Three alleged 'iPad 3' parts assembled, including possible Retina Display

Three parts claimed to be from Apple's forthcoming third-generation iPad have been assembled to confirm that they do, in fact, properly connect to one another.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 38

AT&T's 4G-compatible micro-SIM cards prompt speculation of LTE 'iPad 3'

AT&T stores have begun receiving new micro-SIM cards compatible with the carrier's LTE 4G network, prompting speculation that they could be compatible with a new third-generation iPad from Apple compatible with 4G LTE networks.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 48

Apple said to be in 'crunch mode' to ready 'iPad 3' apps for on-stage demos, ads

As evidence continues to point toward an early March launch for the next-generation iPad, a new report claims that Apple is now in "crunch mode" as it prepares for on-stage demonstrations and television commercials highlighting apps for the device.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 57

Apple said to hold 'iPad 3' event first week in March

Apple will reportedly hold a media event the first week in March in San Francisco to unveil its third-generation iPad, which is expected to go on sale soon after it is unveiled.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 83

Pictured Sharp LCD panel claimed to be Retina Display for Apple's 'iPad 3'

Another leaked component photo shows an LCD panel manufactured by Sharp that is claimed to be a 9.7-inch Retina Display for Apple's anticipated third-generation iPad.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 39

Leaked photo allegedly shows outside back cover of Apple's next iPad

On the heels of an earlier purported leak of the back panel of the third-generation iPad, new leaked photos have emerged showing an external view of the back panel of the rumored device, as well as magnets for an "iPad 3" Smart Cover.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 17

Doubts cast on likelihood of quad-core A6 CPU in third-gen iPad

A new report has countered rumors that the processor expected to power Apple's third-generation iPad will be a quad-core model, noting instead that the chip will still be dual-core, though with a "significantly more powerful" graphics processor.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 63

Purported 'iPad 3' back panel shows space for larger battery, new LCD

A component claimed to be the back panel for Apple's anticipated third-generation iPad shows room for a larger battery, and also implies the display will be mounted differently.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 29

Third-gen iPad's 'window of opportunity' expected to drive Apple market share gains

Apple's third-generation iPad is expected by one market watcher to soon arrive during an advantageous "window of opportunity," in which competitors have nothing significant to offer, that will further increase the company's lead in the mobile computing market.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 52

Rumor: Apple to hold 'strange' event in Feb. ahead of March third-gen iPad launch

A new Japanese report has clarified earlier claims of an Apple event in February with the cryptic details that Apple will hold a "Strange" event in February and a Special Event to launch the third-generation iPad in early March.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 103

Amazon expected to cut Kindle Fire orders in half as new iPad looms

Orders for Amazon's new Kindle Fire tablet will reportedly be cut in half to 3 million units in the first quarter of 2012, with slower post-holiday sales and the anticipated launch of Apple's third-generation iPad.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 53

iBooks 2 still contains 2x image files hinting at high-resolution iPad

The continued presence of iPad-specific double-resolution images within Apple's newly updated iBooks 2 app has set off another round of speculation that the company will soon release an iPad with an improved display that approaches Retina Display-like quality.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 25

Rumor: Apple to hold 'iPad 3' & iOS 5.1 event in early February

A new rumor suggests Apple is planning to hold an earlier-than-expected special event in early February to introduce its third-generation iPad running iOS 5.1.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 67

Suppliers rumored to ship 6M-7M next-gen iPad LCD panels this quarter

Apple's suppliers are reportedly scheduled to ship between six to seven million high-resolution panels for the next-generation iPad in the first quarter of 2012 as production ramps up ahead of an expected March launch.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 6

Samsung seeks $1B bond to expand Texas processor plant

Samsung is in talks with banks to acquire $1 billion to fund an expansion at its facility in Austin, Texas that is said to be the source of A5 processors powering the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S, and could possibly be the factory responsible for Apple's next generation A6 chip bound for the rumored iPad 3.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 35

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