Even if they do something like this, it depends also the software! It can not simply assume what goes on on the screen and materialize it. Programers would have to completely re-code their programs.
It's not an option for this iPad or even iPad 4
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iPad 3 to Include Haptic Display Technology to Provide On-Screen Textures?
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Even if they do something like this, it depends also the software! It can not simply assume what goes on on the screen and materialize it. Programers would have to completely re-code their programs.
It's not an option for this iPad or even iPad 4
Texture is not really the same as moisture. Or shape. So it could feel like skin. But still perfectly flat, unyielding, dry skin. So not all that exciting.
I suppose most of these speculations are coming from the .And touch part of the invitation. Its not a bad guess since Apple is usually very frugal with their use of language on these teaser invites.
It definitely means something beyond the obvious touch device: were either going to see haptic feedback, pressure sensitivity, some kind of touch extension into the bezel area - or - an additional/upgraded device, likely Apple TV 3 (given the other rumors currently circulating).
It definitely means something beyond the obvious touch device: were either going to see haptic feedback, pressure sensitivity, some kind of touch extension into the bezel area - or - an additional/upgraded device, likely Apple TV 3 (given the other rumors currently circulating).
So if you play angry birds and hold the birds, you can actually feel the feather?
If you hold on ice, you'll actually feel the cold temp on your finger?
Is that it or not hahaha.
Anyway, what's that technology called that was in ipad 2 wherein when you play GarageBand and tap harder the sound will be louder and vice versa?
If you hold on ice, you'll actually feel the cold temp on your finger?
Is that it or not hahaha.
Anyway, what's that technology called that was in ipad 2 wherein when you play GarageBand and tap harder the sound will be louder and vice versa?
Yeah, if we're talking about the same thing, I only got this when the MacBook Pro was on charge!
You mean this? Probably one of the ugliest phones I've ever seen. Who would want to carry this around in their pocket? And how often would you user the projector? It's times like these I'm glad Steve, Jony et al were just as focused on what to leave out of a product as they wee on what they put in.
This is way too amazing of a feature for it to be true, at least for this generation. However, the company's statment about not saying anything until after the launch gives it some legs. That's a curious thing to say if they're not doing anything for the current model. You would think they would have said something along the lines of "no, we're not doing this".
Wasn't that the accelerometer? Or am I thinking of something else?So if you play angry birds and hold the birds, you can actually feel the feather
If you hold on ice, you'll actually feel the cold temp on your finger?
I that it or not hahaha.
Anyway, what's that technology called that was in ipad 2 wherein when you play GarageBand and tap harder the sound will be louder and vice versa?
I am going to go out on a limb here and say no. I doubt this tech would be in the iPad with no leaks surfacing until now. I hope I'm wrong, but Apple seems to purchase tech companies to incorporate features into their products, and only leases technology when there is no other decent option (Nuance).
We'll see in four hours I guess.
We'll see in four hours I guess.
Damn these rumors! If there is no haptic screen now it will feel like a letdown. I think Apple is read to throw the hammer down though. I mean how could you NOT buy an iPad with a retina screen with 2nd gen haptics. It could be wifi only and I think I'd still buy it!
A lot of sober realism in here!
Maybe all that stink about them running into problems with the display revolved around getting this tech to work well at the higher pixel density.
Yeah, probably not. We'll see here in a few minutes!
Maybe all that stink about them running into problems with the display revolved around getting this tech to work well at the higher pixel density.
Yeah, probably not. We'll see here in a few minutes!
Was thinking about this too. If it can sense and differentiate between multiple fingers in different textured areas etc... wow. A must have. The possibilities for this with apps would be incredible!
If this comes today, Apple conquers the market forever... or 2014. Whichever comes first.
This would be a killer app-sort-of-thing. Now, will it come today? Doubtful, but it could be part of that rumored "amazing iPad4" coming in Sept/Oct with the A6 and so forth.
This would be a killer app-sort-of-thing. Now, will it come today? Doubtful, but it could be part of that rumored "amazing iPad4" coming in Sept/Oct with the A6 and so forth.
Makes you wonder. It makes the "touch" part of the sign make perfect sense... but, you touch an iPad with or without this feature.
Remember the new Retina panel that surfaced? Ifixit or whoever had it wasn't able to connect it. If they had, they might have been surprised.
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Maybe next year. I'll be shocked if we got all these new features and the base price started at $499. As with every year, we never get all the rumors correct.
Maybe next year. I'll be shocked if we got all these new features and the base price started at $499. As with every year, we never get all the rumors correct.
If the tag line was "We have something you really have to see. And feel." I might believe this one. Those Finns at Senseg don't seem to have a good grasp of English.
edit: I see this was already mentioned... so I'm not the only one who sees the distinction here.
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This is all getting too much. There is so much Hype and at the end we get disappointed. So please: be realistic, people. iPad 4 maybe, iPad 3: no.
Just look at the recently announced Android lackluster Tablets: Apple simply doesn't have to come up with a Top Spec iPad.
Somebody stated it already here in this thread: Something you have to see: Apple TV And touch: iPad 3
Just look at the recently announced Android lackluster Tablets: Apple simply doesn't have to come up with a Top Spec iPad.
Somebody stated it already here in this thread: Something you have to see: Apple TV And touch: iPad 3
Not saying I believe the feature is coming, but if they said feel, that would have been way too obvious.
Would whoever had access to the new screen be able to tell if this technology was incorporated (without plugging it in?)