What you need to know about the new iPad
Since Apple introduced the new iPad, we've been answering your questions about which device to buy, whether you should upgrade and, once you have it, which apps you should get. Which ones look best? Which data plan should you pick? Here's what you need to know.
Quick tip: Transfer your iPad 3G data plan to a 4G LTE plan
One reason to get the new iPad is to take advantage of the 4G LTE wireless connectivity option. But what if you already have an iPad and a data plan for it? Here's how you can transfer that plan the day you get your new iPad.
Show off your new iPad display with these Retina-ready apps
The Retina display on the new iPad, available Friday, is absolutely stunning. However, the increase in resolution makes some older apps appear a bit pixelated. Here are several apps already updated with Retina-ready graphics so you can show off the pixel-pushing power of your new tablet.
Apple labor protestors to target new iPad sale Friday
Hoping to attract the attention of Apple fans more interested in how their iPad is made than whether the Retina display is worth the upgrade or not, another coordinated, multi-store protest against working conditions in Apple's third-party manufacturers' factories is planned for Friday's iPad launch.
No 4G chip magic in the iPad, just a big battery
We already knew from Apple's iPad product page that the new tablet has a much higher battery capacity over the prior iPad. But is there a special or new 4G LTE chip to help? Based on iFixit's teardown, it's a battery-only solution; no advanced LTE chip.
Walmart selling new iPad before Apple: Friday 12:01 a.m.
If you can't wait until 8 a.m. to get your hands on the new iPad, Walmart has some good news for you: the retailer says that its stores will open at 12:01 a.m. local time to sell the new iPad on Friday morning, March 16.
AT&T vs. the consumer: The throttling controversy grows
Last month, AT&T fought and lost a lawsuit over whether its throttling policies violated the terms of “unlimited” smartphone contracts. Matt Spaccarelli was awarded $850 for his efforts, but neither side is letting the issue drop.
Camera+ gets API for easier sharing of edited photos
One of the most popular camera apps on the iPhone, Camera+, is rolling out a significant update Wednesday. It will add improved sharing and UI tweaks and introduce its first API, making photos taken and edited with it easier than ever to integrate with other apps.
March Madness: 4 mobile apps for the NCAA tourney
With each passing March Madness tournament, we're a more mobile society. So what apps can we best leverage to enjoy all 67 NCAA games? Here are my "final four," with links for each supported platform so you're ready for tip-off; most are free or relatively inexpensive.
How to get a new iPad on Friday
Forget to preorder a new iPad early? If you must have one on the first day they're available, you can always line up outside an Apple Store. Apple announced Wednesday its stores will open at 8 a.m. local time to sell the new iPad starting Friday.
Can iPads make MRI patients less claustrophobic?
The folks at GE and PDC are integrating Apple's iPad into a new medical product called the MR Suite as a way to bring a sense of control and calm to the experience of getting an MRI.
1 in 3 smartphones sold in Q4 had 4G connectivity
Aided by the launch of the iPhone 4S, the number of U.S. smartphones embedded with mobile broadband connectivity jumped in 2011, increasing from 6 percent of at the end of 2010 to 35 percent by the close of the year, according to the NPD Group.
