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Apple: Three million new iPads sold since Friday's launch

by Michael Rose (Mar 19th, 2012)

In a press release this afternoon, Apple announced that it hit the three million unit mark for iPad sales since Friday's launch of the device, presumably including pre-ordered iPads. That's the strongest launch for any version of the device, according to Apple's Phil Schiller (although it ...

AT&T sets single day sales, activation record with iPad

by Steven Sande (Mar 19th, 2012)

While the company hasn't provided specific numbers, AT&T announced this morning that the new iPad set a single-day sales and activation record in the 24 hours of availability. In a short statement from AT&T, the company said that it had encountered "robust demand for the new iPad." ...

Tim Cook announces "record weekend" of iPad sales

by Michael Rose (Mar 19th, 2012)

Gene Munster knew that today's analyst conference call was reserved for discussion of Apple's newly announced dividend and stock repurchase plans, but he couldn't help himself -- he tried to sneak in a question about current results, specifically whether Apple would be issuing a press release ...

Preparing Hong Kong Apple Store for iPad launch

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 16th, 2012)

M.I.C. Gadget has the inside details (and lots of photos) on the Hong Kong launch of the iPad. Unlike the US, UK and other countries which sold on a first-come, first-served basis, Hong Kong was selling the iPad using a reservation system. Customers must sign up for an iPad the night before and ...

iPads bought, unboxed ahead of US launch; Woz waits patiently in LA (Updated)

by Michael Rose (Mar 16th, 2012)

The wave of happy new iPad owners is rolling towards US shores, as the 8 am local on-sale time has already hit the other side of the world; heavy traffic and brisk sales were reported in Sydney, Hong Kong and elsewhere. For those of us waiting in line overnight outside Apple Stores to pick up ...

Apple to would-be iPad scalpers: don't queue up outside

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 15th, 2012)

To avoid the near riot that rocked the iPhone 4S launch in China, Apple is telling Hong Kong iPad scalpers that lines are not allowed, says a report from The Next Web. Apple's note confirms that it won't be selling the iPad on a first-come, first-served basis in Hong Kong this Friday. Instead, ...

Where to buy an iPad on Friday

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 14th, 2012)

If you missed the launch day pre-orders and want to get an iPad on Friday, you should start planning your strategy now. Like any good consumer, you'll need to decide which store will have the most iPads and the smallest line so you can maximize your chances of getting the model that you ...

Official announcement: new iPad to go on sale in 10 countries on Friday at 8 am

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 14th, 2012)

Apple announced today that the new iPad will go sale this Friday starting at 8:00 am local time. It will debut in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland and the UK; along with Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. With a long pre-order and several ...

Shipment date for all iPad pre-orders slips to March 19

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 9th, 2012)

If you've been waiting to pre-order the new iPad, you may have just missed the window to grab one that'll arrive on the March 16 launch date. As of the writing of this post, all iPad pre-orders will arrive on your doorstep on Monday, March 19 (or later). That's only a few days after the Friday ...

Houston Apple Store launch pushed back, maybe for new iPad

by Mike Schramm (Mar 1st, 2012)

The Houston Chronicle reports that Apple's latest retail store in that city is now set to open on March 16, and that date has led to some speculation about Apple's timing on the iPad release. Originally, the Houston store was set to open up in January of this year, but that launch got delayed. ...

China launch of iPhone 4S goes awry as crowds overwhelm Beijing flagship store (Updated)

by Michael Rose (Jan 12th, 2012)

The mainland China launch of the iPhone 4S hasn't gone as planned in Beijing, according to reports from Bloomberg, MIC Gadget and other sources. When massive lines of people waiting overnight in sub-freezing temperatures at Apple's flagship Sanlitun store in the capital city began to cause ...

Apple email suggests iTunes Match launch soon

by Michael Grothaus (Nov 11th, 2011)

Apple sent out the following emails to developers this afternoon: iTunes Match Update As we prepare for the launch of iTunes Match, we will be deleting all current iCloud libraries on Saturday, November 12th at 10 AM PST. Please turn off iTunes Match on all of your computers and ...

iPhone 4S to launch in 15 additional countries November 11

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Nov 1st, 2011)

Apple announced Tuesday that the iPhone 4S would be available in 11 more countries on November 11. The new iPhone will be available in Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Malta, Montenegro, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania and South ...

iPhone exceeds Sprint's expectations

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 27th, 2011)

The iPhone 4S is the first iPhone to land at Sprint and sales are better than expected. Sprint CEO Dan Hesse confirmed that early sales of the iPhone 4S have beaten internal estimates and the phone is bringing new customers to the struggling wireless carrier. Hesse wouldn't divulge actual sales ...

International iPhone 4S pre-orders begin

by Kelly Hodgkins (Oct 21st, 2011)

The iPhone 4S launched last week in seven countries and got off to a big bang. Apple said it would roll out the handset to 22 total countries by the end of the month and is making good on that promise. Starting today, the next generation iPhone is now available for pre-order in the following ...