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The new iPad: Everything you need to know about Apple's 2012 iPad 3rd generation

Everything you need to know about Apple's 2012 iPad

Apple's 3rd generation iPad was announced on March 7, 2012. While the new iPad looks like last year's iPad 2, it has a better screen, processor, optics, and networking that combine to make it an impressive upgrade.

Key features: 2048x1536 264dpi Retina display, Apple A5X processor, 5 megapixel/1080p video iSight camera, HSPA+ 42mbps/LTE 72mbps networking.

Pricing: Wi-Fi $499/16GB, $599/32GB, $699/64GB; Wi-Fi + 3G/LTE $629/16GB, $729/32GB, $829/64GB

Availability: March 16 in the U.S., Australia, Canada, the U.K. and 8 other regions; available March 25 in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Mexico, and 21 other regions

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16GB vs 32GB vs 64GB: Which new iPad storage capacity should you get?

By , Thursday, Mar 8, 2012 at 2:05 pm
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So you've decided to take the plunge and get the new iPad and you've chosen both the carrier and the color you want, but you aren't sure which storage capacity size to go with? The difference between 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB isn't just how much stuff you can put on it, but $100-$200 in up front costs, so it's worth thinking about.

Here's the breakdown.

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Black vs white: Which new iPad should you choose?

By , Thursday, Mar 8, 2012 at 12:49 pm
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Picking between one of two color options, black or white, for the new iPad might seem trivial or simply a matter of personal taste, but it's a question we get asked a lot. While the black and white iPads are otherwise identical in terms of size and weight, storage capacities, carriers, there are a few points to consider.

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The new iPad cements iOS gaming cred, but will it actually butt heads with Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles?

By , Thursday, Mar 8, 2012 at 12:25 pm
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The new iPad has a screen resolution that rivals HDTVs, an ample graphics processor, and a willing legion of developers. Is there any good reason why it wouldn't start replacing dedicated gaming consoles?

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Apple makes the new iPad event video available in iTunes

By , Thursday, Mar 8, 2012 at 4:47 am
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Apple has made the complete new iPad event keynote video available through iTunes. You can find the video under Podcasts > Technology > Tech news > Apple Inc > Apple Keynotes. You can then download just the event video or subscribe to all future events when they become available.

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The new iPad and the new Apple

By , Thursday, Mar 8, 2012 at 1:44 am
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I've watched the new iPad event twice now and while they hit most of the notes most of us expected -- including the Retina display, LTE 4G networking, and iPhoto for iOS, the way in which they hit them, and some of the things they didn't hit were just as interesting. And they revealed as much about the new iPad as they did the new Apple.

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eBay offering up to $475 for iPad 2 with limited time trade-in program

By , Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 9:26 pm
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eBay will be offering up some pretty good trade-in deals for your used iPad 2 via their Instant Sale trade-in program. Regardless whether your iPad is in working condition or not, eBay has something for you. These values are only valid for a limited time and you'll need to lock in by Saturday, March 10.

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iPad 2 vs the new iPad: Which should you get?

By , Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 8:12 pm
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You've decided to get an iPad but you're not sure if you need to spring the $499+ for the new, 2012 iPad or if you'd be okay with the older, $399+ 2011 iPad 2? First, yes, those names are wicked confusing. But the names aren't the only thing. There are a lot of factors to consider. Let's go over them one by one, and help you decide.

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Apple airs the new iPad commercial

By , Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 7:49 pm
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Apple showed off the new iPad commercial during their event today and now they've placed it online both on their website and on YouTube (which is much more easily embeddable here.) It includes elements of Apple's iPad 2 commercials past, namely the idea that technology should disappear, but also elements of Apple's iPhone 4 commercials which focused on the Retina display.

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Samsung goes on the attack, pits Galaxy Note 10.1 stylus vs. the new iPad

By , Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 6:46 pm
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Wow, Samsung really didn't waste any time putting together this handy, if incredibly skewed chart showing how their upcoming Galaxy Note 10.1 compares with the New iPad announced by Apple today.

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Apple posts the new iPad event stream video

By , Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 4:22 pm
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Apple has wasted very little time posting the video stream from today’s new iPad event as it is now live on Apple’s events page. You can now see for yourself how

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Complete specs for the new iPad

By , Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 3:18 pm
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Apple has announced the new iPad and they've managed to pack an incredible amount of new technology into into thin, light, and familiar package. Here are the complete specs.

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Apple drops prices on the iPad 2 - 16GB WiFi Model - now only $399, 3G model now $529

By , Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 2:40 pm
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As expected, with the announcement of the new iPad Apple has gone head and dropped the prices for the iPad 2.

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iMovie updated with support for 1080p recordings, outlining and storyboarding

By , Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 2:23 pm
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If you're an iMovie fan, you'll be pleased to know that a new update will soon be rolling out to the masses. As highlighted by Phil Schiller on stage, iMovie now

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Apple announces the new iPad

By , Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 1:27 pm
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As part of their iPad event event today, Apple has announced the new iPad. That's right, no iPad 3, no iPad HD. Not yet. Just the New iPad.

Features include:

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iPad 3 speculated to have electrostatic touch technology for "textured" screen

By , Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 8:33 am
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There are some last minute, highly speculative rumors circulating that Apple's "And touch" in their iPad 3 event invitation may refer to their use of electrostatic technology to dynamically simulate textures on the display.

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Watch your favorite ABC Family shows on your iPhone and iPad with ABC Family

By , Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 1:41 am
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Now you can watch all your favorite ABC Family shows on your iPhone or iPad with the new ABC Family app. Available shows include Switched at Birth, Secret Life of the American Teenager, Jane by Design, and The Lying Game, Make It or Break It, and Pretty Little Liars.

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Future Shop Canada price drops all iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G by $150

By , Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 at 6:08 pm
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If you want a cheap iPad 2 and don't really care about what, exactly will be announced at Apple's March 7th event then Future Shop has a sweet deal waiting for you. They've gone ahead and announced that all iPad 2's with Wi-Fi & 3G price points have been dropped by $150.

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    Join iMore tomorrow, March 7, for complete iPad event coverage!

    By , Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 at 3:52 pm
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    Tomorrow, Wednesday March 7, 2012, at 10am PT/1pm ET/6pm GMT Apple will be announcing the next generation iPad, and perhaps a whole lot more. We'll be doing a special edition

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    What new devices will Apple announce tomorrow?

    By , Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 at 9:02 am
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    Apple will almost certainly announce their next generation tablet tomorrow, the iPad 3 (now rumored to perhaps be called the iPad HD, but what other devices will Apple announce?

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    EA removes The Simpsons: Tapped Out from the App Store due to server capacity issues

    By , Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 at 3:34 am
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    EA has severely underestimated the popularity of any game that involves characters and voices from the hugely popular animated TV series The Simpsons. After releasing its latest game called The Simpsons Tapped Out, it has now embarrassingly had to remove it from the App Store as its servers are being slammed and user experience is being badly affected.

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    Ten One Design working on a pressure sensitive Bluetooth stylus for the iPad 3

    By , Monday, Mar 5, 2012 at 6:07 pm
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    Ten One Design has just announced that it is working on a pressure sensitive Bluetooth 4.0 stylus for the next generation iPad 3. Ten One has a great reputation when it comes to accessories and this one looks to take that to the next level.

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    Apple updates list of all-time top App Store apps

    By , Monday, Mar 5, 2012 at 3:59 pm
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    Following their 25 Billion app download, Apple has updated their list of all-time top App Store apps in both the free and paid categories.

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    iPad 3 will have 4G LTE networking

    By , Monday, Mar 5, 2012 at 3:35 pm
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    The same source that originally told iMore Apple would be holding their iPad 3 event on March 7 has now let us know that the announcement will in fact include 4G LTE networking. We'd heard previously that 4G LTE would be coming to iOS in 2012, but not whether it would make the cut for iPad 3, or whether Apple would save it for iPhone 5 in October.

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    Apple rumored to be working on new Smart Cover, going with Gorilla Glass 2 for iPhone 5

    By , Monday, Mar 5, 2012 at 1:29 pm
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    Yet more iPad 3 rumors today, including reports of Apple working on a new Smart Cover with a back, and sticking with the glass back for the iPhone 5.

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    iPad gives autistic boy a “voice” at his Bar Mitzvah

    By , Monday, Mar 5, 2012 at 9:45 am
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    "Matthew" is an autistic boy from Andover, Massachusetts, whose Bar Mitzvah -- the Jewish Rite of Passage for 13 year old boys -- was made possible thanks to Apple's iPad. According to The Boston Globe, Matthew is on the severe end of the autistic spectrum; not able to speak complete sentences, write or read. What Matthew can do is touch icons on the iPad and put together complex thoughts and ideas with the help of touch technology.

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