Live iPad 3 (iPad HD) Blog

DONE!


Confirmed that the iPad 2 will continue for $399


Now we're talking about the quad-core A5X. "It makes everything you do feel real fast and smooth."​ But, still 10 hour battery life.


So that's it, all of iLife is now on the iPad. iWork is of course all there as well.


This app also works exactly the same on the iPhone.


You can add notes and text if you like, a calendar to show days, and it even grabs the date from the photo EXIF.


He's using a Lighten brush and using that you can brighten up a specific area of an image.






Cropping is quick and easy, and it's a tap to go back to the untouched original. Very fluid and intuitive.


the iPhoto app supports up to 19-megapixel photos.






Lots of shelves containing albums of photos. Just tap on one to bring the editing interface up.​ Swipe in from the side to bring in a thumbnail view.


Introducing iPhoto for iPad "and it is amazing."






Garage Band now has Smart Strings, a Note editor and you can push through iCloud too. There's new sharing, too.


Summary: A5X processor, 5MP Camera, 4G LTE, retina display and to be called iPad HD







Next up is Mike Capps, president of Epic Games.


"Retina display is luscious. It takes it to the next level and creates an immersive environment. Professionals and everyday artists are going to love this device."


We're looking at SketchBook Ink from Autodesk. It's "a new drawing app that focuses on line art."


James is saying this is "console-quality." "The only place to truly experience the intensity of action, the richness of detail is on the iPad."


Currently demoing games






"The team has worked really hard to make all the software you use look gorgeous."


Pre-orders start today










Phil is talking about the various bands of LTE, meaning we'll have separate devices for AT&T and Verizon.


looking at a demo, HSPA vs. 4G LTE






"The iPad like all great iOS devices has a great keyboard and now you'll see there's a new key on the bottom: a microphone."


Fourth feature: voice dictation.


Third feature: 1080p video recording






5-megapixel backside illuminated sensor on the back, 5-element lens, IR filter, and ISP built into ​the A5X chip.


Next feature: iSight camera


A5X Processor







That's 3.1 million pixels






It will have a retina display


The new iPad



"Everyone's been wondering... who will come out with a product that's more amazing than the iPad 2?" Let me guess. Apple?!


"You won't find these incredible apps on other tablets. In some estimates there were over 100​ competitive tablets launched in the last year. You won't find that same competitive experience."


Blah blah blah, everybody loves the iPad. We got it Tim. WE KNOW!


"When we asked iPad users who had a notebook a desktop and a smartphone about their favorite device ​for email, they responded 'iPad.'"




That's more iPads than any PC manufacturer sold PCs. HP sold 15.1 million PCs total in that same quarter, though we're not sure of the source of these numbers.


"The momentum behind iPad has been incredible and it has surprised virtually everyone."


"Okay, time to talk iPad..."


It also recommends movies for you based on what you've seen. A long-press of Menu brings you back to the home, short tap to bring a pop-up menu.


New apple TV has cloud support


Looks the same on the outside


A new apple TV with 1080p Support


ios 5.1 released today



More than 585,000 iPad apps available


Siri is coming to Japan today




Now the topic is Siri...She is our best friend


A video of the opening of the Grand Central Station store



"Our retail stores provide the best buy,"



"It plays to our strengths. It's what we love to do."


"Apple has its feet firmly planted in the post-PC future."



And here's Tim Cook



"And we're about to start people"


In the room


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