Apple to launch iPad 3 on March 7?
- 14 February, 2012 10:54
- Comments 1
If the gossip is true, the next-generation iPad will be a sight to behold. Its most compelling (alleged) feature: a 2048-by-1536-pixel display, offering four times the resolution of the iPad 2's 1024-by-768-pixel screen.
Apple will launch the iPad 3 — or iPad HD if you believe some reports - on Wednesday, March 7, according to the latest rumours.
• Apple iPad 2 review
• In Pictures: Hottest iPad 3 design concepts
The latest information comes from tech site iMore.com, who says that its source is reliable and has been right in the past about previous Apple products, specifically the iPhone 4S.
Aside from the launch date the iPad 3 rumour mill has been in overdrive in the last few weeks. The most consistent rumour seems to be the presence of a 2048×1536 resolution "retina" display, a huge boost over the current iPad 2's screen. If true, the iPad 3 will be the third product to use a retina display following the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S.
iMore also suggests the iPad 3 will include a quad-core processor and may include 4G connectivity, which should in theory make it compatible with Telstra's new 4G network. However, it will be interesting to see if this is the case: Telstra's 4G network in Australis uses the 1800MHz network band, which is not the same as 4G networks in the US and other parts of the world.
Other rumors suggest the iPad 3 will come with an improved camera (either 5 or 8-megapixels), and a HD front camera to significantly improve the quality of Facetime calls. Most reports are also claiming the iPad 3 will be thinner and lighter than the original, and will come with more memory and an improved graphics processor. However, some have revealed that the iPad 3 may be thicker due to a better quality camera.
Other rumours about the third-generation iPad have included:
• A carbon fibre case to reduce weight and increase mobility (Unlikely)
• A front-facing HD camera to improve quality of Facetime calls (Highly likely)
• An SD card slot (Unlikely)
• A Retina display with 2048×1536 resolution (Highly likely)
• Thinner case design than the current iPad 2 (Possible)
• No home button; use of multi-touch gestures instead (Unlikely)
• An NFC (Near Field Communications) chip (Possible)
What are your thoughts about the iPad 3? Let us know in the comments below!
- Bookmark this page
- Share this article
- Got more on this story? Email Computerworld
- Follow Computerworld on twitter
-
The NBN, service providers and you... what could go wrong?
-
NBN build gaining momentum daily: Quigley
-
FTC chairman: Do-not-track law may not be needed
-
Kindle sales soar but Amazon mum on actual numbers
-
Wall Street Beat: IPOs, M&A, chip news stir tech optimism
-
MYOB Software for Dummies 6E Australian Edition
-
Office 2007 for Dummies
-
Microsoft Office
-
Windows 7 for Dummies®
-
Excel 2007 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies
-
Office 2007 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies
-
Computers for Seniors for Dummies, 2nd Edition
-
Windows 7 for Dummies® Dvd+book Bundle
-
Teach Yourself Visually Windows 7
Comments
PeterA
I read recently that leaks indicated it was actually thicker than the iPad2. (upgraded battery and camera causing this).
Upgraded battery would be required if it was a quadcore (and to still maintain the same battery life as previous models)
An SD card slot is so unlikely it hurts (why would you even post such a thing?) Apple already sell a 35 dollar "SD Card Slot" adapter. I doubt they'd close that market.
An NFC chip would be a novelty. Imagine trying to swipe your iPad over an NFC reader. NFC will be in iPhone5 I suspect.
(NFC reader built into iPad? that would be interesting)
Post new comment