New iPad set to be unveiled next week

Technology fans are gearing up for what looks like the launch of the new iPad 3 next week.

Apple has sent invites to selected journalists to what it describes as “a special event” on Mar 7, in York Place, north London.

The email invitations include a close-up photo of what appears to be a touch screen device, but the tight-lipped firm have not confirmed what will be unveiled next week.