Regarding the Name (The New iPad)

It is March 7th, 2012. The day of the third generation iPad. And, to a lot of surprise, Apple did something that I have wanted them to do for quite a while. After a while, the numbers have gotten monotonous.

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The iPad 3 Announcement: What to Expect

There have been, so far, many rumors leading up to the iPad 3 announcement, expected to take place on March 7th. Many of these rumors detail new features like an upgraded processor, quad-core, LTE, etc.. But what exactly can we expect from the iPad 3 announcement?

First of all, the processor. While an A6 processor would be the logical next-generation processor in Apple's sequence, there has supposedly been a leaked iPad 3 part containing the processor, which has been dubbed the "A5x". This has lead to some speculation that the processor will be an improved version of the current A5 processor rather than a new A6 processor. The A5x Processor shown on a leak part of, supposedly, the iPad 3. Apple is expected to announce the iPad 3 on March 7th.

A lot of Android devices have started to get quad-core processors recently. This has lead some to believe that Apple will be doing the same with their iPad 3. The extra 2 cores could significantly improve their processor performance.

Unlike many rumors that came along prior to the iPad 2 launch, we don't expect a change in screen size. However, a retina display would be very possible. Just as we saw with the iPhone and iPod Touch, this would improve the resolution on the iPad's display. The current display, running at a resolution of 1024 x 768, would get more pixels, supposedly upgrading it to a 2048 x 1536 screen resolution. This would make text and images, especially games, more sharp and allow for even more detail. "Real Racing 2" being played on an iOS device with a retina display. A retina display could be coming to the iPad 3.

As we've also heard, Apple has been hiring LTE engineers. It is a possibility that we may see this technology come to the 3G iPad. Many speculate that the delay of the implementation of this technology has been caused by possible reduced battery life. Or the technology could simply be too new. We have constantly seen Apple hold-off on including brand-new technology in their products in the past.

As in the iPhone 4S, improved cameras may be an option as well. Siri is unlikely, however. As always, there will be more last-minute rumors that will surely circulate in the days directly before the announcement.

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Wacom Bamboo Pen & Paper App Review

There are many styluses on the market now for Apple products that claim to be the best. All ranging in price, design, and function. I have used most of them, and to be honest it's hard to say that most of them have been worth the money. One thing to also keep an eye open for are fakes, there are hundreds and hundreds of fakes on the market, most of which consume the market on eBay. I have owned a few of the fakes and cheaper ones, and one sign to note is the material of the tip, if the tip is a shiney rubbery material, don't get it. Wacom has producted a fantastic stylus and app to match it! The app is currently free, and the stylus ranges in price, but can be found on Amazon for around $25 for the black one (unfortunately some places charge more for different colors). The tip is a soft rubber that is pressure sensitive and one of the best styluses on the market.

Apple iPad 3 Announcement Date Revealed

Finally, after 1 Year of waiting, we now know the iPad 3 announcement date, which is March 7th. In this video, I go over some details and what I would like to see on the iPad 3. I am so freaking excited! 

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What's in My Dock? February 2012 Edition

In this video, I let you see what I have in my dock and the applications that I use day-to-day. This includes Photoshop, iMovie, iTunes and Pages, plus and a whole lot more. Enjoy!