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Two New iPad Pro Models, 10.2-Inch iPad, and iPad Mini 5 Said to Launch in 2019
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To solve this problem, Apple doesn't need to switch from Lightning to USB-C on the iPhone. They can simply switch the USB-A to Lightning cable with a USB-C to Lightning cable in the MBP box.
That’s why iPad Pro prices need to drop, which was my point.
A $5 adapter solves this problem. I even have one on my keychain. That is actually simpler than going all USB-C since I have lots of USB-A to Lightning cables and only one USB-C to USB-C cable.
It’s not about four or three products. It’s about the overlapping feature set. Instead of building a one full-feature iPad. Apple has to break them up into multiple models with miniscule difference. They use to mock Windows Home/Pro/Enterprise/Ultimate. But now they are doing the same to iPad.
There is already a 9.7” and an 11”.Because we need faster sync speeds with iTunesThe current sync speeds sync at snail speeds from 10 year ago.
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That is a good size for retail businesses. Many retail businesses buy those for their businesses these days. Before you sign there is a tip option of 15% 18% 22% or No Tip Option
Nope. The OS isn’t the problem, it’s the apps developed for the platform that is the problem. App Decelopers/Publishers/etc. need to up their game (and yes, that includes Apple).
If the iPad comes with the latest processor and Bluetooth 5, I may get one.
Ok, I find it funny the opening sentencing to be very funny because it doesn't follow up with more additional specific details. Does anybody else find it funny?
In a thorough research note outlining Apple's plans for 2019, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo describes his outlook for the next iPad lineup. According to Kuo, Apple plans to release two new iPad Pro models, a 10.2-inch iPad, and a refreshed iPad mini, each equipped with an upgraded processor, later this year
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Perfected? At the very least you’d want a 4K lcd screen if not oled. Screen quality hasn’t improved much in iPads. Honestly I’d be surprised to see any iPad pros in 2019 unless bending is a real problem for Apple.
There’s no iOS device that can actually display a 4K video without a monitor or tv.
People that keep saying "focus on software"... while I agree, do you think that they are not? They release a new OS every year and iOS 13 is rumored to have a big iPad focus. If you're expecting iOS on the iPad to become macOS, I wouldn't hold your breath. It will just be a better iOS.
Cook should take a break from commencement speeches, magazine covers, interviews, industry events, social justice issues, etc. and just think about what is happening to Apple product fragmentation. The Scully management style (Ivy League) has taken over, no one is in control.
LOL! Well I guess it wouldn't be MacRUMORS if they provided us with any news and facts rather than all the speculative rumors. SOS every year, and it gets old. Here is what we think will be released. Yawn! Then an eruption of crybabies who hate the devices as they are rumored to be released. Then the arguments galore. It was much better in my day when you had to purchase the printed magazines to keep up with Apple and the computer industry in general, but at least you didn't have to read all the forum comments because the internet was not even around in the 1980s. The arbornet was around and I used it during graduate school, but no stupid forums then...just scholarly cooperation and exchanges.
Nonsense - personally, I don't own a single USB-C device. I would need a ton of adapters.
I predict the baseline iPad gets the A11 processor or even possibly the A12. The 2018 iPad shipped with the A10, so it will be ahead of that. Not sure on the iPad mini 5, but I would hope at least the A11 as well.
I've said this before, but the iPad Pro models don't need to be anymore powerful unless Apple plans on fully fragmenting iOS and building something of a dedicated iPad operating system. Call it PadOS. You have MacOS, tvOS, WatchOS, and iOS now. Move to dedicated software optimizations for each device so none are handicapped. PhoneOS, PadOS, WatchOS, MacOS, and tvOS. iPad Pros could benefit from mouse support. Imagine an iPad Pro with much more desktop level capability and mouse support? This would effectively compete with the Surface Pros.
I've said this before, but the iPad Pro models don't need to be anymore powerful unless Apple plans on fully fragmenting iOS and building something of a dedicated iPad operating system. Call it PadOS. You have MacOS, tvOS, WatchOS, and iOS now. Move to dedicated software optimizations for each device so none are handicapped. PhoneOS, PadOS, WatchOS, MacOS, and tvOS. iPad Pros could benefit from mouse support. Imagine an iPad Pro with much more desktop level capability and mouse support? This would effectively compete with the Surface Pros.
I understand both points though I think they are not. They release a new version every year, but I do not see any strong improvement coming. If anything, I observe more interface bugs with the latest iOS than with the previous one. In the same time, the limitations due to limited application communications (due to sandboxing) and file management (due to a crippled file system) remain, just to name a couple.
As far as I am concern, I would not say that they should care only for iOS at this point. They should do that, and also make iPad pro reliable, and fee of bending, screen issues, and touch responsiveness issues. Previous generations of iPads never appeared unreliable if I remember well. I had an iPad 2 and an iPad Air before my iPad Pro 10.5 and the former two always worked perfectly, which I cannot say for the Pro. Not acceptable given current prices of iPad pros.
No, what you need to buy is a USB to USB-C adapter. The problem isn't with the Lightening end of the cable -- it's that the cable plugs into the older USB ports, not a USB-C port.
And USB-C ports, while basically the same size as the USB port, are much bigger than the Lightening port.
I disagree, I think a redesigned home screen for the iPad, tabbed apps, and an updated Files app is improvement. I am sure there will be some other additions we don't know of also. I haven't had any interface bugs with iOS 12 on my 10.5 or 11 Pro, so I can't really speak to that. Have you experienced all of these issues with your iPad (bending, screen issues, touch responsiveness issues)? If not, I wouldn't simply go by what you see on this site. Most of the discussion comes from those who don't even have an iPad, but like to spread that around. I don't think it's nearly as prevalent as you make it out to be. My 10.5 and 11 Pro's were/are flawless.
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The only USB C device I own is a Nintendo Switch, even though my phone, tablet, and laptop are all less than 2 years old. I've said before, I have nothing against the move to USB C, but I think that a handful of tech enthusiasts and early adopters greatly over estimate its prevalence among consumers.
When I bought a laptop in 2015, I remember that tech blogs were already saying that USB C was a must have feature in order to "future proof" your device. Here I am 4 years later and I still don't feel like its absence on my devices is a big deal. I think that what people failed to account for is that what's really replaced USB A in a lot of cases are wireless solutions. We used to connect printers via USB now it's via wifi. We used to depend of USB to back up files on external drives, now most people use the cloud. We used to connect mice and other accessories by USB now we use bluetooth.
And as far as iOS devices go, most people used to back up via iTunes, but now I think many if not most use iCloud.
Heck, knowing Apple, they might skip USB C altogether on iPhones and go totally portless! Especially if "AirPower" finally gets released.
Fragile only if you sit on it. Throw it off a cliff. Bend it on purpose. If not then you are fine.
Yup.. Greatly overestimate....
I know basically no normal people that have any USB-C anything save for a dongle or two they had to buy.
Refurb 2019 iPad Pro? You do realize the 2018 iPad Pro 11” was released like 28 minutes ago. Lol. Don’t hold your breathe.
Honestly, most people I know don't even know what USB C is!
I mean, yeah I suppose you could get an adapter instead of a Lightning to USB-C cable, but nobody actually does that. Most people just buy the cable so they don't have to deal with adapters.
And no, USB-C is not that much bigger than Lightning. They're almost the same size.
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I wonder why they still burn so much money for new generations each year? Even the 2017 iPads run just fine, the average customer does not mind if they would stop for two or three years until the next iPad comes out.
Let’s be honest, mobile tech has become boring and is just a tool nowadays. Nobody cares any longer what brand you use or what tech specs your phone/tablet has.
Let’s be honest, mobile tech has become boring and is just a tool nowadays. Nobody cares any longer what brand you use or what tech specs your phone/tablet has.