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iPad 3 rumor update: No Retina Display, won’t be here by fall

Molly McHugh By

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Thought you had to hold out for the iPad 2? The iPad 3's timeline might make that look like nothing.

Was the news that the iPhone 5 won’t see production until September almost too much to bear? If so, brace yourself. DigiTimes is claiming that Apple’s shipment requests for the iPad 2 indicate that the iPad 3 “will not appear in the short term.” Sound open to interpretation? It’s not. To put it even more plainly, “the actual products are unlikely to appear in 2011.”

If it’s any comfort, Apple may pull something of an unprecedented move and offer an upgraded version of the iPad 2. Rumor has it that an iPad 2 supporting alternative communication formats (remember whispers about multiple versions of the iPad 2?) could hit the market, and that Apple will hold off on an iPad 3 release to capitalize on these sales.

Aside from keeping all of our internal clocks on time, why would Apple release the iPad 3 in 2012? Retailers can’t keep the iPad 2 on shelves and the frantic demand for Apple’s latest tablet hasn’t died down since its launch last month. At the same time, before this year you could (and some did) set your circadian rhythm to Apple’s product roadmap, especially when it came to such popular devices. But timing appears to be off in Cupertino, whether or not it’s intentional.

As a consolation prize, however, there are some new spec rumors about the iPad 3. While a Retina Display may be out of the picture once again, Apple is speculated to be considering using an “AMOLED planel or Full HD resolution support” for the coming tablet. From the sounds of it, Apple is dedicated to providing higher image quality – which may present a conflict. AMOLED technologies largely fall under Samsung’s control, a manufacturer that just happens to be one of Apple’s only real competitors in the tablet market. That said, it hasn’t stopped the Korean company from selling Apple $7.8 billion worth of parts in the past.

IPad 3 production is anything but underway, so don’t hold your breath for any finalized details. Time to exercise that patience, and in the meantime, cling to your iPad 2.

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  1. Jared Sirilo at 3:29am 13th April 2011 Stop spamming us with speculation.
  2. Jared Sirilo at 3:29am 13th April 2011 Stop spamming us with speculation.
  3. Jared Sirilo at 3:29am 13th April 2011 Stop spamming us with speculation.
  4. Jared Sirilo at 3:29am 13th April 2011 Stop spamming us with speculation.
  5. Matthew Speer at 1:05am 13th April 2011 No sweat DT. I overreact sometimes....well most of the time. Thanks for rolling it off your back.
  6. Matthew Speer at 1:05am 13th April 2011 No sweat DT. I overreact sometimes....well most of the time. Thanks for rolling it off your back.
  7. Matthew Speer at 1:05am 13th April 2011 No sweat DT. I overreact sometimes....well most of the time. Thanks for rolling it off your back.
  8. Matthew Speer at 1:05am 13th April 2011 No sweat DT. I overreact sometimes....well most of the time. Thanks for rolling it off your back.
  9. Matthew Speer at 1:03am 13th April 2011 Damn Lain. You have officially made my ignore list. Celebrate by putting more shit in your face.
  10. Matthew Speer at 1:03am 13th April 2011 Damn Lain. You have officially made my ignore list. Celebrate by putting more shit in your face.
  11. Matthew Speer at 1:03am 13th April 2011 Damn Lain. You have officially made my ignore list. Celebrate by putting more shit in your face.
  12. Matthew Speer at 1:03am 13th April 2011 Damn Lain. You have officially made my ignore list. Celebrate by putting more shit in your face.
  13. Matthew Speer at 1:03am 13th April 2011 Damn Lain. You have officially made my ignore list. Celebrate by putting more shit in your face.
  14. Matthew Speer at 1:03am 13th April 2011 Damn Lain. You have officially made my ignore list. Celebrate by putting more shit in your face.
  15. Lain McGregor at 12:30am 13th April 2011 What a smart baby
  16. Lain McGregor at 12:30am 13th April 2011 What a smart baby
  17. Lain McGregor at 12:30am 13th April 2011 What a smart baby
  18. Lain McGregor at 12:30am 13th April 2011 What a smart baby
  19. Digital Trends at 12:29am 13th April 2011 Agreed about the unlikelyhood of the iPad 3 coming out this year. We should have put a little more humor into this nonsense.
  20. Digital Trends at 12:29am 13th April 2011 Agreed about the unlikelyhood of the iPad 3 coming out this year. We should have put a little more humor into this nonsense.
  21. Digital Trends at 12:29am 13th April 2011 Agreed about the unlikelyhood of the iPad 3 coming out this year. We should have put a little more humor into this nonsense.
  22. Digital Trends at 12:29am 13th April 2011 Agreed about the unlikelyhood of the iPad 3 coming out this year. We should have put a little more humor into this nonsense.
  23. Matthew Speer at 12:22am 13th April 2011 In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into a desired emotional response.Lain, this is you. Relax and find another thread. I posted a retraction that has nothing to do with your contributions in this thread. Again, thanks to DT and Tyler for clearing this up.
  24. Matthew Speer at 12:22am 13th April 2011 In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into a desired emotional response.Lain, this is you. Relax and find another thread. I posted a retraction that has nothing to do with your contributions in this thread. Again, thanks to DT and Tyler for clearing this up.
  25. Matthew Speer at 12:22am 13th April 2011 In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into a desired emotional response.Lain, this is you. Relax and find another thread. I posted a retraction that has nothing to do with your contributions in this thread. Again, thanks to DT and Tyler for clearing this up.
  26. Matthew Speer at 12:22am 13th April 2011 In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into a desired emotional response.Lain, this is you. Relax and find another thread. I posted a retraction that has nothing to do with your contributions in this thread. Again, thanks to DT and Tyler for clearing this up.
  27. Matthew Speer at 12:13am 13th April 2011 Maybe my post was premature. I just look to DT as a trendsetter. Nobody bought the rumor is all I'm saying. It would of been nice to mention how preposterous the likelihood of something like this happening would be. Based on the recent news of the iPhone 5 and Apple squeezing every nickel from the GNP as always. =). If needed I will remove my post and toss up an apology. Thanks for the follow up and I retract the strike and call it a low and away, ball.
  28. Matthew Speer at 12:13am 13th April 2011 Maybe my post was premature. I just look to DT as a trendsetter. Nobody bought the rumor is all I'm saying. It would of been nice to mention how preposterous the likelihood of something like this happening would be. Based on the recent news of the iPhone 5 and Apple squeezing every nickel from the GNP as always. =). If needed I will remove my post and toss up an apology. Thanks for the follow up and I retract the strike and call it a low and away, ball.
  29. Matthew Speer at 12:13am 13th April 2011 Maybe my post was premature. I just look to DT as a trendsetter. Nobody bought the rumor is all I'm saying. It would of been nice to mention how preposterous the likelihood of something like this happening would be. Based on the recent news of the iPhone 5 and Apple squeezing every nickel from the GNP as always. =). If needed I will remove my post and toss up an apology. Thanks for the follow up and I retract the strike and call it a low and away, ball.
  30. Matthew Speer at 12:13am 13th April 2011 Maybe my post was premature. I just look to DT as a trendsetter. Nobody bought the rumor is all I'm saying. It would of been nice to mention how preposterous the likelihood of something like this happening would be. Based on the recent news of the iPhone 5 and Apple squeezing every nickel from the GNP as always. =). If needed I will remove my post and toss up an apology. Thanks for the follow up and I retract the strike and call it a low and away, ball.
  31. Matthew Speer at 12:13am 13th April 2011 Maybe my post was premature. I just look to DT as a trendsetter. Nobody bought the rumor is all I'm saying. It would of been nice to mention how preposterous the likelihood of something like this happening would be. Based on the recent news of the iPhone 5 and Apple squeezing every nickel from the GNP as always. =). If needed I will remove my post and toss up an apology. Thanks for the follow up and I retract the strike and call it a low and away, ball.
  32. Matthew Speer at 12:13am 13th April 2011 Maybe my post was premature. I just look to DT as a trendsetter. Nobody bought the rumor is all I'm saying. It would of been nice to mention how preposterous the likelihood of something like this happening would be. Based on the recent news of the iPhone 5 and Apple squeezing every nickel from the GNP as always. =). If needed I will remove my post and toss up an apology. Thanks for the follow up and I retract the strike and call it a low and away, ball.
  33. Lain McGregor at 12:09am 13th April 2011 Google trolling, lol.
  34. Lain McGregor at 12:09am 13th April 2011 Google trolling, lol.
  35. Lain McGregor at 12:09am 13th April 2011 Google trolling, lol.
  36. Lain McGregor at 12:09am 13th April 2011 Google trolling, lol.
  37. Lain McGregor at 12:09am 13th April 2011 Google trolling, lol.
  38. Digital Trends at 12:09am 13th April 2011 For the record, every news outlet is reporting the same thing: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=iPad+3+fall
  39. Digital Trends at 12:09am 13th April 2011 For the record, every news outlet is reporting the same thing: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=iPad+3+fall
  40. Digital Trends at 12:09am 13th April 2011 For the record, every news outlet is reporting the same thing: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=iPad+3+fall
  41. Digital Trends at 12:09am 13th April 2011 For the record, every news outlet is reporting the same thing: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=iPad+3+fall
  42. Digital Trends at 12:09am 13th April 2011 For the record, every news outlet is reporting the same thing: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=iPad+3+fall
  43. Digital Trends at 12:09am 13th April 2011 For the record, every news outlet is reporting the same thing: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=iPad+3+fall
  44. Digital Trends at 12:09am 13th April 2011 For the record, every news outlet is reporting the same thing: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=iPad+3+fall
  45. Digital Trends at 12:09am 13th April 2011 For the record, every news outlet is reporting the same thing: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=iPad+3+fall
  46. Ron Coley at 11:58pm 12th April 2011 I'll wait to see what really happens...
  47. Ron Coley at 11:58pm 12th April 2011 I'll wait to see what really happens...
  48. Ron Coley at 11:58pm 12th April 2011 I'll wait to see what really happens...
  49. Ron Coley at 11:58pm 12th April 2011 I'll wait to see what really happens...
  50. Matthew Speer at 9:54pm 12th April 2011 Lain,Get off the bandwagon. DT and another member already added a point and a valid one at that. Stop trolling.M
  51. Matthew Speer at 9:54pm 12th April 2011 Lain,Get off the bandwagon. DT and another member already added a point and a valid one at that. Stop trolling.M
  52. Matthew Speer at 9:54pm 12th April 2011 Lain,Get off the bandwagon. DT and another member already added a point and a valid one at that. Stop trolling.M
  53. Matthew Speer at 9:54pm 12th April 2011 Lain,Get off the bandwagon. DT and another member already added a point and a valid one at that. Stop trolling.M
  54. Matthew Speer at 9:52pm 12th April 2011 Common sense trumps Apple insider. But I respect the clarification,
  55. Matthew Speer at 9:52pm 12th April 2011 Common sense trumps Apple insider. But I respect the clarification,
  56. Matthew Speer at 9:52pm 12th April 2011 Common sense trumps Apple insider. But I respect the clarification,
  57. Matthew Speer at 9:52pm 12th April 2011 Common sense trumps Apple insider. But I respect the clarification,
  58. Matthew Speer at 9:52pm 12th April 2011 Common sense trumps Apple insider. But I respect the clarification,
  59. Matthew Speer at 9:52pm 12th April 2011 Common sense trumps Apple insider. But I respect the clarification,
  60. Lain McGregor at 9:14pm 12th April 2011 Matthew, please realize that 'rumor' is in the title.
  61. Digital Trends at 8:50pm 12th April 2011 @Tyler - Agreed. Molly WTH!? :)
  62. Digital Trends at 8:50pm 12th April 2011 @Tyler - Agreed. Molly WTH!? :)
  63. Digital Trends at 8:50pm 12th April 2011 @Tyler - Agreed. Molly WTH!? :)
  64. Digital Trends at 8:50pm 12th April 2011 @Tyler - Agreed. Molly WTH!? :)
  65. Tyler Roden at 8:14pm 12th April 2011 I read reports prior to the release of the iPad 2 that an Apple insider stated the iPad 3 was going to be THE tablet to buy and was slated for fall 2011. And they didn't come from DT. This has been out for a while Matt and noted by many tech blogs.
  66. Matthew Speer at 6:54pm 12th April 2011 This article is ludicrous. Fashioned by an unclear gossip driven topic with little validity or bearing to Apple's position. Did you even take this rumor seriously? Strike 2 Digital Trends. When will you stop writing articles just to fill bytes? Come on now. Who even thought the iPad 3 could even possibly release at Christmas. When stores still don't have them in stock. Strike 2 guys.
  67. Marko Sykkö at 6:48pm 12th April 2011 Hah, yes! (Just bought me iPad2)
  68. Lain McGregor at 6:47pm 12th April 2011 Failure
  69. Chris Fair at 6:45pm 12th April 2011 :(
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