Apple just announced the "new iPad," the third generation of its line of tablets. The new, simpler name belies an power set of features, including a Retina display, LTE, and a A5X processor with quad-core graphics capabilities. We've rounded up the big stories and the important details right here.
May 26, 2012, 3:45 PM UTCSam Byford
Is the Retina display holding back iPad graphics?
We see how the A5X chip handles the demands of Retina-level resolution
May 4, 2012, 7:32 AM UTCSam Byford
New $399 iPad 2 has improved battery life thanks to 32nm processor
Anandtech reports that the $399 iPad 2 features a new 32nm processor that brings significant improvements in battery life.
Mar 28, 2012, 2:54 PM UTCAdi Robertson
UK and Sweden may investigate 'misleading' iPad 4G advertisements
Sweden's consumer protection agency has said it is considering whether to investigate misleading advertising of the new iPad as a 4G device in Sweden despite the fact that it does not work on the country's 4G network. A UK agency has also said that it is currently assessing complaints over the same thing.
Mar 28, 2012, 3:46 AM UTCBryan Bishop
Apple reportedly set to offer iPad refunds in Australia after 4G marketing confusion
In the wake of complaints that it misled Australian customers by advertising the new iPad with 4G capability when it isn't compatible with Australia's LTE networks, Apple has reportedly agreed to refund the purchase price for any users misled by its marketing.
Mar 27, 2012, 7:57 AM UTCVlad Savov
Apple's iPad '4G' advertising labeled misleading by Australian watchdog, may be banned
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is taking action against Apple's misleading advertising of the iPad Wi-Fi + 4G in countries where it's not actually able to offer any local 4G connectivity.
Mar 23, 2012, 9:59 AM UTCAaron Souppouris
The new iPad launches in 25 more countries today
The new iPad goes on sale in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, and Sweden
Mar 23, 2012, 6:56 AM UTCSam Byford
iTunes Movie Trailers app updated for new iPad with higher resolution video
Apple has updated its iTunes Movie Trailers app for the new iPad's Retina display, and it appears to support playback in 1080p resolution.
Mar 22, 2012, 1:56 PM UTCSam Byford
New iPad Smart Cover incompatibility issue caused by magnet polarity
A manufacturing change in the new iPad appears to have broken compatibility with certain first and third-party Smart Covers.
Mar 20, 2012, 9:27 AM UTCSam Byford
Tests show new iPad runs 9.6 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than iPad 2
Dutch website Tweakers.net has taken an infrared camera to the new iPad and revealed that it runs at up to 18 percent hotter than the iPad 2 when running the GLBenchmark.
Mar 19, 2012, 3:28 PM UTCChris Ziegler
AT&T set iPad single-day sales and activation records on Friday
Mar 19, 2012, 1:19 PM UTCVlad Savov
Apple has 'record weekend' of new iPad sales
Tim Cook has just delivered the first news regarding sales performance of Apple's new iPad for 2012: it's broken the company's previous sales records and the entire team is "thrilled with it."
Mar 18, 2012, 7:07 AM UTCBryan Bishop
The iPad's Retina display goes under the microscope in screen comparison
Designer and developer Lukas Mathis put the new iPad's Retina Display under the microscope to see just how good the display's pixel density really is, and how it compares to several popular — and not-so-popular — tablets on the market.
Mar 16, 2012, 9:26 PM UTCAndrew Webster
New Verizon iPad can run on AT&T's 3G network with the swap of a micro-SIM card
If you happen to have an AT&T micro-SIM card laying around, you can use it in your new Verizon iPad to hop onto AT&T's 3G network.
Mar 16, 2012, 5:10 AM UTCSam Byford
iPad Retina display app roundup
A roundup of apps that have been updated to support the new iPad's Retina Display.
Mar 15, 2012, 4:12 PM UTCNathan Ingraham
iFixit begins disassembling the new iPad, reveals Samsung-built LCD and processor on board
We knew it was coming, but iFixit has finally received a shiny new iPad (with LTE) to dissect.
Mar 15, 2012, 12:30 PM UTCJamie Keene
How to get rid of your iPad 2
We round up five of the best places to trade in your iPad 2.
Mar 15, 2012, 3:31 AM UTCDieter Bohn
The new iPad doesn't allow FaceTime over LTE
We've just confirmed that although the new iPad has incredibly fast download and upload speeds over LTE, Apple is still restricting FaceTime video chat over cellular networks. As you can see in the vexing screenshot above, attempting to initiate a FaceTime call over LTE fails out with a message exhorting you to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Mar 15, 2012, 12:59 AM UTCJoshua Topolsky
New iPad review (2012)
With a breathtaking display and big hardware upgrades, does the tablet king retain its crown?
Mar 14, 2012, 3:46 PM UTCAaron Souppouris
New iPad apps up to five times larger than their predecessors
A Vietnamese site has taken a look at the iLife and iWork suite on the new iPad, and noticed that the new apps are much larger than their predecessors.
Mar 14, 2012, 3:00 PM UTCNathan Ingraham
New iPad: launch day buyer's guide
So, you've decided to purchase the new iPad. You've weighed all the important decisions: storage capacity, Wi-Fi only or LTE, which carrier to throw your lot in with, and — most importantly — white or black. Now you just need to plot your strategy for getting your hands on this highly-coveted new device. Fortunately for you, we've put together this helpful guide to where you can get your hands on Apple's latest tablet.
Mar 14, 2012, 12:57 PM UTCNathan Ingraham
Apple Stores opening at 8AM this Friday for new iPad launch
If you're planning to line up this Friday morning to get your hands on the new iPad, Apple has just announced its stores will be open at 8AM local time this March 16th.
Mar 12, 2012, 12:38 PM UTCTom Warren
Apple's new iPad may feature Super High Aperture display tech with twice as many LEDs
Apple is believed to be using SHA pixel design technology in its new iPad, with panels manufactured by Sharp, Samsung or LG.
Mar 9, 2012, 9:52 PM UTCBryan Bishop
Apple iPad pre-orders sold out for launch-day delivery
In what is becoming an iOS ritual, Apple has sold out of iPad pre-orders for launch-day delivery, with current orders listing an expected March 19th ship date.
Mar 9, 2012, 6:45 PM UTCChris Ziegler
New iPad sold outside US will work on AT&T LTE, Apple confirms
Apple has confirmed that international versions of the new iPad with 3G service will operate on AT&T's LTE network.
Mar 9, 2012, 3:43 PM UTCChris Ziegler
New iPad arriving later than scheduled for some Europeans
Some Europeans are being told that their new iPad won't ship in time for March 16th delivery.
