Apple Store is down in preparation for today's special event

Apple's Online Store is currently down in advance of Apple's announcement today. Usually a sign that announced products are available for preorder or purchase at the end of the announcement. Expected today is a refresh of the iPad line with thinner models, the addition of Touch ID fingerprint sensors, new A8 processors as well as updated iOS 8 software. Also widely expected are new iMacs possibly with Retina Displays as well as maybe new Thunderbold displays and Mac minis, two product lines that Apple has left untouched for a long time. 

What you need to know about Apple's Special Event

Cupertino - We're in town for Apple special event later on today at 1 Infinite Loop where we expect to see new iPads, get a firm release date for OS X Yosemite and iOS 8.1 as well as see some possible refreshes to Mac, Apple TV, and possibly some new product lines. A smaller, more intimate event, Apple will livestream the proceedings starting at 10 a.m. PDT (1 p.m. Eastern). Check in here after the event for exclusive photos, videos and insights from the event.

Update on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 9:20AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Apple Live Events channel on Apple TV is open for today's livestream. "Apple Events" channel is compatible with second- or third-generation Apple TVs running Apple TV software 6.2 or later. Alternatively, those interested can visit Apple's live stream via Safari on both Macs and iOS devices. 

Keep the music going with Sonos Boost

Sonos is helping make sure your music keeps playing with its new Boost wireless accessory. It connects directly to your router to create its own network. This will let your Sonos speakers communicate with each other and increase wireless range by 50%. It is even designed to neutralize any interference from other electronics that might cause dropouts. The Boost is available for $109 on Sonos’s website and select retailers.

Line launches iPad app for messaging, doesn’t have voice or video call functions

Looking to be an extension of its popular messaging app, Japanese company Line introduced the iPad version of its app. But it seems to be missing a number of key features from its iPhone version, including the ability to make video and voice calls and create new accounts. It doesn’t seem to have a Sticker Shop and Timeline support as well. We hope they remedy even just those latter features. But if you need to be messaging someone on Line and just have your iPad with you, then the app should work fine for you.

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