HT5278 1st generation ipad update

Question

when will apple put an update out for 1st generation ipads??  Until then most apps will not work anymore etc. 

Answer 1

Depending on what version of iOS you have there may be an update. Assuming you have iOS lower than 5 you'll need to connect your iPad to a Computer running iTuines (Can be a Mac or a Pc doesn't matter) and follow the update prompts.
You'll probably want to back up the iPad before updating though.
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Scroll down to the section titled: Update your device using iTunes
You'll ony be able to update the iPad to a maximum of iOS 5.1.1  though if you don't already have it.
However before you do that, you may want to try and just perform a simple reset. If you haven't done this in a long time, the iPad can get stuffed up and develop minot glitches like freezing and crashing Apps.
Double click the home button to get to the Recently Used Apps Bar.  Hold down on one of the icons until it starts to wiggle, and then tap on the (x) in the corner to close them off.
Once you've closed them all, tap the home button to go back to normal mode. Then Hold down the Home and Sleep/power buttons until you see the Apple Logo. Ignore any sliders that may appear.  The iPad will perfomr the equivalent oif a reboot on a computer. This usually ehlps clears many unexplained glitches.