For the first time since switching to Apple with a MacBook in 2007, I am disappointed with the releases. Yes the iPad Pro is a nice addition and the Mini 4 was what I was expecting, but I was hoping for an Air 3 to upgrade to. I may be hanging on to my iPad 3 for a while longer.
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Seriously disappointed that there's no Air 3
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Why? It was being announced daily at mr site. I'm thinking they might focus more on pro version.
To be fair, the jump between iPad 3 and iPad Air 2 is astronomical to say the least, especially in the size and weight. I wouldn't expect an iPad Air 3 until next year, the Air 2 will have the multitasking and has 2 GB RAM at least.
Having taken the risk on buying an iPad Air 2 last week, I'm delighted there was no iPad Air 3!
Well, as mentioned in the other thread, I'm in favor of slower release cycles. I'd rather see 18-month cycles for the iPad than those 9-12 months cycles. The Air 2 is still top-notch, why not just get one now? Releasing an Air 3 when the iPad Pro comes out (which really is just a larger, more powerful iPad) would inevitably cut into the Pro sales and marginalize the differences.
Probably Apple don't want my money. Ok, I will stay with my old but perfect iPad 4. I hate vibrations!
I think they wanted to give the iPad Pro the best shot to succeed and that means not crowding the field with new products.
The iPad Air 2 didn't need an update this year. Until yesterday it was the only iDevice with 2gb of ram and has the extremely good A8X. Everything else lacked behind it and needed to be brought up to its level. Which they have done. Now all flagships are strong.
As someone else mentioned they probably wanted to give the Pro some alone time in the spotlight. They barely mentioned the upgraded Mini. I would guess a spring release or at the latest WWDC release of the Air 3 with the integration of 3D Touch.
I think that's exactly right. The best way to maximize sales is to introduce the Pro and Mini 4 together and avoid the overlap issues with the 9.7" iPad, then introduce that update separately later.
As I've said before, the Air 2 was actually a year ahead of itself in terms of where iOS was at when the Air 2 was introduced. The iPad lineup is arguably back in sync now *without* the Air 3.
I join the disappointment as I am ready to sell my Air for the Air 3. Looks like i'll be looking for an Air 2 instead as I'm not waiting until next year.
I feel really stupid for waiting a year for the iPad Air 3 to do a big upgrade (currently on iPad 3). I have wasted a year of my lifetime using old tech. I will feel worse if I buy an Air 2 today only to hear they are announcing Air 3 in November.
I have been posting in multiple iPad threads just to get some sort of a confirmation if there is an Air 3 or not coming soon.
They could have at least added a newer chip or 4 speakers like on the pro, a small upgrade, but thats what they did with ipad 4 (less than 12 month upgrade)
I have been posting in multiple iPad threads just to get some sort of a confirmation if there is an Air 3 or not coming soon.
They could have at least added a newer chip or 4 speakers like on the pro, a small upgrade, but thats what they did with ipad 4 (less than 12 month upgrade)
Everything that can be said has been said. No one here can give you any confirmation.
Ipad air 3 will come in april , i guess.
But it won' t have the same a9x as in the ipad pro.
My guess is that it will have a tricore a9, with 2 or 3gb.
The a9x in the pro has a quadcore a9 with 4gb(also a quess).
Ipad air 3, apple watch 2, new imacs, macbooks in april/may.
New iphone 7 and 7 plus, ipad pro 2, perhaps a mini 5(?), new apple tv(?) in september.
But it won' t have the same a9x as in the ipad pro.
My guess is that it will have a tricore a9, with 2 or 3gb.
The a9x in the pro has a quadcore a9 with 4gb(also a quess).
Ipad air 3, apple watch 2, new imacs, macbooks in april/may.
New iphone 7 and 7 plus, ipad pro 2, perhaps a mini 5(?), new apple tv(?) in september.
Sheesh, what a bunch of whiners! I'm still on my 3rd generation iPad but the iPad Pro is the first one I am seriously considering.