In a few hours Tim Cook will take the stage at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. In anticipation of today’s media event, the online Apple Store went offline. iWork for iCloud has also been taken down. The website promises to be back in a few hours with an update for iWork for iCloud adding a bunch of new features. » Apple Store and iWork for iCloud Down In Anticipation Of Today’s Media Event

Facebook has invited members of the press to an Android-related event on April 4, and TechCrunch reports that the event will likely see the debut of the long-rumored Facebook phone. Techcrunch also reports that the phone would be an HTC handset running a Facebook-modified version of Android. » Facebook Invited Press To April 4 Event To Announce Rumored Facebook Phone?

Apple journalist Jim Dalrymple has posted a cryptic message suggesting that Apple will hold two separate media events this fall for the new iPhone and iPad mini. The message was written in response to a theory by John Gruber of Daring Fireball, in this post: » Possible Two Separate Apple Media Events for New iPhone & iPad Mini

On June 6th “just before Apple’s WWDC on June 11th, where Apple will reveal their own mapping solution”, Google will hold a morning event to give the press a ‘behind-the-scenes look at Google Maps and share our vision.’ Google will demo some of its ‘newest technology and provide a sneak peek at upcoming features that will help people get where they want to go – both physically and virtually.’ » Google To Hold Maps Event Ahead Of Apple’s Switchover At WWDC

Apple has just announced that the Worldwide Developers Conference will Kick Off June 11 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Within two hours Apple has confirmed that all tickets to WWDC 2012 are sold out (a ticket cost $1,599).

Activities at Apple’s WWDC 2012 include:

• more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers on a wide range of technology-specific topics for developing, deploying and integrating the latest iOS and OS X technologies;
• 100 hands-on labs staffed by more than 1,000 Apple engineers providing developers with code-level assistance, insight into optimal development techniques and guidance on how they can make the most of iOS and OS X technologies in their apps;
• the opportunity to connect with thousands of fellow iOS and OS X developers from around the world—last year more than 60 countries were represented;
• engaging and inspirational lunchtime sessions with leading minds and influencers from the worlds of technology, science and entertainment; and
• Apple Design Awards which recognize iPhone®, iPad® and Mac® apps that demonstrate technical excellence, innovation and outstanding design.

Full Press Release Below: » Apple WWDC 2012 To Kick Off June 11 At Moscone West In San Francisco

Apple has already posted a video from todays special event, where Apple announced The new iPad, New Apple TV, iOS 5.1 and iPhoto. » Video Stream of Todays Apple Event: The new iPad, New Apple TV & More

Without hours Apple will start their iPad “HD” event and as expected, the Apple Store just went down. We can not wait to see the updated Apple Store. Make sure to folow our Live Cover of the Apple iPad “HD” Event.