Why It Is In Apple’s Best Interest To Launch iPad 3 In Q1 – Part 1

According to the latest reports from Digitimes, Apple iPad 3 might have a possible launch somewhere in March – April 2012. Truth is, there is no official word from Apple for even coming up with an iPad 3, let alone a March – April launch. But then, this has been the case always and Apple will lose out a lot of head start if the iPad 3 is launched late in 2012. The iPad 2 is still selling well, but coming out with a new product every March or April has been the tradition with Apple. Let us discuss on why Apple should launch the iPad 3 in quarter 1 of 2012.

iPad 3 has some strong competition in 2012.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and similar devices are already more powerful than the iPad 2. The iPad 2 was ahead of the rest when it was launched, but Android tablets have not only matched the iPad 2 but also are way ahead in terms of speed and features than the iPad 2. Apple will have to pull up their socks and claim the top spot again by releasing the iPad 3 in Q1.

iPad 3 should be wary of a cheap competitor – Kindle Fire

Although the Kindle Fire will be nowhere near in terms of specifications of the iPad 3, it has one killer feature, the price. $199 tablets coming from Amazon’s stable means that Apple should already be worried. The iPad 3 will not sell at $199 but still it can launch early with a $500 tag and it might be able to convert some Kindle Fire customers in its favor.

Android is a worthy competitor now to the iOS

Early in 2011, Android was still sprouting and it was almost nothing against the iOS. But thanks to the overwhelming response to the Android operating system by big time manufacturers, we now have some awesome tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Kindle Fire in the market. The operating system has also matured a fair bit and by all means is certainly on par with the iOS of the iPad 3.

These were 3 very good reasons why the iPad 3 should launch in Q1 2012. Stay tuned for the Part 2 in this series. Until then let me know yours view on this article. Subscribe to the newsletter to