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Available this fall (a full season away!), the free iOS 6 upgrade promises to shift the landscape for mobile devices. With all-new apps and enhanced features, the operating system offers a range of new possibilities for users. Wondering what all the fuss is about? Here's why iOS 6 will change your mobile experience:

• Maps, Maps, Maps — Replacing Google Maps, the new Apple-designed app is vector-based, which translates to more detailed graphics and text. The Flyover function allows for 3D views of major metro areas, and users will get visual and spoken navigation, plus real-time traffic updates.
• Siri advancements — In iOS 6, Siri understands more languages, works in more countries, and can be used with the iPad 2 and newest iPad. As for social networking, Siri can also tweet and post Facebook updates.
• FaceTime capabilities — No more hunting for WiFi! With the new operating system, FaceTime works over cellular networks, too, so that users can make calls from anywhere.
• Do Not Disturb — All-new iPhone features allow you to instantly reply with a text or set a callback reminder whenever you decline an incoming call. Even cooler? You can turn on Do Not Disturb so that only approved contacts can appear on your phone for a set period of time.
• Passbook — This is the go-to app for boarding passes, movie tickets, retail coupons, and loyalty cards. By scanning your device, you can check into a flight, get into a movie, or redeem your coupon. A fun feature: if you've already checked into your flight and the gate changes, then Passbook will alert you.
• Facebook integration — With iOS 6, you'll be able to share photos on Facebook directly from Camera or Photos. Not only will Facebook events be integrated into Calendar, but you'll also stay totally up to date on all your Facebook friends' information: when a friend updates their profile information, the new number or email will automatically update in Contacts.

Say hello to the new MacBook Pro! At today's WWDC Apple keynote, executives introduced the updated MacBook Pro, which they described as the "most beautiful computer we've ever made" and ships today.

The computer has a 15.4-inch screen measures just 0.71 inches thin, weighs less than 4.5 pounds, and features the same Retina display as the newest iPad. Intel's quad-core i7 processor, flash storage up to 768 GB, HD Facetime, seven hours battery life, and USB 3 round out some of the computer's biggest features. The cost for the "most beautiful" MacBook? A cool $2,199.

Stay tuned for more details on the MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion, and iOS throughout the day.

A new iPad means good things for the non-early-adopter crowd: a price cut of the iPad 2.

With preorders starting today for the latest iPad, pricing for the iPad 2 drops to $399 for the WiFi-only 16GB model and $529 for the WiFi + 3G 16GB model. For comparison, the new iPad prices start at $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB — all WiFi only. The 4G-capable iPads will go for $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB, and $829 for 64GB.

Will the price cut entice you to buy the iPad 2?

There's a new iPad in town. With a display that rivals high-end HDTVs and 4G connectivity, how much will Apple's latest creation cost?

The next iPad will be available on March 16 with preorders starting today. Prices start at $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB. 4G-capable iPads will go for $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB, and $829 for 64GB.

Do you plan on purchasing the new iPad? If so, here's how to get your old iPad ready for resale.

Before Tim Cook revealed the new iPad at today's Apple event, the company showed off its newest addition to your living room: the revamped Apple TV. Available next week for $99 with preorders starting today, the new Apple TV improves on its predecessor with a 1080p streamlined user interface, compatible with other Apple products. iPhone photos will automatically upload for viewing on Apple TV.

Watch TV shows the day after they air on cable; no week of waiting for iTunes availability. Speaking of iTunes, Apple TV uses many of the same services iTunes users already know. Get program recommendations with Genius, iTunes Match support, and even access your iTunes playlists from the cloud. Of course, apps are at your disposal with Apple TV, including Netflix, Flickr, MLB.tv, and YouTube to name a few.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Apple TV.

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We received an email invite from Apple this morning for the previously rumored March 2 event. By the looks of things, this accompanying image casts away any doubt on what this event will be for — sure looks like an iPad (2) to me! We'll be reporting live from the Buena Vista Center For the Arts here in San Francisco at 10 a.m. March 2, so be sure to check back here, bookmark our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter for all the updates!