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Apple sets the stage for Oct. 23 event (pictures)

Apple is taking care to prep the California Theatre in San Jose, Calif., for its Tuesday event, at which it's expected to unveil a mini-sized iPad.

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Apple on California's marquee

At the California Theatre in San Jose, Apple is setting the stage for a special event tomorrow at which it's expected to launch the iPad Mini. Join us here for the live blog Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT.
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California Theater, San Jose

At the California Theatre in San Jose, Apple is setting the stage for a special event tomorrow at which it's expected to launch the iPad Mini. Join us here for the live blog Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT.
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At the California Theatre in San Jose, Apple is setting the stage for a special event tomorrow at which it's expected to launch the iPad Mini. Join us here for the live blog Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT.
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At the California Theatre in San Jose, Apple is setting the stage for a special event tomorrow at which it's expected to launch the iPad Mini. Join us here for the live blog Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT.
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5 of 9 James Martin/CNET
At the California Theatre in San Jose, Apple is setting the stage for a special event tomorrow at which it's expected to launch the iPad Mini. Join us here for the live blog Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT.
ipad-mini-7.jpg
6 of 9 James Martin/CNET
At the California Theatre in San Jose, Apple is setting the stage for a special event tomorrow at which it's expected to launch the iPad Mini. Join us here for the live blog Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT.
ipad-mini-3.jpg
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The entry way to the California Theatre in San Jose, where Apple will hold a special event Tuesday at which it's expected to launch the iPad Mini. Join us here for the live blog Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT.
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8 of 9 James Martin/CNET
Outside the California Theatre in San Jose, where Apple will hold a special event Tuesday at which it's expected to debut the iPad Mini. Join us here for the live blog Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT.
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9 of 9 James Martin/CNET

Boosted Verizon service

The technician inside the Verizon truck parked across the street said Apple requested the carrier's presence to boost network capacity for tomorrow's event.

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