Apple Launches New iPad
Apple today introduced the new iPad — the third generation of its category-defining mobile device,
featuring a stunning new Retina display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics, and a 5-
megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing incredible photos and 1080p HD video
iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G connects to fast networks worldwide, including AT&T’s and Verizon’s 4G LTE
networks, and still delivers the same all-day 10-hour battery life while remaining amazingly thin and
light. The new iPad will be available in black or white through the Apple Online Store and in Apple
Retail stores on Friday, March 16, beginning at $499 (US). Customers can begin pre-ordering their
new iPad today on the Apple Online Store. Also beginning today, iPad 2 will be offered at an even
more affordable price, starting at just $399 (US). Read more: apple.com/ipad
Apple Completes iLife for iOS
Apple today introduced iPhoto for iPad and iPhone and major updates to iMovie and GarageBand,
completing its suite of iLife apps for iOS. iPhoto includes breakthrough Multi-Touch features so you
can use simple gestures to sort through hundreds of photos and find your best shots, enhance and
retouch your images using fingertip brushes, and share stunning photo journals with iCloud. iMovie
now gives you the ability to create Hollywood-style trailers as you record HD video on your iPad or
iPhone. GarageBand introduces Jam Session, an innovative and fun feature that allows a group of
friends to wirelessly connect their iOS devices to play instruments and record live music together.
iPhoto, iMovie 1.3, and GarageBand 1.2 are available today for $4.99 (US) each from the App Store.
Updates are available for free to existing customers. Read more: apple.com/ipad
Apple Brings 1080p HD to New Apple TV
Apple today announced the new Apple TV featuring 1080p HD programming, including iTunes
movies and TV shows, Netflix, Vimeo, photos, and more. The new Apple TV features a simpler,
refined user interface, making it easier than ever to access your purchased movies, TV shows, and
music with iTunes Match right from iCloud. With AirPlay, users can stream or mirror their favorite
content from their iPad or iPhone 4S to Apple TV. And with iTunes in the Cloud, customers can
purchase and play their favorite movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store and watch them
instantly on their HDTV. Apple TV will be available on Friday, March 16 for a suggested retail price
of $99 (US) through the Apple Online Store and Apple Retail Stores. Read more: apple.com/appletv
Apple’s App Store Downloads Top 25 Billion
Apple today announced that more than 25 billion apps have been downloaded from its revolutionary
App Store by users of the more than 315 million iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices worldwide.
The 25 billionth app — a free version of “Where’s My Water?” — was downloaded by Chunli Fu of
Qingdao, China. As the winner of the App Store Countdown to 25 Billion Apps, Chunli Fu will receive
a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card. Read more: apple.com/pr
Apple World’s Most Admired Company
For the fifth year in a row, Apple has been named the World’s Most Admired Company by Fortune
Magazine. Apple also ranks first again in the Innovation category. Noting the “runaway success” of
iPhone 4S and iPad 2 and increased sales across the board, the magazine writes: “To say it was
another big year for Apple would be a gross understatement.” Read more: money.cnn.com
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