Top Rumored Specs

1. Operating System: iPad 3 is set to experience a major change when the OS of the most awaited tablet is discussed. The iPad 2 was powered by iOS 4, and now, as expected, the upcoming iPad 3 will see the next-generation iOS 5. Rumors regarding the OS even went deeper as the tablet was also rumored to run OS X. Just because a quad-core processor was also rumored, analysts and tech enthusiasts said that there are high chances that Apple would also introduce OS X Lion for the tablet.


2. Processor: The iPad 2 flashed a 900MHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, Apple A5 chipset and PowerVr SGX543MP2 GPU. That made the tablet one of the main contenders in the tablet market war. Now iPad 3 is about to be introduced to millions of customers. The tablet was and is still rumored to sport a Quad-Core Processor, most probably the A6. If this is true, then iPad 3 will become as powerful as any high-end desktop computer.


3. New Retina Display: The retina display was expected in iPad 2, but Apple decided to carry on with the display of the first iPad. Now the iPad 3 is being heavily rumored to arrive with the retina display. An improvised resolution of 2058X1536 pixels is also expected.


4. Camera: Everybody expected a camera with a flash for iPad 2, but that never came. iPad 3 is on its way and is rumored to be built with one. The previous iPad 2 had a decent camera. But the question is what will it be like when the iPad 3 hits the market with a camera with a built-in flash? This was one of the many rumors that made every technology fanatic jump out of his seat.


5. Release Date: Rumors making rounds on web suggest that the iPad 3 will launch this fall. The reports claim that Apple is looking forward to deliver 4G connectivity and an enhanced display to its device before next year. It is still to be seen if the iPad 3 will arrive this fall to end one of year’s longest device sagas.


6. 4G Compatibility iPad 3: Apple has been looking forward to a 4G-compatible tablet device as all the others in the market have already provided a tablet computer that supports the feature. The company’s previous venture, iPad 2, only offered 3G. So it is expected that Apple will definitely look forward to a 4G-compatible tablet to counter its competitors.