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Rumor: iPad 3 event to take place March 7th

We've heard a couple of theories over the last few months regarding when Apple would finally unveil its next-generation tablet. Though earlier rumors suggested we could see the next iPad as early as February, most of the chatter now points to an early March launch.

This afternoon iMore weighed in on the tablet gossip, pinpointing March 7th as the date Apple will hold its event, and echoing previous reports of the slate's expected feature set...

ThinkGeek introduces new iCade 8-Bitty iOS game controller

The folks over at ThinkGeek are known, at least in the iOS community, as the creators of the popular iCADE accessory. The gaming cabinet turns your iPad into a mini-arcade system and is compatible with hundreds of games.

Now the team is looking to expand on its success with the new iCADE 8-Bitty game controller. Like the original iCADE, the wireless gamepad sports a familiar retro look and will work with a number of iOS devices and games...

Parts retailer confirms that leaked iPad 3 components could be the real deal

We've seen a lot of evidence over the past few weeks that suggests that we are very close to seeing Apple unveil its next-generation tablet. Among that evidence are several "leaked" iPad 3 components, including a display panel and rear shell casing.

Now the same parts retailer that leaked the Sharp-made high resolution display last week has confirmed that the screen actually fits in the back shell casing, adding more credibility to its story that these are in fact iPad 3 components...

How to customize your iPhone’s carrier name

Customizing your carrier name is nothing new, but did you know there are tons of ways to go about doing so?

In this video demonstration, we'll highlight four different tweaks that you can use to customize your iPhone's carrier name. You can even use Emoji icons and create custom logos with the proper know how. Check inside for the full rundown...

Zooka is a wireless portable speaker for your iPhone and iPad

Kickstarter is a wonderful platform where anyone with an idea can pitch it to earn funding, and then put the idea in development. We've shown you many cool projects out of Kickstarter before. Today, we have a new wireless speaker that sure deserves your funding.

Patrick Triato has created a new wireless speaker concept called the Zooka. The Zooka uses Bluetooth to allow you to stream your iPhone or iPad's audio directly to it...

iPads being removed from retail stores in China?

We already told you about Apple appealing a China court's decision about Proview owning the iPad name. Tonight, a new report indicates that iPads are being removed from retail stores in China, because of the court's ruling.

Hebei Youth Daily reports that the Administrations of Industry and Commerce (AIC) has begun confiscating iPads from shelves. As translated by DigiCha...

Meijer drops the price of the iPad 2 to $429, ahead of iPad 3

As the iPad 3 launch comes closer this Spring, retailer Meijer has dropped the price of the iPad 2 by $70, to $429. Meijer will be offering the deal from February 12 - 18 according to one ad, and February 12 - 25 according to the listing of the iPad 2 on Meijer's website.

Meijer will also be offering $5 off of the iPad 2's Smart Cover and a free $15 iTunes Gift Card with the purchase of a $195 iPod touch...

AT&T’s shared data plan close to launching?

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We've known about AT&T's new data plan that would allow users to share data between their iPhone and iPad ever since AT&T's CEO Ralph de la Vega teased it last year. Many customers have been excited for it to launch, but there hasn't been any word on an official release date.

The plan has been rumored to launch soon, and it looks to becoming even closer according to a leaked internal screenshot from Engadget...

Apple sells more tablets in Korea than Samsung

Samsung and Apple have had sort of a war over the past couple of years. The war hasn't been only about patents, but the two companies have also competed very closely in smartphone and tablet sales.

Korea Herald now reports that the iPad is outselling Samsung tablets on the Korean company's home turf...

WallpaperLog turns your iOS wallpaper into an active console log

Nerds everywhere rejoice! Filippo Bigarella, the jailbreak developer behind Springtomize 2 and other popular tweaks, has just submitted a new package to Cydia called WallpaperLog.

The new tweak turns your device's wallpaper into an active console log, giving you a glimpse into some of the things that happen behind the scenes in iOS...

Major retailers reporting iPad 2 supply constraints ahead of iPad 3 launch

Between all of the leaked components and developer chatter, we're almost certain that Apple is preparing to unveil its next-generation tablet in the near future.

But in case you needed more convincing, 9to5Mac has uncovered further evidence that the iPad 3 is on its way. The site is reporting that several major retailers are experiencing iPad 2 supply shortages...