Apple has just posted two new television spots for the iPad and the iPad mini titled ‘Alive‘ and ‘Together‘. In these TV ads Apple talkes about the 300,000+ apps made for the iPad. Some of the apps shown in these TV ads are AmpliTube, Style.com, GarageBand, TED, iMovie, iBooks, Dinosaur Zoo, Toca Hair Salon, Vimeo, Rockmate, Glow Hockey 2 HD, and FaceTime. Check out the other TV ad after the break. » Apple Launched Two New iPad Ads, “Alive” and “Together”

iLounge‘s Jeremy Horwitz published a new article sharing some information on Apple’s mobile device plans. Their “trusted source” discloses product code names for the fifth-generation iPad is “J72” and the second-generation iPad mini “J85”. as well as plans for an upgrade to the rear camera system for the iPhone 5S. » Rumors: iPhone 5S To Feature Upgraded Rear Camera & iPad Mini Update Targeted For October

The iPad mini and the fourth generation iPad are currently available in more than 100 countries worldwide and Apple has just announced that the Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of iPad mini and the new fourth generation iPad with Retina display will be available in China on Friday, January 18. » iPad Mini & Fourth-Generation iPad Launching in China on January 18

Apple has just released a new TV Commercial showcasing the iPad and the iPad mini with a young girl singing Bing Crosby’s “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” to her grandfather over FaceTime.

British accessories brand Smythson rolls out a collection dubbed “Mara” that has that tech-savvy and stylish individual in mind. Constructed from printed calf leather, the iPad Mini case has a camel nubuck lining, slim pocket, and apertures for a camera lens and charger. The iPad Mini Case from Smythson can be purchased online for $395 USD. » Smythson Mara Collection Leather iPad Mini Case

Apple has just announced that the Wi-Fi versions of iPad mini and fourth generation iPad will be available in China on Friday, December 7, and the iPhone 5 will be available on Friday, December 14. “iPad mini and the new fourth generation iPad with Retina display are currently available in 42 countries, and iPhone 5 is available in 47 countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and the UK.” Chinese product launches have typically lagged well behind those in other countries, but the company has been working to shorten those gaps, since China now accounts for 15% of Apple’s revenues. » Apple Will Launch iPhone 5, iPad Mini, & Fourth-Generation iPad In China This Month

According to a U.S. survey by Nielsen, kids aged 6-12 want nothing else than Apple’s iOS products over the next 6 months. The iPad is by far the most wanted item by kids followed by the new Nintendo Wii. In fact, four out of the top five most wanted items are Apple products with the iPod Touch, iPad Mini and iPhone on number 3, 4 and 5. » Kids Want iPads For Christmas More Than Anything