now the 3rd gen iPad is launched, a slightly modest upgrade (just IMO), does that old rumor seems to have some grounds? the new iPhone in the summer and the next iPad in October?
A new iphone is certainly possible. The next ipad could be the 7 inch mini-pad that has been rumoured. They certainly won't introduce it so soon after the release of the ipad, perhaps due to concerns it might cannibalise tablet sales. October marks a plausible mid-point date between this and the next ipad refresh.