Rumours of the iPad 3
are back in the news. The fresh rumours suggest that Apple is likely to
launch the iPad 3 in three to four months. Tech website Digitimes in
its report claims that the makers in the supply chain have began
delivering parts and components for the new tablets to the OEM
contractors.
However, the Digitimes' report on the
iPad 3 is not groundbreaking, considering Apple's traditional product
launch cycle. Apple had launched its iPad 1 in April, 2010, while the
iPad 2 was launched in March, 2011. Therefore, we can expect the iPad 3
in the same period next year. It's notable that Apple had launched the
iPhone 4S after almost 16 months (four months later than expected) the
iPhone 4 was launched.
The Digitimes sources claim the production of the iPad 2
will remain high in the fourth quarter at 14-15 million units. The iPad
2 production will dip to 4-5 million units in the next quarter, as
Apple will pave way for the launch of the iPad 3.
Back in November, it was reported
that Apple had partnered with Sharp to develop the iPad 3. Reports said
Sharp would provide Apple with the LCD panels for the third gen Apple
tablet. The iPad 3 was also touted as the first iPad to feature Apple's
high pixel-density Retina Display technology.
A recent Business Insider report had said
that next iPad would arrive in February 2012 and sport a screen with
double the resolution of the current model. Citi analyst Richard Gardner
in his note pointed out, “There do not appear to be any significant
technical hurdles remaining" to the launch of the next-generation iOS
tablet.
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