If there is at least one lock for today, it is that a new iPad is on its way. Beyond what happens at today’s Apple event in San Francisco is anyone’s guess.

Here is what to watch for:

• An incremental iPad update: Expect stronger internals and perhaps some design tweaks. But this won’t be a major overhaul, unlike last year’s iPhone 4.
• Ramped up MobileMe: Apple’s cloud-based syncing service has had moderate success, but power users can still get far more for free using Google’s sync tools. There is buzz that music, an improved interface and larger storage could be in the works. A dark horse: Apple may reduce the price or make the service free altogether. [Read more...]