The official video from today’s iPad event is now up. It includes all the announcements about the iPad and the Apple TV, as well as the demos of the new iPad’s gaming hardware and iLife suite. Ch-ch-ch-check it out!
The new iPad will be unleashed upon the public tomorrow! We hope, anyway. As we wait in the bleachers with anticipation for tomorrow morning’s event, we’re recapping the last bit of rumors to make our own score of what might be in store at Apple’s iPad 3 event.
Here’s a recap of what we think we know. After all, nothing you hear counts until it’s confirmed during a keynote.
– Apple is said to have been testing two different chipsets that could find their way into the iPad 3: a dual-core A5 and a quad-core A6. Should this information prove correct, it could mean one of two things: Apple will soon be providing consumers with the option of not only choosing how much memory they’d like their iPad to come equipped with, but also the tier of processing power it has allotted to it.
The second, and more likely scenario here is that Apple has simply been testing two new chip architectures at the same time in order to figure out which chip will best compliment the rest of the iPad 3′s guts. The Verge reports that the A6 chipset is being held back for use in iPhone 5. We’ll find out what’s what tomorrow.
– The Verge is also reporting that iPad 3 — or iPad HD, depending on who you ask — will also boast the ability to display 1080p video as well as the capacity to share that HD video with other equipped to handily share with.
– The folks at MacRumors claim that they’ve gotten their hands on a bona fide iPad 3 display. If what they have is the real McCoy, then consumers can expect the next edition of the tablet to melt their faces with a 9.7 inch display boasting a 2048×1536 resolution.
– According to a number of outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and Boy Genius Report, “individuals familiar with the matter” are claiming that iPad 3 will have LTE communication capabilities baked right into it. In areas where no LTE connectivity is available, the iPad will automatically switch over to older network communication standards like 3G in order to stay in touch with the outside world.
– Given the number of HD cameras cropping up in other smartphones and tablets, there’s a very good chance that Apple may see fit to finally do something about the iPad’s dismal front and rear facing cameras. HD FaceTime chat on the iPad? Where do we sign up?
– That new chip, beefier display, upgraded cameras and robust communications hardware have to fit somewhere, right? Expect to see a slightly thicker case. After all, thinner doesn’t always mean better.
Be sure to join us tomorrow morning for up to the minute coverage of everything Apple unveils!
It’s here, everyone! Our favorite day in March besides Talk like The Wire Day. Follow along with Editor-in-Chief Chris Slate, Executive Editor Susie Ochs, and Managing Editor Florence Ion as we uncover the mysteries of the next iPad with our friends at MacFormat. We’re also keeping our fingers crossed for a new version of iOS, and maybe even a new Apple TV to go with it. Come join the conversation March 7 at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. EST. Sign up for a reminder below!
Looking to unload your current iPad now that Apple has made its March 7 media event official? Apparently, you’re not alone — eBay is reporting that trade-ins for Apple’s tablet have increased by ten times over last year.
Cnet is reporting that iPad trade-ins are up, up and away this year over last — with 10 times the number of tablets being traded in this February compared to the same month last year. The company has generated more than 125,000 trade-in offers for the original iPad as well as the iPad this month through its Instant Sale program.
“Those offers are for the online commerce site’s Instant Sale program, which differs from its auction services by giving gadget owners a way to trade in items for cash,” Cnet explains. “Users describe the quality of their item, and eBay picks up the shipping cost, as well as the job of wiping whatever data is on it.”
eBay Instant Sale has racked up 7.3 million trade-in offers since launch, and not surprisingly, Apple’s iPhone, iPod and iPad make up “the majority of trade-ins.” Among the most popular iPad models being traded in are the first generation Wi-Fi only variations, which makes sense since they would likely sell for the least amount.
Of course, Instant Sale handles more than just Apple products. Among the most popular trade-in items that don’t come from Cupertino: Tablets from ViewSonic, Motorola, Asus, Acer and Dell. Go figure…
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(Image courtesy of Cnet)
Question: What’s more exciting than an Apple media event announcing a new product? Answer: The actual announcement that finally confirms said event after weeks (or even months) of rumors and speculation. For the next-generation iPad, it appears that day has arrived.
Apple has just announced a media event for next Wednesday, March 7 at 10am PST, which can only mean one thing: New iPads are right around the corner! Contrary to a tweet from CNBC, the event will not be taking place in New York City, but rather Apple’s more traditional locale, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, all the way across the country in San Francisco.
“We have something you really have to see,” Apple’s invitation teases. “And touch.”
Judging from the high-quality image seen above of a finger touching what can only be an iPad display, it seems a very good bet that the iPad 3 — or whatever Apple chooses to call its latest member of the trilogy — will be unveiled. Stay tuned!
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