Just about everyone is expecting the next generation iPad to be announced at an event early next month, and according toThe Next Web , Apple is currently in a “crunch mode” as they’re preparing for future demo’s and commercials.

The report notes that Apple is currently working on selecting third-party applications to be featured demo’s at the media event and future commercials for the iPad 3. Apple is aid to be focusing on apps that will show off the high reslution “Retina” display rumored to be on the iPad 3.

Apple’s pre-event weeks are often spent soliciting demonstrations from many app developers and preparing demonstrations of those apps for the live event. Our sources tell us that this selection process is continuing at an increased rate as Apple looks to finalize the lineup for the iPad 3. There is also emphasis on graphics-oriented applications with high-definition assets, which appears to be in line with the new iPad featuring a ‘Retina’ display.

All signs are pointing to an iPad 3 “Retina” introduction event in the first week of march. Who’s excited?! I can’t wait to see this new display!

[via macrurmors, TheNextWeb]