Ever since Apple announced iPad 2 or even before that, there were some voices (1,2,3) which suggested that Apple would unleash the 3rd generation of iPad in the current year. King of rumors Digitimes who is the latest to promote this claim reports that the Cupertinos will start selling the iPad 3 in the month of October.

What’s the basis behind this claim? Well here is the answer to your question:

Taiwan-based companies included in the supply chain for iPhone 5 and iPad 3 have begun to prepare materials for the production of the two devices, which are likely to make their debuts in September and to hit the market in October, according to industry sources.

What changes will iPad 3 bring? According to the component suppliers, the iPad 2 successor will bear a thinner design than its predecessor and will get a higher resolution display screen. What new features do you want to see in Apple’s iPad 3? Sound off in the comments section or share your iPad 3 wish list on our Twitter and Facebook channels.