The iPad 2 is expected to feature a high - definition , 2048 x 480 HD display . The new iPad is very likely to have either a dual - core or quad - core Intel processor . If the iPad has a new HD display , an update of apps and digital textbooks seem inevitable .
The iPad 3 is expected to feature a high-definition , 2048 x 1536 retina display . The new iPad is very likely to sport either a dual-core or quad-core A6 processor . If the iPad gets a new HD display , an update of iMovie and digital textbooks seem inevitable .