Afraid you might have missed some important news this week in the world of iOS? No problem. Here are some of the more popular stories we covered during the past week. Enjoy!

One year ago, Apple was struggling against Google’s Android operating system in the U.S. smartphone market. However, since the release of the iPhone 4S, Apple has come back, according to The Business Insider.

Apple has invented a new 3D imaging camera that might arrive on future iDevices, such as the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad. The camera has the ability to view 3D imagery, photos and videos, according to Patently Apple.

With WWDC 2012 perhaps already on the calendar (June 11), the time has time to discuss iOS 6. Here's some of the things we'd like to see in Apple's next iOS.

South Korean media is reporting that Apple’s sixth iPhone will include a 4.6-inch Retina display. As such, the Cupertino, California-based company is rumored to have already started placing orders to its suppliers for those screens.

Consumer Reports has determined the new iPad runs hottest when running an action game. The U.S. watchdog group announced the group’s findings following online reports that Apple’s latest tablet runs hotter than its predecessor, the iPad 2.

Hundreds of customers have complained publicly that their new iPad overheats. Now, it has been confirmed; Apple’s newest tablet is indeed the hottest to date, and not necessarily in a good way.

Three generations in, Apple’s iPad is the best selling tablet of all time, with each subsequent refresh better than its predecessor. So, how does Apple improve the iPad in 2013 and beyond? We’ve got some initial suggestions before the rumor mill begins again.

AT&T today announced single-day record iPad sales and activations for Apple’s third generation tablet, according to CNNMoney.

Upwards of one million customers will begin experiencing their new iPads today, which come with an incredible Retina display for the first time. Still, there is one significant downside to having such a technology. In fact, the new iPad's Retina display will also affect (negatively) those users that haven't upgraded, according to The Verge.

Up to one million new iPads may be delivered tomorrow, when the third generation tablet makes its debut in 12 countries. How does Apple guarantee all those deliveries actually take place? Through a fantastic supply chain, according to ZDNet Mobile.

The launch of a new Apple product wouldn’t be complete without iFixit’s teardown of the device. Now, the new iPad teardown has arrived, and we’ve got some of the highlights.

Yesterday, UK-based Tesco offered their online Direct customers a new iPad Wi-Fi + 4G 64GB model for just £49.99 ($79), a 90 percent discount over the tablet’s regular price. Call it the deal too good to be true.

We’ve already told you how Apple and Samsung are working closely with each other to introduce the world to the new iPad. Now, The Korean Times (via Slashgear) suggests the two technology powerhouses are working to bringing us an 7" iPad “Mini” later this year.

New signage suggests the new iPad will officially arrive this Friday at 8 a.m. local time. According to 9 to 5 Mac, Apple is in the process of putting up artwork saying as such at each of the company’s US retail locations.

The first unboxing video for the new iPad is making the rounds. The video comes from the Vietnamese site Tinhte.vn, which also provided benchmark information for Apple's latest tablet.

Why didn’t Apple move Siri to the new iPad? Here are some thoughts.

Last November, we reported that CBS turned down Apple’s request to be a part of a rumored iTV initiative. Now, CBS CEO Les Moonves has added some more details about those failed talks, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The next generation iPad could be called the iPad 4G, according to 9 To 5 Mac.

It’s crunch time as Apple’s special iPad event is just minutes away. Now, a new Apple rumor has gotten the blogosphere very excited that we thought we’d pass along too.

Everything you need to know about today's special event! The rumors, news and much, much more!

We will eventually hear much more from Steve Jobs, even though the Apple co-founder died last fall. Walter Isaacson, Jobs’ official biographer, recently revealed that he would publish more from his interviews with Jobs, specifically those concerning future products, according to 9 To 5 Mac.

Apple is said to be readying the Gold Master build of iOS 5.1, according to a new report by Chronic Wire. This news comes one day before Apple is likely to unveil a new iPad and perhaps a new Apple TV.

Really looking forward to purchasing a second-generation Apple TV? You’re mostly out of luck. With Apple’s next media event just hours away, 98 percent of Apple’s 246 US retail stores no longer have the company’s “hobby” product in stock.