Mikey Campbell
The rumor mill is ablaze about a supposed 10.5-inch iPad Pro, with the latest claims out of East Asia saying Apple has pushed up manufacturing of the alleged flagship tablet to make an early April launch.
Citing sources within Apple's supply chain, DigiTimes on Tuesday said the company has moved up production of the unannounced 10.5-inch slate to March in preparation of a debut in early April. Apple is supposedly working to unveil the new iPad Pro model at a media event meant to mark the inauguration of Apple Park, which is set to open next month.
DigiTimes has a less than stellar track record when it comes to predicting future Apple products, and the publication's assertions regarding an Apple Park keynote are likely unfounded. While employees are expected to start moving into the headquarters in April, construction of the on-site Steve Jobs Theater is not scheduled for completion until later this year.
So far, various rumors have pegged the 10.5-inch tablet to launch in March, April and May. According to the latest scuttlebutt, Apple could debut new iPad products between March 20 and 24, though the company has yet to send out media invitations for the usual product keynote.
Whether or not Apple plans to debut its latest iPad hardware at a public presentation, evidence suggests a series of new tablet devices are being tested in and around San Francisco Bay Area. On Monday, mobile marketing firm Fiksu said it discovered four new iPad identifiers running versions of iOS 10.3 in its device tracking logs.
While an accurate launch timeline remains elusive, industry insiders believe Apple will reveal a flagship 10.5-inch iPad Pro in the coming weeks. The device is said to be slightly larger than the 9.7-inch iPad Air, but boast a larger display thanks to a new design with thinner bezels.
Alongside the 10.5-inch model, Apple is widely expected to release an updated 12.9-inch iPad Pro and a cheaper 9.7-inch variant that could take the place of iPad Air 2 at the bottom of the lineup.
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On Monday, mobile marketing firm Fiksu said it discovered four new iPad identifiers in its device tracking logs.
There is a reason why I limit my use of any device in public areas. These guys can obviously identify who and where and importantly what device is being used. That is just like all those no good tracking cookies we love to hate.
With enough coverage this sort of information becomes very valuable and not only to the Ad slingers but even to crooks.
Data says that all the iDevices known to belong to a family from say Duluth are now in Orlando. Cue a robbery at the home in Duluth.
What will the insurers say then eh? You literally broadcast the fact that you were away on Holiday. Claim rejected.
I know that this is taking things to extremes but it is in the Insurance company's interests to limit claim liability. Some already load your premiums for coverage of your stuff away from home. Next we will see a surcharge for the 'Empty Home'. Go away for more than a day and you have to pay more. Just business you understand.
Cool. They changed the size of the screen. Remember when Apple events used to be exciting?
You should double up on that tin foil hat! You clearly don't understand what information is sent to a website when you browse it.
Device ID, browser ID and a check for cookies from previous visits. There is no personal info nor any way for a device to be linked to you.
Just what developers and creatives needed.