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iPad 3 to Include Haptic Display Technology to Provide On-Screen Textures?
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A quad core processor, retina display and haptic feedback seem like a little too much for a product upgrade
I disagree. It's a matter of degrees really. The processor could be a quad core but not that fast of one. Or a faster dual core. And haptic feedback could be restricted to the Apple native apps at the moment (with perhaps an sdk coming with iOS 6 for everyone to use it).
A quad core processor at some lighting fast speed, a retina display, full customizable haptic, pressure sensitivity, a 60fps video and 12mp camera, one multi carrier capable LTE/3g antenna and an up to 40 hour battery that recharges from solar power, etc. THAT would be way to crazy to believe at once. Although the rumors are about that out there
Big kudos to you for breaking this story. I definitely think it will be included today.
Apple doesn't have to come out with top spec but when Steve Jobs returned it was all about the products. Which completely changed their strategy. Their mission is to provide amazing products. And this would be amazing. If nothing else the timing of this rumor tied in with the invite is very interesting. I wouldn't count it out. I love how last week it was speculation of no home button due to the photo and "touch" line. It's clear that many believe that the "and touch" line indicates something unknown.
This sounds pretty cool. I'm sure a lot of people would like it.
Something I'd really like to see go with this, though I know will probably not happen, is more support for styluses. While I don't need one, I work at a school and the art teacher might find it useful. Fingers are pretty big and imprecise while styluses are much more precise. Add in support for sensing various degrees of pressure and which angle you're holding the stylus at would make a world of difference for drawing/painting.
Also, styluses will be a whole lot easier for writing for some people.
I know there are some styluses that work with iPads, but the point is still fairly thick, like a pencil eraser. I'd like something thin like a pencil point.
Something I'd really like to see go with this, though I know will probably not happen, is more support for styluses. While I don't need one, I work at a school and the art teacher might find it useful. Fingers are pretty big and imprecise while styluses are much more precise. Add in support for sensing various degrees of pressure and which angle you're holding the stylus at would make a world of difference for drawing/painting.
Also, styluses will be a whole lot easier for writing for some people.
I know there are some styluses that work with iPads, but the point is still fairly thick, like a pencil eraser. I'd like something thin like a pencil point.
by it's general nature you touch the iPad. So that could be all that line is about.
It seems to feel pretty realistic:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=_11yYgt-h84#t=519s
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I knew there was something about the "touch" part of the invite. This will be awesome!
I knew there was something about the "touch" part of the invite. This will be awesome!
Live Coverage
I usually watch Engadget and CNET feeds.
Engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/apple-ipad-3-liveblog/
I usually watch Engadget and CNET feeds.
Engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/07/apple-ipad-3-liveblog/
I'm so stoked for today's event!!!! This would be a cool feature. It would definitely give it the WOW factor.
But, I'll believe it when I feel it.
This would be a cool feature. It would definitely give it the WOW factor. But, I'll believe it when I feel it.
I've not seen this mentioned yet. Digital Braille!? That would be a massive MASSIVE win for Apple.
Imagine how this well help people.
I read an article somewhere a couple of days ago (I wish I could remember where) about someone playing a ukulele using an iPad and an iPhone. It looked and seemed ridiculous. I couldn't understand why they would do that. it is starting to make sense now. Wow
I hope that's not what this is or it can be turned off. I hated the vibrate when I used the keypad on my HTC phone.
Touch What You Read
Check this Georgia Tech Braille App out! This would be great with Haptics
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/georgia-tech-researchers-turn-an-iphone-into-a-braille-writer-wi/
I've not seen this mentioned yet. Digital Braille!? That would be a massive MASSIVE win for Apple.
Imagine how this well help people.
Check this Georgia Tech Braille App out! This would be great with Haptics
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/georgia-tech-researchers-turn-an-iphone-into-a-braille-writer-wi/