Technology | Apple Apple to Launch High-Rez iPad 3 Early Next Year Next installment expected to have twice the resolution By Tim Karan Posted Aug 19, 2011 3:15 PM CDT Copied Apple is reportedly already at work on its next version of the iPad. (AP Photo/dapd, Lukas Barth, File) Still saving up for that iPad 2? You might wanna hold off a couple more months. Apple is already in development of the iPad 3 and hopes to release it early next year, reports the Wall Street Journal. The device is expected to have twice the resolution for its 9.7-inch screen as Apple looks to stay ahead of competitors' tablets. One unnamed source says Apple has ordered parts to build 1.5 million of the devices. Read These Next Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. American Taylor Townsend gets an earful after her US Open win. Belichick's girlfriend is embracing 'gold digger' idea. The Air Force has changed its tune on Ashli Babbitt. Report an error