We’ve been discussing and reporting on the speculation about the Apple iPad 3 for some time and yesterday we finally heard that the official Apple event to unveil the next-generation tablet will take place next week on Wednesday, March 7. We have further information for you including details of some event live blog coverage, times and sites.

If you’ve been following all the news about the iPad 3 you’ll know that just a few of the widely-reported specs that are anticipated include an A6 or A5X processor (possibly quad-core), a Retina Display, LTE connectivity, an improved camera and larger battery. Finally we shall be finding out what the confirmed specs and features are and if you’re anything like us you can’t wait to find out!

The event time is 10am PT or 1pm ET and it takes place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. We’ve already posted worldwide times so hit the link to find out the time for the event for wherever you are. The next best thing to being at the event is to follow some of the great live blogs that will be available. There will be many of these but we’ll give you details for some of the best.

As usual Engadget will be offering a live blog and this has to be one of the best available with informed commentary along the way. Another big name tech site Mashable will also be following the event with live blogging and its blogs are always excellent. We always enjoy Gizmodo’s live blogs as well so there are some great options to keep up with the news as it develops. You can find links to those sites at TysiPhoneHelp here where some links are also given for live video streaming such as TWIT tv and Soldier Knows Best while Ty himself will also be offering Twitter coverage with text updates.

We at phonesreview.co.uk will also be covering the event live and of course will be bringing our readers all the important details and news about the iPad 3 and hopefully a release date, which we don’t expect too be too long after the big unveiling. Are you already gearing up for the iPad 3 reveal? What are you most hoping to see featured on the next iPad? Let us know with your comments.