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New iPad 3 Rumor Indicates a Steeper Price Tag
According to a potential iPad 3 pricing sheet revealed by Chinese microblogging site Sina Weibo, Apple’s highly anticipated tablet may come with a steep price tag. The post notes that the iPad 2 will keep the price points currently in stores, starting at $499 for the Wi-Fi model. The iPad 3, however, will come with a 16% price increase ($80), starting at $579.
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iPad 3 Reportedly Shipping from China
According to a recent 9to5Mac report, Foxconn is has started shipping iPad 3 to the U.S. In addition, the same report indicates that preorders for the third generation iPad could open as early as March 7.
iPhone 5: Features to Expect
Because 2011 has gifted Apple fans a slightly improved iPhone 4S, instead of the highly anticipated iPhone 5, Apple has returned to its labs to develop the next generation iPhone. The real iPhone 5 is expected to be launched this year, and hopefully it will boast of significant hardware and software advancements than the iPhone 4S did.
HTC Launches Quad-Core One X, but AT&T Will Get Dual-Core
HTC kick-started the world’s largest mobile tech trade show, the Mobile World Congress (MWC), by launching its very first quad-core smartphone: the HTC One X. The device will run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and features 32GB internal storage, quad-core processor and a huge HD screen.
iPad 3: What Features We Want in the New Apple Tablet
March madness is creeping on to Apple fans, who are frantically waiting for the next gen. iPad (iPad 3?) to be released on March 7. Apple has rarely disappointed its fans with new product releases and iPad 3 will be no different. Here’s a rundown of the features people are expecting iPad 3 to boast of.
HTC Challenges Apple’s iPhone 4S with New Quad-Core Smartphone: HTC One X
HTC released its first quad-core smartphone, the HTC One X, at the Mobile World Congress, as expected. The phone is to be released in April and will be heading to the U.S. soon, but the U.S. will have a different version of the phone.
Apple Could Be Working on Two Processors: Enhanced A5 and a New A6 Quad-Core Chip
According to The Verge and 9to5Mac, Apple is developing both an enhanced A5 processor and a completely new quad-core A6 chip for the upcoming iPad 3. There have been many rumors and speculations in the media on whether Apple is enhancing the A5 processor for the iPad 3 or developing a completely new chip – the A6. There has even been a supposedly leaked photo of the A5X, the alleged name of the revamped A5.
Apple May Ditch Traditional Dock Connector with All New Micro Dock
According to the Apple-centered blog iMore, Apple may be replacing the traditional dock connector featured on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with a smaller “micro dock”, aiming to leave more space for more critical components such as an LTE chipset or perhaps a bigger battery.
