iPad 2 with High Resolution Screen and SD Card Slot, iPhone 5 with A5 Processor?
iPad 2 dummy model found at CES
Engadget claims to have some details about the upcoming iPad 2, iPhone 5 and next generation Apple TV.
The iPad 2 details are close to what has been reported. This includes a "super high resolution" screen that is akin to the iPhone 4's Retina Display. The physical screen size is said to remain the same but will feature both front and rear cameras. One somewhat new piece of information they do provide is that they claim that the new iPad will carry an SD card slot. There had been talk and speculation about an SD card slot based on some of the earlier circulating case designs, but no real definitive statements.
Meanwhile, Engadget also claims that Apple will start transitioning their communication chipsets to those produced by Qualcomm. The move will allow for Apple to support dual-modes allowing for both Verizon and AT&T compatibility in the same hardware model. This chipset change will also advance to the iPhone 5, again allowing a single hardware model to work across both Verizon and AT&T. Right now, Apple is producing two distinct iPhone 4s to support both CDMA (Verizon) and GSM (AT&T) modes.
The iPhone 5 is said to be "completely redesigned" with an expected launch in the summer. One major upgrade will be a Cortex A9-based multicore processor (to be dubbed the Apple A5). The current Apple A4 processor is a single-core Cortex A8 processor. This faster processor will also make its way into the next generation Apple TV.
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15 months ago
But all of these moves are leading up to the iPhone 5 -- a completely redesigned handset -- which our sources say is on track for a summer launch. Right now, the device is being tested discreetly by senior staff at Apple (strictly on campus only). We don't have much info on the phone at this point, but our understanding is that the new device will be a total rethink from a design standpoint and will be running atop Apple's new A5 CPU (a Cortex A9-based, multi-core chip). This device, like the iPad 2, will feature a Qualcomm chipset that does triple duty as the CDMA / GSM / UMTS baseband processor -- from what we hear there's no LTE in the mix at this point.
The bit in bold is pretty interesting...
Sounds like the next iPhone will actually be a a significant upgrade rather than a 3gs type upgrade.
Thoughts?
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/exclusive-the-future-of-the-ipad-2-iphone-5-and-apple-tv-and/
15 months ago
If Gizmodo were to report this rumor, I'd believe it 100%.
I don't doubt Apple has something new up it's sleeve since there are increasing competition from android and w7p. Dual core or not, who gives a crap when none of the software uses it. What a waste if it's in there just for being dual core.
I've learned from my PC days to chill off on specs. What's more important to me these days are devices that let me do what I want and quickly without much effort. I don't want to tinker with battery, tinker with video quality, etc. Just give me what I need it'll be great.
You can tweak every bit of performance from your smart phone but if that makes you happy then great - for me I don't have time to waste on nonsense. that's why Apple iPhone 4 is the winner.
All I want in the next generation phone is for a bit larger screen - it would be sweet even for a 3.7" because it makes a subtle difference. Even 4.0" would be sweet. Anything bigger is too big.
Keep the home screen the same layout is perfectly fine actually. It works fab and no need for those changes. Do change the stupid notification system - the pop up dialog boxes are really not intuitive for messaging. That area really does need to be improved. (bitesms can help but that's JB). And for the lock screen, complete info (such as personalized weather, news clips, calendar, etc) - because it's a waste of space for just a slide to unlock feature and the clock is there to waste space.
I could care less for dual core - as long as it's just as smooth as the iPhone 4, I have no complaints. Oh, last but not least the major thing I wish for the iPhone 5 to do is render web pages as fast as my desktop. The performance even on the iPad 1 isn't as fast as I'd like - if they can make the browser load and render web pages like my desktop, that will be the cream :P
I don't doubt Apple has something new up it's sleeve since there are increasing competition from android and w7p. Dual core or not, who gives a crap when none of the software uses it. What a waste if it's in there just for being dual core.
I've learned from my PC days to chill off on specs. What's more important to me these days are devices that let me do what I want and quickly without much effort. I don't want to tinker with battery, tinker with video quality, etc. Just give me what I need it'll be great.
You can tweak every bit of performance from your smart phone but if that makes you happy then great - for me I don't have time to waste on nonsense. that's why Apple iPhone 4 is the winner.
All I want in the next generation phone is for a bit larger screen - it would be sweet even for a 3.7" because it makes a subtle difference. Even 4.0" would be sweet. Anything bigger is too big.
Keep the home screen the same layout is perfectly fine actually. It works fab and no need for those changes. Do change the stupid notification system - the pop up dialog boxes are really not intuitive for messaging. That area really does need to be improved. (bitesms can help but that's JB). And for the lock screen, complete info (such as personalized weather, news clips, calendar, etc) - because it's a waste of space for just a slide to unlock feature and the clock is there to waste space.
I could care less for dual core - as long as it's just as smooth as the iPhone 4, I have no complaints. Oh, last but not least the major thing I wish for the iPhone 5 to do is render web pages as fast as my desktop. The performance even on the iPad 1 isn't as fast as I'd like - if they can make the browser load and render web pages like my desktop, that will be the cream :P
15 months ago
Hope it's true; sounds like an excellent upgrade from my 3GS.
Indeed. It will be interesting to see what exactly this "design" shift is. This would be the first time Apple has ever done this. Larger screen? Multi-touch back? Let the speculation begin. :D
15 months ago
complete redesign of iphone? Hard to believe...they said they spent a year and a half redesigning for the iphone 4...it would be cheaper to skip the redesign this year I would assume.
As far as it being dual GSM/CDMA...it's possible and believable except for the fact that we saw they will come out with 2 iphones 4,1 and 4,2. Makes sense one is GSM the other CDMA. That casts doubt on the whole "complete redesign" claim.
As far as it being dual GSM/CDMA...it's possible and believable except for the fact that we saw they will come out with 2 iphones 4,1 and 4,2. Makes sense one is GSM the other CDMA. That casts doubt on the whole "complete redesign" claim.
15 months ago
Hopefully it takes care of the antennae issue.
I don't know about you but I've forgotten about it - nor have I always ever held the phone in which I bridge the lower part causing a loss of signal.
But I too would like to see a FLAWLESS exterior design. The iPhone 4 is the most beautiful smartphone handset ever built. There's NOTHING on the market that looks as sexy both in material and design.
15 months ago
I don't know about you but I've forgotten about it - nor have I always ever held the phone in which I bridge the lower part causing a loss of signal.
But I too would like to see a FLAWLESS exterior design. The iPhone 4 is the most beautiful smartphone handset ever built. There's NOTHING on the market that looks as sexy both in material and design.
Of course, this can vary on opinion, but I mean nothing, absolutely nothing compares. ;)
15 months ago
Hope it's true; sounds like an excellent upgrade from my 3GS.
You know the truth is I upgrade every handset every year (since apple iPhone 3g). the resale value on these apple devices will help recoupe a small loss and sometimes I even gained (from selling the iPhone 3GS). I will have ZERO doubt when it comes time to sell my iPhone 4, it will bring me a hefty sum enough to help cover for the iPhone 5. That's why you buy Apple products - they are highly regarded as being high quality expensive products in which the products will have high resale value.
You don't buy a BMW and expect it to resale like a Honda.
15 months ago
i dunno...the htc legend looks pretty nice..
http://www.htcgate.com/images/legend.jpg
http://www.htcgate.com/images/legend.jpg
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