- 1:05 AM | by Josh LowensohnAnd that video's over. Applause for that.
- 1:05 AM | by Michelle MeyersI'm gonna post for Josh...we're having a few problems
- 1:05 AM | by Josh LowensohnLots of happy people chatting, playing with gadgets.
- 1:05 AM | by Josh LowensohnCook shows off the Grand Central store in NY. Apple made a video to show off the opening of the store.
- 1:02 AM | by Josh Lowensohn"It plays to our strengths, it's what we love to do," Cook says. First example of that we're getting is retail stores.
- 1:01 AM | by Josh LowensohnThat was 76 percent of the company's revenues. "This is incredible," Cook says.
- 1:01 AM | by Josh LowensohnCook says any company would be happy to have just one, but at Apple they have all three. Last year the company sold 172 million "post-PC" devices.
- 1:00 AM | by Josh Lowensohn"In many ways the iPad is reinventing portable computing, and it's outstripping the wildest of predictions," Cook says.
- 1:01 AM | by Josh LowensohnThings need to be more portable, and personal than any PC has been. Cook says the company already has three of those: the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad.
- 1:00 AM | by Donald Bell
- 12:59 AM | by Josh LowensohnFirst up. "The post-PC revolution." It's happening all around us and at an amazing pace," he says. That's the place where the PC is no longer at the center of that world, he explains.
- 12:59 AM | by Donald Bell
- 12:59 AM | by Josh LowensohnCook thanking everyone for coming. "We have a great morning planned," Cook says.
- 12:58 AM | by Josh LowensohnBig smile, and applause to go with it.
- 12:58 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
- 12:58 AM | by Josh LowensohnHere we go. CEO Tim Cook on stage.
- 12:57 AM | by john.falconeOn the phone w/ Donald Bell, if you're watching the Buzz Out Loud livestream, above.
- 12:56 AM | by john.falconeFor those joining late: here are all the rumors and news so far: news.cnet.com
- 12:56 AM | by Josh LowensohnThe company showed off Infinity Blade 2 at the iPhone 4S event in October.
- 12:55 AM | by Jason ParkerHello everyone! Waiting for the show to begin!
- 12:55 AM | by Josh LowensohnWord on the street is that Epic Games Vice President Mark Rein is here. A good sign we'll see some gaming demo here.
- 12:55 AM | by Donald Bell
- 12:54 AM | by Donald Bell
- 12:54 AM | by john.falconeInside the event, we've got Josh Lowensohn, Donald Bell, and Jason Parker
- 12:53 AM | by Donald Bell
- 12:52 AM | by john.falconeLatest rumors were that the new iPad would be available the Friday after next: March 16. Again, unconfirmed.
- 12:51 AM | by john.falconeThe Apple Store is down, which basically confirms that new products are coming:news.cnet.com
- 12:51 AM | by Rich BrownWe were talking about how Siri would work on an Apple TV earlier. Katzmaier thought, and I agree, that there's much less room for error in the living room than with a smart phone.
- 12:51 AM | by Donald Bell
- 12:50 AM | by Josh LowensohnGot some pics coming up folks, the Internet connectivity here has been...interesting.
- 12:49 AM | by john.falconeRumors for the new Apple TV box include: faster processor, 1080p video support, maybe additional apps (channels), and Siri support--but all of that is completely speculative
- 12:48 AM | by john.falcone(not the rumored Apple HDTV, but just an upgrade of the existing Apple TV $99 box)
- 12:48 AM | by Josh LowensohnNoteworthy: there's no chair as with previous years. That's a bit odd.
- 12:48 AM | by john.falconewe're also expecting a new Apple TV box
- 12:47 AM | by Josh LowensohnSpotted in the front: Scott Forstall, Apple's SVP of iOS software. There's probably a reason he's here...
- 12:47 AM | by Josh LowensohnWow, this place just got spooky quiet. Just a lull between songs though. Some giggles about that.
- 12:46 AM | by john.falconeIn addition to the new iPad (possibly called iPad HD).
- 12:46 AM | by john.falconeWe'll know for sure in an hour or so!
- 12:46 AM | by john.falconeRumor is that the body of the iPad 3 will be similar enough to the iPad 2 to use existing cases
- 12:45 AM | by Donald Bell
- 12:45 AM | by SwiftWhat about Cases? I haven't seen or heard anything about them. I am really hoping they upgrade to something different from the smart cover.
- 12:45 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
- 12:45 AM | by john.falconepossibly 4G wireless, a faster CPU, and maybe Siri as well
- 12:45 AM | by john.falconeAs a reminder, we're expecting a new iPad with a high-res "Retina" screen,
- 12:44 AM | by Josh LowensohnHey everyone, we just got all set up here.
- 12:44 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
- 12:44 AM | by john.falconeOur reporters are entering the venue now
- 12:38 AM | by john.falconeI think 4G (LTE) wireless is definitely a feature a lot of folks are looking forward to. It would be Apple's first 4G device, and bode well for the next iPhone.
- 12:37 AM | by fatdawgWondering if 4G will be in the new iPad... Would def have to upgrade if it is!
- 12:36 AM | by john.falconeBut Intel is refreshing its CPU (from Sandy Bridge to Ivy Bridge), so I wouldn't be surprised to see new MacBooks before summer.
- 12:36 AM | by Donald Bell
The doors open.
- 12:36 AM | by john.falconeI doubt we'll see MacBooks today.
- 12:35 AM | by moonstoanAny chance for Apple to reveal something else along with the iPad? Say, new Macbook Pro line?
- 12:35 AM | by john.falconeThe event is scheduled to start in about 25 minutes
- 12:34 AM | by Josh LowensohnIn we go!
- 12:34 AM | by Rich BrownDon't fear, there will be pics from inside.
- 12:34 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
The setup from last week.
- 12:33 AM | by john.falconewith Molly Wood and Brian Tong, starting in a few minutes.
- 12:33 AM | by john.falconeBUT, we will have a live Buzz Out Loud going on this page
- 12:32 AM | by Rich BrownNo live video or stream, for those asking.
- 12:32 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
- 12:32 AM | by john.falconeThere are literally tens of thousands of you watching right now.
- 12:31 AM | by john.falconeIn the meantime, welcome to the pre-game show.
- 12:31 AM | by john.falconeWe have our reporters on the scene at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, where they'll be reporting soon. (They're filing in now.)
- 12:31 AM | by Rich BrownHowdy, all.
- 12:30 AM | by john.falconeHi everyone, and welcome to the CNET liveblog of today's Apple event!
- 12:29 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
- 12:26 AM | by john.falconeHi everyone! We'll be starting the pre-show in 5 minutes.
- 12:25 AM | by Donald Bell
Erica Ogg is here, just like old times.
- 12:25 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
More crowd.
- 12:22 AM | by Donald Bell
Schmoozing. Mingling. Hydrating.
12:59 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
Cook thanking everyone for coming. "We have a great morning planned," Cook says.
12:58 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
Big smile, and applause to go with it.
12:58 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
12:58 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
Here we go. CEO Tim Cook on stage.
12:57 AM | by john.falcone
On the phone w/ Donald Bell, if you're watching the Buzz Out Loud livestream, above.
12:56 AM | by john.falcone
For those joining late: here are all the rumors and news so far: news.cnet.com
12:56 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
The company showed off Infinity Blade 2 at the iPhone 4S event in October.
12:55 AM | by Jason Parker
Hello everyone! Waiting for the show to begin!
12:55 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
Word on the street is that Epic Games Vice President Mark Rein is here. A good sign we'll see some gaming demo here.
12:55 AM | by Donald Bell
12:54 AM | by Donald Bell
12:54 AM | by john.falcone
Inside the event, we've got Josh Lowensohn, Donald Bell, and Jason Parker
12:53 AM | by Donald Bell
12:52 AM | by john.falcone
Latest rumors were that the new iPad would be available the Friday after next: March 16. Again, unconfirmed.
12:51 AM | by john.falcone
The Apple Store is down, which basically confirms that new products are coming: news.cnet.com
12:51 AM | by Rich Brown
We were talking about how Siri would work on an Apple TV earlier. Katzmaier thought, and I agree, that there's much less room for error in the living room than with a smart phone.
12:51 AM | by Donald Bell
12:50 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
Got some pics coming up folks, the Internet connectivity here has been...interesting.
12:49 AM | by john.falcone
Rumors for the new Apple TV box include: faster processor, 1080p video support, maybe additional apps (channels), and Siri support--but all of that is completely speculative
12:48 AM | by john.falcone
(not the rumored Apple HDTV, but just an upgrade of the existing Apple TV $99 box)
12:48 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
Noteworthy: there's no chair as with previous years. That's a bit odd.
12:48 AM | by john.falcone
we're also expecting a new Apple TV box
12:47 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
Spotted in the front: Scott Forstall, Apple's SVP of iOS software. There's probably a reason he's here...
12:47 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
Wow, this place just got spooky quiet. Just a lull between songs though. Some giggles about that.
12:46 AM | by john.falcone
In addition to the new iPad (possibly called iPad HD).
12:46 AM | by john.falcone
We'll know for sure in an hour or so!
12:46 AM | by john.falcone
Rumor is that the body of the iPad 3 will be similar enough to the iPad 2 to use existing cases
12:45 AM | by Donald Bell
12:45 AM | by Swift
What about Cases? I haven't seen or heard anything about them. I am really hoping they upgrade to something different from the smart cover.
12:45 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
12:45 AM | by john.falcone
possibly 4G wireless, a faster CPU, and maybe Siri as well
12:45 AM | by john.falcone
As a reminder, we're expecting a new iPad with a high-res "Retina" screen,
12:44 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
Hey everyone, we just got all set up here.
12:44 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
12:44 AM | by john.falcone
Our reporters are entering the venue now
12:38 AM | by john.falcone
I think 4G (LTE) wireless is definitely a feature a lot of folks are looking forward to. It would be Apple's first 4G device, and bode well for the next iPhone.
12:37 AM | by fatdawg
Wondering if 4G will be in the new iPad... Would def have to upgrade if it is!
12:36 AM | by john.falcone
But Intel is refreshing its CPU (from Sandy Bridge to Ivy Bridge), so I wouldn't be surprised to see new MacBooks before summer.
12:36 AM | by Donald Bell
The doors open.
12:36 AM | by john.falcone
I doubt we'll see MacBooks today.
12:35 AM | by moonstoan
Any chance for Apple to reveal something else along with the iPad? Say, new Macbook Pro line?
12:35 AM | by john.falcone
The event is scheduled to start in about 25 minutes
12:34 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
In we go!
12:34 AM | by Rich Brown
Don't fear, there will be pics from inside.
12:34 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
The setup from last week.
12:33 AM | by john.falcone
with Molly Wood and Brian Tong, starting in a few minutes.
12:33 AM | by john.falcone
BUT, we will have a live Buzz Out Loud going on this page
12:32 AM | by Rich Brown
No live video or stream, for those asking.
12:32 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
12:32 AM | by john.falcone
There are literally tens of thousands of you watching right now.
12:31 AM | by john.falcone
In the meantime, welcome to the pre-game show.
12:31 AM | by john.falcone
We have our reporters on the scene at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, where they'll be reporting soon. (They're filing in now.)
12:31 AM | by Rich Brown
Howdy, all.
12:30 AM | by john.falcone
Hi everyone, and welcome to the CNET liveblog of today's Apple event!
12:29 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
12:26 AM | by john.falcone
Hi everyone! We'll be starting the pre-show in 5 minutes.
12:25 AM | by Donald Bell
Erica Ogg is here, just like old times.
12:25 AM | by Josh Lowensohn
More crowd.
12:22 AM | by Donald Bell
Schmoozing. Mingling. Hydrating.
