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While customers and investors need to wait a little more before Apple introduces its update to the iPad2, here are three key items to bear in mind.

Apple will unveil its next-gen iPad in less than 24 hours, but the company will reportedly launch the device on Friday, March 16. Whether the tablet is called the iPad 3 or the iPad HD, we won't officially know until tomorrow at 10 a.m. Pacific.

The March 7 special event is approaching and Apple is busy preparing for the launch of what the media expect to be iPad 3. The facade of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts has acquired a completely new look - the iconic logo of a white bitten apple rests within a splash of colors.

Although specifics of Apple’s (Nasdaq: AAPL) iPad 3 introduction will be announced Wednesday, it’s not too early for investors to devise a strategy to benefit.

Rumors about the iPad 3 display, battery life and network capabilities are all-but-confirmed, yet one of the biggest questions many are still wondering is, What's the price? Will Apple raise or lower the price from the iPad 2?

Apple loves big surprises, and there's a great chance that the iPad 3 unveiling will also showcase some new, unexpected products and services to launch in the near future. Here's what Apple might have in store for fans come Wednesday.

When the entire world is counting almost every moment in anticipation of the grand release of Apple's iPad 3, iPhone 5 speculation is slowly yet steadily gaining strength among the smartphone enthusiasts.

Will big companies like IBM or venture capital-backed companies ensure the technology future of the U.S?

Apple's March 7 release date for the iPad 3 is one day closer, and the rumors are flying with such abandon, it's not hard to see how the event could easily be a let down.

Asus took dead aim at the iPad with its Transformer Prime launch, but with the Transformer Pad Infinity now unveiled, the Taiwanese company has the best chance yet deliver the killer blow to the iPad 3. Apple has sold more tablet computers than just about every other manufacturer combined, so any new device that comes out inevitably gets compared to the iPad.

Apple sent out media invitations on Tuesday for a special event, which is scheduled to take off on March 7, 2012. It is highly expected that Apple will unveil the iPad 3. But the big question is - what can we expect to see? We are going to try and decode the cryptic media invitation to see if there is anything hidden that we should know about.

Just a couple of days after Apple sent invitations to an event scheduled for next Wednesday for the release of its third generation iPad, a new round of rumors suggest that Apple will unveil two iPad 3 models and they will be accompanied by a cheaper 8GB iPad 2 model.

The most significant update to Microsoft's flagship product--the Windows operating system--in years is surrounded by controversy because of a backdoor feature the company included its latest version: Reports of a kill switch that allows Microsoft to deactive or delete apps in Windows 8 has many technologists worried about whether it will tempt hackers to use the feature for malicious purposes, assuming they'll gain access to it.

Apple will unveil its next-generation iPad -- presumably called iPad 3 -- on Wednesday, March 7 in San Francisco. Here are the 10 most anticipated features and specs of the new tablet.

Apple Inc (AAPL.O) is hosting a media event next Wednesday, where it is expected to unveil a faster, better-equipped version of its popular iPad tablet to thwart increasing competition from deep-pocketed rivals. Experts expect it to have 4g wireless capability.

Apple finally announced on Tuesday that it will unveil its next-generation iPad -- the iPad 3 -- on Wednesday, March 7 in San Francisco. To celebrate the announcement, San Francisco-based 3D animation and design firm Aatma Studio conjured up a concept video of what the iPad 3 may look and feel like.

Apple Inc is hosting a media event next Wednesday, where it is expected to unveil a faster, better-equipped version of its popular iPad tablet to thwart increasing competition from deep-pocketed rivals such as Amazon.com Inc.

Apple will reportedly unveil its next-generation iPad -- presumably called iPad 3 -- next week in New York City. The lastest report comes from CNBC's Jon Fortt, who said on Tuesday that Apple will release a new iPad with a quad-core processor and 4G LTE capabilities.

Proview Technology has filed a lawsuit against Apple, saying that the California company has committed fraud and unfair competition. The China-based technology company accused Apple of misrepresenting itself when securing the iPad trademark, according to The Washington Post.

Apple will reportedly release a new Apple TV device alongside its next-generation iPad, presumably called the iPad 3. With Bluetooth Smart, the devices will be interconnected to create one tightly integrated and enjoyable HD experience.

Mercedes Benz unveiled plans on Monday to use Siri, Apple's virtual personal assistant exclusive to the iPhone 4S, to power its electronics system called Drive Kit Plus, which will essentially let drivers access their iPhone apps while driving using voice commands.