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Monday, June 27, 2011, 01:10 pm
Third-gen iPad, 4G LTE iPhone 'more likely' to come from Apple in 2012
A new report attempts to pour some cold water on persistent rumors of a third-generation iPad or long-term evolution 4G iPhone launching this year, and instead cites sources who believe both devices will arrive in 2012.Analyst Shaw Wu with Sterne Agee said in a note to investors on Monday that his checks with sources in the Asia-Pacific supply chain indicate that the new iPhone expected to be released this fall will be an "interim upgrade." Specifically, he expects the phone to sport a faster processor, better camera, and the new iOS 5 software.
That aligns with various reports that have characterized the fifth-generation iPhone as a relatively minor update, dubbed by some the "iPhone 4S."
As for an iPhone sporting high-speed LTE 4G data, Wu said he's heard from sources that such a device is "more likely" to arrive in 2012. That extra year will give the technology time to improve, as battery life in current 4G devices is poor, and also for LTE networks to expand.
In May, a report from the Far East claimed that Apple initially hoped to launch a 4G LTE iPhone this year, but that the company pushed back the device's launch to 2012. it was said that Apple had problems with the yield rates of chips supplied by Qualcomm.
Wu also said Monday that his sources have indicated a third-generation iPad is "more likely" to launch in 2012 as well. Various rumors this year have suggested that Apple could launch a new, high-end iPad with a high-resolution Retina Display in 2011.
While Wu believes there are reasons for Apple to introduce a so-called "iPad 3" this year -- namely growing competition -- he also noted that the iPad 2 has seen strong global demand, and inventory is still constrained. However, he did say that it is "possible" that a new iPad could ship later this year.
Just last week, Bloomberg said that Apple is currently testing a third-generation iPad with a high-resolution screen similar to the iPhone 4 Retina Display. It did not offer a potential timetable for release of such a device.
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Now in the news... Apple to introduce a new iPhone and iPad every year... 
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Honestly, is cluelessness a trait or an acquired skill??
In other words "Duh".
Actual worthwhile speculation comes from questions like:
1) Will the next iPhone be GSM/CDMA in a single phone with ability to switch between each?
2) Will the next iPhone be sold unlocked on day one?
3) Will the next iPad have LTE that is both AT&T and Verizon compatible?
4) Will the next iPad have a higher resolution (2048x1536) display?
Those are questions worth asking, not this fodder the press handles now. There's only ONE LTE chipset shipping in volume (MDM9600) and the battery life on it isn't that great. We won't get a different chip until sometime next year.
Apple must be pleased that no one knows anything about the next iPhone and when it will be released.
so far we know that the iPad 3 may or may not come in 2011. the next iPhone may or may not be the iPhone 4s or iPhone 5 which may or may not come in 2011. there may or may not be a second cheap iPhone which may or may not be the iPhone 4 or iPhone 4s and may or may not be released in 2011. and there may or may not be a new iPod touch in 2011 because it may or may not be repurposed as a contract free iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, or replaced by the cheaper iPhone 4. and finally, apple may or may not release a tv in 2011 or 2012.
Apple must be pleased that no one knows anything about the next iPhone and when it will be released.
Which is an indication nothing is due in the v near future. There is plenty speculation but before a 'real' launch it reaches fever pitch, usually with images. Many speculate that Apple drip feeds info prior to launch to feed the frenzy and gain unsurpassed editorial marketing for free.
Apple must be pleased that no one knows anything about the next iPhone and when it will be released.
Amen. I guess when one pulls it out of one's ass, they can guess anything.
Which is an indication nothing is due in the v near future. There is plenty speculation but before a 'real' launch it reaches fever pitch, usually with images. Many speculate that Apple drip feeds info prior to launch to feed the frenzy and gain unsurpassed editorial marketing for free.
Seems like a good strategy to me. If they aren't doing it intentionally, it sure looks like this is what is happening.
Which is an indication nothing is due in the v near future. There is plenty speculation but before a 'real' launch it reaches fever pitch, usually with images. Many speculate that Apple drip feeds info prior to launch to feed the frenzy and gain unsurpassed editorial marketing for free.
...or they really locked things down due to the iPhone 4 pre-release fiasco.
Oh, so you mean Apple is standing by their quote of, "This is the year of the iPad 2?" Still surprised people think the iPad 3 is coming out this year. You all know Apple's formula by now.
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This sounds a lot more like what I would expect and for all of the right reasons. The one extra that I could see making it's way into the new iPhone 4S would be the larger screen. Obviously there is no mention of a change in screen size, but we can hope. This is in stark contrast to the thread from Sunday with someone predicting LTE, NFC, better battery life, and a partridge in a pear tree.
The only downside to me is that next year's iPhone sounds like it will really be an awesome device and I won't be upgrade eligible.