iPad 3 Release Date

iPad 3 Release Date, We all know that Apple will unveil the iPad 3 at an event in San Francisco on March 7. We even know about its release date, features, specs, price and more thanks to the Internet - well speculation at least, as Apple has not confirmed rumors nor the name of the newest tablet. But the latest rumor surrounding the next generation iPad is that the "iPad Mini" is being manufactured, as well.

According to a report on Thursday from DigiTimes, the Apple iPad Mini is currently being manufactured in Asia with a full production slated for the third quarter of 2012. The report also mentions that final samples are being sent to Apple for approval.

It wouldn't be a stretch for Apple to also unveil the iPad Mini with the iPad 3, as the company will reportedly release a new Apple TV alongside the tablet.

DigiTimes also said the iPad Mini will have a 7.85-inch display and will be priced between $249 and $299, in order to compete in terms of size and price with Amazon's Kindle Fire and Barnes & Noble's Nook Tablet, though Apple CEO Tim Cook believes these smaller tablet computers and e-reader pose no threat to the iPad.

Read more: ibtimes