iOS 5.1 Beta References Unreleased iPad 2 Variant (iPad2,4)
iOS 5.1 Beta SDK reveals a never seen before iPad product id, according to 9to5Mac. The new product id is "iPad2,4", suggesting a minor variant of the current iPad 2 line.
The current iPad carries the following number designations, which show differences based on the type of cellular antenna, if any:
iPad2,1 - Wi-Fi iPad
iPad2,2 - AT&T iPad 2
iPad2,3 - Verizon iPad 2
Naturally, "iPad2,4" could represent a Sprint supporting variant of the iPad 2 that has been previously rumored. Apple was reportedly considering a Sprint iPad launch before the holidays, though it seems less likely at this late date.
At this stage, it's not clear if and when Apple might introduce such a model or wait until the iPad 3 launches to introduce Sprint compatibility.
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25 weeks ago
To be expected due to Sprint iPhone 4S.
It broke Sprint sales records.
Does anyone even buy Sprint's iPhone?
It broke Sprint sales records.
25 weeks ago
More likely a CDMA&GSM version, like the 4S. A separate version for sprint just doesn't make much sense.
25 weeks ago
Couldn't a Sprint version use the same identifier as the Verizon one since they are both CDMA? Are there separate ones for Sprint and Verizon iPhone 4S's?
25 weeks ago
That's interesting. What are the product codes for iPads outside the US then?
If each carrier has a distinctive code I'm intrigued now how the iOS differentiates the iPads elsewhere. Riddle me this, Batman!
If each carrier has a distinctive code I'm intrigued now how the iOS differentiates the iPads elsewhere. Riddle me this, Batman!
25 weeks ago
Couldn't a Sprint version use the same identifier as the Verizon one since they are both CDMA? Are there separate ones for Sprint and Verizon iPhone 4S's?
The iPhone 4s seems to be same model for sprint and verizon though the previous rumor suggested that sprint ipad model could be different.
I guess it could also represent another strange carrier variant - like china.
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25 weeks ago
Given how little Apple seems to care about Sprint, I could totally see it just appearing one day.
25 weeks ago
Proud owner of a sprint 4s. About the sprints ipad hopefully they release one with wimax unless sprint makes their version LTE capable, but it may get stuck with 3G since they plan to begin the LTE shift mid summer.
Hate to be a dream-crusher here, but it won't support WiMax, especially since, as you pointed out, they'll be making the transition to LTE, which you can for sure expect in the iPad 4, if not the 3.
25 weeks ago
Does anyone even buy Sprint's iPhone?
Yes - more than you know. I just hope Apple doesn't release a Sprint iPad now. The iPad 3 launch is approaching fast.
25 weeks ago
I love my 4S, but if we start getting "S" versions of everything I will go crazy.
25 weeks ago
That's interesting. What are the product codes for iPads outside the US then?
If each carrier has a distinctive code I'm intrigued now how the iOS differentiates the iPads elsewhere. Riddle me this, Batman!
I'm pretty sure that all international 3G iPads sold now are GSM and are the same model number as the AT&T iPad in the US.
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