iPad 3 to Have High-Def Screen, LTE Compatibility

Another day, another rumor about the iPad 3.

On Friday, Bloomberg reported that the next-generation iPad will feature a high-definition screen and be compatible with long-term evolution (LTE), a wireless network that gives users access to data more quickly. It will also allow users to move from app to app more quickly, as it will be running on a quad-core chip, according to the report.

More than three sources confirmed the news, Bloomberg tweeted.

The report says that Apple’s manufacturing partners have increased production in Asia and will ramp up production even further in February. Production in Chinese factories is currently running on a 24-hour schedule.

The next-generation iPad will also be compatible with LTE networks. The move is part of a larger trend among smartphone companies that are rolling out devices to the faster wireless network.

For a look at other iPad 3 rumors, check out the gallery below.

1. Minor Upgrades

iLounge recently reported that it saw a prototype of the next-generation iPad at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and that it looks just like the iPad 2, only thicker by about 1 mm. The camera in the top left corner is expected to be a bit larger than the iPad 2 and similar to the improved camera featured on the iPhone 4S.

It’s also been rumored that the next-generation iPad will have a high-resolution screen – possibly even double dpi — and a stronger interior. However, the updates seen by iLounge seem to be more cosmetic than structural. Could the next-generation device be an upgrade similar to that of the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 4S?

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New ViewPhone 3 Accepts Dual SIM Cards

ViewSonic’s ViewPhone 3, which accepts dual SIM cards, will be unveiled at CES next week and be available for the first time in the United States.

The dual SIM feature, which is popular in markets outside the U.S., can be used to keep business separate from personal calls. An ad for the model suggests one SIM card for business calls and one for personal to allow for more “personal freedom and privacy.”

Until now, the ViewPhone was only available in Latin America and Asia.

According to a study cited in the press release, about 27% of the total 568 million mobile subscriptions in Latin American are classified as “multiple subscriptions,” which means customers have more than one SIM card.

Since the phone uses two SIM cards, it’s possible to have two data plans. This can be a money-saving measure when traveling or if one data plan is used for making voice calls only. If ViewPhone 3 owners have a problem with network coverage, they can switch to the other card to connect to a network.

The ViewPhone 3 uses Android’s 2.3 Gingerbread operating system and has 512 MB of memory, plus a micro SD card slot. The phone is also capable of taking video and has an auto focus camera.

The ViewPhone 3 will be unveiled at CES on Jan. 10. The price ranges from $250-$299.

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