Apple to release iPad 3 on Steve Jobs' birthday?

BANGALORE, INDIA: It is a fact that the news of Apple's iPad 3 release date is floating across the world with tentative dates being January-end or early February.

Altough there is no confirmed reports on the release date from Apple, Apple enthusiasts around the world are eagerly waiting for the new version of Apple iPad 3.

So, what's new in iPad3?

According to media reports, the latest version of iPad 3 will be incorporated with its patented Retina display technology, with a resolution speed of 2048-by-1536 pixels.

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Considering the resolution of iPad 2, which is 1024-by-768-pixels, it may be noted that resolution of the new version is four times powerful than its previous version.

It is also speculated that the iPad 3 will be powered by Apple's latest operating version iOS 5.

The projected demand for three to four million units of iPad 3 across the globe shows how keenly it is being awaited.

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According to a Chinese newspaper, Focus Taiwan has reported that Apple's latest version of iPad 3 might release on February 24 to mark the birth anniversary of Steve Jobs, Apple's late co-founder. Well, it might be a good date to launch the iPad 3 as a respect to Steve Jobs. But we need to wait and watch for an official announcement from Apple.

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