Stores in 40 countries witnessed the launch of Apple's ipad "Air"

Stores in 40 countries witnessed the launch of Apple's ipad "Air".

Being at the front of a Tokyo queue outside an Apples’ flagship store in the glitzy Ginza district of japan was asimple way of saying ”thank you” to Apple was a Japanese man who had developed a mobile app that became an instant success in Japan. Ginza district’s Apple flagship store launched the latest trendsetting Apple’s tablet, “AIR”.

The launch however could not get the razzmatazz witnessed at earlier launches of Apple’s iPads and iPods, probably due to the perception that the iPad was no longer a game-charger.

Since the world wide launch kicked-off, Apple in Australia reported queues outside its stores as the doors were opened. On the other hand, several more queues lined up outside its flagship outlet in Sydney.

At the elegant multistory Apple store in central Beijing , Apple’s largest outlet in Asia, each potential customer was welcomed with a round of applause from its employees followed by another round of applause at the till downstairs.

While in Singapore, Edmond Ong, a  spokesman for the Epicenter said ” Although the sales were not as much as that witnessed at last year’s launch, however, that’s not a matter of concern as the no. of potential customers was steadily picking up”.

The “Air” scrambles to capture buyer’s attention. Figures released on Thursday showed an increase in the worldwide shipment of tablet upto a 47.6 units in the third quarter while on the other hand Apple’s share slid to 29.6 units,its lower ever recorded till date.

An upgraded Mini, ready to go on sale later in the month was also launched by Apple. Both new models feature the A7 chip with 64-bit ”desktop class architecture” designed by Apple, the company is reported to have said.

Birthday Special: 8 Avatars Of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Birthday Special: 8 Avatars Of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

As the Diva turns 40, here is a sneak peak into 8 glamorous roles she has portrayed

8 The Super Model

Even before India and the world realized, Aishwarya was an unbeaten model. She often appeared in Gladrags magazine in a Pepsi ad with Aamir Khan in 1992.

7 The Beauty Queen

 Aishwarya rai who was second in the Miss India contest in 1994, went ahead and won the Miss World contest in the same year

6 The Debutante

Aishwarya made her Bollywood debut in 1997opposite Bobby Deol in the box office washout '...Aur Pyar Ho Gaya'. Its disappointment, however, did not discourage Ash.

5 The Red Carpet Diva

After16   successful years, with a number of blockbusters and a list of awards later, Ash is seen here grabbing the world paparazzi's interest at Cannes

4 The Beaming Bride

Ash, seen on her way to the marriage hall with her mother, where she and Abhishek  Bachchan got married on April 20, 2007.

3 Ash, The Wife

Aishwarya as a par excellence partner for her husband, ‘and together, the actors make for one of Bollywood's most fabulous couple.

2 The super Bahu

Aishwarya has also been an ideal bahu to her in-laws, seeming forever modest in their company.

1 Ash ,the Super Mom

Motherhood has had a dramatic effect on Ash as for any other woman . Even as paparazzi pursue the mother and daughter Aaradhya Ash is the picture of serene beauty and a dotting mom her little girl along.

Which avatar of Ash do you like best? Let us know in the comments section!