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Kindle Fire Getting A Ten Inch Model Later This Year [RUMOR]

Amazon may be planning to launch a new, larger version of their popular Kindle Fire tablet later this year. The new 10.1-inch Kindle Fire would launch alongside the second generation 7-inch Kindle Fire sometime in the second half of the year.

According to DigiTimes, the launch of a 10.1-inch Kindle Fire signals a shift in Amazon’s focus for the device. Amazon has previously focused the entire Kindle line – including the Kindle Fire – on the e-reader market that Amazon effectively created with the original Kindle. A new 10.1-inch Kindle Fire could mean that Amazon is more aggressively targeting the tablet market, perhaps in a desire to more directly compete with Apple’s new iPad.

DigiTimes also reports that while maintaining its orders of touch screen panels from various manufacturers, Amazon has been reducing the number of e-ink screens (i.e., for the other Kindle models) it orders from E Ink Holdings. The Kindle Fire, which was released late last fall, made a strong showing over the 2011 holiday season, selling nearly 4 million units.

What do you think? Would you like to see a 10.1-inch Kindle Fire? Let us know what you think in the comments.

March 8, 2012
New iPad May Be Getting 1GB Of RAM

At yesterday’s media event Apple showed off quite a few of the new iPad‘s biggest and best features: the long-awaited retina display, 4G connectivity, the dual-core A5X processor with quad-core graphics, and more. Even more of the new tablet’s specs are available on Apple’s website. One important piece of information, however, is notably absent from the information Apple has released about the new iPad: its RAM.

Apple has been pretty notorious in the past for underpowering iOS devices when it comes to RAM. The original iPad only had 256MB of RAM, and while the iPad 2 got a bump, it only went up to 512MB. There has been speculation that the new iPad would finally get 1GB of RAM, but Apple didn’t mention it yesterday, nor is there any reference to the tablet’s RAM on the tech specs page.

Those who worry that the new iPad will be getting short shrift in the RAM department can rest a little easier, though. Citing knowledgeable sources, The Verge is reporting that the new iPad does indeed feature 1GB of RAM. Of course, this won’t be confirmed until the new iPad ships and someone takes it apart to check, but it’s hard to imagine that Apple would upgrade so many of the iPad’s features and leave its “poster child for the post-PC world” with a mere 512MB of RAM.

March 8, 2012
New iPad 4G Models’ Shipping Dates Already Delayed

Less than 24 hours after the new iPad was unveiled and put up for pre-sale, some of its models have already been delayed. In terms of shipping dates, some 4G enabled models on AT&T’s network have been pushed back three days.

Over at the Apple online store, it appears that the biggest demand so far is for white 4G enabled models. Both the 16GB 4G model ($629) and the 64GB 4G model on AT&T show a delayed shipping date of March 19th. As you may recall from our coverage of the iPad event on Wednesday, Apple said they would be releasing the new iPad on March 16th.

And that’s still the case for all of the other models as of right now. All of the Wi-Fi only iPads as well as all of the models on Verizon are still showing March 16th. And all of the black 4G models on AT&T are also still on schedule.

Of course, this is likely to change at any moment, as anxious iPad fans flood the online store with pre-orders.

March 16th is a big day for Apple, as they will launch the new iPad (yep, the “new iPad”) in 10 different countries including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Japan.

The new iPad sports a 2048×1536 Retina display and an all-new quad-core A5X processor. It also has a new iSight camera and voice dictation. With the launch of the new iPad, Apple also brought iPhoto to the device along with officially launching iOS 5.1.

March 8, 2012
Funny Or Die Unveils “The Occasional” iPad Magazine

Humor site Funny Or Die has launched a new digital magazine for the iPad. “The Occasional” is a bi-monthly magazine that will feature a variety of content including interviews, videos, games, and articles. Dick Glover, CEO of Funny Or Die, expressed his excitement at the magazine’s launch, saying “[c]omedy comes in different shapes and sizes, and through this medium our creative team came up with truly innovative content that is a great addition to the Funny Or Die universe.” He promised that The Occasional’s content would be “funnier than hell for fans, users, readers, and whomever else goes to the App Store.”

The iPad app is available as a free download from the App Store and will appear in Newsstand. The magazine itself is $1.99 per issue, or $9.99 for an annual subscription. New issues come out every other month, totaling six per year. Issues and subscriptions are all purchased from within the app, and new issues are delivered automatically. Check out a few screenshots from The Occasional below:

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Are you excited to see a Funny Or Die magazine? Will you be subscribing? Let us know in the comments.

March 8, 2012
New iPad Keeps Old Data Plan Prices

Along with the retina display, the big news from Apple’s big media event yesterday was that the new iPad would be getting 4G LTE connectivity. The same two carriers who offered 3G data plans on the iPad 2 – Verizon and AT&T – will also be offering them for the new iPad. What’s more, it appears they’ll be offering them at the same price. According to the iPad pre-order page on the Apple Store website, data plan pricing appears unchanged, despite the upgrade from 3G to 4G. Check out the price lists below:

Both plans also retain the pay-as-you go pricing model, which means there still aren’t any contracts to sign and you can adjust your plan on a month-by-month basis as needed. It also looks like those who got the unlimited data plan with the original iPad in 2010 can still be grandfathered in with the new iPad. Of course, an “unlimited” data plan with AT&T doesn’t mean what it once did, since AT&T announced that they would throttle the connections of users who go over 3GB per month on 3G connections, and 5GB per month on 4G LTE.

Additionally, as we reported yesterday, the price points for the new iPad have also stayed the same. The 16GB Wi-Fi only model is still $499, with increases of $100 each for the 32GB and 64GB models, and a $130 increase for 4G LTE models.

Of course, the fact that the iPad now has 4G capability means that you can be certain the next iPhone (“the new iPhone“?) will have the same. We’ll have to wait and see if data plan prices stay the same on the 4G iPhone.

Will you be getting a 4G iPad? Are you surprised that the data plan prices are staying the same? Let us know in the comments.

March 8, 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.)

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March 7, 2012
Apple’s iPhoto is Capturing the World

The iPhoto available today from the App Store for $4.99 and the editing features look pretty amazing. Lots of tools to tweak your photos. iPhoto for iPad supports photos up to 19 megapixels. Also includes automatic comparison features and sharing to email, Flickr, Twitter, and more. It Includes gesture support, multi-touch editing and retouching, and photos can be transferred directly between devices.

A scrollable thumbnail framework lets users to sift through pictures in a snap in landscape or portrait mode. Users also have the power to compare multiple pictures side by side, select favorites, and hide so-so shots in one swipe.

Double-tapping an image on iPhoto automatically selects similar photos in the user’s library. The new technology makes pictures easy to flag, mark, and find.

Apple claims that “there’s so much power built into iPhoto for iOS, you need to touch it to believe it. Using only your fingers, you can make a blue sky bluer. A landscape greener. Or a smile brighter. From the moment you touch the screen, the way you see things will never be the same.”

IPhotomakes editing pictures easier than ever : simply touch the part of an image you want to change and drag it to make it a masterpiece. Users can crop out a distracting background, straighten crooked photos using automatic horizon detection, and adjust exposure, contrast, saturation, and more.

The Brush feature makes picture brighter or darker. The Repair tool erases blemishes, and the Soften brush is sure to win over the young at heart by smoothing hard lines and edges (no more wrinkles for Grandma).

The iPhone also feature a shareable photo journal where you can take pictures and add captions, maps, dates, and weather. iPhoto allows you to share photos from your iPad to your Mac:

March 7, 2012
Apple Ups 3G Download Limit To 50 MB

On the heels of their big new iPad unveiling party, Apple has officially raised the size limit on apps downloaded via data network (3G, and now 4G LTE). Before, users could only download an app over 3G if it was under 20MB. If it exceeded that size, users would see a message that ever iOS’er is quite used to: “This item is over 20MB – You must connect to a Wi-Fi network or use iTunes on your computer to download it.”

Now, that limit has been raised to 50MB, as first spotted by AppAdvice. This new limit now applies to all types of media – music, videos, and apps.

The reason for this change most certainly has to do with the new iPad that was announced earlier this afternoon. It sports a super high-def Retina display with a 2048×1536 resolution. That means that Apple has crammed 3.1 million pixels into its 9.7-inch screen.

This upgrade was reported to be a problem for over-the-air app downloads, as many files now had to be larger to support both the new Retina display as well as the older, less-capable displays. This meant that too many apps would cross that 20MB threshold and thus only be available for download via wireless.

The new iPad will not only have the retina display, but will come with 4G LTE as well. It will hits stores on March 16th and will start at $499.

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
New Apple TV Launches For $99 On March 16

While everybody was tuned into the Apple event today for The New iPad reveal, Apple snuck in an announcement for an improved and cheaper Apple TV.

While the Apple TV has been in existence for some time now, the new Apple TV will feature 1080p programming that integrates cloud-based iTunes movies and TV shows into its programming. It also supports Netflix, Vimeo, photos and more audio-visual content all in HD.

On top of the announcement, it was also revealed that iCloud will now support movies and TV shows from the iTunes store. This will allow users to stream video content onto their HDTVs through Apple TV. Users can also stream content from their iPad or iPhone 4S onto the Apple TV.

“People are going to love streaming movies and TV shows in 1080p with the new Apple TV, and photos look beautiful displayed at the maximum resolution of your TV,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Apple TV is easier than ever to use with its new icon-based interface and the ability to access your purchased movies, TV shows and music right from iCloud.”

Speaking of content, the programming available over Apple TV is pretty impressive. There will be over 15,000 movies and over 90,000 TV episodes available on the iTunes Store. On top of all that, there is Netflix, live sports from MLB, NBA and NHL alongside content from Vimeo, YouTube and Flickr.

The iCloud support will go beyond Apple TV by letting users who buy content stream it on all of their compatible devices. iCloud can also be used to store photos and share between all of your devices.

AirPlay will also be used to push content from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to Apple TV. It can also be used to mirror images between the device and Apple TV to stream Web pages, spreadsheets and games.

The most amazing news out of all this is the price. Apple TV will only cost $99 and be available Friday, March 16. You can buy it at the Apple online store, any of their retail stores or any authorized Apple reseller.

If you’re interested in getting the Apple TV, you will need a couple of things first. Interested users will need iTunes 10.5 or later, either a wireless or Ethernet network, broadband internet connection and an HDTV capable of 1080p or 720p. It goes without saying that an HDMI cable is required.

Those who own second generation Apple TV devices will be able to download a firmware update that adds the new UI. Unfortunately, the new Apple TV is required to play 1080p content.

March 7, 2012
New iPad Gets AppleCare+, Covers Two Years Accidental Damage

Earlier, we reported that the iPad 3 was likely to get the AppleCare+ warranty plan that is already available for the iPhone 4S. Now, after Apple’s big media event, we know that it’s not called the iPad 3 and that yes, you can crack your iPad on the sidewalk and you’re covered.

AppleCare+ debuted with the iPhone 4S, and it is “coming soon” to the brand new tablet. If you purchase nothing extra, your new iPad will come with the standard 1-year warranty. But with Applecare+…

Every iPad comes with one year of hardware repair coverage through its limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary support. AppleCare+ for iPad extends your coverage to two years from the original purchase date of your iPad and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a $49 service fee. Whether you use your iPad with a Mac or a PC, just one phone call can help resolve most issues.

So dependent on how bad you mess up your new iPad when you drop it in the can, you may or may not have to pay $49 bucks to have it fixed or replaced. Hey, it’s much better than $499 and up for a new one.

In order to get all the benefits of AppleCare+, you have to buy it within 30 days of purchasing your new iPad. If you don’t do it when you buy the device, you can go in to an Apple retail store and add it on there.

No official word on the price, but it’s expected to mirror the price of AppleCare+ on the 4S, which is $99.

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:

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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
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’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:

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March 7, 2012