Next iPad to Add Five New Features including USB Port?
Digitimes relays a report from Chinese-language Economy Daily News which claims that Apple's next generation iPad will add 5 distinct new features. The newspaper cites industry sources for the information.
The five new features include "video phone, better mobility, USB port, new display technology and 3-axis gyroscopes."
The gyroscope, video phone (FaceTime) and better mobility (thinner/smaller) have been expected features of the new iPad. Meanwhile, the quote from the paper suggests the new displays will be "Retina Display" technology that will enhance "image and color output". Finally, the USB connector is perhaps the most surprising.
All of Apple's iOS devices have been based around the dock connector for charging and syncing. This proprietary connector also gives Apple some control over the accessory market for their devices. But, this isn't the first time we've heard that Apple will be adding a USB connector to their next iPad. Back in September, Goldman Sachs analysts described the next iPad as a lighter/thinner and with a mini USB connector. Apple's adoption of USB may be due to regulations passed in Europe requiring the adoption of a universal USB charging standard amongst mobile phone manufacturers including Apple.
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16 months ago
I think a lot of people have been holding out buying an iPad simply because of the lack of a FaceTime camera. It's an obvious implementation waiting to happen.
16 months ago
I'm getting the 2nd iPad no questions asked, I'd love it if all those features made it in... but "retina display" isn't happening. I think USB will happen at some point, guess I'm just hoping for sooner than later.
16 months ago
That's why competition is good, else many here would be just happy with a feature limited iPad.
Though I don't think Apple would release 5 major feature all at once, it's more profitable to drag it out.
Though I don't think Apple would release 5 major feature all at once, it's more profitable to drag it out.
16 months ago
This looks promising.
You know - I knew as soon as I bought the 64 GB 3G iPad, that I would buy the next one as soon as it came out (and sell the one I have).
Evidently there is something wrong with me. Oh well.
You know - I knew as soon as I bought the 64 GB 3G iPad, that I would buy the next one as soon as it came out (and sell the one I have).
Evidently there is something wrong with me. Oh well.
16 months ago
The resolution of a Retina Display on the iPad would be 2048 x 1536, just a little less than the 27-inch Cinema Dsiplay. How big of battery would be needed to power that thing?!
Also, USB isn't happening.
That said, FaceTime is a given, as is the gyro. And hopefully one or two "surprises" beyond just the natural, expected progression of features.
Also, USB isn't happening.
That said, FaceTime is a given, as is the gyro. And hopefully one or two "surprises" beyond just the natural, expected progression of features.
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