We've managed to get our hands on the new iPad ahead of tomorrow's official launch, and we're taking advantage of it by publishing a wide range of hands-on videos and comparison tests with its predecessor.
Next up in our head-to-head matchup is the new iPad's Retina display vs. the screen of the iPad 2. Since the biggest selling point of the new tablet is obviously its screen, we wanted to see if it lived up to the hype...
Among the new features you'll find in Apple's latest tablet is a much-improved backside camera. The iPad 2 was often criticized for its disappointing rear shooter, so needless to say this was a welcome upgrade.
For the most part, the new iPad's camera setup uses the same lens system as the iPhone 4S, and is capable of shooting videos in full 1080p. How does it stack up against the iPad 2's video camera? Keep reading to find out...
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It's here folks. The new iPad has touched down at iDownloadBlog, and we have an unboxing video just for you.
We're happy to report that it's not much heavier or thicker than its predecessor — you probably won't notice it — while the Retina display is as good as advertised.
Stay tuned for more iPad 3 video goodness, and let us know what you think about our unboxing.
Even though the new iPad doesn't officially go on sale until tomorrow morning, some folks have already gotten their hands on the one. It appears that some retailers started selling the tablet around midnight tonight.
Of course, now that it's starting to make its way into customers hands, the big question here at iDB is: "when will it be jailbroken?" Luckily, the infamous Dev Team posted some interesting information tonight regarding the topic...
Your new iPad just arrived or you picked one up at your local Apple Store earlier today and you already want to take advantage of those 3 million pixels that are packed into this beautiful screen. Don't worry, Apple's got you covered.
The company has created a new section in the App Store called "great apps for the new iPad," which is entirely devoted to apps that have been optimized for the new iPad's Retina display. We list all of them below...
We just braved the storms to get our hands-on the new iPad to show our lovely readers this evening. Just as a reminder, the third-generation iPad out of Cupertino packs a stunning 2048 x 1536 Retina display, dual-core A5X processor with quad-core graphics, 5-megapixel camera with upgraded sensors, larger battery, LTE, and Dictation...
All of the reviews were right: this Retina display is just absolutely stunning.
Check out our first few moments with the new iPad:
As noted by MacRumors, the simulator known as Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy has just gone live in the App Store. You might recognize the game from Apple's iPad event last week, as it was one of the titles demonstrated on stage.
So what's so special about Sky Gamblers? Well besides being one of the first apps to take advantage of the iPad's new features, its developers are saying that the game delivers "console quality single and multiplayer experiences."
See it in action after the break...
Yesterday we told you Apple confirmed that 8am on March 16th was the official launch date and time of the new iPad. But it appears that other retailers are looking to get a head start.
The folks over at Insanely Great Mac are reporting that some Walmart stores are planning to start selling Apple's new tablet as early as 12:01 am (local time) tomorrow morning...
Opera Apple Store in Paris, image courtesy of Rohid Jetha
If you were thinking that the new iPad's lack of a redesigned body or quad-core CPU was going to affect customer demand, think again. In typical pre-launch fashion, lines are forming around the world for Apple's new tablet.
Although most retailers won't be opening their doors until 8am tomorrow morning, some stores have announced that they will start selling the new iPad as early as 12:01 EST here in the States...
There's really not much to say here. If you've ever used or seen an Apple TV 2, then you know exactly what to expect here. Physically the two devices are indistinguishable.
The only difference between the 2nd generation Apple TV and the 3rd generation Apple TV is that the latter supports 1080p resolution courtesy of a new A5 single core chip. Other than there, everything inside the box, all of the connectors — everything — is the same...
For those of you wondering how Apple managed to keep the iPad's legendary 10 hour battery life despite the addition of a Retina display and LTE technology, we've come across a good explanation: the battery is a lot bigger than its predecessors. Surprise!
How much is a lot? Well according to the recent iFixit teardown, and other reports, the new iPad's battery has roughly 70% more capacity than the one used to power the iPad 2. But unfortunately this also means that it takes a lot longer to charge...
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As expected, Electronic Arts and Firemint have released Flight Control Rocket, the sequel to the very addictive Flight Control. The app is available as a universal download from the App Store for $0.99.
Something tells me I'm going to spend hours on this game again.