The new iPad hasn’t got off to a good start in the UK. First the UK Apple store came back online several hours after Apple announced the new iPad, with the first pre-orders being placed shortly before midnight as the store came online shortly after 11:30pm. Buyers who managed to place an order during the night appear to have had their orders fully processed, however those who placed orders after 8am Thursday morning are starting to receive emails from Apple saying that there will be a delay in receiving their shiny new iPad. Some users who placed orders after 8am are still on track for a March 16th delivery but, others are reporting a March 21st delivery date. Unfortunately we at Gizmodot have also been hit with one of these delay emails. The time users pre-ordered and who’s being delayed seems hit and miss though. There are some users who ordered after 8am, Thursday afternoon in fact who’s shipment still looks to be on time, where there are a couple of folks who did manage to order before 8am who have had their orders delayed. The majority of delay emails are affecting those in Scotland and Northern Ireland, while folks in London and the South haven’t been affected as much.

For those who haven’t managed to pre-order yet, the Apple UK website is now indicating a two to three week shipment date but, this is always subject to change as we’re already seeing from the guys who pre-ordered with a March 16th delay stated. For those in the US however, many are reporting to now be receiving emails to say their orders have been shipped for a March 16th delivery. Have you received a delay email, or is your pre-order still set to arrive on time? Let us know in the comments.

Following on from the announcement on the new Apple iPad, the company have reduced the price of the second generation iPad. The iPad 2 is now available for $100 less, retailing at $399 now for the 16GB Wifi model, instead of $499. We’ve also seen a price cut on the 16GB Wifi model here in the UK by £70. The 16GB iPad 2 Wifi model is now £329 instead of £399. Presumably all iPad 2 models have received a price cut of $100/£70 but unfortunately we’re unable to confirm as the Apple website is currently loading rather slowly, in between not loading at all which is understandable as it’s now possible to pre-order Apple’s new iPad.

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At their San Franciso press conference, Apple have officially unveiled the next generation iPad. Currently, it’s only known as the “new iPad”. We’re yet to learn if it will be the iPad 3, iPad 2S or iPad HD. Officially specifications have been announced though as well as availability and pricing. For selected countries, pre-orders start today.

New iPad specifications:
9.7″ Retina Display
2048×1536 resolution
265ppi
iSight: 5 megapixel camera with illuminated sensor, 5-element lens, IR filter, ISP, autofocus, 1080p video recording
A5X processor and quad core graphics chip
9.4mm thin
1.4lbs
4G LTE with Verizon, Rogers, Bell, Telus and AT&T
21Mbps HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA at 42Mbps, with LTE taking the cake at 73Mbps compared to 3.1Mbps and 7.2Mbps respectfully on the iPad 2
3G world ready which ever 4G model you choose, as it has the “most bands ever”
Hotspot for carriers who support it
10 hour battery life, 9 hours on 4G
Microphone button on the keyboard for voice dictation

Pricing is $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB and $699 for 64GB Wifi models, $629, $729 and $829 respectfully for 16GB, 32GB and 64GB 4G models, so no price change there. The new iPad will be available from March 16th in US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia and you’ll be able to place a pre-order today, while the rest of the world will see a March 23rd release.

Since iPhone 4G has been offered, more and even more people have an interest to have this newly presented smart phone. Moreover because the purchasing has been growing, suppliers of mobile phone cases did their greatest to construct cellphone cases for iPhone 4 G. It is a truth that every person has its own selection according to his taste and needs and which is why iPhone 4s cases are obtainable in five different types.

Silicone iPhone Cases
People who’re having a very active and rushy lifestyle and spend the majority of the time under the sky, rubber cases are recommendable for them as these are functional to keep your iPhone protected. Such cases will not just safe your screen from damages but you will even be capable to obtain good control on your phone and prevent it from falling off your hand.

Metal iPhone Cases
Metallic cases may be the very first selection that you may want to look into. Metal cases would prove to be a valuable device to shield the phone exclusively when someone is addicted to dropping equipment from his fingers and can not avoid it even by taking care about it.

Carbon Fiber iPhone Cases
Last of all, are the carbon fiber covers which are not heavy cases for iPhone 4 which gives very good defense for the phone itself and is obtainable in many styles and designs. It roughly weighs for about seven grams that is strong and sturdy enough to surely protect your phone from possible scratches and bumps for a longer period of time.

Polycarbonate iPhone Cases
This type of synthetic is recognized for being enough resistant and is capable to stand firm even on high or low temperature. It senses somehow rubbery while you touch it but is observed to be one of the best materials to make use of when it reaches to iPhone cases. This type of casing is helpful when you furthermore want to use your iPhone without grabbing it out.

Leather iPhone Cases
When it pertains to style, leather cases comes first. Such cases are known to be the most costly of all options available in the marketplace today. That is why it’s essential for you to look for a real leather case to guard your phone. That is because of the reason that true leather is able to providing you the mandatory protective purpose which will liberate your iPhone from scratches. Replica cases may not be as functional and strong as true ones.

iPhone 5 Live Stream Event:

With just few days left, Apple has sent tons and tons of invites to all the media people across the globe, which mainly includes considerable people from all walks of life, but journalists and media people are given top priority as they will be the catalyst to the branding of their iPhone 5 and 4s. Apple has put end to all the speculations and finally made an announcement earlier that they will be holding a press event at their Cupertino California campus about the release of most awaited iPhone 5, this will be beefed up with announcement of white 64 GB iPhone 4S, but in all honesty, this might just tint the hype of iPhone 5.

I personally believe they should have had released iPhone 4s some time ago and not just now and should have had made the event iPhone 5 exclusive. Any way, more power to Apple as we all wait eagerly to see what Apple has cooked in their lab, the media event will be executed on 4th October conference and iPhone 5 Conference Live Streaming will be available to those who want to see the first image shots or videos of phone. The event; which will be presided by none other than Tim Cook, who is current CEO of revolutionary company Apple, will describe the product in detail and list all features and specifications in detail.

The UK sees a bank holiday this weekend and in honor of this, Gameloft have reduced the price of their games for both Android and iOS. Until Midnight Monday, selected iOS games will be 59p for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The games available for iOS as part of the offer are:

iPhone
Fast Five
Dungeon Hunter 2
Iron Man 2
Let’s Golf! 2
Shrek Kart

iPad
Fast Five HD
Assassin’s Creed HD
Sacred Odyssey: Rise of Ayden HD
Fishing Kings HD

Android games on the other hand are slightly more but, still a third of their usual price at £1. Games include Real Football 2011, N.O.V.A 2, Asphalt 6 and Starfront: Collision. Only the HD games are included as part of this offer. To get your games, head on over to Gameloft.com on your mobile device, or visit the Gameloft Web Store.