Rumor: Apple to unveil iPad 3 in New York, new unit will include quad-core processor, 4G LTE connectivity

If you’re going to hold an event, hold it somewhere awesome.

Per AppleInsider, Apple is rumored to be holding its iPad 3 launch event in New York next week. The new unit will feature a quad-core processor and 4G LTE connectivity, financial news network CNBC claimed on Tuesday, though the report was immediately disputed.

In a live report Tuesday morning, the network cited anonymous sources who indicated an event will be held in New York to announce the third-generation iPad. Those same people reportedly indicated Apple’s next tablet, which it said will have a quad-core CPU, will go on sale on March 9.

The network also reaffirmed earlier reports that have claimed the next iPad will offer compatibility with high-speed 4G long-term evolution networks. Earlier rumors had pointed toward an event being held next Wednesday, March 7, to unveil the new iPad.

However, Jim Dalrymple of The Loop immediately took to Twitter to declare CNBC “wrong.” Dalrymple has a proven track record with respect to Apple’s plans.

If Apple does in fact hold an event in New York, it would be the first time the company has unveiled a new version of the iPad on the east coast. Unveilings of the last two iPads have taken place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, Calif.

While Apple’s major product unveilings typically occur in California, the company has held some events in New York in recent years to make relatively minor announcements. Most recently, Apple held an event at the Guggenheim Museum to unveil iBooks 2, iBooks Author and iTunes U for iPad in January.

It was said that Apple chose New York for its publishing-related announcements in January because the publishing industry is based in New York. CNBC did not indicate on Tuesday why Apple would hold an event for its so-called “iPad 3” in New York, however.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.