iPad 3

Rumor: iPad 3 Already in Production for Early March Release

Alex Heath ∙ January 11, 2012

The latest rumor from Japanese blog Macotakara claims that production for the next-generation iPad has already begun, and that Apple is expected to ship the product by early March. Foxconn and Pegatron are reportedly manufacturing the iPad 3 as we speak, and Foxconn is responsible for 85% of the supplies.

According to the report, initial shipments are scheduled to go out in early March, corroborating early claims from different sources. Apple is expected to hold a low-key media event at the end of January, but no dates have been given for other events in the coming months.

Rumor: Hands-On With iPad 3 Shell Reveals Familiar Design, Improved Cameras

Alex Heath ∙ January 10, 2012

As he has done in the past, Jeremy Horwitz of iLounge has claimed to have seen the rear shell of the next-generation iPad. He also revealed a prototype shell of the iPad 2 during CES last year and correctly predicted the tablet's basic upgrades and features.

This time, Horwitz has followed up on his previous iPad 3 report with the claim that he has touched the rear shell of Apple's next-generation iPad. He notes that the exterior design of the device hasn't changed, but he does expect better cameras and a higher-quality screen.

Evidence That Siri May be iPad-Bound Found in iOS 5.1

Cody Lee ∙ January 9, 2012

Surprise Surprise. Not even 12 hours after Apple released the third beta for iOS 5.1, known firmware hacker Sonny Dickinson has already uncovered some interesting information.

Apparently the latest iOS update contains evidence that Apple is working on an iPad-compatible version of Siri, Apple's popular digital assistant. Dickinson uncovered the reference after loading iOS 5.1 beta 3 onto his iPad 2...

Rumor: iPad 3 to Arrive in March with iPad 4 Joining in October

Oliver Haslam ∙ January 6, 2012

There's no outrunning the rumor-mill, especially when the world is expecting a new iPhone or iPad just around the corner. While we're barely coming down after the whole iPhone 5 craziness that surrounded the iPhone 4S release, it's fair to say that we are now well and truly in iPad-silly season.

That said, we never expected to hear something like this report. According to the infamous Digitimes, Apple could be set to bring an iPad 3 to market as soon as March, only to follow that up with the release of the iPad 4 seven months later in October.

Citing component suppliers, Digitimes believes that the two-pronged attack is designed to stave off the impending influx of both new Android tablets and the release of Windows 8 machines later in the year.

iOS 5.1 Hints at New iDevices With Quad Core Processors

Cody Lee ∙ January 6, 2012

With an iPad 3 announcement expected sometime within the next two months, we've seen an increase in gossip surrounding the tablet. Will it feature better cameras, a retina display, a faster processor, or all three?

Well it seems that evidence of the latter has just been uncovered in the latest version of iOS. The folks over at 9to5Mac are reporting that they've uncovered A6 quad-core processor references in the beta release of iOS 5.1...

Rumor: iPad 3 to Feature FaceTime HD and Improved Rear Camera

Cody Lee ∙ January 5, 2012

Aside from housing the same display as its year-old predecessor, most of the criticism the iPad 2 received was aimed at its cameras. And between its VGA-quality front-facing sensor and dismal rear shooter, it was well-warranted.

But it looks like things will be different this time around. The latest iPad 3 rumor suggests that Apple's upcoming tablet will feature some major camera upgrades, including a front camera capable of FaceTime HD, and more...

Rumor: Apple Preparing $299 iPad With A6 Processor

Alex Heath ∙ January 3, 2012

Taiwanese publication Digitimes is reporting again today that Apple is planning two iPad models, with the low-end version starting at only $299. Both iPads will reportedly boast the new A6 processor and will be differentiated by their screen resolutions.

Sources from Apple's supply chain have claimed that there will be two versions of the new iPad, one targeting the high-end segment and the other the mid-range. Digitimes Research believe the two new iPad models will both be equipped the A6 processor with high-end model coming with a high resolution panel (2048x1536) and the mid-tier model featuring the same grade of panel as iPad 2 (1024x768).

In my opinion, it makes more sense for Apple to drop the price of the current iPad 2 to $299 and introduce the next-generation model at $499. The idea of Apple releasing two new iPads at once seems a little ridiculous.

Rumor: More Claimed iPad 3 Parts Shown, Possible New Internals

Oliver Haslam ∙ December 31, 2011

More supposed iPad 3 parts have surfaced that appear to show differences between existing iPad 2 hardware and an unknown device. Published by Macotakara, the new photos show an existing iPad 2 dock connector cable alongside the new part, which it is speculated belongs to Apple's third generation iPad.

Just as any sane person would predict, Apple appears to be sticking to its classic 30-pin dock connector as a source of power and a way of syncing, rather than moving to the industry standard USB solution that is preferred by much of the competition...

Rumor: A Photo of iPad 3 Retina Display?

Oliver Haslam ∙ December 30, 2011

If there is one thing that is guaranteed every year, it's that MacRumors will get its hands on some photos of what appear to be parts from a new iPhone or iPad. This year is proving to be no different, with the latest part to show up supposedly being an iPad 3 screen, complete with Retina display pixel density.

Unfortunately, the screen is not attached to anything, and thus not functioning, which is a shame.

While the screen was not powered up, that does not mean there isn't at least one portion of the photo that should get the pulse racing – the screen pictured possess three, count 'em, three ribbon cables. Exciting...

Rumor: Apple to Use IGZO Displays in Upcoming iPad

Cody Lee ∙ December 30, 2011

There's been no shortage of iPad 3 chatter over the last few weeks. We've heard Apple's upcoming tablet could feature anything from a 7-inch display to 20-hour battery life, and seemingly everything in between.

The latest report, however, is particularly interesting. It claims that the next-generation iPad will sport an advanced, high-resolution IGZO display (indium gallium zinc oxide).

Patent Shows Planned Facial Recognition in Upcoming iPad

Oliver Haslam ∙ December 29, 2011

One of the most popular negatives that people like to throw at the iPad is its single-user experience. There is basically no ability for a family to easily use an iPad. No user accounts, and thus no account switching.

Perhaps Apple planned for each member of a family to own their own iPad, but as we all know, that just isn't feasible with a $500 tablet, especially in these poor economic times.

The latest patent application to find its way out of the people at PatentlyApple shows that Apple is well aware of the way people want to use their iPads, and that we want to be able to hand the device to another person and have them be able to use it as their own. No sharing apps, no logging in and out of things constantly. This being Apple, they want to do it a little differently.

Rumors of January iPad 3 Release Put to Bed

Cody Lee ∙ December 29, 2011

At iDB, we don't just pass along the Apple rumors; we also try to follow them on their road to either truth or debunking. And in the case of the recent Digitimes' iPad 3 report, that journey took less than 24 hours.

Yesterday we told you about Digitimes' latest claim that Apple would unveil two new iPad models at the Macworld (now iWorld) conference in January. But today, Jim Dalrymple of The Loop has effectively put that rumor to bed.