Apple Announces the new iPad March 8, 2012

At an enormous press conference, Apple has announced a newer, faster, sleeker iPad is coming.  The new iPad will sport a faster processor than its predecessor, the A5X, improved graphics, a 5MP camera, high-definition retina display, and 4G LTE.

You can learn all the details about it here.

The new iPad is coming March 16th, 2012.  Preorders are being taken right now.

New programs have also been announced, including updates to the iOS versions of GarageBand and iMovie, allowing them to take better advantage of the new hardware.  If you have already purchased these programs for another apple device (like your iPhone) you can update them free through the App Store.

iOS 5.1, which will be used by the iPad, is out now for upgrade for anyone with an iPhone, iPad or 4th Generation iPod Touch.  If you have iOS 5 already installed you can install it using the device’s software update feature (provided you have enough battery life).  If not, you will have to update it through iTunes.