iPad Air 3 October 2015 Release Date Speculated: A9 or A9X Processor, Better Battery Coming on its way too?

By Staff Writer

Mar 04 2015, 02:01 AM EST

The iPad Air is likely to be released on October 2015, following the traditional month for the release of Apple product in this category. The iPad Air 1 was released on October 22, the iPad Air 2 on October 16. Apple also follows similar standard pattern for its iPhone products: September launching date.

The lack of information on the upcoming tablet's specs could also be an indication that a launching date is not happening anytime soon. This does not mean, though, that predictions can't be made based on previous release of the Apple iPad tablets, right?

As such, it wouldn't be hard to guess that the iPad Air 3 could have the super fast A9 or A9X for processor. Aside from an upgrade in the processor, a tweak on battery performance would also be expected to improve power efficiency. Efficient processor and lasting battery after all goes hand-in-hand in delivering superb performance. Bringing balance between the two will make for a satisfactory user experience.

The iPad Air 3 sporting a thin profile is also very likely. Apple has been trimming the depth of its iPad tablets until it reaches the slenderest tablet it has yet produced: the 6.1mm thick iPad Air 2. For Macworld UK, Apple should stick with the thinness of the iPad Air 2 because if it goes beyond that the device could become frail.

To quote the UK-based Mac reviewer, "It's possible that Apple will repeat the trick on the iPad Air 3, but that seems a little unnecessary... The iPad Air 2: it's not fragile, but there's just enough give, and it feels just delicate enough, that we'd be nervous about its toughness if any more of the body was trimmed off."

A boost in the screen resolution is also a possibility considering that iPhone 6 Plus comes with an upgrade through the 401ppi (pixels per inch) pixel density. Incorporating this to the upcoming tablet could have a negative impact on the battery life, however.

The iPad Air 3 will most likely cost much the same as that of iPad 2 during its initial released. Price would vary depending on the storage option.