When the iPad 3 was launched, there was some criticism by few countries pertaining to its name. Apple has yielded to the criticism and renamed one of its tablets. The main concern was shown at the usage of the name “WiFi + 4G”, for iPad 3. This criticism stems from the fact that the technology being mentioned (4G LTE) is not available globally as of now. This naming strategy also caused confusion among the consumers. It appeared as if it were a ploy from Apple to get customers for iPad 3. The actuality was that the technology is not yet available to all.
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iPad 3 has emerged in the market as one of the best tablets in terms of functionality and graphic appeal as well. The tablet offers Retina Display, supreme GPU and a quad core based processing at a modest price tag of $499. These features are a major reason for the fact that this tablet is selling like hotcakes globally. Despite of the global acclaim, no tablet is perfect. Likewise, there are some minor shortcomings in the iPad 3. They are minor in the sense that these shortcomings are in the software, so they can be rooted out with an update. The update can be in the form of iOS 6. Some interested news has been received pertaining to this update. A report was seen at AppleInsider that a developer was able to reach out to Apple through the bug report response. The main thing was that Apple responded back.
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It was an iconic moment for Apple, when it launched its initial iPad a couple of years back. Some joked that one of the most dangerous tasks would be driving for UPS. It wasn’t an exaggerated comment since people who had pre-bought the tablets swarmed around the delivery trucks. The wait was quite impatient ever since the release had been announced. A similar mob of people and crowd frenzy wasn’t observed when the latest iPad, which is the iPad 3, was launched by Apple.
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The world was abuzz with excitement and anticipation when Apple finally decided to release the iPad 3 this year. Everyone was eager to experience the differences and improvements this device would have compared to the second generation iPad, or commonly known as the iPad 2. Everyone was excited to try out the Retina Display, the A5X processor, the quad-core GPU and the other features which the iPad 3 was boasting about. Apple has always delivered new devices, which provided users with more speed than the previous ones could. That is why many of us had one single question on our minds: How much faster is the third-generation iPad from the iPad 2? Though the iPad 3 does seem to have many amazing features present in it, the answer to this question can’t be given unless a proper comparative test is conducted between the two devices. So, if you want to know just how fast the iPad 3 is from the iPad 2 and whether or not it is an upgrade to be proud of, simply read on!
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Apple has always provided people with products that they can use in their daily lives. With its devices like the iPod and the iPad, Apple has raised the bar regarding what people have begun to expect from future similar products as well as the products that Apple still has to release, namely the iPhone 5. Apple seemed to have hit the right target when they introduced the first iPod. It was a must for every music lover to have an iPod, and it soon became a household product. However, according to a recent report from a marketing research firm by the name NPD, it seems that Apple’s iPad is beginning to replace the iPod as the product that everyone wants to have. The release of the iPad 3 has added a spark to the overall iPad sales.
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Apple fans worldwide have more cause to celebrate as the third generation of iPad is launched in more markets worldwide. The iPad 3 is finally being launched in the international markets, starting with South Korea and moving on to a dozen others. On the 20th of April, the new Retina-grade iPad has been launched in Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malaysia, Panama, St Maarten, Uruguay, Venezuela, and, of course, South Korea. This third wave of the iPad 3 was preceded by one on March 23rd which hit most of Europe, while the initial release of the iPad 3 had been in selected markets of North America, Europe and Asia. The last batch of the iPad 3 will be hitting on the 27th of April in 50 more markets worldwide including Colombia, Estonia, India, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, South Africa and Thailand.
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The iPad 3 announced by Tim Cook back on March 7th is said to have a GPU 4 times faster than Nvidia’s Tegra 3. The iPad 3 has a dual core processor while Tegra 3 has a quad core processor. GeForce GPU is offered by Nvidia. It is thought that Apple’s multi-core graphics should kill the competition. But three times better than Tegra 3? This is an important question which needs to be answered as both are included in the hottest trending tablets in the market.
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People who have bought the iPad 3 seem to be asking one common question: How can they get more from the battery? The iPad 3 has a ton of new features, like the Retina Display and the A5X processor and these features need power in order for them to work. The iPad 3′s battery isn’t that bad, however, compared to the first-generation iPad; it does seem to lose its charge quicker. Here you will get to read about the ways you can make the iPad 3 battery last longer!
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Apple’s iPad 3 has been breaking its predecessors’ records since the moment it has been released. It sold 3 million units on its opening weekend alone! Furthermore, there is a sales forecast for the iPad 3 of up to 66 million units in the current year 2012. After causing much stirring among its fans, the iPad 3 is finally here, tailor made for its users and avid fans major requirements. The iPad 3 totes a 9.7″ inch screen with 2048×1356 pixels display. The screen is definitely an eye catcher because it inculcates the new Retina Display which makes the entire experience of using an iPad more real than ever. This better resolution has dubbed the iPad 3 to be ‘Resolutionary.’ It also boasts a 5 mega pixel back camera with 4G LTE and HSPA+ connectivity. It also supports an A5X chip.
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In the past few days, Apple has received a lot of customer complaints regarding a series of Wi-Fi issues, which affect the third-generation iPad which they released this year. According to the AppleCare document which Apple has released, Apple is investigating in order to see what to make of the complaints about the iPad 3’s Wi-Fi-related issues. There have been a lot of iPad users who have complained that the third-generation iPad has a lot of Wi-Fi issues, which include: connection drops, slow upload and downloading speeds and even the device’s inability to pick up and connect to the local Wi-Fi networks present in the vicinity. Don’t know how was the Wi-Fi version cleared for China with all the issues. Read after the break to know more about the issues that the customers are facing and what Apple has decided to do about them!
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There has been news about the Apple iPad 3 Wi-Fi to be launched in the coming days via China market. The Wi-Fi device model is under quality certification at China’s authentic centers. Probably in the next couple of months it will be launched. However, there are certain obstacles in this task that have caused certain troubles regarding the release of the product.
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The iPad 3 has been in the market for quite some time now. Many people like the new features present in the latest tablet offering from Apple. The unique Retina Display, the new processor and other features present in the iPad 3 has people saying that it is the best tablet currently present in the market. Though many people seem to think that things can’t get any better than this new tablet, there are a lot of users who have companied about the functioning of this new device. Many people have claimed that the tablet overheats. Some have even said that when the iPad 3 says that it is 100% charged, it isn’t accurate, and that it doesn’t work with the 4G network. Read after the break to know about all these complaints and whether or not they are true!
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We know how quickly the iPad 3 is selling since the launch day. A few days ago, we informed that it has sold 3 million units in the first weekend of sales, and Pocket-lint reported few days ago that PC World and Currys group has so far sold 80 percent more iPad 3s in the four days after launch than iPad 2s in the similar time frame last year.
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The Retina Display is one of the most prominent features of the iPad 3 compared to the iPad 2. The high level of brightness is maintained due to the increased number of LEDs. However, the large number of LEDs taken a toll on the battery life. The ‘heating problem’ which we have heard about in the past is also rumored to be due to a large number of LEDs. There have been news about the issues involving battery life and heating problems and here is a summary:
A report suggests that even though the battery of iPad 3 is 1.7 times larger than the iPad 2, the number of LEDs which offer full brightness and better resolution is not doing well for the battery life.
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We are back with another post about the accessories that you can buy for your iPad 3. Earlier, we talked about different connectors and keyboards and we even told you all about different iPad covers and protectors in iPad 3: Cool accessories for your new tablet (part 1). Now, we are going to increase the list of accessories by telling you about iPad docks, audio, headphones and subscriptions that can increase you iPad 3 experience. Read all about it, after the break!
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With the iPad 3 finally out in the public, it’s only right that people try to keep their new device safe and sound from different kinds of harm, such as falls, spills, scratches etc. For some, the iPad is their life, and they do everything they can to maintain its shiny look. Not only that, people also buy different accessories for their iPad’s in order to give it a unique look and have an edge over the other tablets that are owned by people. Many people are now interested in finding different accessories for the iPad 3 that they’ve bought. If you’re also one of those people who want to know about the different accessories that they can get for their tablets, then you’ve come to the right post. Know about a list of accessories meant for your iPad 3, after the break!
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iPad 3’s display quality is something that has taken the market by storm. The iPad 3 has the best consumer display on the market at the moment. What surprises us is that in a blind test, the Apple Store customers couldn’t spot the difference between the iPad 3 and the iPad 2 in a blind test.
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There have been reports that a number of iPad 3 adopters are raising their concerns to Apple’s Support Communities about the operating temperature of the new tablet. Many of them feel the third-generation tablet is getting too warm if used for a long period of time and they feel this is a serious issue.
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Apple has announced that it has sold three million units of the iPad 3 since the launch on 16th of March. The iPad 3 has a brand new Retina Display, A5X chip, a 5 megapixel iSight camera which shoots 1080p HD video and is amazingly light and thin. The 4G LTE network is supported in the US and Canada, and fast networks around the world including the ones based on HSPA+ and DC-HSPDA. The press release continues after the break!
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The iPad 3 has already been jailbroken untethered by three hackers using their unmentioned exploits. The first one was MuscleNerd, the second jailbreak done by German hacker i0n1c and the third feat was achieved by chpwn. Now another addition comes in! Paul Griffin (@phoenixdev) found another vulnerability in iOS 5.1 which leads to a fourth untethered jailbreak of the iPad 3.
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