iPad 3 / Apple TV Predictions
I just heard about the site that is taking bets on what Apple is planning on announcing next week – it inspired me to make a few predictions on my own (note that I am not placing bets though)
iPad
- It will be called the iPad 3 (not the 2s)
- Will have a “retina display”
- 12 megapixel camera
- Offered in 32, 64, and 128 gig models
- Battery life will be increased by 50%
- New processor “system on a chip”
- new iOS release with better integration with iCloud
- better “touch” capabilities (think finer input for drawing more fine details on the higher resolution display)
- same form factor, no major changes in the physical design
- new covers, available in 6 colors
Apple TV
- New set-top box, an upgrade to the existing offering
- new “Apple TV app store”
- iOS version to better batch iPhone and iPad
- Microphone for Siri input
- 1080p
- no announcement on an actual physical television
- New iOS remote app
- FaceTime camera ore input for a web-cam
Sounds about right.
I think the Camera upgrade will be more for the front cam – FaceTime HD than the rear facing. Regarding thickness, I think the back case will be slightly thicker but the glass slightly thinner for an overal thickness nearly identical. I think your battery estimates are overly optimistic. Also, I would add LTE capability with world band modem so no need for separate VZ / AT&T versions. Last thing, I think storage stays the same unless they increase the starting price.
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