Digitimes is reporting that Pegatron Corp, the leading manufacturer of Apple’s iOS devices, has already received production orders for the upcoming iPad 3 which is set to launch in March 2012. The report also claims that significantly larger production orders are expected for Apple’s “iPad 4″ which is scheduled to launch in October 2012, with an initial volume of about 7-10 million units. However, Pegatron has not yet commented on the report.

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Earlier today Apple released iOS 5.1 beta 3 to developers. Beta 2 was released back in December. Now, according to a discovery by @sonnydickson (via 9to5Mac), it appears the ‘About Dictation and Privacy’ screen within the latest beta makes references to Siri dictation.

Currently, Siri dictation is only available on the iPhone 4S. Both devices share the same dual core A5 chip, so any argument about the lack … Read More

Video sharing site Vimeo has unveiled its new mobile apps for Android and Windows Phone 7 devices at the CES Las Vegas 2012 with upload functionality and ‘watch later’ queue management. But more importantly, Engadget has learned from their sources that an iPad version is in the works too.It appear that upcoming Vimeo for iPad will feature full HD streaming with access to the Vimeo Music Store and browse-while-watching capabilities.

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Digitimes previously reported on Apple releasing two iPad models, and now according to information from Taiwanese component makers, we now hear about a Spring and Fall launch for two different iPads. The next generation iPad 3 will come with its high resolution display, as predicted:

The iPad 3 will come with a QXGA (1,536×2,048 pixels) display and longer battery life although its other hardware … Read More

Some more iPad 3 rumours, this time once again from iLounge editor Jeremy Horwitz, tweeting from his twitter account just prior to the start of CES. Here’s what his source tells him:

1) A few next-gen iPad notes, ahead of the show. Both cameras are getting upgrades. Front goes HD, rear becomes iPhone 4/4S-like (bigger).

2) Body of the next iPad is, as we previously reported, getting just a little thicker … Read More

According to a new report by Digitimes Research, a substantial price drop is expected for current iPad 2 models which could completely “change the tablet game”. It is expected that Apple will keep its traditional pricing formula intact for the next-gen iPad with base model starting from US$499 as a result of which iPad 2′s price will drop to US$399. However, if Apple releases two versions of the new iPad as claimed by … Read More

Update 2: @safesolvent refers to this Wired story that gives the most accurate account of his iPad ‘passport’ experience. He also had his non-enhanced driver’s license with him.

Update 1: We spoke with Martin (@safesolvent) on twitter and he noted he used Dropbox to store his scanned copy of his passport. He has unofficially won the prize of iPad User of the Week. Congrats

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The RIM PlayBook holiday prices have continued throughout the New Year. Prices have been reduced to get rid of remaining stock, part of RIM’s almost $500 million dollar write off on the tablet, seen as a major disappointment by investors and critics.

Prices across Canadian retailers such as Future Shop and on RIM’s website still show the following prices:

16GB PlayBook: $199
32GB PlayBook: $249
64GB PlayBook: $399

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News has emerged over the iOS 5.0.1 untethered jailbreak for the iPad 2. iOS hacker @pod2g previously released the untethered jailbreak for the iPad and other A4 devices, and now he tweets the iPad 2 jailbreak is expected to be released in a week:

I made a step today for the A5. With some luck we could expect a release in a week.

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2012 is upon us, and you know what that means? More New Years Resolutions that will flounder for a few weeks and abruptly disappear come spring. While many of our resolutions will never see fruition, I hope your most important ones won’t, and maybe the iPad can come to the rescue. Here are a few ways that your iPad can help.

Health and Fitness

Let’s be honest. The iPad isn’t exactly the … Read More