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Earlier today Apple sent out invitations to its October 22 media event, which is expected to focus on the fifth-generation iPad and the iPad mini 2. The event will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, but as it did with the iPhone launch, Apple plans to stream the proceedings to a separate London satellite event that international media members have been invited to attend (via 9to5Mac).

For the iPhone event, Apple sent out invitations to media in Berlin, Tokyo, and Beijing, hosting satellite launches in each country. Each event featured a video stream of the announcement in Cupertino, and it is likely the London event, which begins at 6PM local time at the Kings Place hall, will be run in a similar manner.

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Along with the London stream, Apple is said to be setting up live streams for its employees to watch the event in Apple offices around the world, and the company will also offer a replay of the event on its website and iTunes after the event has concluded.

Apple did not provide a live stream of the September 10 iPhone event to employees, nor did the company provide an event stream for iOS devices and the Apple TV. In the past, however, Apple has streamed its events live to customers. For example, the 2012 iPad event was available via its website for Mac and iOS users, and there was a dedicated channel on the Apple TV. Apple also streamed its WWDC announcement to the Apple TV.

Apple has not yet announced plans to provide streaming coverage of the event to the general public for the upcoming October 22 event, but it is possible that live streaming will be available given the company's plan to provide feeds for employees.

Update: According to Gizmodo Japan [Google Translate], Apple will also be holding a gathering for members of the Japanese media.

Article Link: Apple to Hold Simultaneous Satellite Event in London for October iPad Unveilings
 

WardC

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Apple has been really nit-picky and restrictive LATELY about streaming their events....WHY APPLE? You used to do this all the time for the general public via online stream...and now NOTHING??? Really, Apple? Shows lack of care for their customers and fan base.
 

phillies262834

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Apple has been really nit-picky and restrictive LATELY about streaming their events....WHY APPLE? You used to do this all the time for the general public via online stream...and now NOTHING??? Really, Apple? Shows lack of care for their customers and fan base.
I believe that they have only streamed the September 2012, October 2012, and WWDC '13 events.
 

rei101

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Apple has been really nit-picky and restrictive LATELY about streaming their events....WHY APPLE? You used to do this all the time for the general public via online stream...and now NOTHING??? Really, Apple? Shows lack of care for their customers and fan base.

Yeap, total catastrophe.
 

jyen

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Oct 29, 2012
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So there probably will be an iPad 5L coming? L for London or Lite? :cool:
 

newyorksole

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something big and unexpected coming?

highly doubt it. Apple's events have been pretty predictable.

iPad mini with Retina, faster processor, possibly 128GB option and possibly TouchID.

iPad 5th gen. with faster processor, redesigned enclosure and possibly TouchID.

new MacBook Pros/Mac minis with faster processors and better battery life.

information about Mavericks. Mac Pro price and release date.

can't imagine they'd say anything else...
 

kenosecon

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highly doubt it. Apple's events have been pretty predictable.

iPad mini with Retina, faster processor, possibly 128GB option and possibly TouchID.

iPad 5th gen. with faster processor, redesigned enclosure and possibly TouchID.

new MacBook Pros/Mac minis with faster processors and better battery life.

information about Mavericks. Mac Pro price and release date.

can't imagine they'd say anything else...

ehm? isn't this big for you?...
what else do you want? a company like sony that makes everything but bad done?
 

Santabean2000

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highly doubt it. Apple's events have been pretty predictable.

iPad mini with Retina, faster processor, possibly 128GB option and possibly TouchID.

iPad 5th gen. with faster processor, redesigned enclosure and possibly TouchID.

new MacBook Pros/Mac minis with faster processors and better battery life.

information about Mavericks. Mac Pro price and release date.

can't imagine they'd say anything else...

Possible surprise, me thinks.
 

Pyrrhic Victory

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Why do they need a big huge event for a lame iPad iteration that did nothing but bump up the processor and get rid of the useful side bezels?
 

Lilleskotte

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As long as we get some info on Mac Mini and/or 17" Macbook Pro's, I'm satisfied beyond measurements!
 

Klae17

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Apple has been really nit-picky and restrictive LATELY about streaming their events....WHY APPLE? You used to do this all the time for the general public via online stream...and now NOTHING??? Really, Apple? Shows lack of care for their customers and fan base.

Why is that lacking in care exactly? Or is that an overly dramatic statement?

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Why do they need a big huge event for a lame iPad iteration that did nothing but bump up the processor and get rid of the useful side bezels?

Sales.

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ehm? isn't this big for you?...
what else do you want? a company like sony that makes everything but bad done?

I don't think anyone is arguing whether it is big or not... But it is entirely predicable.
 

davydavy

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Sep 26, 2011
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Want live cover-age!

I think that there probably will be live streamed coverage in the end. If they are providing a satellite feed then the hard part of streaming out the same pictures and sound over the web is already mostly done.

I'm looking forward to the updated iPads and the new MacBook Pros!
 

The Banana

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I actually don't mind just following keynotes with Macrumors updating what happens with live text and photos, actually love it :)
 

Aidyn's X

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I'm busy you know, at work, during the event anyway. Wouldn't be able to watch the live stream anyway. Bring on the podcast.
 

Xerotech

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It'll be interesting to see them launch a completely brand new product. This is hopeful but not likely.

I can only wish that the launch have a surplus in supply as the iPad 3 did.
 
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