Apple’s iPad 3 is one of the most discussed topics in tech world. By the release of iPad 2 itself rumors of next ipad started spreading. Here we will discuss 12 most discussed rumors. They were related to release date, processor, camera, display and various other features.
1. Release date
One of the famous Apple watcher comments that new iPad will be released in September 2011. If this happens then we can assume that Apple will release a new ipad in every 6 months. If Apple releases iPad 3 in September, then it will be available in UK only by October or November.
2. Dual core processor
It is said that iPad 3 will have A6 processor. But if the release date mentioned above is correct then it is some what difficult to achieve this. Then we will see only an A5 with PowerVR SGX543MP2 graphics in place of A6.
3. Retina Display
A retina display is rumored in the case of iPad display. This rumor has some evidence from the high resolution pictures related to the iPad 3. Tech world strongly believes that new ipad will have retina display. The evidence images have double the normal resolution. There is also news that Apple asked the panel makers to design screen which are capable for displaying images of higher quality.
4. NFC Chip
It is said that Apple is interested in Near field communication and iPhone 5 will have this feature. Tech world believes that this feature will be added to iPad 3 also if it is decided to add in iphone 5. NFC is now available in many Smartphones and other accessories.
5. Data storage
Apple iPad 2 came with 16/32/64GB storage. Now the price of flash memory reduced much. So it is not impossible to have 128 GB memory in iPad 3.
6. Thunderbolt port
Two generations of iPad was free from USB ports. But a new thunderbolt port was found in the 2011 Mac book pro. This suggests that iPad 3 may have a thunderbolt port for fast performance. It supports both PCI card and display devices.
7. Two variants for iPad 3
From the iOS 5 code which contains files for USB devices, some technologist says that there may be two types of iPad 3.
8. Cloud in iPad 3
Cloud facility may be present in the ipad to store favorite apps in Apple’s servers. Service like MobileMe will facilitate this feature.
9. Better camera
The iPad 3 will have brilliant cameras than that of iPad 2 and iphone 4.
10. Carbon fibre case
Apple hired a carbon fibre expert to design the case for new iPad 3. This wll make it less weight than before.
11. SD card slot
Apple may add SD card slot in iPad 3.
12. High price than before
If Apple adds these features in the new iPad, the price will be surely higher than before.
