Considering AppleCare for your iPad? I know that I am. For $99, AppleCare extends your iPad warranty coverage to two years from the date of purchase. Although AppleCare tends to be expensive, for certain purchases it can really save you, especially for devices which run a higher risk of component failure over a lifetime of hard use — such as laptops and other mobile tech. Read more…

Both the iPad WiFi and iPad 3G were revealed in the FCC system today; timed perfectly for the start of device pre-orders.

Unfortunately the photographs (both external and internal) and the user manual are all still under confidentiality.

Both units were tested for WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth and the iPad 3G model number A1337 adds in GSM 850/1900 and UMTS 850/1900. Read more…

Apple updated its Web site with new pictures of the iPad Friday, and one screenshot in particular garnered attention from readers due to its inclusion of a mysterious icon. Included on the home screen Web page Read more…

The introduction of the iPad Friday morning sold an estimated 50,000 units in two hours, and also bumped Apple’s “hobby,” the Apple TV, from the front page of its online store. Also, a mysterious icon included in iPad promotional pictures gains attention, and Apple has expanded its site to explain features of the coming hardware in greater detail. Read more…

Apple has posted a new page detailing how 3G service for the new iPad will work

Take a network with you wherever you go.
iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G offers superfast data speeds up to 7.2 Mbps over 3G cellular networks around the world. It’s perfect when you’re out and about with no access to a Wi-Fi network, because you can still get a fast connection for surfing the web, sending and receiving email, or getting directions. Read more…

Apple has started accepting iPad pre-orders on both the Wi-Fi and 3G version of the device.
The iPad is a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and much more. iPad’s responsive high-resolution Multi-Touch™ display lets users physically interact with applications and content. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds— thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook. Read more…

Apple will be allowing customers to pre-order the iPad starting at 8:30am Eastern Time on Friday, March 12th.

This information comes via TUAW who contacted Apple PR and received the following quote…

“Customers can pre-order online at apple.com at 5:30am Pacific time on Friday, March 12.”

Get your credit cards ready!

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Apple has been making last-minute changes to its App Store and iBookstore leading up to the April 3 launch of the iPad, according to a new report.

Citing data from San Francisco mobile media research firm Busted Loop, Forbes reported Thursday that Apple has designated 20 categories for books on its iBookstore, which will be available for download on the iPad. That number has been whittled down from about 35 categories that were listed in February. Read more…

A new report from reputable sources says that Apple will finally deliver a multi-tasking manager for the iPhone in OS 4.0.

According to AppleInsider, “people with a proven track record in predicting Apple’s technological advances” say that the company has developed a “full-on solution” to multitasking for the iPhone OS.

From a user-facing perspective, Apple plans to deliver a multi-tasking manager that leverages interface technology already bundled with its Mac OS X operating system, according to those same people. Read more…

New day, new app in Cydia: SecureContacts. This app will allow you to export all your contacts to a secure server and export them at any time as a CSV file.

During the export process, you can also add a password that will protect your file. You can download the file in .csv form from their servers at any time and this app might be useful if you need to restore your iPhone on another computer and you don’t have your contacts synced with Adress Book. Read more…