Today, Apple sent out invitations to the media for a special event being held on March 2nd in San Francisco, CA. The Loop reports that the event follows speculation that the iPad 2 and iPhone 5 could be delayed until June. Rumors which they later confirmed as false.
According to the invitation received by The Loop, the event will be held at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts at 10:00 am. This is the same venue Apple has used to introduce a number of products in recent years.
The invite includes a corner of what appears to be an iPad in the background with the text “Come see what 2011 will be the year of.” The assumption here is that the focus will be on the iPad 2, which is rumored to be thinner, faster, and support Facetime with dual cameras.
Another event, occurring Wednesday, is the Apple shareholder’s meeting. Shareholders will finally get a chance to “grill executives about the health of CEO Steve Jobs.” Shareholders have been concerned about Jobs going out on medical leave with no timetable for his return. It is doubtful he will actually be present, but COO Tim Cook will lead the meeting.
