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Second-Generation iPad Air May Get Memory Boost to 2 GB

Tubamajuba said:
That's funny, my iPad Air works almost perfectly. Moving in and out of apps is fluid, and I have yet to run an app that causes problems on it. I say "almost" because of the Safari tab reloads. Depending on what other apps are open, it's been as bad as only 3 tabs before they reload. Still, everything else I throw at the iPad, it does very well. Why get so worked up over one thing? Life is too short to focus on the negative aspects of something when the positives are overwhelming.



The post you quoted implies nothing about being "grateful for it". The writer of that post is merely saying that Apple isn't going to go out of their way to cater to people with very specific wants and needs. It will make products that provide the majority of users with a smooth and solid experience. Apple simply won't cover every usage scenario; those who have needs that Apple doesn't currently provide for should look elsewhere.

In summary, we have options. Nobody is forced to buy Apple products, therefore it's counterproductive to get upset about Apple's decisions. Criticism is one thing, but so many people here on the MacRumors forums can't seem to criticize Apple without getting worked up and full of hyperbole.
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"Very specific needs"? I could see flash being a specific need for a tablet, but most of those are just good ideas in general. Also, the fun part was when he said he hoped that Apple told them to "get bent". Because being rude is definitely the hallmark of a good point.
 
StintheBeast said:
I know we're talking about RAM here but if the base model doesn't have at least 32gb of storage, that's just a bad Apple. Looking to get an iPad this fall because iOS 8 actually has some very useful features. My LG G3 has 32gb of storage, 3gb of RAM, and it's rocking a 1440p screen. Cmon Apple, you can do it. I have faith in you. God knows why but there's a little hope lol
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16GB is the perfect size for the vast majority of consumers. It's completely unrealistic and unreasonable to expect Apple to start at a higher storage capacity that meets your needs, when most people are more than happy with what currently exists.

The great thing about Apple though is they are willing to sell you higher capacity devices. Most Android OEMs give you 16GB and then tell you to buy a memory stick if you want more - a truly vile consumer experience.

I would hope and expect Apple to maintain the current storage bands and protect margins. There's absolutely no reason to do anything different.
 
doelcm82 said:
I agree that it's in Apple's best interest to keep us coming back for more. But if they do that by delaying ready technology for a year, they run the risk that we will go somewhere else for more.

I'm not saying they wouldn't hold back technology to get us to buy again next year, if they could get away with it. I'm saying it would be a bad strategy, because they risk alienating their customers, and therefore holding back tech for that reason would be bad for shareholders.

Technology moves at a fast enough pace that Apple can provide newer and better each year without artificially holding back last-year's tech for this year's products. I don't believe in your conspiracy theory because there's no reason for it.
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Not really, most people buy into an ecosystem these days. If you've spent hundreds of dollars on apps, songs, movies, and books ... you're likely not going to move to another platform. If all of your pictures are on iCloud, you're not likely moving to another platform. Also, Apple products work best with Apple products.

They don't have to have the best technology if they have the best ecosystem for the user in question.
 
Radio said:
Okay so you sit down.

Now I have to go.

(Exits stage right)
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K.

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Duel pane multi-tasking would be nice, but I suspect it would not get much use....even on the full sized iPad. The touch screen UI is really optimized for one app at a time. Multiple windows or panes are best used with a larger screen coupled with trackpad/mouse for more precise interface. I am not saying it couldn't be useful in some situations. I just suspect it would be pretty infrequent.
 
Michael Goff said:
"Very specific needs"? I could see flash being a specific need for a tablet, but most of those are just good ideas in general. Also, the fun part was when he said he hoped that Apple told them to "get bent". Because being rude is definitely the hallmark of a good point.
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The ideas he was responding to are certainly great ideas, most of which I would like to see as well. In my opinion though, the absence of those features wouldn't be a deal breaker. Except for the 2 GB, I suppose- Apple either needs to figure out how to improve Safari's tab retention rate or put more RAM in- or both. I digress though...

I can't speak for him, but I don't think he's actually suggesting that Apple should take a confrontational approach to people that want more than they will provide. It seems like a figure of speech to me- as in, Apple is aware of the fact that people want more of "x" in the next iWhatever, but they're only going to do what they see as prudent.
 
Tubamajuba said:
The ideas he was responding to are certainly great ideas, most of which I would like to see as well. In my opinion though, the absence of those features wouldn't be a deal breaker. Except for the 2 GB, I suppose- Apple either needs to figure out how to improve Safari's tab retention rate or put more RAM in- or both. I digress though...

I can't speak for him, but I don't think he's actually suggesting that Apple should take a confrontational approach to people that want more than they will provide. It seems like a figure of speech to me- as in, Apple is aware of the fact that people want more of "x" in the next iWhatever, but they're only going to do what they see as prudent.
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Well, yes, it's not a deal breaker. That's why it was in a topic questioning what people would want for the perfect iPad. It just seems entirely to confrontational for something as simple as a wish-list. He wasn't even saying "put this in there or I'll not buy a new one".
 
Phonzoxd said:
Can't wait to see what the Air 3 will offer.

I already assumed what will happen with the Air 2, when they announced the Air (more ram, added touch ID) so i wasnt hyping.

But Air 3 should yield something interesting.
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I did as well, but wanted to sell my iPad 4th gen before AppleCare + expired, Sold so easily for well more than I see them going for without. Now the wait begins!
 
GeneralChang said:
They sell an ecosystem of integrated hardware and software that makes them piles and piles of cash more than whoever made your phone. So whatever the reasons, it’s working really really well.
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And that's all a consumer cares about, how much money a company makes. I don't mind sacrificing usability as long as it benefits Apple. :rolleyes:
 
laudern said:
I have a feeling safari is going to be snappier already!!!
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I sure hope so! I think we're all ready for a snappy Safari. There's nothing quite as refreshing as a snappier version of an already snappy Safari that has the potential to be even snappier in the future. Snappy snappy snap
 
That is it!
I won't go for Air 2 if the ram got no boast.
Safari kept refresh when tabs had opened too much always confuse me.

I don't care too much for the TouchID.
I have Smart Cover and I haven't set a password on my iPad Air.

BTW, I will still go for iPhone6.
But if the ram got boast, this will be a perfect Apple year.
 
Michael Goff said:
Well, yes, it's not a deal breaker. That's why it was in a topic questioning what people would want for the perfect iPad. It just seems entirely to confrontational for something as simple as a wish-list. He wasn't even saying "put this in there or I'll not buy a new one".
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Yeah, I see what you mean. Kind of like a "who pissed in your cheerios this morning?" moment.
 
eye Fix it

I think it is terrible that these devices can not be user upgradable because it really is a hellish shame that they are built so well - so beautiful - yet when there is an updated / upgraded version released, the previous models are simply left in the dust, or piling on landfills which pollute and destroys all living beings by contaminating the air, water and soil.

I can't sit idle by while this is happening around me, this mass consumerism capitalist voodoo needs to take a chill pill, a reality pill perhaps, and start to make these dinky devices user upgradable - it just has to be that way, they are such HUGE companies and supposedly so genius in design, they can't even offer that simple option.

USER-Upgradable and non USER-upgradable units, both look identical but one is completely upgradeable.

How difficult would it be if all they had to do was sell the chips and those upgraded chips and components - like lego pieces, can be popped right into the pan? Unless they drastically change the form factor.
 
Corrode said:
Would be lame if the mini missed out on something so essential.
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This.
Mini is 99$ cheaper, but for many user 7.9'' is the right size for a tablet, so it deserves the same treatment as the Air.
Same RAM, Touch ID on both, same features.
Mini is not just a cheap iPad, they can just lower the price of last year's mini as the entry level in their lineup
 
MacRumors said:
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Apple's second-generation iPad Air may get a memory upgrade, bumping it up to 2 GB of RAM instead of the 1 GB in the current-generation device, reports Taiwan's TechNews [Google Translate] (via iPhone in Canada). According to the site, the increased RAM will be limited to the iPad Air, as the second-generation Retina iPad mini is expected to continue to offer 1 GB of RAM.

Apple began offering 1 GB of RAM with the third generation iPad, keeping the same amount of memory in the fourth-generation device and the fifth-generation iPad Air. With such a long span of time between memory upgrades, customers have been wondering when Apple might opt to bump up the RAM in its tablet lineup.

ImageiPad Air 2 mockup with Touch ID home button​
Previous generations of the iPad have likely not seen a memory increase in order to keep costs low, save space, and preserve battery, but with some of the upcoming iOS 8 features, more RAM might be a necessity for smooth performance.

Apple is rumored to be working on split-screen multitasking for the iPad Air, a feature that will certainly be more memory intensive than running a single app at a time. The feature is said to allow two apps to run side-by-side on the iPad in multiple sizes, including 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4. While split-screen multitasking is likely to be available on existing devices, it may run better on Apple's upcoming iPad Air, which is also expected to gain a new A8 processor.

Thus far, rumors have suggested that split-screen multitasking will be limited to the iPad Air, though support may come to the iPhone and the Retina iPad mini at a later date. Split-screen multitasking is unlikely to be ready for iOS 8's fall debut, but it may come as part of an 8.1 update.

YouTube: videoPrevious concept for split-screen multitasking (not based on specific rumors)​

TechNews also shares some information on Apple's upcoming iWatch, suggesting the device will sport 512 MB of internal memory along with 8 GB of storage, which cannot be confirmed with previous rumors as little is known about the device.

TechNews does not have much of a track record when it comes to Apple rumors, and what it has shared has seen mixed outcomes. The site accurately predicted a sapphire cover for the Touch ID home button ahead of the launch of the iPhone 5s, but it also incorrectly suggested the home button would be capacitive.

Apple is said to be planning an October event to unveil the iWatch, even though the device may not ship until late 2014 or early 2015. That October event may also include the debut of the second-generation iPad Air and the second-generation Retina iPad mini.

Article Link: Second-Generation iPad Air May Get Memory Boost to 2 GB
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First off, again, I have an issue with MR calling it "the second-generation retina iPad mini, when they could just as easily call it "the third generation iPad mini" because that's what it actually is. I'm much more okay with "second-generation iPad Air" though that's really just the sixth generation iPad, but I digress...

There's no reason for the third generation iPad mini and the next iPhone to have 1GB of RAM while the next generation iPad Air has 2GB of RAM. Unless Apple decides to revive the X differentiator in the processor of the larger iPad (i.e. A8X). I know that while the processor in the current iPad Air is marketed as A7, same as the one in the retina iPad mini and the iPhone 5s, the former processor is a different version. Apple could make a similar, if not more drastic differentiation with the A8 on the next versions of those devices, but that still seems like a drastic difference.

Thusly, I'm skeptical that only the next iPad Air will get 2GB of RAM. As someone who will definitely be buying the next iPad mini, I'd be upset if they gave it to the Air and not the mini given how much the two are in parity this generation.
 
MisakixMikasa said:
Nope... the RAM on iPad Air is separated from A7. The iPad Mini Retina and iPhone 5S uses same A7 chip which has RAM under the A7 chip as PoP.
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Exactly.
Although I think (and hope!) they're going to put 2GB on all new models it would be possible to have 2GB on the Air, 1 on the Mini and 1 on iPhone 6
 
laudern said:
I have a feeling safari is going to be snappier already!!!
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Boy I hope so. Otherwise the forum will be lambasted with posts about why the iPad doesn't have 4GB of RAM. :rolleyes:

What will be funny is if those that complain about tab reloads still have the same problem even with more RAM. Uh oh. :D
 
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