Several reports surfaced Tuesday that Panasonic, makers of everything from home appliances to cameras to security systems, plans to exit the television market.
According to Reuters, the corporation will stop production of LCD and plasma TV panels next year, focusing instead on small and midsize panels for products like tablets. Citing Nikkei, a Japanese stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Reuters said the company's plasma TV sales are expected to plummet by half to 2.5 million units while its IPAD MINI CASE FOR KIDSsales will show minimal year-on-year growth. It's unlikely Panasonic will return to profit this fiscal year, Reuters reported.
Down but not out
Though TV isn't turning a profit for Panasonic, the company has reportedly set its sights on another market - one that thrives on screens intended for portable devices. That market is apparently more profitable than TVs, especially since customers like Apple dominate with high-selling items like the ipad 4 case for kids. The Japanese firm has allegedly already sent some high-resolution HDX CASE panels Apple's way, and one Panasonic source said Apple "seems to be satisfied" with what it saw. With screen production issues plaguing Apple from its last, Retina-packed iPad to the iPhone 5, it'd come as little surprise if the tech giant brought another firm under its wing. TechRadar has reached out to Panasonic for comment on these reports and will update this story if and when the company responds.
The iPad mini 2 is said to upgrade Apple's smaller tablet line with a much-needed Retina display, but the trade-off may be that this "thinner" device is actually a bit thicker than last year. The size difference is said to be a negligible .02mm increase in the width, from 7.2mm to an unconfirmed 7.5mm, according to 9to5Mac. It's literally a fraction of an inch, and for the extra space, we're hearing that the new iPad mini 2 will boast a bigger battery to support that high-resolution Retina display. Concerned about the stigma of having a "thicker" iPad mini 2 when the whole point of owning a device with a 7.9 inch display is its compactness?
It sure didn't stop people from ordering the iPad 3, which was 0.6mm thicker than Apple's previous generation iPad 2. More junk in the trunk?
The IPAD 4 CASE may need more room for a thicker Retina-display-ready battery, but it could also be making room for an intensive 64-bit processor. The iPhone 5S launched last month with Apple's new A7 processor, and despite some now-retracted claims that it's just a gimmick, the company is moving full steam ahead with the powerful 64-bit chip. That would be a major upgrade over the current iPad mini's aged A5 processor. So would the 1GB of RAM that is expected to be in the ipad 4 CASE for kids doubling the 512GB of the current model. All of a sudden the rumored extra girth is making a little more sense. We're likely to find out whether or not Apple's kids ipad air case requires a new notch on it's belt after the October 22 launch event.
The Apple iPad Air boasts dual W-Fi antennas and Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) compatibility, which is a technology that enables the device to access more than one data stream at a time. Theoretically, these innovations combine to double potential theoretical download speeds to 300Mbps, although broadband connections of that speed are still very rare.
Regardless, it means sharing files, streaming movies, downloading apps and everything in between can be done a little faster. In terms of mobile or cellular data, the iPad Air can be used with 2G, 3G and, more importantly the next generation 4G LTE networks at speeds up to 100Mbps.
The iPad Air has also expanded the number of 4G LTE bands it supports making it great if you're travelling, as you can just slot in a local SIM card.
Bluetooth and AirPlay connectivity
There's plenty of connectivity tech sitting within the iPad Air, which can allow you interact with other gadgets. The tablet features a Bluetooth 4.0 LE radio, the newest generation of low energy Bluetooth connectivity. The key benefit for users will be the ability to stream music to Bluetooth-enabled speakers, connect to your fitness wristband or use a Bluetooth keyboard for longer without destroying the iPad Air's battery life.
Apple also uses the proprietary AirPlay technology, which allows users to send media over Wi-Fi other devices. If you have an Apple TV device you're able to mirror your iPad's screen on your television while also sending video or audio content. There are also plenty of AirPlay-enabled speakers to choose from.
Battery and charging
The iPad Air's battery is slightly smaller than in previous generations (32.4Wh compared with 42.5Wh in the iPad 4), which allows Apple to make the device thinner and lighter than ever. However, the energy efficiency of the A7 and M7 processors and the lower strain caused by the IGZO LCD backplane means Apple is still able to advertise up to 10 hours of constant use from the battery when surfing the web (Wi-Fi), watching video or listening to music.
The battery might be smaller but it's working more efficiently, so you should still get 10 hours of constant use
That smaller battery also means it takes less time to charge. AnAnTech benchmarking tests have shown the iPad Air reaches full charge in 4.1 hours, compared with 5.7 hours on the iPad 4. The device is charged through the USB-to-Lightning cable, which is Apple's newer connectivity tech and is 80% smaller than the longstanding 30-pin option. However, Lightning is based on USB 2.0 technology rather than the newer USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt connectivity technology, meaning data transfer is not as fast as it could be.
Camera
Apple has placed far less focus on the rear-facing camera in the IPAD 4 CASE compared with its prominence on the latest iPhone models, which is no surprise when you consider taking photos or shooting video on a near 10-inch device is an ungainly experience. However, the camera is still capable of surprisingly good photos.
Apple has kept the same sensor from the KIDS IPAD 4 CASE and slotted it into the iPad Air. It shoots at 5MP (very modest by today's standards) with an aperture of f2.4, while serving up a wider-angled 3.3mm focal length. Results drop off in low light conditions but that's to be expected. It can also shoot video at full 1080p HD meaning it won't look out of place when played back on your home television set.
It's not the best camera out there, but it'll do in a pinch
However the real winner is the 1.2MP front facing camera which also offers 720p video calling, for crisp, clear conferencing with your family. It's also pretty good for the odd selfie too. Apple has done well to scale these camera modules down to fit within a tablet that's just 7.5mm deep – 20% thinner than last year's model.
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Apple's Touch ID fingerprint sensor could extend its reach beyond the iPhone 5S and into future iPad and MacBook computers, according to a newly published patent. The company's filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office includes language that opens the door to adding the biometric technology to its tablets, computers and "beyond," discovered Patently Apple. So far, HDX CASE FOR KIDS verification has been helpful in allowing iPhone 5S users to quickly unlock their smartphones and download iTunes content without having to enter a passcode. However, the technology hasn't been made available to third-party developers to help eliminate all password barriers just yet.
Less than a week from now, Apple is expected to launch two new kids ipad air case models, the iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 with a Retina display. In addition to possibly adorning the iPhone 5S gold and space gray colors as part of their rear shell, the forthcoming tablets are rumored to contain a fingerprint sensor. That is further backed up by the language used in today's patent, pointing to at least one or both new iPads including the specialized home button. Another interesting discovery by Patently Apple is that Touch ID's verification method allows it to scan fingerprints at a much higher resolution than other sensors on the market without the need to electrically shocking the finger. That's a relief.
Several reports surfaced Tuesday that Panasonic, makers of everything from home appliances to cameras to security systems, plans to exit the television market.
According to Reuters, the corporation will stop production of LCD and plasma TV panels next year, focusing instead on small and midsize panels for products like tablets. Citing Nikkei, a Japanese stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Reuters said the company's plasma TV sales are expected to plummet by half to 2.5 million units while its IPAD MINI CASE FOR KIDSsales will show minimal year-on-year growth. It's unlikely Panasonic will return to profit this fiscal year, Reuters reported.
Down but not out
Though TV isn't turning a profit for Panasonic, the company has reportedly set its sights on another market - one that thrives on screens intended for portable devices. That market is apparently more profitable than TVs, especially since customers like Apple dominate with high-selling items like the ipad 4 case for kids. The Japanese firm has allegedly already sent some high-resolution HDX CASE panels Apple's way, and one Panasonic source said Apple "seems to be satisfied" with what it saw. With screen production issues plaguing Apple from its last, Retina-packed iPad to the iPhone 5, it'd come as little surprise if the tech giant brought another firm under its wing. TechRadar has reached out to Panasonic for comment on these reports and will update this story if and when the company responds.
The iPad mini 2 is said to upgrade Apple's smaller tablet line with a much-needed Retina display, but the trade-off may be that this "thinner" device is actually a bit thicker than last year. The size difference is said to be a negligible .02mm increase in the width, from 7.2mm to an unconfirmed 7.5mm, according to 9to5Mac. It's literally a fraction of an inch, and for the extra space, we're hearing that the new iPad mini 2 will boast a bigger battery to support that high-resolution Retina display. Concerned about the stigma of having a "thicker" iPad mini 2 when the whole point of owning a device with a 7.9 inch display is its compactness?
It sure didn't stop people from ordering the iPad 3, which was 0.6mm thicker than Apple's previous generation iPad 2. More junk in the trunk?
The IPAD 4 CASE may need more room for a thicker Retina-display-ready battery, but it could also be making room for an intensive 64-bit processor. The iPhone 5S launched last month with Apple's new A7 processor, and despite some now-retracted claims that it's just a gimmick, the company is moving full steam ahead with the powerful 64-bit chip. That would be a major upgrade over the current iPad mini's aged A5 processor. So would the 1GB of RAM that is expected to be in the ipad 4 CASE for kids doubling the 512GB of the current model. All of a sudden the rumored extra girth is making a little more sense. We're likely to find out whether or not Apple's kids ipad air case requires a new notch on it's belt after the October 22 launch event.
IPAD AIR CASE FOR KIDS is reportedly selecting apps to showcase on its new iPad 3 at the tablet's launch event in March according.
The Next Web has been informed of the details thanks to various sources and it reports that Apple is in "crunch mode" – lining up apps to demonstrate on the iPad 3 at launch and in its new advertisements.
We can expect the selected apps to feature stand-out qualities which will showcase the new features on the iPad 3 - instantly turning the fanatical crowd into a pool of uncontrollable ecstasy-ridden Apple ultras. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAYNKA6
It is looking more and more likely that we will see the iPad 3 in early March and this is sure to excite the Apple faithful beyond belief.
The tablet market is set to hot up in 2012 with a range of new slates expected to get an outing at IPAD MINI 2 CASE FOR KIDS in Barcelona and it will be interesting to see how they match-up to the iPad 2, let alone the iPad 3.
Varying rumours on possible specs for the iPad 3 have been doing the rounds for some time, so we have made it easy and rolled them into one comprehensive video for your viewing pleasure. TAB 4 CASE FOR KIDS
It looks like the iPad Air 2 might double up to 2GB of RAM, at least if some new photos are to be believed. The images, shared by Geekbar on Weibo, apparently show a 2GB Elpida RAM module for the kids ipad air case. Of course a photo of a RAM module doesn't mean it will make its way into the next iPad, we could just as well take a picture of a sandwich and claim that will, but Geekbar reckons it will and it certainly looks a lot like the 1GB Elpida RAM module in the original iPad Air.
This isn't the first time we've heard this rumour either, as back in August supply chain sources claimed as much. It would make a certain amount of sense too, as there's a chance that the iPad Air 2 willsupport split-screen apps, which it would likely struggle to do on just 1GB of RAM.
So we'd say there's a fair chance of this happening. On the other hand the IPAD 4 CASE and TAB 4 CASE FOR KIDS both stuck with 1GB (though they don't have a split-screen feature) and although Geekbar revealed the iPhone 6's barometer it doesn't have much of an Apple track record beyond that.
Still, we'll be seeing the iPad Air 2 on October 16, so we should find out for sure soon.
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If HDX 7 CASE business were a horse, its owners might be considering a trip to the glue factory right now. This week it announced that its operating profits were down a massive 60% compared to the previous year, with revenues down 20% in the same period. It's important to keep some perspective here, because despite the drop the numbers are still massive: revenues and profits are still in the billions, and a small rise in the share price suggests that investors aren't worried yet. However, something is seriously wrong with Samsung's mobile phone business. There are actually two somethings. The market's getting saturated, and HDX CASE is being attacked on all fronts. In a statement, Samsung said that "smartphone shipments increased marginally amid intense competition." However, "the operating margin declined due to increased marketing expenditure and lowered average selling price." In plain English, that means HDX CASE FOR KIDS is losing market share despite selling phones for less money. Sales of top-end smartphones are slowing, it's being pummelled at the low end by Chinese manufacturers such as Huawei and Xiaomi, it's facing stiff competition across Android from the likes of Motorola, LG, Sony and HTC, and it no longer has the phablet market to itself. Even Apple's in that market now - and ironically, Apple's use of TAB 4 CASE FOR KIDS in its devices is helping to soften the blow from the softening smartphone market. Trouble in store
The smartphone market is starting to look a lot like the PC market: largely saturated, with Apple taking the most profitable bits and everybody else running on microscopic margins. Samsung is cutting prices to compete, but so is everybody else - and there's nothing particularly unique about a Samsung device, because of course Google, not Samsung, controls the OS. So far Tizen hasn't provided a compelling alternative, and that means Samsung really has two courses of action: compete on price, or compete by innovating. Samsung's track record with the latter is hardly stellar: it got lucky with big phones but it's generally better at copying than creating. The Galaxy A range is a good example of that. Samsung is hardly doomed. It's worth more than 150 trillion dollars and phones are just one part of a product portfolio that ranges from hoovers to howitzers. But the smartphone market it dominates is clearly changing, and the days when Samsung could spend its way to success by buying tons of advertising and offering in-store incentives appear to be drawing to a close. It's not that Samsung got bad. It's that everybody else got good. The Galaxy Note 4 cometh, and we've had a play
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Our review of the iPad mini 2, or to stick with Apple's naming strategy, the iPad mini with Retina Display, found it to be a really capable little device. Somewhat surprisingly it shares most of the cutting edge technology of its bigger brother, the iPad Air, and finally adds the Retina display which it had been lacking so sorely. But it's not perfect. It's still too expensive, has no Touch ID sensor and the base 16GB capacity is rapidly becoming too small for many users. Release date
We may not have to wait long for the iPad mini 3, as Apple is reportedly holding an event on October 16 where it will launch the iPad Air 2, there's no mention of the iPad mini 3 but it seems fairly likely that the two would launch side by side. Failing that the Daily Dot reports that Apple will hold an event on October 21 where the iPad mini 3 will be announced, though this information predates the October 16 date above and also mentions the iPad Air 2, so its validity has to be called in to question In fact while October 16 is looking likely for the iPad Air 2, we may not see the iPad mini 3 so soon, as sources speaking to Taiwan's Commercial Times claim that the iPad mini 3 might not arrive until early next year. We'd take that with a pinch of salt though as Apple has so far released one mini a year and announced them alongside a full sized iPad, so there's no reason to think it would change things up this year. Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst for KGI, claims that the iPad mini 3 will come out towards the end of the third quarter of 2014 and that disappointingly it will have the same form factor as the iPad mini 2, which is thicker than the original iPad mini (athough only by 0.3mm). Rumors
In fact it doesn't sound like Kuo thinks the iPad mini 3 will be a big product for Apple at all, as he reckons it will be sold in limited quantities while the iPad mini 2 will remain on sale at a reduced price. This is one occasion where we hope the rumors are wrong, but thankfully that's all they are. More positively he predicts that the new iPad mini will get upgraded to an A8 chip and come with an 8 megapixel camera (up from 5 megapixels on the iPad Mini 2) and Apple's Touch ID fingerprint scanner. Adding credence to that last rumor, fragments of code from the Biometric Kit included in iOS 7.1 reference the iPad and mentions of both Touch ID and Apple Pay for the iPad have been found in the iOS 8.1 beta code. There are also a couple of images of what is supposedly the iPad mini 3 doing the rounds. The first is as blurry as early images often seem to be and it was anonymously sent to Nowhereelse.fr, so it's impossible to say how reliable the source is, but it appears to show a Touch ID fingerprint scanner built into the home button.
It's worth noting that this is apparently a prototype of the device, so even if it is legitimate it's possible that Apple could ditch the scanner before it finalizes the hardware.
But a more recent rumor also mentions that Touch ID will indeed be coming to the iPad mini 3 (as well as the iPad Air 2) and that Apple is currently working hard to make the sensor more durable than it is in the kids ipad air case.
The second leaked shot is clearer and appeared on the web viaAppleClub.tw with the posters claiming it not only shows the iPad Mini 3, but also the iPad Air 2 and the now released iPhone 6.
The iPad Mini 3, Air 2 and iPhone 6? (credit: AppleClub)
It appears that the two new slates both have the Touch ID ring we're now familiar with thanks to the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6.
It's also possible that Kuo could be wrong about the iPad mini 3 retaining its predecessors form factor, because we've now heard from hat it will in fact be 30% slimmer, bringing it down to just around 5.25mm thick. With a new size it would also apparently get a new name, going by the 'iPad mini Air', though we suspect iPad Air mini is more likely.
If it gets slimmer it's also likely to get lighter, but there's no word on what it might weigh yet and even with these few rumors there's still so much that we've heard nothing about yet.
However we can take an educated guess that it will have the same 7.9 inch 1536 x 2048 display as the iPad mini 2 and that it will run iOS 8 on the new Apple A8 processor that made its debut on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
But with so little set in stone, what do we want to see in the next model?
The IPAD AIR CASE FOR KIDS leaks are ramping up as we get closer to its expected arrival, but the latest is by far the most extensive one yet - assuming it's legitimate. The device, leaked by Vietnamese blog Tinhte.vn, is said to be just 7mm thin, which would make it 0.5mm thinner than the current IPAD AIR CASE FOR KIDS, and just 0.1mm beefier than the iPhone 6. The big news, of course, is the inclusion of Touch ID, which we've been expecting to see appear on the Air 2 all along.
The device in the pictures also has the recessed volume buttons like the iPhone 6, although the mute switch is mysteriously MIA. But we suspect this isn't a final version and more likely a near-complete dummy.
Other than those changes, it's business as usual. The tablet keeps consistent with the Air's aesthetic, just refinining it even further. We reckon we'll have a paper-thin tablet by around 2025.
The word on the street right now is that Apple will hold its big ipad air case event on October 16, which is just over a week from now, so we may not have long to wait.
Right on cue, Apple has sent out invites for the next big iPad event, where we'll see the kids ipad air case and (probably) the iPad mini 3 - and it's happening on October 16. In usual fashion, Apple's invitation is frustratingly cryptic. This one arrives with a colourful Apple logo and the line 'It's been way too long'. What can we decipher from this? Not a lot, unless Apple is planning to surprise us with a really long IPAD 4 CASE. But we don't think that would be a great idea. It could, of course, be a hint at something else. Maybe something Apple TV related? A significant update has certainly been rumoured for a "long" time. Or... an iPod? Could it be? The KIDS IPAD 4 CASE is expected to make minor refinements on last year's Air, probably throwing in Touch ID too. As for the mini, we're less sure of what to expect, but there have been rumours of a name change to the iPad Air mini. Go pro?
Rumours of an 12.9-inch iPad Pro have also been circulating heavily as of late but we're less certain that we'll see the tablet make an appearance at the event. We reckon Apple may also put aside some time on October 16 to talk about Yosemite and what's next for the Mac - could we finally get the Retina iMac we've been clamouring for? It'll be taking place at the Town Hall Auditorium in Cupertino, though TechRadar will be attending the European event in Kurfürstendamm, Berlin.
Like the Mini, the iPad Air still lacks the Touch ID sensor found in the new IPAD AIR CASE FOR KIDS. This seems a little odd for an expensive flagship device, and in future you can expect to see fingerprint sensing used for more than just unlocking a device, so putting it in the iPad would enable easier downloads, logins and even user switching.
Its current omission may be a cost issue, in the sense that Apple wants to protect its profit margins, but over time all technology tends to become cheaper so it would be a welcome inclusion and based on the rumors we're hearing it probably will be included.
A card slot
Look, we know that a lot of people reading this will laugh in our faces, but hear us out. We know there's no way Apple will put a card slot in its sleek, machine-tooled surfaces of its iPad but there's no doubt that a way to bring content more easily on and off the tablet is needed.
With games and bigger music and video apps easily eating up 1GB or more, the base 16GB iPad can quickly fill up, especially if you're going to be away from your computer and unable to re-sync new content easily.
So if it's not a card slot (which it won't be, unless the moon suddenly turns into a banana and gravity inverts) then some other ability to sync content - be it a digital locker, a Lightning port connector with card slot that can do more than just photos, or some other idea that multiple intelligent bods can dream up.
Come on Apple, we're not doing all the work for you.
A haptic screen
Touch is pretty amazing though we all take it for granted now. An interesting way for Apple to go could be to use a pressure-sensitive haptic screen in its iPad lineup.
As well as providing better interaction for painting and drawing apps, it could surely leverage the extra input information for other purposes like pressing hard on a link to open it in a new tab.
A file browser
This is more of an iOS wish than specifically an iPad one, but iOS currently provides no real access to a file storage or manipulation area.
Sure, third party apps do this, each in their own way but if Apple implemented it at a system level it could standardize the process of downloading files (not currently supported by Safari), saving documents and storing stuff so that all developers could provide a better overall experience - and would facilitate expandable storage in some form, as we mentioned earlier.
Apple wants you to use iCloud to sync all this kind of stuff but that presumes that you always have a network connection and that users will happily pay to upgrade the measly 5GB of standard iCloud storage associated with each Apple ID.
A quad core CPU
It's true that Apple's dual core A7 performs better than most quad core mobile CPUs in everyday use and this is down to the fact that by making the processor and the software and tightly controlling both, it can optimize everything very well.
But just imagine that level of expertise being applied to a quad core CPU. Track counts and frame rates would go up, render and load times would go down - it's going to happen at some point, and the boon in creativity, already one of Apple's taglines to buying it tablets, would be immense.
So a quad core iPad seems likely, though the timing is less clear. The physically larger battery available would mean the Air likely went quad core before the iPad Mini ever could - but would Apple really want to switch out its strategy?.
A better camera
The iPad's two cameras are good, but there's no real limit on how good people would like them to be.
It's not just about screen sizes, since the Air already shoots in HD, but improving the quality of the image, the zoom and stills performance would all be welcome and seem likely contenders for inclusion in future versions of the iPad, since camera technology is constantly improving.
And by the way, we don't mean the rear camera. That can go down to 2MP if it would make the design better, as it might discourage the scourge of tablet photography. We mean the front camera, improving it for use as a video conferencing tool and taking self portraits for social networks.
Live multitasking
By live,we mean the ability to have two apps on screen at the same time. Imagine streaming iPlayer while checking your email, and not having to switch out of one to see the other.
There would have to be limits, like not allowing two apps to play sound at the same time, but it seems plausible enough on the larger screen of the Air, and with its significant processing power.
Again some other manufacturers have tried this with limited success, so it would be up to Apple to show them how to do it right - ideally it would be contextual or even Siri-driven, allowing you to be working on a spreadsheet or watching a movie and say 'Siri, is my train delayed?' and have what you were doing staying front and center with the information subtly popping up.
We're expecting a new iPad Mini 3 later this year too.
Recent rumors echo that, claiming that it's allowed the iPad Air 2 to be as much as 0.5mm thinner than the iPad Air. That would make it just 7mm thick, still not quite the slimmest slate on the market (the Xperia Z2 Tablet is 6.4mm), but it would be the slimmest iPad yet.
A more comprehensive leak claiming to show off a prototype iPad Air 2 in pretty much all its glory has also hit the web, revealing subtle design changes rather than a total overhaul. (credit: nowhereelse)Something worth noting in this series of images is the fact the Touch ID button from the iPhone 5S appears to be on the iPad Air 2, backing up Kuo's claim that the biometric tech will land on the slate. A new button design may be on the cards (credit: nowhereelse)Will the camera get a boost? (credit: nowhereelse)A slim profile is pretty much nailed on (credit: nowhereelse)Touch ID seems to be the feature of choice surrounding most of the next-gen iPad rumors, as another image claiming to show the iPhone 6,IPAD AIR CASE FOR KIDS and iPad Air 2 highlights the fingerprint scanner on all three devices.
While another recent leak mentions that Touch ID will be included in the new iPad Air and that it's going to be more durable than the current incarnation. The Air 2, Mini 3 and iPhone 6? (credit: AppleClub)We've also seen yet another photo of the iPad Air 2, this time alongside an iPhone 5S and with Touch ID just as much of a focus as it has been in previous images. It appears the iPad Air 2 just can't stay away from cameras, as a series of shots appeared on ASCII Plus showing off the front, rear and sizes of a tablet which looks very similar to the ones appearing in previous leaks.
The report does state that the device next to the current iPad Air in the shots is a mock up of Apple's tablet, so it has to be taken with a pince of salt - but again it's more of the same with no slider switch above the slightly redesigned volume keys. No slide switch on the Air 2? (credit: ASCII Plus)iPad Air 2 (L) mock up lines up next to iPad Air (R) (credit: ASCII Plus)The Air 2 is missing its Apple logo (credit: ASCII Plus)Yet another set of images has emerged, this time supposedly showing the rear cover and they largely line up with what we've seen so far. It's evident from them that the volume controls have been recessed into the frame, while the speaker grille is now a single line of holes and there appears to be a microphone next to the rear camera. As for what colours the iPad Air 2 will be available in, sources speaking to Bloomberg claim that there will be a gold option, alongside the expected silver and grey shades.
While we loved the iPad Air, there's always room for improvement. Head over to page two to see what we'd love to see on the iPad Air 2.
The iPad Air is a great device but even brilliance can be built upon, so there's room for improvement for Apple's sixth generation slate - aka theiPad Air 2.
Since the Air shares much of its design and many of its components with the latest IPAD AIR CASE FOR KIDS, some of this list overlaps with what we want to see for theiPad mini 3. But given the new iPad Air will be the flagship model, there are a few other things Apple could do.
A bigger screen
There's always a tradeoff between portability and screen size, but the success of some competing tablets shows that there is a market for devices larger than the iPad.
And before you dismiss the idea, remember this is the company that said it wouldn't build a smaller iPad and then went on to design the wildly successful iPad mini. Recent rumours have raised the spectre of a 12.9-inch iPad, significantly larger than the current 9.7-inch screen and running at 2K or even 4K resolution.
While the current Retina display running at 2,048 x 1,536 pixels could arguably already be described as 2K or very close, having a physically larger screen would be good for movies and photo editing, and Apple likes to boast about statistics when it suits.
Of course, this could actually be the much-vaunted iPad Pro, which would mean the iPad Air would stay the same - and if that's the only way to maintain portability, we're all for it.
Current rumors are pointing to a more 'pressure sensitive' display, which would allow for better reception of prods from your digits and even thatmuch-fabled iStylus that could do everything but make the tea for you.
Bluetooth mouse support
As the iPad gets more powerful it becomes a more realistic proposition as a work machine, with current models inching closer to being dubbed true laptop replacements. The only problem is that touch input just isn't as accurate as mouse input for some tasks.
Adding support for mice or graphics pen-style devices over Bluetooth could make the iPad a more usable device for more complex tasks, especially when it comes to graphics apps.
This would be quite a step for Apple since it touts touch as easy and intuitive, but it would nonetheless be welcomed by some users.
Facial recognition
iPads have had a front-facing camera for ages, and the Camera app is already able to detect faces when focusing.
So it would be nice to have some means to unlock or authenticate your device by simply holding it up as you normally do and having the camera recognise you. However, there's a big caveat here: Apple needs to do what it did with Touch ID and make the system work instantly, and be very hard to spoof.
There are other possibilities instread, such as eye tracking, scrolling pages depending on your eye movements, or pausing movies when you look away. Again, we've seen these already, so we'd be looking to Apple to make the system flawless.
The IPAD 4 CASE FOR KIDS, the obvious follow up to the iPad Air, is set to be an iterative update to the current best tablet on the market right now.
While its name is likely to be in the iPad Air 2 region, this will actually be Apple's sixth generation full size (9.7-inch) tablet - and the Cupertino based firm will be looking to continue its domination at the top end of the market.
Many rival manufacturers have attempted to ape the iPad's success, but numerous Android and Windows devices have tried and failed to match the premium build quality, consumer lust and ultimately the sales figures that Apple has enjoyed.
Apple is going to have a tough job topping the iPad Air, after it gained a coveted 5 star TechRadar review and it currently sits proudly at number 1 in our "Best Tablets in the World" top 10.
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We've found prices from 11 retailers View all deals Rumors and speculation have been pouring in as is the norm with an Apple product and we've collected them all in one place. Think of this as your one-stop-shop for ipad air case news and get ready, because the latest rumors suggest it's almost here.
Cut to the chase
What is it? The sequel to the iPad Air When is it out? It will likely be announced on October 16 for a November launch What will it cost? The IPAD AIR CASE FOR KIDS will probably start at £479 / $500 / AU$600 iPad Air 2 release date
It looks like we're probably going to see the iPad Air 2 on October 16, which is now so close we can almost touch it.
Even if it doesn't materialize then we shouldn't have much longer to wait, with earlier rumors pointing to October 21. Either way it seems that sometime in October is likely.
As for the actual release date that's likely to be early to mid November. Why November? Well that's when the iPad Air made an appearance last year, and Apple does like to stick to its annual product cycle - if you overlook the whole KIDS IPAD 4 CASE thing. It should be on track for November too, as according to Bloomberg's sources the iPad Air 2 has already gone into production.
iPad Air 2 processor and RAM
There were some early rumors buzzing around as KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the new iPad Air will come with an Apple A8 processor and sources speaking to ETNews believe the same. Of course that now seems almost certain given that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus both shipped with the A8.
As well as a new processor it could have 2GB of RAM, double the amount in the original iPad Air. That's according to supply chain sources for Taiwan's TechNews, though given that the iPhone 6 stuck with 1GB of RAM we're not so sure.
iPad Air 2 camera
As well as predicting an A8 processor, Kuo also believes that the iPad Air 2 will sport an 8MP rear camera, up from 5MP on the iPad Air.
Kuo's theories are looking increasingly likely, as according to sources speaking to ETNews the iPad Air 2's main camera will be boosted from 5 to 8MP, while the front-facing snapper will be increased to 1.5MP.
We've not heard much else about the camera yet, but a leaked iPad Air 2 case has a mysterious hole, which is positioned near the camera hole. What this could be for is anyone's guess, perhaps a laser autofocus or an LED flash?
