There shall be either an iPad 3 announcement or something geared towards the wider use of a Retina Display.
Per The Next Web, evidence continues to point toward an early March launch for the next-generation iPad, a new report claims that Apple is now in “crunch mode” as it prepares for on-stage demonstrations and television commercials highlighting apps for the device.
Sources have indicated that Apple’s selection process is proceeding at an “increased rate.” Of course, it is to be expected that Apple would be under more pressure as the event approaches, but the report does triangulate other recent reports that have pegged a Retina Display-equipped third-generation iPad for an early March launch.
Apple has traditionally showcased some of its own apps, such as GarageBand and iMovie, as well as exemplary third-party apps at its media events for new iOS devices. According to the report, the company is placing an emphasis on “graphics-oriented applications with high-definition assets” to spotlight the rumored Retina Display on the device.
The iPad maker is also reportedly forwarding some apps to its advertising partner TWBA/Chiat/Day as the agency readies commercials for the third-generation tablet. Author Matthew Panzarino noted that the process is entering its “final phase” and is on a tight deadline for the presentation and subsequent television broadcast.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.