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Bloomberg Confirms September iPhone 5 Launch, Hi-Res iPad 3?
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I don't see how BGR could be correct. I don't see any reason for Apple to launch the iPhone 5 without iOS 5 being released at the same time. The only reason could be the MobileMe mess with the iPhone 3G. They would space out the releases to avoid a similar situation.
Apple will no longer sneak peak iOS hardware because it kills sales of what's in existing distribution channels. This is why they announced iOS 5 software a few weeks ago but not the hardware.
Not until S.J. can get on stage and comfortably say "And you can order one as of today"
I like being able to pre order. Pre order iPhones have generally gotten in a day before store sales.
Apple no longer has a need to do pre-orders for the iPhone or iPad. They know whatever product they announce demand will easily outweigh supply on the day it goes on sale.
iPhone5 yes, iPad3 no..
I can't see why Apple would update the iPad unless there's a MASSIVE fault they're trying to remove with a version redo or unless they cannot gain access to the current display panels....
I can't see why Apple would update the iPad unless there's a MASSIVE fault they're trying to remove with a version redo or unless they cannot gain access to the current display panels....
Oh, silly, it's the Xoom and Galaxy Tab that are setting the world on fire... Oh, wait...
I'll join the others in saying that a one third increase in resolution just doesn't work. It adds all sorts of complexity and it is hardly worth doing. It's double or nothing.
It could be that this resolution will be limited to still images or relatively slowly changing graphics like the page turning in iBooks or some animations in Keynote. They could do a 2x2 binning for games and movies if full resolution proved too daunting at video speeds.
Still images is really where this would shine. Text would become much sharper. All sorts of technical images (drawings, TEM/STEM images, EDS mapping) and photography would benefit from a high resolution display.
It could be that this resolution will be limited to still images or relatively slowly changing graphics like the page turning in iBooks or some animations in Keynote. They could do a 2x2 binning for games and movies if full resolution proved too daunting at video speeds.
Still images is really where this would shine. Text would become much sharper. All sorts of technical images (drawings, TEM/STEM images, EDS mapping) and photography would benefit from a high resolution display.
I agree. But I still would like to be able to pre order because in the past they have arrived a day early. I think a majority of both the iPhone 4 and 3GS pre orders arrived a day early. Even if they didn't arrive a day early and instead arrived the day they went on sale at stores, I am sure many people would like the convenience of not having to wait in line. I stood in line for the iPad 2 for a while and although I enjoy the atmosphere, if they had the option to pre order I definitely would have done that.
...and they haven't announced the live TV content service through iCloud yet.
Every time Apple execs are asked about re-inventing the TV the responses are "deniability", but they are also extremely well thought out responses. That tells me they are thinking about it and taking it seriously. with iCloud in place they now have a means to provide what network content over the internet, and trump the "local content provider" as a monthly service.
My bro in law had issues with his VZW until he put a case on his phone. Just sayin'. Whether its true or not its all about perception.
Retina will be sweet, but on the A5 you will loose the gaming experience that makes the iPad 2 even better. To get any benefit for Retina on iPad 3 it will be another almost year before anything is made for it. You can crank up the spec but if the software is way behind then all you get is another Android.
I agree. I'm still loving the original iPad, seems snappy enough for what I use it for (not so much games). The only time i get annoyed is by the constant refreshing during tab browsing (chess board syndrome). Snappiness and speed for better browsing would tempt me to upgrade, not retina view, esp if extra graphics compromised speed.
I love my iPhone 4, but you can't act like it isn't a problem that exists that Apple is going to fix hype or no hype. I'm not in any way trying to bash Apple and you can't lie and say that the iPhone 4's antenna was not a failed design.
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iPad with 2048x1536 resolution will go down as one of the best releases of technology in history.
iPad with 2048x1536 resolution will go down as one of the best releases of technology in history.
Oh enough with the conflicting rumors. BGR has said that there will be a radical case design, and Bloomberg says the opposite. I will actually be heavily disappointed if Apple takes over 1 year to make an iPhone with increased specs (which is still amazing, because internals are what matter) but i would prefer a bigger screen and a rounder back.