There are many news reports stating that Apple will call their new iPad model as the iPad HD instead of iPad 3. The said name is based on its new standout feature which is its higher-resolution Retina display.

iPad HD

The name change of iPad HD seems to make sense according to some experts due to the fact that it will feature higher resolution Retina display. According to rumors, it would feature a 2048 x 1536 pixel display which is much higher as compared to iPad 2 which only had a 1024 x 768 pixel display. This means that users would have a better and sharper viewing experience when using the new iPad model.

Despite the significant improvement in terms of display, this change can also be a challenge in some departments. One of which would be for developers to also adjust their graphics in adapt with the high-resolution offering by Apple. Aside from that, storage capacity can also be affected since a high-resolution iPad would also equate to high storage capacity in order to support this feature. In the current market, this new high-resolution display can only be rivaled by Asus Transformer Pad Infinity 700 which has a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 display resolution.

4G LTE Connectivity

Another strong rumor regarding the newest iPad is its ability to support 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) network. This technology can offer 10 times more speed as compared to the current 3G technology. It would enable users to access faster and view videos at a much stable speed. If this feature in the new iPad would push through, telecommunication providers would be able to largely benefit from this. UBS analysts John Hodulik remarked shared his thoughts about this matter stating that "It's going to dramatically improve video consumption. This is the device people want. They want the fastest speed. They want high resolution." So far, Apple and other network providers declined to comment about this subject.

Apple's Current Status

According to the research done by Forrester Research Inc., Apple still remains as the dominant player in the tablet market. Forrester conducted their survey last September and revealed that Apple accounts for at least 73% market share in terms of tablet sales. Hewlett-Packard Co. was ranked second with 6% and the third spot went to Samsung Electronics Co. with 5%. Also included in the top 5 were Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (4%) and Acer Inc. (3%). The research company also stated that the tablet market is expected to grow in the following years and by the year 2016, at least one-third of the U.S. adult population will purchase and utilize their own tablets for work-related tasks.