The latest rumor doing the rounds is that Apple will release the iPad 3 in either March or April next year, which will hardly come as a surprise to anyone as this is when Apple has released the previous iPad and iPad 2.
The news comes from Digitimes, who has said that production of the existing iPad has started to decline, and will continue to do so in the first quarter of next year as Apple gets ready to release the iPad 3.
OEM production of iPad 2 will remain high at 14-15 million units in the fourth quarter of 2011 but decline to 4-5 million units in the first quarter of 2012, paving the way for the launch of the new iPads, the sources noted.
Anticipated Features of the iPad 3
We are hoping that the iPad 3 will come with the much-rumored higher resolution display, often referred to as the Retina Display. This would significantly enhance the visual experience, making everything from reading text to watching videos more enjoyable. The Retina Display is expected to have a resolution of 2048×1536 pixels, which is double the resolution of the iPad 2. This would make the iPad 3’s display one of the sharpest and most vibrant on the market.
In addition to the improved display, there are rumors that the iPad 3 will feature a faster processor, possibly the A6 chip. This would provide a significant boost in performance, making the device more capable of handling demanding applications and multitasking more efficiently. The A6 chip is expected to be a quad-core processor, which would be a substantial upgrade from the dual-core A5 chip found in the iPad 2.
Other Potential Enhancements
Another feature that is highly anticipated is improved camera capabilities. The iPad 2’s camera was often criticized for its low resolution and poor performance in low light conditions. It is expected that the iPad 3 will come with a much-improved rear camera, possibly with an 8-megapixel sensor similar to the one found in the iPhone 4S. This would make the iPad 3 a more versatile device for photography and video recording.
There are also speculations about the inclusion of Siri, Apple’s voice-activated personal assistant, in the iPad 3. Siri has been a popular feature on the iPhone 4S, and its integration into the iPad 3 would make the device even more user-friendly and functional. With Siri, users could perform a variety of tasks using voice commands, such as setting reminders, sending messages, and searching the web.
Another area where the iPad 3 could see improvements is in battery life. While the iPad 2 already offers impressive battery life, the iPad 3 could feature a larger battery to support the higher resolution display and more powerful processor. This would ensure that users can enjoy the new features without having to worry about frequent recharging.
Additionally, there are rumors that the iPad 3 could come with 4G LTE connectivity. This would provide much faster internet speeds compared to the 3G connectivity found in the iPad 2, making it easier to stream videos, download large files, and browse the web on the go.
Overall, the iPad 3 is shaping up to be a significant upgrade over the iPad 2, with a host of new features and improvements that are sure to excite Apple fans. We are looking forward to finding out what other new features Apple will include in the next generation iPad.
Source Mac Rumors, Digitimes
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