Apple is in 'Crunch Mode' Ahead of iPad 3 Event

Apple is reportedly in 'crunch mode' as it prepares for the unveiling of the iPad 3 early next month, reports TNW. The company is looking for apps to demonstrate on-stage and in its advertisements for the new device.

Apple's pre-event weeks are often spent soliciting demonstrations from many app developers and preparing demonstrations of those apps for the live event. Our sources tell us that this selection process is continuing at an increased rate as Apple looks to finalize the lineup for the iPad 3. There is also emphasis on graphics-oriented applications with high-definition assets, which appears to be in line with the new iPad featuring a 'Retina' display.

Apps that impress Apple are being forward to advertising partner TWBA/Chiat/Day for possible inclusion in the initial iPad 3 commercials. The deadline for those ads to be finalized and delivered is rapidly approaching.


Apple is expected to hold its iPad 3 unveiling event during the first week of March. Prior consensus was that it would feature a Retina Display, LTE, and a quad-core A6 processor; however, a recent Verge report predicts a dual-core processor.

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