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Alleged Leaked Image of Case for Redesigned iPad Pro Shows Mysterious Rear Cutout Above Lightning Connector
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Not sure if I understood the article correctly, but ... to me the cutout in the middle of the case (alongside the volume buttons) is simply an opening to access the SIM tray. The other cutout next to the Lightning connector could be for the smart connector that’s been moved there (as rumored).
Mystery solved. Or did I misunderstand something here?
Mystery solved. Or did I misunderstand something here?
I thought it had been pretty much confirmed that case manufacturers do not have early access to product designs...
Looks to me like the case design is based on the unconfirmed leaked CAD drawing. I don't see a story here...
Looks to me like the case design is based on the unconfirmed leaked CAD drawing. I don't see a story here...
Agreed. There is no reason for them to partner with any case manufacturer when Apple creates its own. Apple doesn't release detailed specs to the manufacturers until well after the device launches. I've seen cases that arrived at the store I used to work at before the iPad launch that were based on leaked parts and they worked fine except they got the name wrong (and covered it with a sticker later) and had no magnet for the sleep/wake feature as they didn't know the location/polarity of the magnet inside the iPad itself yet.
My understanding is that on the iPhone X, FaceID is triggered by the act of raising the phone. No problem, as the phone is usually being held in the hand and moved about when being used.
Implementing this on the iPad creates a problem in that sometimes we use the device when it's stationary, for example, when it's being used with the SmartKeyboard or any other keyboard, or when it's otherwise set up on a table or desk with a smart cover propping it up. Is Apple going to force us to pick up the iPad to wake it up/unlock it when we already have it set up like that. No, they are probably going to build in a way to trigger FaceID that doesn't require lifting the iPad. So how about a touch sensor that allows you to flick a finger across to trigger FaceID to do its thing. Maybe they would place such a sensor on the back right by the location that used to house the Home Button, as muscle memory has trained us to place our hand on that spot to use TouchID, except in this instance we'll be using our forefinger or middle finger on the back, rather than our thumb on the front.
The On/Off button could handle this functionality, but that sometimes results in an expenditure of force sufficient to dislodge the iPad from its cover/keyboard.
Implementing this on the iPad creates a problem in that sometimes we use the device when it's stationary, for example, when it's being used with the SmartKeyboard or any other keyboard, or when it's otherwise set up on a table or desk with a smart cover propping it up. Is Apple going to force us to pick up the iPad to wake it up/unlock it when we already have it set up like that. No, they are probably going to build in a way to trigger FaceID that doesn't require lifting the iPad. So how about a touch sensor that allows you to flick a finger across to trigger FaceID to do its thing. Maybe they would place such a sensor on the back right by the location that used to house the Home Button, as muscle memory has trained us to place our hand on that spot to use TouchID, except in this instance we'll be using our forefinger or middle finger on the back, rather than our thumb on the front.
The On/Off button could handle this functionality, but that sometimes results in an expenditure of force sufficient to dislodge the iPad from its cover/keyboard.
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If real, seems likely possibility for mag charger
- this allows for charging while listening with headphones
- close proximity to lightning port - user most likely default to that location
- if mag charger and headphones plugged in, would want the cables to be oriented fairly similar - this would see the cables both oriented parallel to each other, and therefore, less cable clutter.
You still need a place to hold the damn thing. Its not a phone so there needs to be some amount of bezel around it especially for the 12.9 model. Due to that fact there will be no notch. This is what it will most likely be.- Face-id could require a "notch" somewhere, if they want to make slimmer bezels. That's no good for "pro" iPad use, in general.
- Face-id makes much more sense in a small device that you use in short-time moments dozens of times a day. You don't use a pro iPad the same way.
- If Apple wants an all-screen iPad (complete; without notch; good for Apple pencil), makes sense to locate touch-id back in the middle. The elongated circle is logical, kinder, as you are less prone to fail reaching the spot with your finger; it's more ergonomic, being out of sight when using it.
Just a guess...
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If it's a full power mag charger then I'm all in for that. A 5 or 7 watt charger would be far too weak for an iPad, Pro or not. Seems like an odd spot though. It would be in the way if you were just laying it down to use. And nobody come at me with any 'that's how you charge the Pencil' because it's not plugged in for hours to charge. I will toss Steve Jobs at you like a grenade. ;P
Based on the leaked measurements, both new iPad Pro models have about a 9mm bezel all around, which is equivalent to the height of the notch on the X. So no notch.- Face-id could require a "notch" somewhere, if they want to make slimmer bezels. That's no good for "pro" iPad use, in general.
- Face-id makes much more sense in a small device that you use in short-time moments dozens of times a day. You don't use a pro iPad the same way.
- If Apple wants an all-screen iPad (complete; without notch; good for Apple pencil), makes sense to locate touch-id back in the middle. The elongated circle is logical, kinder, as you are less prone to fail reaching the spot with your finger; it's more ergonomic, being out of sight when using it.
Just a guess...
They didn't for the 10.5 Pro, to many people's annoyance who loved the silicone cases for other devices.
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Isn't the existing 10.5's side bezels smaller than 9mm currently? So, bigger bezels in this new bezel-less design?
Spouse ID.
It locks the device when it detects that your spouse has decided you need to pay them more attention.
It locks the device when it detects that your spouse has decided you need to pay them more attention.
Yeah I think they are, the purported dimensions are from the CAD file used to create this case. I'm almost certain that the CAD file is inaccurate.Also no leaks of the actual redesigned iPad Pro, i wonder if Apple are catching more leaks this year. I'm guessing invites for the event go out next week and we will see:
Apple Watch series 4
iPhone - 3 versions
iPad Pro redesigned - 11" and 12.9" with less bezel and Face ID
New MacBook Air - retina display and less bezels as reported by Mark Gurman
it's going to be a big event
We may see 4 new iPhones, and I think the 12.9" will be larger as well. As for MacBooks, if we see the new model at the September event then we'd also see a 12" MacBook refresh along with changes to pricing. That leaves the October event for the iMacs and Mac mini, and perhaps something else.
The fact that it was shot with a potato adds credibility. Are you new here
I would actually love a thinner stylus that fits inside the case completely. Samsung does a lot of crappy things, but I think their Note design where a stylus fits into the case is great.
The slot on the back of the new iPad Pro is probably a new magnetic smart connector that will be used to connect the new Smart Keyboard and also be used to hold/charge the new Apple Pencil 2. The Smart Keyboard trifold for the new new keyboard will likely not be divided into thirds. The left half of the trifold section will be wider in order for it to reach half way on the back of the iPad to make contact to the magnetic smart connector for contact.
1% your prediction.Touch ID is moving to the back of the iPad so the front screen can be larger. There won't be a notch and there won't be Face ID on the iPad.
That's my prediction!
Mark
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take a look at the X Face ID and how large it is compared to the edges where it goes to the top of the phone. They won't put a notch on a iPad with such small an area for faceid. The bezels left over for how large faceid is will look very very small. Unless they want to go true edge to edge on an iPad which to me is dumb because you hold it differently than a phone.
Wifi is fine with all aluminum design. Its lte that has issues with it and that's why they've always done this at the top of iPads for welllll forever
hmm yes a valid point but i suppose it's better than holding it up to your face in portrait orientation.
It’s pretty close but I’m not sure what the bezel width is for this mock-up—maybe only 6mm? Hard to tell.
If the rumored dimensions are accurate, both the 12.9” and the 11.0” iPad Pro models will have a 9mm bezel (height of iPhone X notch) on all four sides, with rounded corners as shown in this mock-up. So a larger bezel than shown in the picture, but the overall look will be similar.