iOS 5.1 Beta References Unreleased iPad 2 Variant (iPad2,4)

MacRumors · Nov 28, 2011, 06:53 PM

iOS 5.1 Beta SDK reveals a never seen before iPad product id, according to 9to5Mac. The new product id is "iPad2,4", suggesting a minor variant of the current iPad 2 line.

The current iPad carries the following number designations, which show differences based on the type of cellular antenna, if any:

iPad2,1 - Wi-Fi iPad
iPad2,2 - AT&T iPad 2
iPad2,3 - Verizon iPad 2

Naturally, "iPad2,4" could represent a Sprint supporting variant of the iPad 2 that has been previously rumored. Apple was reportedly considering a Sprint iPad launch before the holidays, though it seems less likely at this late date.

At this stage, it's not clear if and when Apple might introduce such a model or wait until the iPad 3 launches to introduce Sprint compatibility.

Article Link: iOS 5.1 Beta References Unreleased iPad 2 Variant (iPad2,4)

MultiMediaWill · Nov 28, 2011, 07:03 PM

Does anyone even buy Sprint's iPhone?

applefan289 · Nov 28, 2011, 07:03 PM

It was bound to happen...

BruiserB · Nov 28, 2011, 07:11 PM

Couldn't a Sprint version use the same identifier as the Verizon one since they are both CDMA? Are there separate ones for Sprint and Verizon iPhone 4S's?

Apple... · Nov 28, 2011, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MultiMediaWill

Does anyone even buy Sprint's iPhone?

Yes - more than you know. I just hope Apple doesn't release a Sprint iPad now. The iPad 3 launch is approaching fast.

BraveArts · Nov 28, 2011, 07:15 PM

That's interesting. What are the product codes for iPads outside the US then?
If each carrier has a distinctive code I'm intrigued now how the iOS differentiates the iPads elsewhere. Riddle me this, Batman!

haruhiko · Nov 28, 2011, 07:16 PM

I only want to know if there are any new features besides bug fixes, hey, this is a x.1 version. iOS 4.1 brought to use the Game Center, and Airplay for 4.2.

Consultant · Nov 28, 2011, 07:22 PM

To be expected due to Sprint iPhone 4S.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MultiMediaWill

Does anyone even buy Sprint's iPhone?

It broke Sprint sales records.

arn · 07:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BruiserB

Couldn't a Sprint version use the same identifier as the Verizon one since they are both CDMA? Are there separate ones for Sprint and Verizon iPhone 4S's?

The iPhone 4s seems to be same model for sprint and verizon though the previous rumor suggested that sprint ipad model could be different.

I guess it could also represent another strange carrier variant - like china.

arn

Consultant · Nov 28, 2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BraveArts

That's interesting. What are the product codes for iPads outside the US then?
If each carrier has a distinctive code I'm intrigued now how the iOS differentiates the iPads elsewhere. Riddle me this, Batman!

AT&T = GSM
Verizon = Sprint = CDMA

Will0827 · Nov 28, 2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MultiMediaWill

Does anyone even buy Sprint's iPhone?

Proud owner of a sprint 4s. About the sprints ipad hopefully they release one with wimax unless sprint makes their version LTE capable, but it may get stuck with 3G since they plan to begin the LTE shift mid summer.

AppleScruff1 · Nov 28, 2011, 07:35 PM

I can only imagine how slow an iPad will be on Sprints network. They aren't too fast on Verizon and At&T. A 4G iPad will be nice.

Stetrain · Nov 28, 2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BraveArts

That's interesting. What are the product codes for iPads outside the US then?
If each carrier has a distinctive code I'm intrigued now how the iOS differentiates the iPads elsewhere. Riddle me this, Batman!

I'm pretty sure that all international 3G iPads sold now are GSM and are the same model number as the AT&T iPad in the US.

Apple... · Nov 28, 2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will0827

Proud owner of a sprint 4s. About the sprints ipad hopefully they release one with wimax unless sprint makes their version LTE capable, but it may get stuck with 3G since they plan to begin the LTE shift mid summer.

Hate to be a dream-crusher here, but it won't support WiMax, especially since, as you pointed out, they'll be making the transition to LTE, which you can for sure expect in the iPad 4, if not the 3.

tylerk36 · Nov 28, 2011, 07:49 PM

A sprint iPad. What a waste of time. I honestly think that Sprint will screw up the data plan in some way to cause a stir among customers.

Eriamjh1138@DAN · Nov 28, 2011, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Consultant

AT&T = GSM
Verizon = Sprint = CDMA

It probably has to do with the fact that the iPads/iPhones are basically still locked to each carrier. Sprint iPads come locked to Sprint which is why they are not usable on Verizon.

Why they weren't available sooner, who knows?

lord patton · Nov 28, 2011, 08:19 PM

If this happens, it's a sure sign Apple indends to continue selling the ipad 2 after the ipad 3's debut. Just like the verizon iphone 4.

Abyssgh0st · Nov 28, 2011, 08:20 PM

Given how little Apple seems to care about Sprint, I could totally see it just appearing one day.

Alexs5 · Nov 28, 2011, 08:33 PM

Erm i think in order to give it a different number, there is bound to have a change in hardware, and since sprint can already work trough cdma; i think this is a hint for either the ipad 2s or an LTE version

wickoo · Nov 28, 2011, 08:35 PM

More likely a CDMA&GSM version, like the 4S. A separate version for sprint just doesn't make much sense.

smulji · Nov 28, 2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lord patton

If this happens, it's a sure sign Apple indends to continue selling the ipad 2 after the ipad 3's debut. Just like the verizon iphone 4.

This I think is the most likely scenario

cameronjpu · 09:39 PM

Wait... is the Sprint iPhone 4 a different model number than the Verizon one? And the 4S?

Wolffie · Nov 28, 2011, 09:49 PM

Ummm... T-Mobile

wordoflife · Nov 28, 2011, 10:12 PM

Hope they aren't just planning to release this and delay the next gen iPad (kind of what they did with the iPod Touch).

bit density · Nov 28, 2011, 10:16 PM

My guess is that it is an iPad 2 with retina display. That's it for now. It is significant enough that there is likely going to be API tweaks for it, but it won't be released into a new product until the iPad3, and that they are going to keep more of the iPad 3 secret, and yet test the existing stuff with the retina display.

Nov 28, 2011, 06:53 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	iOS 5.1 Beta References Unreleased iPad 2 Variant (iPad2,4) iOS 5.1 Beta SDK reveals a never seen before iPad product id, according to 9to5Mac. The new product id is "iPad2,4", suggesting a minor variant of the current iPad 2 line. The current iPad carries the following number designations, which show differences based on the type of cellular antenna, if any: iPad2,1 - Wi-Fi iPad iPad2,2 - AT&T iPad 2 iPad2,3 - Verizon iPad 2 Naturally, "iPad2,4" could represent a Sprint supporting variant of the iPad 2 that has been previously rumored. Apple was reportedly considering a Sprint iPad launch before the holidays, though it seems less likely at this late date. At this stage, it's not clear if and when Apple might introduce such a model or wait until the iPad 3 launches to introduce Sprint compatibility. Article Link: iOS 5.1 Beta References Unreleased iPad 2 Variant (iPad2,4)
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BruiserB macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2008	Couldn't a Sprint version use the same identifier as the Verizon one since they are both CDMA? Are there separate ones for Sprint and Verizon iPhone 4S's?
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AppleScruff1 macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2011	I can only imagine how slow an iPad will be on Sprints network. They aren't too fast on Verizon and At&T. A 4G iPad will be nice.
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tylerk36 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009	A sprint iPad. What a waste of time. I honestly think that Sprint will screw up the data plan in some way to cause a stir among customers.
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Alexs5 macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2011	Erm i think in order to give it a different number, there is bound to have a change in hardware, and since sprint can already work trough cdma; i think this is a hint for either the ipad 2s or an LTE version
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Nov 28, 2011, 08:35 PM	#20
wickoo macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2011	More likely a CDMA&GSM version, like the 4S. A separate version for sprint just doesn't make much sense.
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cameronjpu macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2007	Wait... is the Sprint iPhone 4 a different model number than the Verizon one? And the 4S? Last edited by cameronjpu; Nov 28, 2011 at 09:39 PM.
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Wolffie macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2008	Ummm... T-Mobile
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bit density macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle	I don't think it is a real product. My guess is that it is an iPad 2 with retina display. That's it for now. It is significant enough that there is likely going to be API tweaks for it, but it won't be released into a new product until the iPad3, and that they are going to keep more of the iPad 3 secret, and yet test the existing stuff with the retina display. __________________ -- Bit Density --
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