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January 16th, 2012 | 
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The latest news about the expected and upcoming iPad 3 from Apple is that it would have a full launch in March. Like the prior versions, as well as the iPhone 4 and 4S, it is supposed to contain a Retina display, although the resolution is rumored to be higher. With refurbished IPad models and previous releases beginning to drop in price, the IPad 3 is slated to have a number of improvements over its two predecessors.
With all of the major wireless providers now offering 4G connectivity, it is being said that the iPad 3 will be able to connect not only to Wi-Fi, but also to LTE networks (long term evolution). This will give the company’s flagship tablet the ability to transmit data faster than the previous versions. The product could also be built with a quad-core processor that would enable users to move more quickly between applications.
Another of the large talk surrounding the 3 is that LG and Samsung will be the suppliers of the upcoming Apple tablet’s display, making for great movie and video watching. Apple is said to have considered Sharp as a supplier but they “failed to pass Apple’s approval process for mass production,” according to Electronic Times Internet News. There is an expectation that the iPad 3 will be equipped with LCD panels made by both LG and Samsung that would have a screen resolution of 2048 by 1536.
Interestingly, the iPad 3 may also contain the Siri voice feature that the iPhone 4S enjoys. This is currently being incorporated into the iOS 5.1 beta version and may end up as a regular feature on the iPad 3 when it is released in March of this year. It is not compatible with the iPad 2 but very well may be an exciting addition to the 3 as developers continue to work on the software updates.
Like the iPhone 4S, the iPad 3 is likely to contain the A5 chip included in the models. The iPad 2 is already an incredible device and performing well, but as time moves on the necessity to upgrade the line was inevitable. Expect a strong reaction to the impending news of a launch for Apple’s newest expected device in 2012.
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You may want to wait a few months before buying an iPad. A report surfaced this week that indicated Chinese manufacturer Foxconn is planning to ship the iPad 2 within the next 100 days. Speculation has already begun throughout the blogosphere about the new gadget.
While nobody knows for sure what enhancements will be made to the iPad 2, it isn’t stopping bloggers from guessing. Most iPad blogs agree that the basic core functionality of the iPad will remain intact. If it’s not broke why fix it? The general opinion seems to be that most changes will involve integrating some of the newer features of the iPhone 4 to the iPad 2. Facetime Chat would be the obvious new feature coming over from the iPhone to the tablet. Let’s hope this includes a USB port!
One of the bigger rumors centers on screen size. Gigacom.com speculates that the new iPad will be offered as a 7″ model. The smaller model would cut down on manufacturing costs and bring the price point down. The more economical model would greatly diminish the competition from the Amazon Kindle and Samsung Galaxy, which are both cheaper.
Other rumors range from better mobility to a sleeker and lighter device. Regardless, it should come as no surprise that Apple would speed up their normal schedule and deliver an upgraded iPad. With a lot of competition on the horizon, this will allow Apple to stay one step ahead of its competitors. By the time their competitors are catching up to the iPad 2, the iPad 3 will already be well into production.
Do what you want this holiday season, but don’t be disappointed next month when the gift you have been waiting for all year will now offer a newer, upgraded, and probably cheaper model. Unfortunately that is the gamble you take when buying the new “it” gadget.
My article first appeared on Technorati.
