Apple Unveils New iPad, to be Released on March 16

Apple has officially unveiled their next generation tablet, which they simply call, the new iPad. It has spanking new features like a Retina Display, that has a 2048 x 1536 resolution, making it the most pixel packed table in the market. It also has a 9.7 inch screen that has a better color saturation. It doesn’t end here, it also has an faster and improved processor called the A5X processor and has a quad-core graphics chip.

It now has a 5 megapixels camera which they call the iSight (camera) that can shoot 1080p videos. The backside of the tablet also sports a illuminated sensor with a five element lens. Just like an android, the keyboard has a brand new diction key that allows you to speak instead of typing. It also features a new connectivity option that sports a 21Mbps HSPA+ that is also LTE radio capable. The new iPad also has a 4G version.

The new iPad will hit the markets on March 16 and will retail for $499 for its 16GB WiFi model and $829 for the 64GB version with 4G. It can also be pre-ordered in countries like US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. It will be available in other countries on March 23.

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Apple to Launch iPad HD

Forget about iPad 3. Apple is launching the next generation iPAD, the iPad HD. Amidst rumors of the release of iPad 3, the iPad HD, has been said to be unveiled tomorrow, March 7. Following the pattern of the iPhone 4S launch, when people we’re expecting an iPhone 5.

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New iPad 3 Internal Replacement Part Leaked

TVC-Mall, a Chinese iPhone parts reseller, showed a new replacement part of the iPad 3 Microphone Mic Flex Cable Ribbon on their website. When this part is compared to the one in iPad 2, it is obvious that there was different arrangement in the internal circuit which means a major alteration. The tail end of […]

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Apple’s Tim Cook: To Reveal iPhone 5 on October 4

According to an insider from AllThingsD, Apple will unveil the iPhone 5 on October 4. The show will be led by Tim Cook, together with Phillip W. Schiller (SVP for Worldwide Product Marketing), Scott Forstall (SVP for iOS Software), and Eddie Cue (SVP for Internet Software and Services.)

However, the devices that will be unveiled on October 4 remains a mystery. New iPods are seem likely to be announced, while others also expects an iPad 3 announcement. But ultimately, many are getting giddy on whether Apple will announce the iPhone 5 or iPhone 4S or both. The iOS 5 is also expected to be officially released on the said date, as it’s already nearing its Gold Master version.

If the October 4 turns out to be true, that would mean an almost immediate release of the next-gen iPhone on October 15. But keep in mind that none of these has been officially confirmed, so take it with a pinch of salt.

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In the Works: The iPad 3

Based on a Wall Street Journal report, Apple has ordered key components – like display panels and chips – for the iPad 3 — in hope to launch the device early next year. The next generation tablet is expected to feature a 2048 x 1536 high-resolution display.

According to suppliers, Apple has placed orders for a 9.7-inch screen, and other smaller components have been shipped. Moreover, one component supplier revealed that the Cupertino-based company ordered parts for about 1.5 million iPad 3 units in Q4.

Apple gained more than double its profit during the third quarter of 2010 after shipping 9.3 million iPad in Q3 of this year alone. From $3.25 billion, the company gained $7.31 billion this season.

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Apple iPad 3, Unable to Appear Until 2012 Due to Retina Display Issues

According to Digitimes, the company will be pushing the release of iPad 3 to year 2012 due to some shortages of a high-resolution Retina Display.

The sources also believed that poor yield rate of the 9.7-inch panel with 2,048 x 1,536 pixel resolution display might be the major cause of the delay. In fact, Apple’s other supply partners, Samsung Electronics and LG Display, are also unlikely to have a good yield, making them a contributing factor for the held off.

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Apple’s iPad 3, to Hit the Shelves by Thanksgiving?

It was rumored that Apple will break its cycle of releasing one iPad per year, as the Cupertino-based company is set to unveil the iPad 3 this year. The next-gen iPad is said to feature high resolution Retina Display, and it was also speculated to be an “iPad Pro” model. The said iPad Pro unit will compliment its iPad 2 predecessor, rather than completely replace it.

Taiwan Economic News reported that Apple’s iPad 3 could launch at iPad 2’s current price, while the latter will be discounted. This will be done in order to clear the device’s stock inventory. The report also added that the third-generation Apple tablet will hit the stores “by Thanksgiving or next year.”

However, speculations will remain as it is, so people will have to take these information as a grain of salt as of the moment.

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Apple: To Release Third-Generation iPad Later this Year?

Along with the issues of whether to name the next-generation iPhone as “iPhone 5″ or “iPhone 4S”, few reports as well revealed that Apple may release its third iPad device sometime this year — perhaps this would be about six months after the official debut of iPad 2.

FBR Capital Markets analyst, Craig Berger, cited: “There are some indications from the supply chain that Apple may look to introduce an ‘iPad 2 Plus’ device as they put out request for quotes from various component suppliers for this marginally different device. Apple may launch the device in late 2011″.

Most of the reports also claimed that the next-gen iPad will be called as “iPad3″. However, Craig Berger believes that the future device is not actually considered as a “full-fledged third-generation iPad.” Instead, it will only be an extension of the iPad 2. Thus, the right term to be used for the next-gen iPad is “iPad 2 Plus”.

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