iPad 3 to have tactile display? (VIDEO)

[appleisler]

I'd like it if the iPad 3 would respond to touch pressure, it would make painting apps that much more functional.

Well maybe - if you like finger painting but what about painting with a brush or, heaven forbid, writing with an actual pen instead of a rubber stubbed crayon like stylus??

I think this is really cool and entertaining for sure but how useful is it compared to being able to ditch the biro and the notepad and use the iPad for everything. All my books, all my info is on my iPad now, even my notes but even with the note taking apps out there, not having a decent functioning fine tipped stylus is disappointing on a daily basis.

I dream of the day when I can write (and draw and doodle and make diagrams freehand) on my iPad with a stylus with the look and feel of a great fountain pen.

I know what Steve said and I know its probably wishful thinking, but a girl can dream

 

[Zweimeter]

I would be really interested in this technology for art. It could simulate different paper textures and paint, like the Dinsey video mentioned. It does seem a little gimmicky though...

Well it adds another dimension to the device, across all apps and the whole OS, how is that gimmicky?

 

[Shadyriley]

I would be really interested in this technology for art. It could simulate different paper textures and paint, like the Dinsey video mentioned. It does seem a little gimmicky though...

And Siri isn't?

 

[maclook]

I think it's funny how people are bringing up art. Art is about how the charcoal/paint/etc react with the paper, not your finger. That's all simulated through software and it's available right now. Traditionally, your finger is only feeling the tactile feedback from the brush/pencil hitting the paper. That's the same feedback you get from using a stylus on a touchscreen.

I think the most interesting uses for this technology is found in practically every application besides sketching/writing apps. Other art apps like 3d modeling could benefit greatly though.

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Somebody give this guy an analyst job and a paycheck. This is prediction is way more unique and interesting than the ones those idiot "analysts" throw out every day. Are you paying attention to this DIGITIMES?

Ha, right now all the big news sites are obsessing over a rumor that the iPad 3 will be called iPad HD.

 

[cheesesteak22]

This would be awesome, and it is certainly plausible that they might include it in in the iPad 3 (maybe even accounting for the questionable price hike?). That said, it seems a little quick from prototype to mass market based on the way that guy was talking in the video- 12 to 24 months sounds more like an iPhone 5 introduction.

One thing I am suspicious about is that senseg has already partnered with toshiba (http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20100513/182579/), and I feel like this is the kind offeature that apple likes to have all for themselves.

 

[borgqueenx]

No other tablet or manufactor even announced something like this.
I love the video and would like it. But you guys got to wake up.
The invitation says nothing special. Just that 7 march is the announcement day.

 

[motoleo]

Ha, right now all the big news sites are obsessing over a rumor that the iPad 3 will be called iPad HD.

I think they're just trying to throw us off. The use of the word HD is part of the list of banished words of 2009. Just like with daddy-o, jive and the bomb.

About the tactile display, I'd be scared to touch it. But I'd do it if everybody else was.

 

[Zweimeter]

No other tablet or manufactor even announced something like this.
I love the video and would like it. But you guys got to wake up.
The invitation says nothing special. Just that 7 march is the announcement day.

Yes, they just randomly chose some words for the invitation. Like when they invited to the iPhone 4S event and said "Let's talk iPhone", no hint at Siri at all!
They just wanted to talk.

The "And touch" line and the finger in the photo are just coincidences, just like the keynote symbol in the dock and the 7 on the calendar icon.

Man I think you have to wake up and open your eyes!

 

[NutsNGum]

And Siri isn't?

Actually, I've found Siri to be pretty useful, especially in conjunction with Wolfram Alpha.

 

[Aqua Bliss]

Does Disney own this touch technology?

It's worth buying some DIS call options on Monday before close just in *case* Apple announces this on Tuesday, I can see a 10-15% jump in the stock of whomever owns or licenses this technology...

 

[borgqueenx]

Yes, they just randomly chose some words for the invitation. Like when they invited to the iPhone 4S event and said "Let's talk iPhone", no hint at Siri at all!
They just wanted to talk.

The "And touch" line and the finger in the photo are just coincidences, just like the keynote symbol in the dock and the 7 on the calendar icon.

Man I think you have to wake up and open your eyes!

no. Ofcource there is a hint in the invitation. Thats the retina display.
And "touch" simply hints towards its about the ipad 3. Its a nice ending to the line before. Its apple style.

You seriously need to wake up. Else you will meet a great disappointment on the 7th of march.

 

[appleofmy"i"]

Did we ever figure out why the new iPad shell is thicker? The screen they received isn't any bigger....... maybe this tech needed somewhere to fit.
Just playing devils advocate.

 

[borgqueenx]

Did we ever figure out why the new iPad shell is thicker? The screen they received isn't any bigger....... maybe this tech needed somewhere to fit.
Just playing devils advocate.

yep, retina display should be a bit larger

and to the first post: in the invite should have said: "And Feel" instead of "And Touch".

 

[ChristianVirtual]

I think that is a great solution. Think about blind people could use the iPad. Not sure if the precision would be enough to be used as Braille reader but it for sure can help navigation, together with Siri ...

 

[porcupine8]

yep, retina display should be a bit larger

and to the first post: in the invite should have said: "And Feel" instead of "And Touch".

That would be a little on-the-nose, and get people actually wondering what they mean. Like "Let's talk iPhone," if they were going to announce something like this "and touch" would be innocuous enough that (most) people would only notice the double meaning after the fact.

I agree with those saying its probably a year or two too early for this, but it's a very cool find and I'll bet it will be included very soon - and if it does show up next week, I hope the tech sites give the OP credit for calling it.

 

[Zweimeter]

no. Ofcource there is a hint in the invitation. Thats the retina display.
And "touch" simply hints towards its about the ipad 3. Its a nice ending to the line before. Its apple style.

You seriously need to wake up. Else you will meet a great disappointment on the 7th of march.

I wouldn't call the retina display implementation a hint anymore. They obviously show it in the invitation. Everybody would now be dissappointed if that wasn't included. And if it was the only "innovation" everybody would be kind of dissapointed too.
Now that Windows 8 and the Nexus Tablet are on it's way, Apple needs to keep up, giving consumers a reason to buy an iPad.

The tactile display is no gimmiky feature, it's obviously the future of touch interfaces. Apple knows that and the technology is ready for massproduction. Apple would be dumb giving the competition a head start on this. They are leaders not followers with fundamental innovations like this.

Of course you shouldn't take my speculation as fact and get all your hopes up. But I rather be disappointed in the end then not having the fun of speculating and analyzing. Makes this event so much more fun and interesting for me.
And in the end it's expectation that drives innovation.

 

[borgqueenx]

they will give us reasons enough to upgrade already. retina screen alone is a reason to upgrade. then the better camera, the better gpu and CPU.
Add more stuff to it and people will ofcource be more exited, but they lose a new innovation option to include a year later.
i think this tech is possible to see in the ipad 4 or iphone 5. no, not in the ipad 3.

 

[Bloodiron]

The OP deserves a medal

 

[borgqueenx]

Although Zwei, i really dont wanna give a negative impression.
I really like the way you thought about it. But the tech is to young to be implanted into the ipad 3.

 

[TaKashMoney]

I think this is very interesting and extremely fun to speculate. I did think that the invitation was a bit strange when I first saw it given Apple's tendency to subtly hint at new features. The invite shows an iPad. Obviously people can assume that the announcement will be iPad related, and obviously iPads have touch screens. Why waste the extra copy?

Maybe the product will be available immediately for the media to test. But this hardly seems revolutionary, given that this ALWAYS happens at their media events.

Further hope for haptic technology can be linked to the following Apple Patent back in June 2010 http://www.appleinsider.com/article..._haptic_feedback_for_multi_touch_devices.html

Clearly, Apple is investing in the technology.

Unfortunately, to me, the biggest argument against the inclusion of this tech in the iPad 3 (besides no rumors or hardware leaks about it) is the argument of incremental upgrades.

The iPad is already the dominant product in the market and the only competitive strategy for the other companies has been to undercut with price (by losing functionality). The Kindle Fire is the low hanging fruit, to the higher perched Apple. Very few companies seem to be innovating in the high-end tablet market.

Apple realizes it can innovate very little from product generation to generation and still break sales records. A retina display, a faster processor, and improved cameras are all they need to do and maybe all they should do (from a profit margin standpoint).

Looking at the iPhone's hardware upgrades we have:

1) Product release - iPhone 1
2) iPhone 3g - hardware redesign, 3g Data speeds, increased HD capacity
3) 3Gs- Faster processor, increased RAM, improved camera, Video camera, digital compass
4) 4 - hardware redesign, faster processor, increased RAM, improved camera, 720p video, front camera, retina display,
5) 4s- faster processor, increased RAM, improved camera, 1080p video, Siri

*Major hardware additions in bold

The iPad 3 is already widely regarded to have: faster processor, increased RAM, improved camera, 1080p video, retina display, 4g data speeds, Siri

This is shaping up to be one of the best upgrades in Apple history. I have my doubts that haptic technology will be thrown in as well.

 

[Emoo]

Well it adds another dimension to the device, across all apps and the whole OS, how is that gimmicky?

Well, I guess just for me, haptic response has never been all that effective or necessary on devices I use. I guess that I'm mostly just worried that it's not mature enough to actually manage a credible simulation.

That said, I've never had an opportunity to try out the example in the video, so I'll cheerfully eat my words if Apple implements this well.

And Siri isn't?

I think Siri is kind of gimmicky also, but I don't have a 4S, so I've never used it.

 

[borgqueenx]

I think this is very interesting and extremely fun to speculate. I did think that the invitation was a bit strange when I first saw it given Apple's tendency to subtly hint at new features. The invite shows an iPad. Obviously people can assume that the announcement will be iPad related, and obviously iPads have touch screens. Why waste the extra copy?

Maybe the product will be available immediately for the media to test. But this hardly seems revolutionary, given that this ALWAYS happens at their media events.

Further hope for haptic technology can be linked to the following Apple Patent back in June 2010 http://www.appleinsider.com/article..._haptic_feedback_for_multi_touch_devices.html

Clearly, Apple is investing in the technology.

Unfortunately, to me, the biggest argument against the inclusion of this tech in the iPad 3 (besides no rumors or hardware leaks about it) is the argument of incremental upgrades.

The iPad is already the dominant product in the market and the only competitive strategy for the other companies has been to undercut with price (by losing functionality). The Kindle Fire is the low hanging fruit, to the higher perched Apple. Very few companies seem to be innovating in the high-end tablet market.

Apple realizes it can innovate very little from product generation to generation and still break sales records. A retina display, a faster processor, and improved cameras are all they need to do and maybe all they should do (from a profit margin standpoint).

Looking at the iPhone's hardware upgrades we have:

1) Product release - iPhone 1
2) iPhone 3g - hardware redesign, 3g Data speeds, increased HD capacity
3) 3Gs- Faster processor, increased RAM, improved camera, Video camera, digital compass
4) 4 - hardware redesign, faster processor, increased RAM, improved camera, 720p video, front camera, retina display,
5) 4s- faster processor, increased RAM, improved camera, 1080p video, Siri

*Major hardware additions in bold

The iPad 3 is already widely regarded to have: faster processor, increased RAM, improved camera, 1080p video, retina display, 4g data speeds, Siri

This is shaping up to be one of the best upgrades in Apple history. I have my doubts that haptic technology will be thrown in as well.

exactly. Its 1. to new. and 2. no need because the retina display is already a biggy.

EDIT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiCqlYKRlAA
here's a bit(probaly) false hope for you guys
quote from video:

the first step is to find that visionary device manufactor to bring this technology to the market.

We're having very positive conversations with the leaders in the field

Placed this year. Maybe he was not allowed to speak about it

 

[maclook]

I wonder....if Apple were to use this, why didn't they buy Senseg? If the iPad 3 were released with this technology, what would be stopping Samsung from grabbing that technology right after Apple's keynote.

 

[taylortm]

Does Disney own this touch technology?

It's worth buying some DIS call options on Monday before close just in *case* Apple announces this on Tuesday, I can see a 10-15% jump in the stock of whomever owns or licenses this technology...

Great thought. But what about some AAPL call options? Whaddaya think?

 

[motoleo]

It's not like Apple doesn't have a patent on tactile feedback. Apple being Apple, if they do have tactile feedback on this, we can expect every other manufacturer to be coming out with it soon after.