The iPad 3′s Rumor Bag

Concept of the iPad 3 (may not be accurate)

After the runaway success of the iPad1 and iPad2, a lot of expectations have arisen for the iPad 3. The iPad 3 definitely cannot go wrong and so here is the collection of its possible specifications.

To begin with, the iPad 3 might feature a new quad core ARM-based processor – the A6. It is wildly predicted that the new device might feature a retina display especially with Apple regularly testing the 2048 x 1536 (9.7 inch) display from the Samsung and LG models. In the mid November of 2012, there have been more rumors on the new tablet that it might feature a dual-LED light bar technology due to its super-high-pixel density.

One tasty rumor that is also exciting to know about is the suggestion that iPad3 might boast NFC (Near Field Communication) technology to take on the Mac devices nearby. This technology allows users to share and transfer data just by the flick of the wrist. Another expected specification of the iPad 3 suggests that it could feature more storage capacity with its added 128 GB flash storage option.

The thunderbolt port in the 2011 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is very popular for its astonishing speeds as it could also be included in the new iPad. This is a welcome move especially after the absence of a USB port in the first two generations of iPads. Just like the iPhone 5, the iPad 3 is also rumored to feature a 4G Qualcomm Gobi 4000 chip LTE next-gen connectivity.

Other familiar rumors:

The device could be bulkier owing to its higher resolution display.

The making of the new iPad could be assisted by other companies other than the Foxcomm. It could be the Pegatron Technology or the Quanta computers.

The new device could be using a separate adapter to detect camera cards and flash drives.

Gesture controls could be featured.

The device could feature a light weight carbon fiber case specially designed by Kevin Kenney, senior composites engineer at Apple Inc. and President at Kevin Kenney & Associates LLC.