new iPad are updates to Apple’s iWork suite, as well as updates Garage Band and iMovie for iPad. All new with the retina display iPad is iPhoto for iPad, rounding out the iLife suite.

The new iPad is available in black and white, as well as 4G and Wi-Fi only. It also comes in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models. The pricing for the new iPad is the same as for the iPad 2: the Wi-Fi only models are $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, and $699 for 64GB, while the 4G models are $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB, and $829 for 64GB.

Do you plan to order a new iPad? Which kind will you get? What about a new Apple TV? Let us know in the comments.

March 7, 2012
Apple Posts Full Video of Today’s iPad Event

You followed our live updates of the new iPad event, now you can watch the full video of todays “Special Event”. (Apple is not allowing embedded video for the event. Click the link to watch on Apple Events.)

@funnyordie
Funny Or DieThe iPad HD is going to revolutionize the way you play pointless games while pooping. 1 day ago via web · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto

@danecook
Dane CookApple just confusingly named the iPad 3 “the new iPad” dropping the 3. Steve Jobs must be a spinning beach ball in his grave. 23 minutes ago via web · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto

March 7, 2012
Apple Unveils “Resolutionary” Retina Display iPad

Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage in San Francisco today for his second major product launch since taking the reins of Apple from Steve Jobs last year. The new iPad (not the iPad 3 or iPad HD, just the new iPad).

While not exactly revolutionary, the new iPad does sport some pretty cool new features. Foremost among these is the long-awaited retina display. People have been predicting a retina display iPad since Apple introduced the technology in 2010 with the iPhone 4. With the new iPad, we finally have it.

The new iPad’s 2048×1536 display has squeezes a staggering 3.1 million pixels into a 9.7-inch display (which is the same size as the iPad 2). For reference, a 27-inch iMac display is 2560×1440, and your average HDTV is 1920×1080.

The new iPad’s retina display is great news for those who want to edit photos on the go. With iPhoto for iPad, the new iPad’s retina display can handle images up to 19 megapixels and provide users an impressive array of options for tweaking their photos.

Gaming gets a major boost with the new iPad’s retina display, as well. The A5X processor is designed to handle graphics quickly and smoothly. Games like Sky Gamblers and Infinity Blade: Dungeon, which were shown off at the event, will deliver retina display graphics almost immediately. Other game makers will undoubtedly follow suit soon.

What do you think of the iPad’s retina display? Will you be getting a new iPad? Let us know in the comments.

March 7, 2012
iLife Apps Get Major Updates for iOS

Today, along with the announcement for the new iPad release, Apple introduced iPhoto for iPad and iPhone, and major updates to iMovie and GarageBand, completing its suite of iLife apps for iOS.

The new iPhoto includes Multi-Touch features so you can use simple gestures to sort through photos and find your best shots, enhance and retouch your images using fingertip brushes and share photo journals with iCloud. iMovie now gives you the ability to create Hollywood-style trailers as you record HD video on your iPad and iPhone. GarageBand introduces Jam Session, a feature that allows a group of friends to wirelessly connect their iOS devices to play instruments and record live music together. Each app takes advantage of the new iPad Retina display.

The new iPad also features a 5 megapixel iSight camera so you can record, edit and watch 1080p HD video.

“With the introduction of iPhoto, we’ve brought the entire suite of iLife apps to iOS and users are going to love it,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Whether brushing an effect onto a photo, shooting a movie trailer or jamming with friends to record a song, iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand let you make amazing creations on iPad and iPhone.”

iPhoto
Apple’s photography app, iPhoto, has been revamped for iOS to take advantage of the Retina display and Multi-Touch gestures on iPad and iPhone. Simple gestures can be used to select and compare photos side by side and flag your best shots. The new iPhoto features more control over color, exposure and contrast. You can enhance pictures by adding effects, or apply adjustments with your fingertip. You can post to Facebook, Flickr and Twitter within the app, or share photos between your iPhone and iPad, stream slideshows to your Apple TV with AirPlay, and use iCloud to publish photo journals to the web.

iMovie
iMovie now allows you to turn the HD video on your iPad and iPhone into Hollywood-style trailers. The theater view lets you preview and choose from nine templates in genres including Fairy Tale, Superhero and Romance. Trailers feature customizable graphics with soundtracks written by Hanz Zimmer and the London Symphony Orchestra. You can also share your movie trailers to YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook, and use AirPlay to stream them to Apple TV in high definition resolutions up to 1080p.

GarageBand
With the new Jam Session feature in GarageBand, you can invite up to three friends to wirelessly connect your iOS devices to play and record as a group. Jam Session synchronizes the tempo, key and chords of your touch instruments. After jamming, everyone’s tracks are collected on your iOS device to edit and mix. GarageBand also introduces Smart Strings, a touch instrument that allows you to play a string orchestra with just one finger, and the new Note Editor allows you to fine tune a recording instead of replaying it from scratch. GarageBand offers full integration with iCloud and other iOS devices, and you can share your songs directly to Facebook, YouTube and SoundCloud.

March 7, 2012
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 KellySo we have a “the new iPad” SLICK! #apple 13 minutes ago via TweetDeck ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

@pcworld
PCWorldHere’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 SieglerTime to start the rumors about New New iPad. 11 minutes ago via web ·  Reply ·  Retweet ·  Favorite · powered by @socialditto

@5tu
Stu MaschwitzAnd 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.

March 7, 2012
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.

[Image H/T Engadget]

March 7, 2012
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 MediasBold 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.comNow 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 CohenThe 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 CashmoreApple 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 FriedFirst 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 YerkesApple 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 ChinanderYep, 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 BiltonCook 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 GrannellNew 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 NovaesThese 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 CoatesHuh. 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 AnayaThe 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
imageisfound2047 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 LohThe 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 TaimurThird 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 MashableiPad 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 McConnellNothing 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 CashmoreNEW 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 WeberKeeping 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 SeneseIf 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 PettyVerizon, 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 VascellaroKudos 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 WilsonApple’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 SalazarThe 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
MacLifeBattery 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 MorrisNew 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 SThis 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
cnntechIf 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
paulcanoI 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
PCWorldDevelopers 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 DharmarajanMarket 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.comSo, 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 HaddadI 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 DorseyI’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 GrossmanDying 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 draperSo 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 WorkshopFlight 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 HowardUgh. 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 ZimmermanAnd 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 DavletkaliyevOMG, 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 SinghalIs 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 DarnellLMAO “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 FerrerPhil 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 GoldsteinSo 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
Tech84im 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 DiMarcoI 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 KarimIt’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 LehmannWhat 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 KanedaNot 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 Lynchso 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 CockburnIPad 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 NewmanSo 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

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EdudemicThey'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

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T3.comA 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

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

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Dale CressmaniPad 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

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Clint StephensiPad 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

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

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March 7, 2012
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.

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.

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]

March 7, 2012
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]

March 7, 2012
Apple iPad Event: New iPad Getting 4G LTE

It was going back and forth there for a while, but it’s now officially confirmed that the new iPad (iPad 3 or iPad HD, just tell us already!) will have 4G LTE support.

Apple said the the speeds of the iPad 2 were at 3.1 Mbps on EV-DO and 7.2 on HSPA. For the new iPad, it’s 21 Mbps on HSPA+, 42 Mbps on DC-HSDPA and LTE at a whopping 73 Mbps.

4G on the new iPad is available through AT&T and Verizon in the U.S. It will be available through Telus, Rogers and Bell in Canada.

The features of the new iPad just keeps getting better and better. Stay tuned to our liveblog for more updates.

[Photo courtesy of Endgadget]

March 7, 2012
Key Facts From Apple iPad Announcement Event

For more details checkout the WebProNews iPad tag page which includes hundreds of articles over the last few days.

The BIG Apple announcement today includes these key facts:

– Sold an astonishing 352 million iOS devices, and 62 million just last quarter.

– Siri in Japanese is part of iOS 5.1, available today.

– Now over 100 million customers on iCloud.

– Movies and TV shows in the iTunes store support 1080p HD.

– iCloud now supports movies.

– New 1080p Apple TV with a streamlined interface.

– New Apple TV retains the same price of $99 and it’s available next week.

– Sold almost 15.5 million iPads last quarter alone.

– New retina display with 2048 x 1536 pixels!

– Added more horsepower for the new iPad via an A5x chip and quad-core graphics.

– Added what Apple calls an iSight camera to the back of the iPad.

– Camera optics system from the iPhone 4S which includes auto-exposure, auto-focus, auto-face detection, great edge-to-edge detail and AF-lock.

– iPad is now 4G LTE!

– iPad supports HSPA+ for up to 21Mbps, and dual-carrier HSDPA for up to 42Mbps

– Supports LTE for max of 72Mbps, AT&T and Verizon in the US.

– Software to make the iPad a personal hotspot if your carrier supports the personal hotspot feature.

– The new iPad delivers the same 10 hours of battery life, and 4G is 9 hours.

– It remains amazingly thin at 9.4mm and light at 1.5 pounds.

– Still comes in black and white only and starts at $499.

– Release date is March 16th.

– The iPad’s OS has been updated to take advantage of the Retina Display.

– Developers will need to update their software to obtain the visual advantage of the Retina Display.

– The new iPad is great for gaming and has more memory and higher screen resolution than an Xbox 360 or PS3.

– All new iPhoto for iPad for photo editing — effects, editing, photo-beaming (from device to device), and new photo journals.

– iPhoto works with images up to 19 megapixels. Impressive!

– iPhoto is available today and for only $4.99.

– ALL of iLife now available for the iPad.

– Keeping the new iPad 2 in the line as well and for just $399.

March 7, 2012
Apple iPad Event: Siri Launching In Japan

Siri told us a while ago that it was learning Japanese. At the iPad 3 event today in San Francisco, the company made it official.

Apple CEO Tim Cook started the Siri talk by letting the audience hear what Siri sounds like in other countries around the world, from Australia to Germany.

He then made the announcement that Siri was launching in Japan with the release of iOS 5.1. It is available today and will be rolling out in Japan over the next few weeks.

Follow our live coverageof the event where the iPad 3 is expected to be announced.

[Image courtesy of Endgadget]

March 7, 2012
Apple’s iPad Event: Live Coverage

Update: Yep, “the new iPad” it is. Tim Cook just left the stage. Looks like the event is over. Thanks for following our live coverage! Check out our iPad page for more on the new iPad.

Update: Is it really just going to be “The New iPad?” Really?

Update: iPad 2 getting an $100 price drop across the board. Now $399 for the 16GB wi-fi model.

Update: Phil Schiller: this is “The ultimate iPad, and we think it’s going to change how you see and do just about everything.”

Update: A promotional video being shown at the event apparently just referred to the “third-generation iPad.” Still no other name.

Update: New iPad apparently keeps the same dock connector as the old iPad, contrary to rumors that it would be getting a smaller one. The smaller one may still be coming in the next iPhone, though.

Update: That makes the full iWork and iLife suites available on the iPad now.

Update: iPhoto available today from the App Store for $4.99.

Update: iPhoto editing features look pretty amazing. Lots of tools to tweak your photos.

Update: iPhoto for iPad supports photos up to 19 megapixels. Also includes automatic comparison features and sharing to email, Flickr, Twitter, and more.

Update: iPhoto for iPad introduced. Includes gesture support, multi-touch editing and retouching, and photos can be transferred directly between devices.

Update: iMovie getting a major upgrade, too. Includes storyboards and a bunch of new editing features. Available today in the App Store for $4.99 (free to upgrade).

Update: Garage Band for iPad also getting a makeover. Includes Smart Strings, a Note editor, and iCloud integration.

Update: Updates to iWork apps available today in the App Store. They run $9.99 apiece new, free to update.

Update: Still no “iPad 3” or “iPad HD.” Just “new iPad.”

Update: Mike Capps of Epic Games showing off Infinity Blade: Dungeons.

Update: Chris Cheung of Autodesk showing off Sketchbook for iPad, a drawing app.

Update: Sky Gamblers:

Update: James Shelton of Namco showing off Sky Gamblers, a flight simulator designed for the iPad’s retina display.

Update: Pre-orders start today, iPad available on March 16th. Launching simultaneously in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Japan.

Update: Price grid stays the same as iPad 2: 16 GB for $499, 32GB for $599, and 64GB for $699. 4G models are each $130 more expensive than their wifi only counterparts.

Update: iPad will still have the same 10 hour battery life as the iPad 2. Will be 9.4 mm thick and weigh 1.4 lbs.

Update: Separate bands mean separate devices for 4G on Verizon and AT&T, but all devices will be 3G world-ready, meaning you can take it anywhere in the world and use it. It also supports mobile hotspot, provided your carrier supports it to.

Update: 4G LTE will be available on Verizon, AT&T, Bell, Telus, and Rogers.

Update: Confirmed: the iPad will have 4G LTE (which means that the next iPhone will to).

Update: No Siri (at least not yet), but the new iPad does have voice dictation. English, French, Spanish, German, and Japanese.

Update: Camera has 1080p video recording, and includes software-based image stabilization.

Update: The iSight camera:

Update: Retina display is “the first new feature.” Next up, an iSight camera.

Update: iPad will run on an A5X quad-core chip.

Update: Contrary to some earlier rumors, the new iPad does in fact have a home button.

Update: iPad’s 3.1 million pixels are “the most ever in a mobile device.” 264 pixels per inch.

Update: New iPad announced, now with retina display! Phil Schiller takes the stage.

Update: “Everybody’s been wondering who will come out with a tablet that is better than the iPad 2? Well, stop wondering. We are.”

Update: Cook comparing the user experience of the iPad to that of the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Twitter on the Galaxy Tab “kind of looks like a blown-up smartphone app.”

Update: iPad alone has over 200,000 of the app store’s 585,000 apps.

Update: iPad is the favorite device of notebook and smartphone owners for emailing, surfing, e-reading

Update: Apple sold more iPads in Q4 2011 than any PC manufacturer sold PCs.

Update: iPad is the “poster child of the post-PC world.”

Update: Apple TV available March 16th, preorders starting today.

Update: The new Apple TV interface:

Update: New Apple TV launched with iCloud support, Photo Stream, third party apps, and a redesigned user interface.

Update: iTunes in the cloud will now support movies in 1080p.

Update: iOS 5.1 will be available today.

Update: Siri is getting Japanese language functionality as part of iOS 5.1

Update: iOS is “the world’s most advanced operating system.” 352 million iOS devices sold, 62 million last quarter.

Update: Cook is taking some time to show off the latest Apple store. Apple has 362 stores that took in a total of 110 million visitors in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Update: Cook says Apple sold 172 million “post-PC” devices (i.e., iOS devices) in 2011, totally over three quarters of Apple’s revenue.

Update: Tim Cook has taken the stage and is talking about the post-PC revolution led Apple’s iPad.

Update: 9to5Mac is reporting that international 4G iPads are showing up in Apple’s inventory. The online Apple Store is still down, and the iPad page at Apple’s website is still showing the iPad 2.

Update: Looks like a great turnout for the event. Check out this crowd picture, courtesy of CNet:

The launch event for Apple’s next iPad is set to start in a matter of minutes. We’ll be live-blogging the event here. Updates will appear at the top of the page. Just hit refresh every couple of minutes to see the latest.

March 7, 2012
iPad HD: 4G LTE Support Confirmed?

The question of whether the forthcoming iPad HD will have 4G LTE connectivity has been giving the rumor mill fits for weeks. One report said that it would, while another argued that the lack of 4G was why the price wouldn’t go up. Yesterday a third report said that yes, the iPad HD would have 4G.

Now, though, on the eve of the launch event (which is just over an hour away), the Wall Street Journal has apparently confirmed that the iPad HD will include 4G LTE connectivity. Citing “people familiar with the matter,” WSJ says that the iPad will have LTE capability, and that its inclusion should be much better news for Verizon than for rival carrier AT&T. While AT&T does have a 4G network, it is far newer and far smaller than Verizon’s.

Speaking of Verizon, they may actually have dropped a hint about the 4G iPad themselves. Yesterday we reported that they had posted a teaser on their website saying that “Something Is Coming.” While yesterday’s teaser was pretty bland, today they’ve given it a makeover. Check it out below:

Of course, if Apple is preparing to release a 4G iPad, then you can bet we’ll be seeing a 4G iPhone, as well. Some expected to see 4G capability in the iPhone 4. When that didn’t happen, many expected to see it in the iPhone 4S. Though Apple will undoubtedly remain tight-lipped about what’s coming with the next iPhone, it’s inconceivable that they would release a 4G iPad now and leave it out of the iPhone later this year.

What do you think? Will 4G make you more likely to buy an iPad HD? Sound off in the comments.

March 7, 2012
iPad HD: US Apple Store Goes Down Ahead Of Launch

With the launch event for the iPad HD less than two hours away, the online Apple Store is down for U.S. customers. While the store occasionally goes down and then up again, sometimes with no change or only minor changes, the reason this time is pretty clear: they’re preparing for the launch of the iPad.

While there’s been a lot of speculation as to when the iPad HD will be available, this Apple Store outage may provide a clue. Recent reports have said that Apple has already been bringing large quantities of the iPad over from China, where it’s manufactured. The fact that the Apple Store is down before the event even starts, coupled with the fact that Apple already has massive amounts of iPad HDs already sitting on U.S. soil suggests that the iPad HD will be available very soon after today’s launch event.

Apple has been consistently releasing its iOS devices closer and closer to their announcement date – the iPhone 4S was in stores two weeks after the announcement. If the Apple Store is down now, the iPad HD may be available for pre-order as soon as today, and could be in stores very quickly after that. One recent report has suggested that it would hit stores in nine days, on March 16th.

While we won’t know anything for certain until Tim Cook tells us from stage in San Francisco, it’s looking pretty likely that the iPad HD could be in users’ hands very quickly indeed.

Will you preorder an iPad HD? Will you stand in line for one? Let us know in the comments.

March 7, 2012
New, Cheaper iPad 2 to Launch With iPad 3?

The latest leaks anticipate a newer, slimmer, cheaper version of the iPad 2 will launch today along with the much anticipated iPad 3, aka iPad HD. Digitimes is reporting the cheaper iPad will rival other budget tablet models like the Kindle Fire and the upcoming Windows 8 tablets.

The site is reporting that the new tablet will include a 8GB hard drive, though it does not make claims as to how cheap it will be. Current iPads start around $500 dollars; the new iPad 3 is anticipated to keep this price point.

As of January, Apple has sold an estimated 55 million iPads. They are planning to keep this trend alive and bring in new buyers with today’s releases. 78% of the new iPad sales are anticipated to be from first time buyers. Some people are even anticipating the market to take over laptops and ultrabooks, as touch-screen tablets continue to rise in popularity.

If rumors of the cheaper iPad 2 turn out to false, you can always purchase a used one on ebay or Craigslist. Insiders are anticipating up to 75% of current iPad owners plan to upgrade. That equates to a lot of previously owned iPads hitting the market at once. Current iPad 2 resale prices are around $325 on ebay.

March 7, 2012
iPad 3 Will Help Apple Dominate Tablet Market

With the launch of the iPad 3, Apple will be set to take over 70% of the tablet market in 2012, according to IMS Research. IMS predicts that Apple will sell about 70 million iPads in 2012.

The increase in sales would further distance Apple from the rest of the Android tablet competition, with Android tablet makers being forced into a low-cost, low-profit realm of the market, to compete against each other, rather than even going near Apple.

Gary Xu, PC market Analyst at IMS Research states that “there is a large customer base loyal to Apple products that have been waiting for the latest tablet,” said Gerry Xu, PC Market Analyst at IMS Research. “Many owners of the iPad 1 are also expected to upgrade to the latest release. In addition to this consumer demand, growth is also forecast as a result of sales into enterprise and education.” Xu also contends that Amazon’s Kindle Fire poses no threat to the iPad 3, and predicts that Android tablets will lose roughly 9% of the market share in 2012, regardless Android global shipments being up 10% in 2011.

Apple’s strategy of dominating the user experience worked well when it came to the media player and smartphone markets, and looks to repeat itself in the tablet market. The iPad 3 is set to launch today at 1 PM EST.

March 7, 2012
AT&T Puts Up Their Own iPad 3 Teaser

Yesterday we told you that Verizon had put a teaser for the iPad 3 (iPad HD) on their website. Now it looks like AT&T is following suit.

The banner on AT&T’s website this morning promises “an exciting new addition to our line-up” coming soon. It also includes a box where you can put in your email address so that you can “be the first to know about the news.”

Of course, AT&T’s site doesn’t actually say that their new addition is the iPad 3, but unless there are any other companies planning major events to unveil highly anticipated products today, it’s a safe bet that they’re talking about the iPad 3.

Now, if you don’t want to give AT&T your email address, you can stick around right here for all our iPad coverage, including coverage of Apple’s launch event when it happens, today at 10 AM Pacific time, 1 PM Eastern.

March 7, 2012