Apple didn't upgrade the iPad's resolution with the iPad 2, but that could change with its third-generation tablet. The iPad 3 could get its resolution beefed up in a big way—2,048-by-1,536 pixels, according to 9to5Mac.
The blog points to the Korea Times, which cited a "source close to the talks," who said Apple will keep the 9.7-inch screen, but ramp up the resolution beyond full HD (currently 1,920-by-1,080). Apple is reportedly looking to either Samsung or LG to supply these high-res LCD displays, and Apple is already testing displays from the two companies at a lab in China, according to the Korea Times.
Given that Apple and Samsung are currently embroiled in a legal battle over patent and trademark infringement, LG might have the upper hand if this rumor has any truth to it.
It's been rumored in the past that Apple and Samsung would team up to bring Samsung's AMOLED technology to the iPad 3's display, but the Korea Times said Apple decided against AMOLED displays because they aren't full HD, they have "shorter life spans, and are easily contaminated."
In other iPad 3 display rumors, there's also been buzz that the third-gen device will get a 3D display.
So just when will Apple launch the iPad 3? There has been some indication that Apple won't launch the iPad 3 this fall, but rather a moderately upgraded version of the iPad 2, possibly called the iPad 2 Plus. However, there are other sources that claim Apple will debut a fully upgraded version of the tablet this fall, breaking its usual habit of an annual product update cycle.
Regardless of when Apple unveils the iPad 3, there is some evidence that the company could be
But as usual, Apple wouldn't comment on the rumors.