Rumour Mill – Apple iPad 3 to get USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt?

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A 2009 Apple patent revealing a hybrid USB 3.0/DisplayPort has stirred talks of Thunderbolt capability in future adaptors as well, as that nippy transfer technology is already based on DisplayPort smarts.

A nip-tuck is also part of the equation, reducing the height of the existing connector, which would mean that catwalk-skinny iDevices are temptingly around the corner. Bring on the razor-thin iPad 3.

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