Treating yourself to an iPad 2 this Christmas? Well, you may want to hold onto your cash for a few months. According to sources in Apple’s supply chain, manufacturers have already begun shipping parts and components for the iPad 3, which is expected to launch in just 3–4 months.
In addition to shipping parts and components for the third-generation iPad, manufacturers have reduced their supply of components for the existing second-generation device, according to a new DigiTimes report:
OEM production of iPad 2 will remain high at 14-15 million units in the fourth quarter of 2011 but decline to 4-5 million units in the first quarter of 2012, paving the way for the launch of the new iPads, the sources noted.
The new iPad — which is expected to be the first to boast a high-resolution Retina display — is set to enter production in January, according to Kevin Chang, and analyst with Citigroup. Production will increase during February ahead of the device’s launch in March or April.
[via MacRumors]
Killian Bell is a freelance writer based in the U.K. He has an interest in all things tech and also covers Android over at CultofAndroid.com. You can follow him on Twitter via @killianbell.
10 responses to “iPad 3 Expected To Launch In Next 3–4 Months [Rumor]”
iPad is doing more and more in innovation field. After a strong hit on Apple technology with the death of Steve Jobs, it is observed that all other technologies are becoming faster in their innovations to target a large amount of customers. The information provide by you is really useful and new as it is good step taken by iPad work team to target more customers.
I reckon it will be a iPad 2S. If there was going to be something really innovative coming up in 3-4 months time there would be a lot more rumors flying around.
I did not understand anything of that.
That’s a pretty safe bet. The previous two came out in April.
there is rumor of A6 quad core chip for ipad3 as well as retina display..2012 will most likely be the year of the quad core chip on different new mobile devices..
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wtf ?
you wish its iPad 2S coz you just bought one didnt you ? Nope its iPad 3 though and 2 will be considered old tech very soon
It’s spam.
How much is it gonna cost is gonna be the big question!!