Apple announces special event, iPad 3 launch expected
Apple's invitation did not divulge details, just that "we have something you really have to see. And touch." It had a partial picture of a device resembling iPad.
By Agencies | Updated:
NEW YORK: Apple is inviting reporters to an event next Wednesday in San Francisco. An image on the invite showing part of an iPad screen suggests it's to announce a new model.
The company has been widely expected to reveal the third version of the iPad soon, close to the anniversary of the launch of the iPad 2.
The invitation is for the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, where Apple holds larger launch events.
Apple's invitation did not divulge details of the event, just that "we have something you really have to see. And touch." The invitation also had a partial picture of a device resembling the iPad.
Various unconfirmed reports speak of a sharper screen and faster cellular broadband options. It's not known when such a new device would be available for sale. Last year, sales of the iPad 2 began in the US nine days after the announcement.
Apple launches are some of the hottest events on the tech calendar, scrutinized by fans, investors, the media and industry insiders alike.
The company has been widely expected to reveal the third version of the iPad soon, close to the anniversary of the launch of the iPad 2.
The invitation is for the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, where Apple holds larger launch events.
Apple's invitation did not divulge details of the event, just that "we have something you really have to see. And touch." The invitation also had a partial picture of a device resembling the iPad.
Various unconfirmed reports speak of a sharper screen and faster cellular broadband options. It's not known when such a new device would be available for sale. Last year, sales of the iPad 2 began in the US nine days after the announcement.
Apple launches are some of the hottest events on the tech calendar, scrutinized by fans, investors, the media and industry insiders alike.
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