With less than a day to go before Apple’s next major event, a frenzy of last minute rumours are swirling about: The expected iPad may be known as the iPad HD rather than iPad 3 in a nod to its high-resolution 2048×1536 display. A big Apple Store event is planned for March 16th, suggesting that the iPad 3/HD could be […]
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Apple to unveil iPad 3 and iOS 5.1 in early February?
A new rumour suggests that Apple will announce its next generation iPad along with iOS 5.1 at an event in early February. The Japanese website Macotakara cites “sources and suppliers in Asia” and the U.S. for the report. The actual launch would then follow in early March (as other rumours have hinted). The delay between announcement and actual launch appears […]
Apple iPad 3 to sport LTE, quad-core processor and HD display?
Bloomberg is the latest to report that Apple has begun production of the iPad 3 in preparation for a March availability. The company’s manufacturing partners are gradually ramping up with full volume production scheduled to happen sometime in February. Citing “three people familiar with the product,” the report suggests that the iPad 3 will sport a number of improvements over […]
Apple to launch iPad 3 and iPad 4 in 2012?
Apple may be gearing up to launch not one but two iPad models this year. According to Digitimes, the iPad 3 will launch in March (supporting earlier rumours) and the iPad 4 will then follow in October. Reiterating past rumours, the report indicates that the iPad 3 will come with a QXGA (1536×2048 pixels) display (with an IGZO panel?) and […]
Next Apple iPad to use IGZO display?
The IPS (in-plane switching) displays used in the current iPhone 4S and iPad 2 could make way for a different type of panel in Apple’s upcoming mobile devices. Citing “sources in Apple’s supply chain,” Digitimes is reporting that Apple will use IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide) panels possibly starting with the next-generation iPad. The IGZO panels are to be provided […]
Two iPad models to be announced in January?
Digitimes is reporting that Apple will its next-generation iPad in January as part of the iWorld (formerly MacWorld) show. In fact, two new models will be unveiled. Together with the iPad 2, the new models will target the entry-level, mid-range and high-end market segments. Supporting earlier rumours, the rumoured 7.85-inch model will not be announced in January. Instead, both new […]
Rumour: Apple to launch iPad 3 on Steve Jobs’ birthday
A new rumour suggests that Apple could launch its next generation iPad on February 24th to mark Steve Jobs’ birthday. In the past Apple has not tied product announcements to sentimental points in its history. The date also falls on a Friday, a day not normally used by Apple to make announcements. The Chinese Economic Times report adds that to […]
Second generation Asus Eee Pad Transformer to take on Apple iPad 3?
According to the Taiwan Economic News, Asus expects that Apple could release the iPad 3 (or the iPad 2 Plus?) as early as this US Thanksgiving (or “or next year” it also points out). Asus also expects that Apple will release it at the same price points as the current iPad 2 and discount the iPad 2 to clear out […]