Apple iPad Rumors

Apple has announced that it has something we really have to see and touch on 7th March 2012. Those of us who follow Apple know it for sure that it is the time of year that Apple anounces its next generation version of iPad. As soon as Apple launches a product, immediately Apple fans and media start the speculations of the features the next Apple product may introduce.

As is the case with this launch, there are many rumors floating around along with proofs such as photos of various parts and components of the to-be launched iPad and some entries in beta releases of iOS.

Let us see what are the rumors that are floating around and wait till the launch date to confirm if the rumors are really valid.

Rumors about the next generation iPad

Features	Rumors	Actual (after 7th March)
Name	iPad 2S or iPad 3 or iPad HD	The New iPad
LCD Screen	High Resolution (1536x2048) Retina-like (260ppi) display	Confirmed
Processor	Quad Core A6 or improved Dual Core A5X	A5X with Quad Core Graphics
4G/LTE support	Speculations of 4G/LTE support	Confirmed
Camera	Upgrade both cameras. Rear camera: 8 Megapixel	Upgraded 5 MP iSight Camera with 1080p support
Body	Slightly thicker body by 1mm but same form factor	Confirmed
Siri Support	Some evidence found in iOS 5.1 beta supporting Siri for iPad	Dictation: Speech to Text support
Price	Rumors about increased price by $70-80	Same Price as before
iPad mini	Rumors about 7.85-inch iPad coming in late 2012	Not mentioned
Apple TV	Release of next generation Apple TV or iTV (LCD TV based on iOS)	Improved Apple TV with 1080p support

As the working of Apple is highly secretive and mysterious, we will only know if these rumors are true when they announce their product on 7th March 2012. Until then we can only speculate. The list of rumors will be updated after the product launch to bust or confirm the rumors...

Till then, hold on tight!!!

 

Update: Added the confirmed features of the New iPad...