Analyst: New iPad’s A5X Chip Not Bound For iPhone 5 iPad 3, iPhone 5 Predictions

a5x on new ipad, a6 on iphone 5Apple’s decision to include an A5X processor with quad-core graphics in the New iPad is in line with a growing quad-core trend for mobile devices. But a leading analyst believes that the iPhone 5 is unlikely to use the same processor.In the months leading up to the release of the New iPad, debate swung heavily back and forth between whether or not Apple would equip their third-generation tablet with a rumored dual-core A5X processor or quad-core A6 chip. In the end,...

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Apple Enthusiasts Confused Over “New iPad” Name

It was widely assumed that the third-generation iPad would be called “iPad 3,” “iPad HD,” or some other name with a qualifier in it. But the nondescript “New iPad” moniker leaves Apple enthusiasts with questions about the future of Cupertino’s naming taxonomy for both the iPad and iPhone.There is a certain comfort and familiarity to the naming conventions that Apple has used over the years for its iPod, iPhone, and iPad product lines — an innate understanding that an “iPhone 4S” denotes a “refresh,”...

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4G LTE

But perhaps the most anticipated feature was 4G LTE. The new iPad now features 21Mbps HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA at 42Mbps, and 4G LTE at a resounding 73Mbps. It becomes the first Apple device to be officially 4G LTE. The use of LTE will make it much easier for users to send all of the new high-performance photos and video quicker. The fact that both AT&T and Verizon will feature the 4G LTE service will make this new feature widely available. And because the new iPad will work as a hotspot, it will...

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New Processor — and all the bells and whistles that come with it

The new iPad also comes with the rumored A5X processor, which at times was assumed to be a refreshed, dual-core version of the A5. However, the A5X will deliver quad-core graphics and power a 5-megapixel backside illuminated sensor, 5-element autofocus lens, IR filter, and ISP. Plus, 1080p video recording, which will make the new iPad a pretty serious video device. Another nifty feature will be a voice dictation app, which will support multiple languages and allow users hands-free composition.But...

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Unveils iPad 3, Apple TV, iOS 5.1

ipad 3 front retina displayAfter a great deal of speculation, Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals the highly anticipated iPad 3, together with an impressive array of new features that are bound to make it a massive success in 2012.Apple delivers, again.At Apple’s new product launch  Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the new iPad 3 to a packed house of enthusiastic tech journalists and enthusiasts. While the tech community has pondered at length whether or not Apple and its ever-popular gadgets could continue...

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iPad 3 Latest Reports Say Screen Sharpness is Nearly as Good as Billed

Apple's enhanced display on its yet-to-be-unveiled iPad 3 appears to be the worst kept secret, judging by all the eyes that are reportedly able to see it.MacRumors owner Arnold Kim says anyone can buy the next iteration of the popular tablet at the Chinese website TrueSupplier. The skinny: The screen measures 9.7 inches in diagonal, the same size display as used in the iPad and iPad 2, but the resolution is four times as sharp.Apple is reportedly expected to take the ribbon off the iPad 3 on March...

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See And Touch: Apple Revealing iTV And iPad 3 On March

It’s amazing how nine words and two periods can fuel so much speculation. Not even two complete sentences — “We have something you have to see. and touch” is just a sentence and a fragment. And yet, embedded in those lines lies the secret in store for us all (assuming that Tim Cook has decided to make Apple much less interesting in these teaser photos, and we just didn’t get the memo.”A picture is worth a thousand words, which is why the first impressions of Apple press invitations was visual: the...

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New iTV Concept Photos Come On The Eve Of Apple Product Launch

The assumption is that Apple will be revealing the iPad 3 tomorrow, though some wonder if iTV or an updated Apple TV could also be revealed. Here are some great, new iTV concept photos to check out while we ponder the possibilities.We wrote in an earlier article today that there is always the chance — albeit an outside one — that the “one last thing” at tomorrow’s Apple product launch event be not the iPad 3, but rather “iTV,” the long-rumored Apple television. It would stand to reason that the...

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June iPhone 5 Release Date May Force Apple, Carriers Into Upgrade Waivers

There’s more to making a June release date for the iPhone 5 possible than just production considerations. Apple and its mobile carriers would have to offer iPhone 4S subscribers upgrade waivers — and that may not be fiscally possible.The iPhone 5 release date still remains a contentious issue, with the tech community still deliberating over whether Apple will choose to release the new iPhone at this year’s WWDC in June, or wait until the fall in order to put it on track with a 12-month release window...

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Front Cover Sighting Refutes Cryptic iPad 3 Teaser Photo With No Home Button

ipad 3 part with home buttonApple’s own teaser photo of the iPad 3 depicts what appears to be a new tablet device with no home button. But new photos of purported iPad 3 parts show cutouts for a home button. Has Apple created an unintended negative consequence for a poorly chosen press photo?Early speculation that the new iPad 3 may include a much more overhauled design, complete with a discontinuation of the traditional home button, is now being refuted by tech media outlets claiming to have gotten...

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AT&T Limits Its Grandfathered-In Unlimited Data Plan; Sprint Could Benefit With 4G iPhone 5

AT&T has tried to match Sprint in the marketplace as a price leader in data plans. But a new report today reveals that the U.S. mobile giant is using limitations and data “throttling” once users reach a data usage threshold, possibly shuttling subscribers to Sprint once the 4G iPhone 5 is released.Anyone who uses a smartphone has had to make themselves aware of the pricing games that mobile carriers play with users when it comes to data usage. Sprint, America’s third-largest mobile carrier,...

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For The iPad 3, 2012 Could Be “The Year of the Price

Tech speculators are looking to Apple’s choice of processors in the upcoming iPad 3 as clues that Cupertino will continue to keep its tablet prices steady. But with all the excitement surrounding the next iPad, this could be the year that Apple really cashes in. When it comes to setting price for new products, production and components costs factor heavily into the decision. If you traverse the tech wires, then doubtless you’ve seen itemized price breakdowns of the iPhone and iPad, which reveal...

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iOS 5.1 Rumored For March 9th Release, Security Fix On The Menu

This year, rumors of the announcement and release of the iPad 3 have been tethered with the release of iOS 5 as well. We’ve been covering a wide range of rumors and speculation related to iOS 5, ranging from it fixing the battery drain issues on the iPhone 4S to new updates to Siri and other bells and whistles. Most importantly, the iOS 5.1 release date has been widely speculated on, with the tech world imagining its release to be close to the iPad 3. New rumors today are pointing to March 9th...

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iOS 5.1 Code Suggests A5X, A6 Processors On Their Way

The new rumor is that code in iOS 5.1 points to Apple testing both the rumored quad-core A6 and dual-core A5X processors. But does this new “evidence” really bring us any closer to confirming what Apple’s new chip — or chips — will be?In 2011, the dual-release iPhone 4S/iPhone 5 rumors persisted throughout the Summer, with some of the most well-read tech publications predicting that Apple would offer the iPhone 4S as a low-cost alternative to a premium-priced iPhone 5. Now that 20/20 hindsight has...

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Apple Makes It Official: To Announce iPad 3 On March 7th

iPad 3 release date March 7thToday, the mainstream media is reporting on the announcement from Cupertino that there will be an event on March 7th for the iPad 3. Invitations to the media were released today with a typically cryptic, tantalizing tagline: “We have something you really have to see. And touch.”Speculation has raged for months about what we can expect from the iPad 3. The prevailing belief is that it will feature a dramatically improved retina display, 4G LTE connectivity, and some kind...

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All Things Must Pass: In Spite Of Record Growth And Strong Forecasts, Apple’s Success Is Not Immortal

A new piece from the New York Times acknowledges the astounding past and present successes of Apple, quickly becoming the world’s biggest publicly held company. But for as much as Apple may seem unstoppable, financial analysts can already see the end of its success lifecycle.When you consider the amount of time, energy, interest, and money that a large segment of the population invests into Apple, it’s difficult to imagine a day when the company could ever be eclipsed by another electronics giant....

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New Components, Form Factor May Drive Up iPhone 5 Price

Qualcomm Gobi 5 Chipset For the iPhone 5 & iPad 3The iPhone 5 wish list, which includes a bigger screen, 4G LTE, and a bolder processor, may all contribute to a heftier price tag. But mobile electronics customers seem willing to accept a price hike from Apple products, so long as they deliver on new features.Because of the sustained excitement over the eventual iPhone 5 release, few consumers have contemplated whether or not the 2012 iPhone will usher in a price hike — nor do they seem to care...

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