Apple to launch iPad 3 on Steve Jobs’ birthday

Apple will launch the iPad 3 on Feb. 24 in honor of Steve Jobs's birthday, Pcmag.com reported, citing a new report from the Economic Times.

The iPad 2 hit stores on Friday, March 11; it was unveiledon Wednesday, March 2. Jobs, who at the time was on medical leave, returned to show off the new tablet. "We've been working on this product for awhile and I didn't want to miss today," Jobs said at the time.

The first iPad was unveiled on Wednesday, Jan. 27 and hit stores on Saturday, April 3.

Apple has not reportedly made further announcements regarding its next-gen tablets.