For Apple fans, there is always something in the air!It has not been that long since the release of iPhone 4S and the hymns of iPad 3 have started right away.Rumors, news and speculation about the iPad 3 release date and its features have surfaced out over the net and in the gossips of the diehard fans.
This time the speculated iPad 3 release date has not been fixed yet but most of the news is suggesting the beginning of the year 2012 and nullifying its release in the current year. So will it be January, February or March, it is not sure up till now. However, rumors suggest March 2012, as production will start late in China due to the Chinese new-year holidays in January.March 2012 also seems to be in line with the release dates of the previous generation of iPads. Like always, this new upcoming device will feature outstanding upgrades in processor, retina display, high storage capacity, high 3D performance and an upgraded camera.
March 2012 as the iPad 3 release period seems quite justifiable after the Wall Street Journal report, which suggested that Apple is planning the trial production of iPad 3 in October this year. Moreover, thereports regarding delays in the retina display for the iPad 3 nullifies all the news related to its release in the current year.There still exists a possibility that the release date may be pushed further late into the mid of the 2012 incase Apple decides to incorporate the A6 processor instead of an upgrade of the A5 processor.Despite allthese mind boggling hypotheses, you can assume that the spring 2012 as the iPad 3 release date for now as present evidences suggest it as the most probable date.
iPad 3 features
Eventually the release date will materialize into a fix date, let us bother more about the features of the iPad3 rather than its release date.The most probable features of the iPad 3 suggested by rumors, news and speculation are:
A6 Processor
A new A6 processor is expected in the upcoming iPad 3, which will be quad-core based on the ARM Cortex-A9 structure unless Apple decides to incorporate an upgraded A5 processor for early release. The A6 processor will make the iPad 3 a real powerful machine with the ability to multitask much faster comparable to a high-end desktop machine. This processor will be fabricated in a 28nm die, which will not only reduce the die cost but will also consume much less of the battery power.
HD Retina Display
The iPad 3 is going to host a 9.7-inch HD retina display with screen resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. The pixel per inch might be lower than the native 300 PPI of retina display due to the 9.7-inch screen size.
Finger Print Proof
Apple has acquired the grants on the finger print proof technology and it will be for sure implemented in the iPad 3. A coating of oleophobic materials will be employed on the touch screen to minimize the effect of fingerprints and body oils on the screen.
Less Weight and More Thin
The iPad is losing more weight in the upcoming generation and getting 20 percent thinner than the iPad 2. The reduced weight and thinner body will achieved by integrating sleeker batteries in a stronger build structure. The batteries will last longer and are 20 to 30 percent higher in price, which may push up the final price of the iPad 3.Rumors also suggest that due to reduce size the charging jack has also been reduced which may render the present iDevice accessories incompatible with the iPad3.
8MP camera
There will be definitely a camera upgrade in the iPad3 as iPad 2’s camera was not up to the mark. An LED flash supported camera is expectedwith 8 MP resolution and the capability to record HD resolution videos at 1080p or 720p at 60 frames per second.
HDMI compatibility
The presence of HDMI support is getting inevitable in tablets and mobile phones. Apple cannot ignore its inclusion in the iPad 3, which will make this device ideal for watching movies and playing games on the big screen.
iOS 5 or OS X Lion
iOS 5 seems to be the probable operating system for the iPad 3, which will feature an update to support the multi-touch gesture technology. However, owing to the presence of a quad core processor, some iPad enthusiasts expect the introduction of the OS X Lion in the tablet.
With such package of features, the iPad 3 will be a remarkable tablet that will offer rich user experience with advanced multitasking capabilities, which makes it a product worth to wait for.Keep on visiting our site, as sooner or later we will tell you the exact release date as soon as we come to know from our reliable sources. Only one thing is sad about the iPad 3 release date that is all Apple fans are going to miss the presence of Steve Jobs. May his soul rest in peace.
