Apple Inc. Rumors: iPad Air 3 Expected To Be Apple Next Major Event Highlight

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is set to release the latest tablet PC; the iPad Air 3. iPad Air 2 was released in August 2014 and hailed by critics as the best tablet by Apple to date. The iPad Air 2 was lighter than the previous generation iPad Air and packed new features previously unseen in any tablet PC, which made it an obvious choice for buyers shopping for a tablet. Because of the iPad Air 2's success, expectations from the upcoming iPad Air 3 are very high.

Bidness Etc looks at recent rumors surrounding the upcoming ipad Air 3.

iPad 3 Key Features

A9x Chipset

2k Resolution, 3D Display and 400 ppi (pixels per inch)

Updated 3GB RAM

Updated 13MP camera With LED Flash

iPad Air 3 Release Date

For the past 2 years, Apple has released the iPad right in time for holiday season. Because of this, Bidness Etc believes Apple will announce the new iPad in October. This is the perfect time for a release since sales will be high as people shop for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Updated Processor

The new iPad Air 3 is rumored to be powered by a new A9x chip. The previous iPad Air 2 came with an A8x chip; twice as powerful as the outgoing A7x. Bidness Etc believes the new chip will also be at least twice as powerful as its predecessor, especially because new iOS 9 including split screen functionality will exert significant pressure. The new A9x chip is also rumored to manage power consumption well, thereby improving battery life.

Display

The iPad Air 2 did not come with a larger screen than its predecessor, therefore it is highly likely it will be made larger with the iPad Air 3. However, analysts also say that since Apple added a larger screen to the iPad Pro, this makes it likely it will stick with the same screen size for iPad Air. The iPad Air 3 is set to support a 2k resolution screen with 400 pixels per inch (ppi). There are also rumors that the new iPad will host a 3D display.

Camera

The camera for iPad Air 2, though upgraded to 8MP, left a lot be desired. It is suggested Apple will upgrade the camera to 13MP this time, alongside adding LED Flash. The front camera is also set to be upgraded for better Face Time calling and pictures.

Battery

Apple has reportedly been working on improving battery life for this iPad. The new A9x chipset is set to manage power consumption a lot better than the outgoing A8x chip. With new features like Split Screen and streaming music, the iPad Air 3 will definitely need a better battery than the iPad Air 2.

Wireless Mouse Support

The iPad Air 3 is rumored to be compatible with a wireless mouse. Many users prefer using the mouse as their input device because of added accuracy compared to touch. Using a mouse is also much faster than using touch, so this addition will surely entice more consumers into buying the new iPad.

Audio

The iPad is known for poor sound quality and Apple will most likely add better speakers to the new iPad model. This is also expected because Apple recently acquired beats Audio, and it must not come as a surprise if this sound technology is incorporated into the latest iPad.

Wireless Charging

Since this feature is already available in the new iPhones, it shouldn't be surprising if Apple adds it to iPad Air 3. The charging takes place when the device is placed on a wireless charging mat or something similar, but we can expect Apple to take this a step further by adding the capability of charging even when the device is in a bag.

Multitasking

Many tablet PCs have offered this feature for quite some time now. It came with Samsung Elect Ltd's (OTCMKTS:SSNLF) Galaxy phones and Tablets, and was well received all over the world. It will not be startling therefore, if Apple includes this in the new iPad as well.

Colors

The new iPad Air 3 is set to come in three different colors: gold, silver and grey. These are the same as the iPad Air 2, and we do not expect Apple to include any new ones for the latest iPad.

Pricing

The Ipad Air 3 base model is expected to start at $499, same as the previous model. Though with so many new features, it is possible Apple would want to bump the figure up. Price will also vary by storage capacity.

The iPad is expected to be announced next month and we will keep updating you with more news.

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