Rumor: The Expected Launching Date for the iPad 12.9-inch "iPad Pro" is by the end of Q3

According to the latest rumors "market sources" from Digitimes. Apple will release a12.9-inch iPad "iPad Pro" by the end of Q3 at the earliest. The report claimed that Apple is working with production partners and component suppliers to develop the next generation iPad Air and Retina iPad mini.

The report also mentioned that Apple and Samsung are going to remain the top tablet vendors this year, with shipments of 80 to 90 million and 60 to70 million units, respectively.

Samsung is allegedly working to launch more Galaxy Lite models with prices going down as low as $129.

Samsung is also likely to launch more Galaxy Lite models, with prices going down as low as US$129, the sources indicated, adding that Samsung's tablet shipments in 2014 are expected to reach 60-70 million units compared to 40 million shipped in 2013.

Many reports have suggested that Apple is working on a bigger iPad model. earlier in the month reports suggested the 12.9-inch iPad Pro could be a hybrid device combines the best of tablets and laptops. and powered by Apple’s next generation A8 chip.

Research firm DisplaySearch thinks that the iPad Pro could ship with a 12.9-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2732 x 2048 and 265 ppi.

Source: Digitimes

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