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Apple will fire the first shot in the 2012 super-tablet battle with Google and Microsoft March 7 as it finally releases the iPad 3. It's now rumored to be going on sale March 16, and we're guessing it will be $500 for the 16 gigabyte Wi-Fi version.

Apple won a major patent for its iWallet technology on Tuesday, which is a digital system that uses Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology to complete credit card transactions directly on your phone. The iWallet could be the killer app promised in Apple's next-gen smartphone, presumably called the iPhone 5.

Rumors about the iPad 3's specs continue to multiply, and the tech community's' newest information about Apple's new tablet suggests that it may be the first Apple iOS device to not feature a Home button.

Apple and Samsung are engaged in a tech titan battle of smartphones and tablets, and two of their best are compared here as the iPad 3 or iPad HD release is close at hand. Samsung's Verizon only Galaxy Tab 7.7 is a solid, if expensive, device that could be perfect for someone not looking for a full size tablet. If the iPad 3 debuts with at 9.7-inch screen like the iPad 2, that would make it slightly larger than the Galaxy Tab 7.7.

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 is reportedly buying up 7.1-inch screen components and with component suppliers to test a new tablet computer with a smaller screen. People are speculating about whether the company willbe producing what many are calling the iPad Mini in order to compete with low-budget Android devices such as the Amazon Kindle Fire.

The release date of iPad 3 or iPad HD is nearing, which means if you want to sell your iPad 2, the best time to do so is now.

The wait for the Apple iPad- themed event is nearly over, with the 'iPad 3' or 'iPad HD' expected to unveil on Wednesday.

The meedia event on Wednesday is expected to witness the debut of Apple's next generation tablet, dubbed iPad 3. Despite increasing competition from Android and Windows tablets, iPad 3 is expected to become a huge success as it is expected to be better than iPad 2 in every way.

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.

If you're itchin' to purchase an Apple TV today, good luck finding one. Ninety-eight percent of Apple's retail locations are sold out of the set-top box device, and it isn't available for immediate pickup when placing an order for it online, reports MacRumors. The dry spell could be an indication of the pending release of an updated version of the device. Several reports that surfaced last week suggested that Apple would unveil a new version of Apple TV alongside its new tablet devic...

Once the next-gen iPad is unveiled -- whether it's called the iPad 3 or iPad HD -- there will be no more mysteries, no more inaccurate reports, no more conjecture, and no more what ifs. But just like in October, this Apple event is bound to leave many fans high and dry, and wishing for more.

As Apple Inc, the world's most valuable listed company, braces itself for a report into alleged poor working conditions among its army of low-cost suppliers in China, it could heed the lessons from another big-brand retailer that faced similar issues two decades ago.

Shares of Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM), the No. 1 designer of chips for smartphones, rose Tuesday morning after the company announced a $4 billion share buyback and dividend boost.

As Apple Inc, the world's most valuable listed company, braces itself for a report into alleged poor working conditions among its army of low-cost suppliers in China, it could heed the lessons from another big-brand retailer that faced similar issues two decades ago.

With the iPad 3 release date possibly occuring Wednesday, rumors are swirling and excitement building throughout the international technology community about the launch of Apple's new tablet.

The world's most valuable company has turned into a bit of a casino stock.

With the iPad 3 release date looming, fanatics are ready to camp outside Apple stores nationwide as part of an obsessive ritual that accompanies the release of every major product the company introduces.

A U.S. senator has urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports that applications on the Apple Inc and Google Inc mobile systems steal private photos and contacts and post them online without consent.

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?

As the iPad 3 release date nears, Apple fanatics prepare to camp outside Apple stores nationwide as part of a perennial ritual that accompanies the release of every major product the company has introduced in recent years.

March 7 can't get here fast enough for Apple iPad fans, and it will be the best one yet because of new features like 4G and a vastly improved camera. While many consumers still haven't been convinced why they should buy a tablet computer at all, millions have bought iPads for work and for play. Many come for the apps, but most stay for the intuitive touchscreen and lightweight design for ease of mobility.

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.

Stocks extended losses on Monday as data showing a decline in European private sector activity last month and a reduced target for China growth renewed concerns about the global economy, while a drop in Apple shares hit the Nasdaq.

iPad 3 should get a full release March 7, but will people want the iPad 3 or iPhone 5 more? Both will be must-have devices for millions of people, and we can expect thousands of people to camp out in a couple weeks when the iPad goes on sale. But, can any device build up as much hype as the iPhone?

Apple announced on Monday that its iOS App Store, which is available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, has sold more than 25 billion apps, and the winner of the App Store Countdown to 25 Billion Apps is Chunli Fu of Qingdao, China.

The tech giant Apple celebrated a major milestone this weekend - 25 billion apps downloads for all the iDevices.

Wednesday is drawing near. It is the day Apple is expected to officially announce the iPad 3, the one tablet to rule them all. While we await the big announcement, M.I.C. Gadget, a Chinese blog got their hands on what is supposed to be iPad 3 parts. If it is the real deal, the iPad 3 could be a huge upgrade over the iPad 2.