Apple iPad 3 in the Works, WSJ Reports

By Bizclik Editor
Share

 

Could it be true? Is the next edition of the popular Apple iPad tablet already in the works? According to the Wall Street Journal, the answer is yes.

Technology giant Apple is reportedly working with Asian component suppliers and assemblers for a trial production for the third edition of the iPad that is said to start in October and launch in early 2012, about one year after the release of the highly coveted Apple iPad 2. The report from the WSJ said that the newest iPad is expected to feature a 2048x1536 high resolution display, compared with 1024x768 in its predecessor, the iPad 2. The report also says that Apple’s suppliers have already shipped small quantities of components for the sampling of the iPad 3 to fit on a new 9.7-inch screen device.

READ RELATED STORIES FROM THE WDM CONTENT NETWORK
Apple iPhone 5 Rumoured to Launch in September
Apple iPad 2 Makes Its Debut
Apple Delays Launch of Samsung Galaxy Tab in Australia
Read the latest edition of Business Review Australia!

One unnamed Apple component supplier told the US-based, News Corp.-owned newspaper that Apple has already placed orders for parts for about 1.5 million iPad 3s in the fourth quarter.

"Suppliers will ramp up production and try to improve the yield rate for the new iPad in the fourth quarter before its official launch in early 2012," a person at the supplier told the WSJ.

Apple has not yet commented on the new tablet.

In other tablet news, Hewlett-Packard announced last week that it would discontinue production of its webOS operating system, TouchPad tablet and related smartphones, which have not performed well. With Apple constantly innovating, it’s going to be a bumpy ride for other tablet competitors who have yet to dethrone the iPad.

Business Review Australia is now available on the iPad! Click here to download it.

 

Share

Featured Articles

Nirvik Singh, COO Grey Group on adding colour to campaigns

Nirvik Singh, Global COO and President International of Grey Group, cultivating culture and utilising AI to enhance rather than replace human creativity

How Longi became the world’s leading solar tech manufacturer

On a mission to accelerate the adoption of sustainable energy solutions, US$30 billion Chinese tech firm Longi is not just selling solar – but using it

How Samsung’s US$5billion sustainability plan is working out

Armed with an ambitious billion-dollar strategy, Samsung is on track to achieve net zero carbon emissions company-wide by 2050 – but challenges persist

UOB: making strides in sustainability across Southeast Asia

Sustainability

Huawei smartwatch goes for gold with Ultimate Edition

Lifestyle

How IKEA India plans to double business, triple headcount

Corporate Finance