Apple today began to send out invitations for a press event on March 7th where it is expected to introduce its next-generation iPad. The event will take place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, California. Is the “have to see” quote a veiled reference to the high-resolution Retina Display, offering a resolution of 2,048 by […]
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Next-generation iPad to be available within 4 months?
Rumours about the next generation iPad are gathering steam once more. A new Digitimes report suggests that it could be available as early as March or April with production set to start in January and hitting production volumes in February. The timelines support those of earlier rumours. Whereas OEMs are expected to manufacture up to 15 million iPad 2s in […]
Apple iPad 3 production underway?
The Apple rumour mill never sleeps. As the iPhone 4S went on sale, attention has now turned to the next iPad. According to Susquehanna Financial analyst Jeff Fidacaro, Apple has begun production of the iPad 3. According to his “supply chain checks,” fourth quarter iPad production has increased and Fidacaro suggests that this is due to an early iPad 3 […]
Apple looking for second iPad manufacturer?
Call it the iPad 2 Plus or the iPad 3 but Digitimes is again suggesting that Apple will launch later this year. Foxconn will manufacture the new tablet but Apple is looking to a second manufacturer to avoid supply issues. Both Taiwan-based Quanta Computer and Pegatron Technology are mentioned as candidates although Pegatron appears to have the edge due to […]
Apple to launch iPad 2 Plus tablet this year?
Remember those rumours some time back that Apple would release a second iPad model this year? Thanks to a research note from FBR Capital Markets analyst Craig Berger, these have now been revived. With no production schedule confirmed yet, Berger is looking for additional confirmation from supply chain contacts “before fully believing a new iPad device is coming in 2011.” […]
New rumours that Apple iPad 3 will launch before Christmas
The rumours that Apple would launch its third-generation iPad in times for the holidays had died down for a while. They have been reawakened by research firm CLSA. According to the firm: “While most vendors appear fixated on matching the specs and features of iPad 2, our checks suggest Apple will release iPad 3 in time for the holiday season, […]