iPad 3 Release Date & Features – Sizzling Rumors

An increasing number of rumors have begun springing up – expediting iPad 3 release date (from an earlier rumor of late summer 2012 to early March 2012). Could that be true?

A lot of factors have changed right now. A lot of guesstimate material comes from manufacturers and leaks from those involved in making the components of the iPad 3. A recent Wall Street Journal report mentioned some source from the supply chain claiming that Apple has ordered about a million or so components to be made (it’s mostly the displays or the panels). Another report says that a market analyst suggests iPad 3 would be out by the end of March 2012 – or sooner – and asked investors to invest accordingly.

None of the info is final – but it increases the amount of speculation on iPad 3 release date.

For starters, iPad 3 release date would and should be beyond March 2012 – considering the fact that it would be strategically positive for Apple. The iPad 3 has been in the news ever since the iPad 2 – and more so in recent times after numerous references to the device were found hidden in the codes of iOS 5.1 beta release.

iPad 3 features have been rumored to be widely based on the display features and the processor.

First off, the A6 processor is rumored to be on board. The A6 processor – which is widely believed to incorporate several changes to the architecture and performance – has been called for as a need considering the various features and enhancements the devices will contain. The iPhone 4S is a standing proof for that. Also, besides this, the processor is required because of several additions to the iPad 3 specs in software and apps.

The other area of interest is the iPad display.

Quite a lot of people seem to think that the iPad 3 will surely have a very powerful display – with almost twice the resolution of iPad 2. That would put the iPad 3 display resolution at 2048×1536 px – and because the dual-LED light problem was fixed in the design, the physical dimensions of the iPad 3 are unchanged from the predecessor. This means, Retina Display – a prominent feature of iPhone 4S – comes to iPad 3 too.

Update (24th Dceember 2011): Report sugests that Apple is Pushing to Introduce iPad 3 on February 24th, Steve Jobs’  Birthday.

Update (14th Dceember 2011): Looks like iPad 3 is now confirmed. More references to iPad 3 have been found in the recently released iOS 5.1 beta 2 code. Read on to find out more about it.

Update (10th Dceember 2011):As per the latest reports that iPad 3 will be launched in spring 2012 and it will surely have some great features along with retina display.

Update (30th November 2011): iOS 5.1 Beta Reveals iPad 3. Here is more on that.

Update (24th November 2011): Report suggests that Apple may lauch iPad 3 in March 2012. Read more on that.

Update (23rd November 2011) : Some concrete update on the iPad 3 release was recently posted on CultofMac. Here is more on that.

Update (19th November 2011): iLounge reports that its very reliable source has got us some credible information about iPad 3 release date, specs, and more news. Here is more on that.

Update (18th November 2011): Digitimes has reported tell-tale signs of Apple pitching in for the next gen iPad – the most-awaited iPad 3. Here’s more on it

Update (4th November 2011) : Report suggests that Apple may release iPad 3 or upgraded version of iPad 2 in March 2012. Here is more on that.

Update (23rd Octoer 2011): Latest report suggests that Apple may release iPad 3 i n first quarter of 2012. Here is more on that.

Update (20th August 2011): Is iPad 3 release date set for early 2012 with retina display? Here is detailed report from The Wall Street Journal.

Update (16th August 2011) : Has Apple cancelled iPad 3 supply orders for 2011? Find more in details.

Update (1st July 2011): Apple is planning to gear up iPad 2 shipments for the third quarter of this year. Does this mean we are not going to see iPad 3 this year? Find out more.

Update (2nd June 2011): According to DigiTimes, iPad 3 release date should be scheduled to somewhere in 2012. However, Apple has already started certifying process of components for the iPad 3. Here is you will detailed update on iPad 3 release date.

iPad 3 Features & Specs Expectation

• Retina Display: People were expecting a retina display with the iPad 2; but the iPad disappointed them with the same display of the previous iPad. Now followers are waiting for an iPad 3 with a retina display. There is a rumor that the iPad 3 may offer a resolution of 2048×1536 pixels.
• SD Card Slot: People are expecting a revolution in Apple iPad 3 with an SD card slot. Hopefully Apple may introduce SD card slot with the third generation iPad.
• Improved HDMI: Yes iPad 2 also supports HDMI playback but you need to have Apple digital AV adapter, and that comes at an additional cost of $39. So it is much expected from iPad 3 to have an HDMI port that eliminates additional requirement of the HDMI cable.
• Camera Flash: A camera with flash is a much-waited feature of the iPad; people were expecting iPad 2 to have camera flash; now we would be wondering if iPad 3 will have camera with flash.
• Thunderbolt: The iPad 3 may have a Thunderbolt port. That will offer power, video and data connectivity using the same connector at lightning speed.
• Wireless Synchronize: People are expecting iPad 3 to offer wireless sync of content rather than the traditional wired connectivity.