iPad 3 Rumor Rollup And Release Information
iPad 3 with Sharp IGZO Display Possible in April, Says Analyst!
Updated February 7, 2012
In an interview with CNET, analyst Charles Annis said that Sharp still holds a chance to get back into the race of iPad 3 display manufacturers. According to him, IGZO panels have great potential of reducing overall cost of production of an iPad 3 unit. He believes that Apple will be launching the next generation iPad in April. In fact, Apple may utilize two different display technologies for iPad 3 – Sharp manufactured IGZO displays and amorphous silicon panels produced by Korean manufacturers.
iPad 3 Release Mistakenly Revealed, Coming on March 29th!
Updated February 6, 2012
Amazon France has listed two new books that guide a user on how to use iPad 3 on its online catalog. One of these is scheduled to be released on 29th March. This launch is being linked to rumors of March launch of iPad 3 that popped up a few days back. Because this website has a history of hinting at Apple’s to-be launched devices accurately (though exceptions are there) via book releases, possibly we can see iPad 3 in March.
Images show iPad 3 Equipped with Quad-Core Processor, Global LTE and Wi-Fi Options!
Updated February 2, 2012
According to BGR, the next generation iPad will come loaded with a quad-core A6 processor and LTE support. It has uploaded images that feature results of using a debug and development tool called iBoot on ipad 3. As its source say (that claims to hold iPad 3 prototype), two different versions of iPad 3 will be launched. One will have just a Wi-Fi support, while the other will come with Wi-Fi and embedded GSM/CDMA/LTE.
Apple to Hold an “Unusual” Event in Feb, Launch iPad 3 in March!
Updated February 2, 2012
According to Danbo (a blogger), Apple will not be introducing iPad 3 at the mysterious event scheduled in February. He says that the company will both introduce and release the gadget in March. However, he hasn’t presented any substantial support or proof of whatever he is quoting.
iPhone 5 to Debut in June, Would Utilize Glass-to-Glass Touch Panel Technology!
Updated February 2, 2012
The Commercial Times reports that Apple is planning to release iPhone 5 in June at Worldwide Developer’s Conference (held in San Francisco). According to it, the next generation iPhone will be utilizing glass-to-glass technology for its touch panel that would protect the screen from damages. As rumored, Apple has already decided to hold WWDC between 11th and 15th June.
What’s on, iPad 3? iPad 2S? Or Both?
Updated January 27, 2012
A couple of days old breakthrough from 9to5mac is making analysts wonder whether iPad ‘3’ is coming at all?! They discovered some case designs by a Chinese manufacture, Chinee, who is claiming them to be iPad 2S cases already. Chinee makers have heard from an insider in the Apple supply chain and based on this information they have prepared new covers for the upcoming tablet. It is supposed to be 1 mm thicker and with slightly bigger lens, as suggested by the case width and camera hole. However, no clue has been found on flash support.
Quad-core A5 Chip To Grace iPad 3 As Well
Updated January 23, 2012
After iPhone 5, the quad-core bug seems to have hit iPad 3 now. With the launch of iBooks 2 App analysts seem to be reinforcing the idea of A5 quad core processor in the upcoming iPad to ensure adept functionality of the feature. iBooks 2 has come up with supported animation and interactive diagrams, photos and videos to enhance learning. This upgrade requires an efficient processor to facilitate quick loading of the additional attributes. Global analyst Trip Chowdhry commented that this application works very slow on iPad, is fine on iPad 2 and would get amazing on iPad 3 given that improved A5 can power the future tablet version.
iTunes U and iBooks 2 Files Contain iPad Retina Images
Updated January 19, 2012
References to double resolution images of the next generation iPad display have been found in iBooks 2 app, which was launched by Apple at the Education Event (conducted in New York). These images show “2X.png” file name, which is being assumed to mean “twice the resolution”, and to signify that Apple is going to release a high resolution display for its next generation iPad.
Apple to Churn Out over Ten Million 9.7 inch QXGA Display Panels for iPad 3 in Q2, Says Digitimes
Updated January 17, 2012
Production of iPad 3 display panels (QXGA Display Panels of size 9.7 inches) will be out-beating the manufacture of iPad 2 display panels in the second quarter of this year. The total number of iPad 2 panels manufactured last year was 48 million, which is expected to fall back to 25 million in 2012. Around 40 million high resolution iPad 3 displays are to be produced in this year, says Digitimes.
iPad 3 Cases Being Manufactured to fit Slightly Thicker iPad 2
Updated January 17, 2012
Chinese manufacturers have started selling out iPad 3 cases. These cases are meant for an idevice (iPad 3) that is around 1mm thicker than the current generation iPad. A Chinese case manufacturer called Chinee is handing out cases saying that they are for the next generation iPad (named iPad 2S). Back side of the iPad 3 case contains a big hole which points towards the rear camera lens being larger in size. So, in a nutshell, iPad 3 will be featuring internal spec improvements and won’t flaunt any major design changes.
iPad 3 to be Introduced in February and Released in March, Says Makotakara
Updated January 17, 2012
Japanese website named Makotakara says that we will get to see what iPad looks like in February and finally in March, will be able to get our hands on it. Makotakara also adds that along with iPad 3, iOS 5.1 will be introduced by Apple at the same event in February. Huge gap in the two main events is due to the Lunar New Year falling in between.
Updated January 13, 2012
iPad 3 will be featuring a high resolution display, a quad-core processor and LTE access, says Bloomberg. According to the website, manufactures in Asia have started producing iPad 3, and this production will ramp up in February. It also reports next generation iPad is to come loaded with a bigger battery in order to satisfy the power needs aroused due to LTE support and high resolution display. We will also get to enjoy better graphics processing capability of the Tablet.
LG and Samsung to Supply LCD Screens for iPad 3
Updated January 13, 2012
The recent report by a Korean website has revealed Samsung and LG would be the potential suppliers of LCD panels to Apple for its forthcoming iPad 3. The IGZO technology of Sharp will not be utilized in high resolution screen of the upcoming version. Will the Apple lovers witness a slimmer design of iPad 3 without IGZO technology of Sharp?
Pegatron and Foxconn to Ship iPad 3 Units in Early March
Updated January 11, 2012
Makotakara says that Pegatron and Foxconn will be shipping finished iPad 3 units in the beginning of March of this year. Foxconn has bagged eighty five percent of the orders, while Pegatron is going to manufacture fifteen percent of the total produced iPad 3 units only. Additionally, according to the website, Sharp will be producing LCD panels for the gadget (at least for initial lot produced). Parts like dock connector, position of back button and camera is being claimed to remain unchanged, and the author of the article says that the gadget will be called an iPad 2S rather than iPad 3.
Updated January 10, 2012
Debut of Siri on iPhone 4S has become the highlighted statement of most of the rumors with the report that new upcoming version of iPad will have Siri as the central element in coming tablets and other devices. The release of iOS5 beta from its developers has also strengthened the speculations that Siri will be incorporated in the third installment iPad. Apples Siri dictation in the opening menu is also one of the important findings for the same.
Apple to Ship iPad 3 in March and “iPad 4” in October, Says Digitimes!
Updated January 10, 2012
Digitimes reports that Apple will be launching iPad 3 in March, which will be followed by iPad 4’s release in October. Sources of the website say that iPad 4 will come loaded with highly upgraded hardware specs and applications, while iPad 3 will sport a Retina Display and a stronger battery. Additionally, iPad 2 will continue to be available in the market even after iPad 3’s launch.
iPad 3 Not Coming in January, Says The Loop
Updated 30th December, 2011
Yesterday, we reported (first by Digitimes) that Apple is planning to release two new versions of iPad 3 this January at the iWorld event. However, The Loop completely falsifies this statement. According to it, by no chances, the company will launch iPad 3 at the iWorld event. It also added that we will not get to see the gadget at CES event either. The Loop has a very good reputation when it comes to Apple related news and rumors.
Parts of iPad 3 Leaked, Apple Sticks with the Same 30-Pin Dock Connector!
Updated 30th December, 2011
Earlier we heard that iPad 3 will feature a smaller dock connector, which will make it incompatible with the related accessories already present in the market. However, Makotakara (a Japanese news website) says that iPad 3 will come with a similar dock (as of the current generation iPad) connector with 30 pins. Besides, the website has also uploaded some of the images of iPad 3 parts like Power on-off flex cable and microphone flex cable.
iPad 3 With IGZO Displays To Create Thinner Tablets
Updated December 30, 2011
Soon after we heard QXGA panels would be implanted in iPad 3 to make it high resolution supporting device, there came another rumor flashing IGZO technology for iPad 3. DigiTimes buzzed that next generation iPad would feature IGZO screen to yield a thinner tablet that consumes less power and is light weight. Again it is SHARP manufacturing these small sized flat-panel displays as it has stopped the production of large sized screens for now. Introduction of this capability would meaningfully increase battery life of the device and enhance the overall performance for user. But, after a latest hit-n-miss leak from the same publication it is difficult to buy this one on its face value.
“Updated December 29th, 2011″
According to Digitimes, Apple is planning to release 2 different versions of iPad 3 on 26th January, 2012. One of them will be a high-end gadget that will come loaded with a camera of 8 megapixels, and another one will be a low-end iPad that will bear a 5 megapixel camera. Both these iPads will be powered by A6 processor and batteries having double the capacity of those used in current generation iPads. Both gadgets will flaunt a display of size 9.7-inches.
iPad 3 Home Button Parts Start Circulating in China, Feature Changes in Design!
Updated December 27, 2011
9To5Mac reports that the Home button of iPad 3 has a structurally different design than from that of current generation iPad (uploaded an image comparing the two iPads). These parts are said to be seen in China for a while now. The website has made several inferences based on the difference between design of iPad 2′s and iPad 3′s Home Button. According to it, a smaller Button is an attempt to minimize the overall thickness (expected to be 1 mm thicker than iPad 2) of iPad 3.
iPad 3 Coming on Steve Jobs’ February 24th Birthday, Says FocusTaiwan!
Updated December 24, 2011
I guess the wait for iPad 3 is soon to meet its end. According to Focus Taiwan, iPad 3 will be seeing its launch on the occasion of Steve Jobs’ birth anniversary (24th Feb). Well, this may be possible as Apple has a trend of releasing its products on Fridays (24th Feb is a Friday), and it has launched two of them on 24th Feb too. Several firms, involved in the production chain, are granting their employees (in the iPad division) a holiday of 5 days only (on Lunar New Year that falls on 25th Feb).
iPad 3′s New Component Hints Towards Major Redesign
Updated December 16, 2011
Another component from iPad 3 has leaked on a parts-reseller website TVC-Mail.com that is contemplated to significantly affect internal tablet design. It is a flex cable ribbon usually responsible for connecting to the flat panel display in high density electronic gadgets. The site has made it available for $150 and says it is compatible with iPad 3. However no other tantalizing detail can be deduced upon examining the piece other than the fact that it has a modified internal geometry that can be responsible for a visible difference on the outside.
Updated December 13, 2011
Yes, you read it right. This comes soon after the below blog that says Apple fans might be able to hold an iPad 3 as early as February. On the contrary, Digitimes buzzed new iPad is not becoming a reality in less than 3-4 months. Their source is an insider from Apple’s supply chain who indicated that iMakers are planning subsequent iPad 3 assembly at Foxconn Electronics early next year. According to the daily, phone company has started placing orders for iPad 3 components to OEM contractors while reducing the demand of iPad 2 parts for some time.
iPad 3 That Is Coming In February Can Have Thicker Body But Same Screen Size
Updated December 12, 2011
Richard Gardner from Citi reported that iPad 3 could launch by February 2012 as there remained no technical specifications that can pose a hurdle in its early release. Also there is possibility of tablet supporting double the resolution of that present in iPad 2. The most interesting news is iPad 3 might don a healthier avatar. As the speculations of a dual-LED display on the tab next are rife, Apple might create a thicker device in order to launch two LED panels on board. However, the 10 inch screen size is something Apple would stick to. This revelation came from a Japanese blog Macotakara which derives information from an Apple manufacturing chain supplier.
LTE iPad 3 Coming in Summer 2012 Along with LTE iPhone 5 in Fall
Updated December 1, 2011
Nikkei Business reports that Apple is heading for launching LTE enabled iPad 3 and LTE based iPhone 5 on the Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo in 2012. iPad 3 is expected to launch in the summer of next year, where as iPhone 5 would be coming by year end in Fall. The report suggests that last month, a meeting was detained between NTT DoCoMo’s President and VP and Apple’s CEO in this matter, where all fine points were discussed regarding the expected launch of iPad 3 and iPhone 5.
Sharp Will Provide Graphic Displays For iPad 3
Updated November 26, 2011
A Wall Street Journal report pointed that Sharp is producing 10 inch QXGA display panels with high resolution of nearly 2048×1536 for Apple. And this time it won’t be an AMOLED based display. It is heard that Apple struck a billion dollar deal with the company to provide for LCD displays. The report told that Sharp is also involved in creating displays for current iPhone 4S and 8GB iPhone 4 along with working for upcoming iPhone 5. iPad 3 is expected to come by March next year and it will be based on a faster processor.
Updated November 24, 2011
Business Insider buzzed that some iPad 3 prototypes that were prepared early this month showed 3D screen incorporated. Apple had been experimenting with some 3D iPad samples so that they can get one out in the market when it is right time. iPad’s 3D will be different in a manner that one wont require special glasses to make use of that feature. Now why can’t 3D on iPad 3 be a reality? Isn’t it noteworthy how Apple files for so many patents each time which hardly see the light of the day? Not much can be said about 3D screen but yes Cupertino maker is working on 3D gestures for iOS devices. There is an iPad App that uses its camera to locate people’s heads and can then project 3D images on its screen.
iPad 3 to be Thinner with Low Power Retina Display?
Updated November 23, 2011
A contradiction to whatever you have heard about iPad 3 display in last 2 days ! Analyst Peter Misek says that iPad 3 will not use IPS technology. Apple will be employing special displays manufactured by Sharp for iPad 3. In fact, investments have been made by Apple already. This would result in a thinner and low-powered design of iPad 3.
Apple Working on 2 Tablet models, iPad 3′s Codename J2 Shows Up in iOS 5 Code
Updated November 22, 2011
Apple is investing time on two Tablets, which are supposedly codenamed as J1 and J2. Sources say that both these are versions of iPad 3 and J2 is a better form of J1. However, this was not sure until the code J2 appeared in iOS 5 code. One thing becomes almost certain with this finding. iPad 3 is fore sure being tested against iOS software.
Production of iPad 3′s High Resolution QXGA Display has Started
Updated November 22, 2011
Production of iPad 3 2048×1536 QXGA high resolution display has begun. Three companies, namely LGD, Samsung and Sharp, are responsible for production of these display units. Their shipping will start in January.
iPad 3 Assembling Starts in January, 3 Million iPad 3 Display Panels already Shipped
Updated November 19, 2011
iPad 3 components have already slipped down to the shipping phase. Assembling of its parts is scheduled to start in January, next year. Near about three million iPad 3 display units would be transferred to Foxconn by the end of December. Samsung, Sharp, TPK Holding, Wintek and LG Display are engaged in the production of iPad 3 display.
Thicker iPad 3 coming this March
Updated November 19, 2011
iPhone 5, loaded with a 4-inch display, is making its way in Summer. Sources say that iPad 3 would probably be released in March, next year. iPad 3 would be thicker than the current generation Tablet as it will be incorporating a dual light bar back lighting system. iPhone 5 would supposedly be all metallic in look.
iPad 3 Release Date Shifted to End of 2012
Updated November 11, 2011
Who isn’t talking about iPad 3 release, starting from DigiTimes, techradar, Business Insider, to Reuters, CNET and IBTimes. DigiTimes had reported that Taiwan based component suppliers were gearing up for iPad 3 parts production. Later this year came news that tablet’s production will start before this year comes to an end. A contradiction to it has surfaced already; Reuters have to say that next generation iPad is itself due in fourth quarter of 2011. MobileBeat informed that Apple has a lot of product releases lined up. The company has placed massive order of inventory to manufacture as many as 2 million iPad 3 units by the end of 2011.
iPad 3 Will Be A Design Makeover
Updated November 8, 2011
DigiTimes recollected that iPad 3 would be launched with a fresh look next year. Following Apple’s licensure to employ Liquidmetal in device production it is expected new iPad 3 will feature a suave metallic screen composed of high tech alloy. Also is possible that iPad 3 comes with a bendable display. Interestingly, on this note the website was quoted as saying, according to internal sources from Apple’s supply chain, the Cupertino company doesn’t view this iPad upgrade as iPad 3. As a consequence iPad 3 isn’t supposed to come out before the third quarter of ‘2012‘ at the earliest.
iPad 3 To Support Improved Backlight
Updated November 7, 2011
Sources on DigiTimes revealed that Apple is planning to complicate and thus improve iPad 3′s backlighting technology. To sustain the enhanced resolution new lighting system will be required to provide for brightness of the panels. Allegedly Apple is taking into consideration two options, doubling up the number of LED chips on the existing setup or building a new system that uses two separate sets of LED chips on each bar. Reportedly, Apple can go for the latter.
However, with good news comes bad too. Backlights are instant killers of battery life. So iPad 3 is likely to become a victim of Battery drain.
iPad 3 Poses A Challenge Of Dense Display
Updated October 27, 2011
The 10 inch screen of iPad 3 must allow a deeper look into things with enhanced resolution. Apple aims of imparting it a Retina Display like resolution that will have pixels so dense that a naked eye can’t distinguish between individual pixels. The real challenge is for the manufacturers. As both LG Display and Samsung can offer 2048×1536 displays. And the bigger challenge is to create not one, but many of them.
iPad 3 to Come With Small Dock Connector
Updated October 22, 2011
iPad 3 would be featuring a smaller dock connector but will have similar electrical specifications and 30 pin input. Due to smaller size, compatibility issues with current dock connecting products may pop up. So, consumers may feel a need to buy new accessories, which would definitely promote non-Apple manufacturers to make new products.
iPad 3 Release Date in Early 2012
Updated October 16, 2011
Apple’s iPad 3 has already slipped into the production phase. All Things Digital reports that Apple has made an increment in the number of iPad units produced in the last quarter of this year. The launch date of iPad 3 may fall in March of next year. However some say that we won’t see it until second quarter of 2012.
November 21, 2011
I cannot wait for iPad 3 release …….