Category Archives: iPad 3
iPad 3 may be announced March 7
The next-gen iPad or “iPad 3″ may be announced as early as Wednesday, March 7, according to Rene Ritchie of iMore.
Citing “sources who have been reliable in the past,” iMore claims the iPad 3 will be announced on that date featuring a 2048 x 1536 Retina Display (a widely expected upgrade), and a quad-core A6 processor.
This report of a March 7 announcement date aligns with AllThingsD’s earlier report that the iPad 3 will be announced in the first week of March.
iPad 3 Leaked Parts Compared With iPad 2: Suggests Slightly Thicker Profile, Bigger Battery, Retina Display & High-Res Cameras
We are just a few weeks away from the strongly-rumored iPad 3 event and, as suspected, the number of reports and “leaks” is increasing quite rapidly.
Today, we received news of an iPad 3 parts and components leak which, if correct, reveal interesting information about the hotly anticipated device. Details after the jump!
AT&T Begin Stocking LTE-Enabled Micro-SIMs, Highly Likely For LTE iPad 3
A new photograph has appeared showing a 4G-equipped Micro-SIM card that AT&T will be using for upcoming high-speed smartphones.
AT&T is currently getting ready for the future which will quite possibly involve all smartphone makers moving to the new, smaller SIM card standard that Apple brought to the masses with the iPhone 4.
The new Micro-SIM card standard was also carried over to the iPhone 4S, and is widely expected to become the go-to standard for future Apple smartphones.
Apple Reportedly in ‘Crunch Mode’ Shortlisting Apps For iPad 3 Demo, Ads
With less than a month to go for iPad 3 media event, The Next Web reports that Apple is currently in ‘crunch mode’ shortlisting apps for the iPad 3 launch event and commercials.
The Next Web reports:
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.
Apple Employee Says iPad 3′s Screen is “Truly Amazing”
The New York Times reports that according to their source in Apple, iPad 3 will come with an improved and “truly amazing” screen.
The NYT reports:
An Apple employee said that the version of the new iPad that is being tested inside the company is “essentially the same size and shape as the iPad 2,” with an improved and “truly amazing” screen. The tablet will include a faster processor, said the employee, who did not want to be identified because Apple is not fond of leaks.
Is This High-Res Sharp Screen For The iPad 3? [IMAGE]
If you’re the kind of person that thrives on Apple product rumors then over the coming weeks you’re going to be in for one hell of a treat.
If you’re the kind of person who’s blood begins to boil at the very mention of parts suppliers and Japanese blogs, then you should probably look away right about, now.
The latest rumor to crop up in the long running saga that is; the next generation iPad, suggest tha tSharp is indeed the company behind the new Retina Display-equipped screens, and furthermore, we have a photo of what it is claimed is one such screen.
