DigiTimes has a new report this morning that indicates Apple may release three different versions of the second-generation iPad in 2011. The three versions would be a WiFi-only, WiFi with 3G, and WiFi with CDMA. Production is reportedly beginning in January.

Apple will ship about 500,000-530,000 units to channels in January with shipment ratio of Wi-Fi, UMTS and CDMA models at 3:4:3, according to industry sources, citing upstream component makers.

At this time, Apple offers two versions … Read More

One of the main rumors for the second-generation iPad is a new iPod touch inspired back casing. We’ve read a lot of reports about larger speakers, cameras, and better displays and today one the first hands-on videos of a next-gen iPad case is available.

The video is from the same blog that has been revealing the majority of the next-gen iPad rumors. Looking at the case with a current-gen iPad reveals … Read More

Yesterday, a rumor appeared that claimed that the next-gen iPad will include a larger speaker, among other major features.

This rumor originally surfaced when reports pointed toward the next-gen iPad featuring an SD card slot. That rumor has now turned into a larger speaker which is further supported with these new next-gen iPad cases.

As seen below, this next-gen iPad case shows a mesh covering for a larger speaker. At this time, … Read More

As we get closer to the New Year, the next-generation iPad rumors continue to pile up. This week, a new rumor from Mac Otakara indicates that the next-generation iPad will retain its current 9.7-inch display but use a design similar to the iPod touch with a focus on audio.

Recent photos revealed a large back slot on the next-generation iPad. That slot is reportedly for a larger, better-sounding speaker instead of … Read More

With increasing interest in tablet devices over the second half of the 2010 year, Apple is expecting 6 million units ordered per month of its upcoming iPad 2. With current iPad sales at 4 million just last quarter of the year, the expected number has exponentially increased.

Could it be that there are some features that will be attractive enough to bring about these numbers? Rumours are flying about … Read More

It is almost universally expected that Apple will feature a front-facing camera in the next-generation iPad. This camera would be the FaceTime camera for iPad, bringing the iPad into the FaceTime iPhone, iPod touch and Mac family.

However, there is also a smaller expectation that Apple will feature a back-facing iPad camera but this has been much less certain. The main point of criticism has been the feasibility of featuring a … Read More

With all of the recent second-generation iPad rumors floating around, it was only a matter of time before the accessories showed up!

This week, images showing cases for the next-generation iPad have been revealed, and information about the cases indicate that the next iPad may feature both a back-facing camera and an SD card slot.

The first case shows a rear snap-on shell that has an opening in the top left corner … Read More

This week, DigiTimes reports that suppliers of the backlight unit (BLU) for the next-generation iPad have been selected. This supplier rumoralso may confirm that Apple will not use OLED displays for the next iPad.

According to the DigiTimes report, Taiwanese company Coretronic has been selected to supply backlights to iPad display vendors Chimei Innolux and LG Display.

Coretronic has reportedly entered the supply chain for the second generation iPad, and will supply … Read More

The iPad is available in the USA at Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and more. In Canada, you can buy the iPad at any authorized Apple retailer. We just received a tip that starting next week, Walmart Canada will be selling the iPad. This will coincide with their stores going to extended 24 hour Christmas shopping hours.

The success of the iPad is due to the sheer numbers that are continuously being … Read More

Continuing to increase the expectation that at least a front-facing (and back-facing) camera will debut in the next iPad, DigiTimes is reporting that market rumors point to Taiwanese firm Largan Precision as having been selected to provide the camera lens for the next-generation device.

At this time however, Largan is refusing to comment on the rumors, making it difficult to track the claim.

Largan Precision has declined to comment … Read More