The Apple Beat: iPad turns five

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I spent most of my time on the iPad with the Safari browser, which is stellar on the tablet. If there's an inherent game-changing feature in the iPad it is how it relates web surfing to the form factor. How the screen manages to reveal entire webpages in your hand in such crisp and functional detail is simply awe-inspiring. Multi-touch is the best way to navigate the Internet and multi-touch on the iPad just works.  

--- Gadjo Sevilla’s review of the original iPad in 2010

The iPad quietly celebrated its 5^th birthday this weekend and it is hard to believe that this game-changing device has been with us for 5 years already and has evolved the way many of us interact with each other through e-mail, social media and the web as well as with tens of thousands of ‘made for iPad’ apps.

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Apple posts comprehensive 'guided tour' video for upcoming Apple Watch

Apple Watch comes in a few weeks and pre-orders begin on Friday, so it makes sense that Apple is doing everything it can to prep potential buyers of its wearable on what to expect. A comprehensive guided tour of Apple Watch video shows users a long list of features that will be available on the launch date. Hit jump for the video and more information.

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Apple Watch pre-orders to begin on April 10 at 12:01 AM Pacific Time

Apple just announced that online pre-orders for Apple Watch will start at 12:01 AM Pacific Time (3:01 AM Eastern) on Friday, April 10. Canadians interested in getting their Apple Watch and bands online for in-store pick up or delivery can place their pre-orders here, Apple Watch should be shipping by April 24, so anyone who wants to make sure their Apple Watch arrives on the 24th will want to set their alarm clocks early on the morning of April 10th.

Apple will take orders through its website and through its Apple Store app on the iPhone. 

Apple promoting educational Apps for World Autism Awareness Day

Today is the 8th World Autism Awareness Day, which kicks off Autism Awareness Month. Apple is highlighting a series of iOS apps to assist autistic individuals. The apps appear within an Autism Awareness Month section of iTunes under Education heading. iTunes also features a large number of podcasts by non-profit Autism Empowerment.

One in 68 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), 30% higher than previous estimates, according to the CDC. Information on Autism in Canada can be found here. Hit jump for some of the featured iPad apps.

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