Apple's iPhone 5 rumored to launch during 2nd week of Sept., iPad 3 reportedly pushed back - Page 2

Originally Posted by guch20

I think you might be confusing a transition with an introduction. The very definition of transition is a change, as though from one product to another (for example, iPhone 4 to iPhone 5). To introduce an entirely new product line would not fall under the commonly understood meaning of the word "transition".

Originally Posted by Damn_Its_Hot

I think the Prof has it correct. I just don't see them playing word games like transition for a rev of an existing product. It has to have something more than that - they know how flakey they market is with AAPL and playing word games would be shooting them selves in the foot. Both Steve and Tim are way to sharp to even mis-state something with potentially huge AAPL consequences. I'm betting it has to do with the bye-bye to old faithful (white MacBook) and intro of its successor (probably a re alignment of the aAir, MBP, MB lineup to be bait more homogenous while still maintaining the diffs with the Pro versus consumer line.

Just my 2 scents as if anybody gave a sh*t.

Originally Posted by radster360

Apple wil never introduce the iPad in that form factor. Even Steve made a remark on that form factor in one of his keynotes when he mentioned a competitor's product.

Originally Posted by cloudgazer

Oct 01 - iPod
Oct 04 - iPod Photo
Oct 05 - iPod 5G

I can't think of any November releases, but a late October release is not unprecedented.

Originally Posted by AppleInsider

A new unverified report suggests that Apple intends to release its next-generation iPhone between Sept. 6 and Sept. 15 with an initial shipment of 4 million units, while suggesting that component shortages may have delayed the release of the next iPad until after this year's Thanksgiving holiday.

The Chinese-language China Times (via MacRumors) reports that suppliers indicate an initial test shipment of 400,000 handsets has been sent to Apple ahead of the rumored September launch. According to the report, Apple plans to launch the so-called iPhone 5 during the second week of September, which the publication notes as Sept. 6 to Sept 15.

The report also claimed that the rumored release of a next-generation iPad later this year is experiencing delays because of component issues. As such, sources told the publication that the device is not expected to be released until late November.

Persistent rumors have suggested that Apple will release another iPad later this year. On Tuesday, anonymous industry sources suggested that Apple has added four Taiwanese integrated circuit makers to its supply chain for the iPad 3. One analyst claimed earlier this month that Apple could introduce an "iPad 2 Plus" with a high-resolution display later this year.

In March, the publication claimed the iPhone 5 will sport an improved antenna, 4-inch screen and NFC e-wallet. It should be noted, however, that the China Times has a mixed track record with Apple predictions.

Originally Posted by macologist

But, how can any of us even begin to guess what the actual reasons are???? I just hope that there won't be any scandals to steal away from Apple's Media Efforts

Originally Posted by hmurchison

It's still unclear to me why there needs to be two iPad launches in a single year. Other than a subpar camera the specs on the iPad 2 are fine IMO and it's the software that needs to mature (iOS 5) rather than another hardware rollout.

my $.02

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

And my own 2 cents: I still fail to understand the bruhaha over the iPad 2's camera. Do you really intend to carry around this dinner plate to take photos? At best, the rear-facing camera will be used for video chatting, thus the low res camera is fine. I just don't get the fuss.

Originally Posted by solipsism

I expect Apple to move their front facing cameras to FaceTime HD when they can feasibly add it to their thin HW designs. That's only 1280x720 which isn't even 1Mpx.

I also expect them to upgrade the back camera for the iPad, too, when it's feasible, but I can't imagine that is a focus for a tablet computer. It's like having a laptop with a "quality" camera on the backside of the display lid. Who would really use that for serious snapshots?

Originally Posted by Carmissimo

Some upgrades are going to happen simply because in time, components with poorer specs are simply no longer going to be available. For example, Apple couldn't keep the processors in its computers at a lower level even if it wanted to because somewhere along the line Intel simply stops making a particular design.

There is no additional cost in using whatever is current so we'll get progressively more capable cameras on the iPad even though, as is correctly noted, considerable improvements in the cameras are not a priority for end users.

Originally Posted by Carmissimo

Some upgrades are going to happen simply because in time, components with poorer specs are simply no longer going to be available. For example, Apple couldn't keep the processors in its computers at a lower level even if it wanted to because somewhere along the line Intel simply stops making a particular design.

There is no additional cost in using whatever is current so we'll get progressively more capable cameras on the iPad even though, as is correctly noted, considerable improvements in the cameras are not a priority for end users.

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

It's not just a matter of what's current. It's also a matter of form factor. For instance, Apple deliberately chose a lower quality (cheesier) camera for the iPod touch because it was smaller and would more easily fit into the shrunken form factor of the iPod touch. They could have selected the better camera already being used in the iPhone, but they wanted the iPod to be skinnier. Definitely form over function. That may have also contributed to the choice of camera to install in the iPad 2.

Originally Posted by Applecation

I hope to see increased storage and memory in a new iPhone this fall. Without that, I am having a hard time seeing a reason to upgrade from iP4, which is easily the best phone I've ever used.

Originally Posted by Applecation

I hope to see increased storage and memory in a new iPhone this fall. Without that, I am having a hard time seeing a reason to upgrade from iP4, which is easily the best phone I've ever used.