Apple announced a new iPad yesterday. Dubbed simply the “new iPad” or the “3rd Generation” iPad in the Apple Store, the device looks similar to the iPad 2 but contains a number of internal improvements. Among those are new quad-core A5X processor, a better rear camera and a high resolution retina display.
In addition to new hardware there are also new versions of many Apple apps. Both GarageBand and iMovie get new features, which Pages, Numbers and Keynote get minor updates mostly to take advantage of the retina display. A new iPhoto app for iPad adds more advanced editing and sharing options than the default Photos app.
The new iPad will be available in Apple Stores on March 16. There are three memory options: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. In addition to the basic wifi-only models you can get 4G LTE-capable models for either AT&T or Verizon. Prices range from $499 to $829. Apple will continue to sell 16GB versions of the iPad 2 starting at $399.
A new Apple TV will also go on sale on March 16. It will be capable of full 1080p HD. A new icon-based Apple TV interface was unveiled today and is available for the original Apple TV 2 via a software update.