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It looks like we'll be seeing the actual specs of the iPad 3 by March 7.  Apple has just sent out invitations for the March 7 iPad event. Rumors on what the iPad 3 will be loaded with has been circulating the past few weeks like the high resolution screen, Siri for iPad and a quad core processor are just some of the exciting news if they actually find their way to the actual product. The March 7 event will probably be introduced by no less than current Apple CEO Tim Cook and will be held in the same venue as where the very first iPad and the iPad 2 was launched, in Yerba Buena Gardens . This will be the first iPad launch without Apple's co-founder Steve Jobs, he will truly be missed, but he also chose Tim Cook as his successor so Tim Cook just might turn out to be on the same level or even better at presentations than Steve Jobs.  We will have to wait and see on March 7. Related articles iPad 3 event officially taking place March 7th in San Francisco (ventu

Image via Wikipedia Apple announced yesterday the coming of it's latest operating system for the Mac , the OS X Mountain Lion .  According to Apple, this is so far, the most advanced operating system in the world! The major upgrades that come with the OS X Mountain Lion will take cues from the hit features currently found in iOS 5, the latest operating system for iOS devices. Here are some of the new features that will be available in OS X Mountain Lion: 1. Messages - Apple's messaging application now comes to the Mac, you can now send iMessages between Macs, iPads , iPod touches and iPhones .  These are free unlimited messages, different from SMS or chat.  Not only will you be able to send messages, you can also send pictures and high definition videos. 2. Reminders - Previously only available on the iPad and iPhone, reminders will now be available on the Mac with OS X Mountain Lion.  With iCloud , reminders can be synced to all your Apple devices automatica

Ever since the biography on Steve Jobs was released, there has been so much talk that Apple is working on a full fledged television set.  If that is true, then that would be really good news for all of us.  I can't help but imagine the exciting features the TV might have.   Here are a few from our wish list and also some rumors going around on the Internet:   1. The current Apple TV will be integrated into the Apple Television.  That means streaming video! 2. Multiple iDevices can be used as a remote control, either the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. 3. iTunes integration, purchase TV series or movies from iTunes. 4. Of course, Apple's signature high definition display. 5. If the TV will look similar to how the current iMacs are designed then we are in for a treat :)   Last but not the least, a low price point, maybe less than P50,000? :)  

One of Samsung 's latest phone model is the Samsung Galaxy Note .  The first thing you'll notice with the Galaxy Note is that it definitely has a larger blueprint than most typically sized ph Image via Wikipedia ones, specially if you've seen the Galaxy S2. The Samsung Galaxy Note screen measures 5.3" and has one of the best screens out in the market, with its WXGA (1,280 x 800) HD sAMOLED display.  The display, like most Samsung AMOLED screens, is very bright and sharp, but, just like before, since the Galaxy Note's screen is larger than the Samsung Galaxy S2 , you'll notice that the Galaxy Note is not quite as sharp as the Galaxy S2's display. The Galaxy Note also comes with a stylus, so if you're used to using Apple products, this might get a little getting used to.   Steve Jobs wouldn't have wanted this, since he was totally against devices which use the stylus :)  The Samsung Galaxy Note also has a powerful dual core 1.4gh

All rumors are now pointing to a first week of March release date for the iPad 3.  The next generation iPad will either be called the iPad 3 or iPad HD.  The iPad 3 might be released in one of Apple's special events in San Francisco. Based on some posts floating around in the blogsphere, the iPad 3 might have a square rear camera lens replacing the current circular camera lens.  The posts also state that the next generation iPad will still be compatible with the current Apple smart covers.

Still carrying on from last week's Apple rumor mill, we start this week with very interesting news that the big Apple might be planning or designing larger MacBook Airs, specifically 15" and 17" versions. According to the very popular Apple blog, Apple Insider , Apple might be looking to overhaul their MacBook Pro series, and all together replace them with MacBook Airs.  The plan might be to strip down the MacBook pro, like remove the optical disk and tray drive and replacing the current hard disk with a flash memory, exactly how it is now on the MacBook Air. Related articles MacBook Pro 2012 refresh set for Air-like thinness, next-gen specs (slashgear.com) Breaking down the rumors: What's happening with Apple's MacBook Pro? (thenextweb.com) Apple Could Ship Air-Like MacBook Pros Starting This Spring [Report] (cultofmac.com)

 Another interesting new feature we might see in the iPad 3 is no other than Apple's personal assistant Siri.  It seems quite logical that Apple include Siri in the next generation iPad. Apple needs something consumers will go out and purchase the iPad 3 and that could really be Siri.  This aside from the rumored quad core processor and higher screen resolution.  

Image via CrunchBase After the news of the next generation iPod Nano , now we have the latest on possible features the iPad 3 might have.  According to gadget blogs all over the internet, the iPad 3 will be released on March this year. So far, the most significant rumored upgrade is that the iPad 3 will have the next generation Apple processor, the A6, which will be a quad-core processor , compared to the current iPad 2 processor, A5 which is a dual core processor.  Again, the iPad 3 will be thinner than the iPad 2. Related articles New iPod Nano Review - Apple Shocks Again! (epicagear.com) Apple iPad 3 Expected To Be Launched in Early March (techknots.com) No Quad-Core Processor In The iPad 3, Will Probably Go On Sale March 16th (cultofmac.com) iPad 3: Release date, bigger battery, retina, but no quad-core - Computerworld (blog) (blogs.computerworld.com)

Image by Getty Images via @daylife One of the most overlooked device in Apple's iPod family is the iPod Nano.  The iPod Nano, is the smallest model of the bunch and I think is the device which will be dedicated to listening to music. That might change once the latest model of the iPod Nano is released this year.  The latest rumor is that the iPod Nano will now feature a rear facing camera.  According to some gadget blogs, there are pictures floating around that suggest the addition of the camera, and that these images are taken from actual prototypes of the next gen iPod Nano.  Rumor also has it that the camera will be a 1.3 megapixel camera. Related articles Pictures of iPod nano with camera re-emerge (bgr.com) All Types Of iPods Nano (answers.com) News: Camera-laden iPod nano prototype reappears (ilounge.com)