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Apple reportedly orders 10M iPad Minis for fourth quarter
Component makers in Asia say they have received orders for the unannounced tablet that eclipse Amazon’s orders for the Kindle Fire, The Wall Street Journal reports. Apple is apparently thinking big for its iPad Mini, with an eye on not running out of the new tablet– at least initially.
Component makers in Asia say they have received orders to make more than 10 million of the much-rumored but as yet unannounced tablet in the fourth quarter, sources in the supply chain tell The Wall Street Journal. That target is roughly twice what Amazon reportedly ordered for theKindle Fire for the same quarter.
Those demands fly in the face of reports that the smaller iPad is proving a difficult task for manufacturers. The company’s supply chain is having a tough time producing the tablet due to the tiny device’s complex design, according to Topeka Capital analyst Brian White. However, he still expects the Cupertino tech titan to sell a boatload of iPad Minis by the end of the fourth quarter, reaching sales of 5 million to 7 million units. While Apple has declined to comment, iPad Mini rumors have been swirling for months.
According to those rumors, the device will feature a 7.85-inch display and go on sale for a price that’s far cheaper than Apple’s current, larger tablet. Apple has reportedly already begun mass production of the new tablet, and media invitations to its launch are expected to be sent out to the media later this week.
Apple delivers iOS 6
8 months ago
Apple’s latest mobile operating system is being pushed out to devices. The company claims the software adds over 200 new features. As expected, Apple today began pushing out iOS 6 to iPods, iPhones and iPads. The update began going out to users this morning. Users can get it by plugging their device in and launching Apple’s iTunes software, or — if they’re running iOS 5 — over the air from within the settings menu. According to Apple, the update adds “over 200 new features,” to iOS 5, which was released last October. Chief among them is an entirely new maps application that uses Apple’s own data, changes to Siri that add more information about movies, restaurants, and sports scores, as well as deep integration with Facebook.
Somewhat controversially, the update also removes features — like the built-in YouTube application. Users can get a new version from Google in the App Store, which the company released last week. The big change in the maps app also eschews Google’s map data and features like Street View, something that could arrive in another Google-made app in the coming months. As with previous major releases, the update only goes out to newer iOS devices. That official list includes:
iPhones
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S
iPods
iPod Touch (4th generation)
iPod Touch (5th generation)
iPads
iPad 2
iPad (3rd generation)
It’s worth noting that among that list, the iPhone 3GS has been discontinued. Apple has replaced it in its lineup with the iPhone 4, which is free with a two-year contract. Developers have had preview versions of the software since it debuted in June. Apple doled out a golden master version of the software last Wednesday, when the iPhone 5 was announced. The software comes pre-loaded on that device, which hits stores this Friday.
The New iPad (iPad 3) in Malaysia Today!!!
1 year ago
Today 20 April 2012. The New iPad so call as iPad 3 models are out. As usual, i love tech, i will keep you all updated with the latest happenings in our country Malaysia. The launch of The New iPad and the prices for iPad had release.
The Malaysia Apple reseller call Switch had officially announce The New iPad (iPad 3) price list for all of the models. As below here are the price list:
- New iPad (iPad 3) 16GB WiFi RM1,499
- New iPad (iPad 3) 32GB WiFi RM1,799
- New iPad (iPad 3) 64GB WiFi RM2,099
- New iPad (iPad 3) 16GB WiFi+4G RM1,899
- New iPad (iPad 3) 32GB WiFi+4G RM2,199
- New iPad (iPad 3) 64GB WiFi+4G RM2,499
You would wonder is buying The New iPad (iPad 3) is worth or rather go for iPad 2? Here its where will answer your question.
Buy The New iPad if you are a person which important about as below.
- High-quality images are important to you. The foremost argument for the new iPad is its gorgeous, high-resolution display. It’s sharper and brighter, and offers more compelling color and detail than the display on the iPad 2. If you appreciate the difference in image quality between standard-definition and high-definition content, you’ll want a new iPad.
- You love to play games. The new iPad blew its predecessor away on our PCWorld Labs graphics tests.
- You need to use a fast connection everywhere. The new iPad is the first Apple tablet that can connect to 4G networks. (You can buy a new iPad that works on either AT&T’s 4G network or Verizon’s 4G network.) If you go with Verizon, you can also use the iPad as a hotspot, allowing other devices to piggyback on its wireless connection. And Apple now sells only the Wi-Fi version of the iPad 2, so if you need an anywhere connection, the new iPad is your only option among Apple tablets.
- You like to keep lots of video and music on your tablet. The iPad 2 is available only with a 16GB capacity. If you need 32GB or 64GB, you’re looking at a third-generation iPad.
- You love to take pictures with your tablet. The new iPad’s camera may not replace your point-and-shoot, but it is far superior to the camera that the iPad 2 carries.
Buy iPad 2 if you are a person which important about as below.
- Weight and size are important to you. The iPad 2 is slightly lighter than new iPad: 1.33 pounds to 1.4 pounds. Though that difference may not sound like much, but it’s noticeable when you hold the tablet in one hand.
- You hate recharging. In PCWorld Labs tests, the iPad 2 lasted 7 hours, 37 minutes while playing a video continuously. That’s nearly two hours longer than the new iPad, which held out for just 5 hours, 41 minutes on a charge.
- You’re, well, frugal. You’ll save $100 by buying a $399 iPad 2 instead of the baseline new iPad. That Ben Franklin can buy apps, music, movies, and then some; or you can sock the extra bucks away for the next version of iPad, which is likely to arrive in 2013.
If you are curious are the 4G or LTE is ready in Malaysia? The answer is No. You cant have a good coverage or a good bandwidth or a good coverage in Malaysia. The 4G or LTE technology is currently not that advance in Malaysia. There is none of the telecommunication company in Malaysia are supporting 4G or LTE. For me i will still choose 3G Service for Malaysia and also base on the bandwidth speed of our telecommunication company. For the 4G or LTE System, my point of view, its possible to have 4G or LTE but it might take a while for us to be able to use 4G or LTE in The New iPad (iPad 3).
So are you going to queuing it up and get The New iPad (iPad 3) ? There is also another way if you are not willing to queue to buy The New iPad. You can order online from Apple Store Malaysia. If you worry about the iPad Colour, don’t worry. The New iPad (iPad 3) are available in both Black and White Colour.
New iPad Arrives in 12 Countries This Week
The Apple Press Released at Cupertino, Califonia on 16 April 2012. Apple today had announced the new iPad, the third generation of its category defining mobile device, will arrive in 12 additional countries on this Friday, 20 April 2012. The new iPad features a stunning new retina display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. The new iPad still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life while remaining amazingly thin and light.
In addition to the new iPad also will be available beginning on Friday which is 20 April 2012 in Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malaysia, Panama, South Korea, St Maarten, Uruguay and Venezuela. Beginning on Friday, 27 April 2012, the new iPad will be available in Colombia, Estonia, India, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, South Africa and Thailand. The new iPad Wi-Fi models will be available in black or white for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for the 16GB model, $599 (US) for the 32GB model and $699 (US) for the 64GB model. The iPad Wi-Fi + 4G models will be available for a suggested retail price of $629 (US) for the 16GB model, $729 (US) for the 32GB model and $829 (US) for the 64GB model. The New iPad will be available through the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com) and select Apple Authorized Resellers. Additionally, iPad 2 is available at a more affordable price starting at just $399.
The new iPad battery life are depends on the device settings, usage and other factors. The actual results are vary. With the new 4G LTE is supported. The 4G LTE Data plans sold separately. Apple designs Macs with the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with The New iPad.
Apple offering for iPad 2 trade-ins
The company’s Reuse and Recycling Program will offer gift cards in exchange for the various flavors of your used iPad 2.
New iPad buyers looking to palm off their iPad 2 tablets have yet another option courtesy of Apple. The company will give you an Apple Store gift card worth as much as $320 in exchange for your iPad 2. That price tag is only for the highest-end 64GB Wi-fi + 3G edition and assumes the unit is in good working condition. But Apple will still float you some type of reward for lower-end models, even ones not in the best of health. Crunching the numbers at the company’s Reuse and Recycling Program found the following deals for iPad 2 units with no flaws:
- iPad 2 Wi-fi (16GB) – $205
- iPad 2 Wi-fi + 3G (16GB) – $250
- iPad 2 Wi-fi (32GB) – $245
- iPad 2 Wi-fi + 3G (32GB) – $280
- iPad 2 Wi-fi (64GB) – $275
- iPad 2 Wi-fi + 3G (64GB) – $320
Defective or even non-working tablets can still win you a gift card. A cracked, water-damaged, non-functional 16 GB Wi-Fi-only iPad 2 will net you $50, while a 64 GB Wi-Fi + 3G model in the same condition will bring in $80. Apple is one avenue for getting rid of your old iPad, especially one in poor condition. But you can typically score better trade-in deals at other sites, such as eBay and Gazelle, even for defective models.
A search at eBay’s Instant Sale site found an offer of $130 for a 16 GB Wi-Fi iPad 2 in non-working condition. Gazelle’s offer was $100 for the same model in similar condition. Amazon also is offering its own trade-in program, though it won’t accept tablets that aren’t working. You’ll want to act fast if you’re looking to get decent money for your iPad 2. The trade-in values are likely to inch down once the new iPad finds its way into the hands of customers.
Apple iOS 5.1 is out but battery bugs!!
Apple iOS 5.1 is out today, available to download and install on the iPad, iPod touch and iPhone. It’s the latest version of Apple’s mobile device OS, but it’s a rather minor update only. The biggest boon to owners of Apple’s glossy gadgets is the ability to delete photos from Photo Stream. Photo Stream is the iCloud service that saves your photos online, and pushes them to other iOS devices registered to you. but until now there’s been no way to delete piccies from Photo Stream. Apple’s fixed this now, but it’s worth noting that deleting a Photo Stream photo only removes the snap from that device. So an embarrassing drunken pic you foolishly took on a night out could easily make its way onto your iPad back home one that you share with family members.
Other tweaks include a persistent camera shortcut on the lock screen for the iPhone 4S, 4 and3GS, as well as the fourth-generation iPod touch (swipe upward on the icon to start the camera), and the iPad camera app has been redesigned. iOS 5.1 also brings Japanese language support to Siri. Most owners will be most intrigued by Apple’s claims to have addressed bugs affecting battery life on its gadgets. If you’ve found this update altering your own device’s battery (for better or worse), let me know in the comments, or over on our Facebook wall. While updates are always welcome, I’ve used this one and I think it’s unlikely it’ll affect day-to-day use that much. But it’ll arrive on the new iPad Apple unveiled last night — a modest upgrade to the iPad 2, bringing a retina display and improvements to the camera and processor.
iPad 3 Call The New iPad is out!!
If you’re disappointed with what the new iPad has to offer, Apple won’t mind. Its challenge isn’t this product, it’s the next one. (Hint: It’s two letters long. To those for whom gadgets are oxygen, the launch of the new iPad must have been exciting. But to those for whom oxygen is oxygen, all they learned was that there was a new iPad with a name that matches the obvious with the confusing. That Apple succeeded in adding so little to its iPad demonstrates most strongly its competition’s Keystone Cops-ish disarray. The company didn’t–perhaps couldn’t–transfer Siri to the iPad. And yet no one seemed concerned. Those who adore numbers will have been moved by the scale in which what was once an underdog brand has followed in Nike’s sneakersteps–and suddenly found competitors’ throats beneath.
One hundred seventy-two million post-PC devices. 15.4 million iPads last quarter alone. In that same quarter, 110 million people wafted down the aisles of their retail stores. Apple sold more iPads last quarter than HP shipped PCs. Somewhere, those who run the U.S. car industry wished they’d been a little more nerdy. When it came to presenting the new iPad, you sensed that, lovely though the new screen might be, the folks on the stage were thinking about their next gig, not this one. This was Detroit two nights before the Garden. This was the Rams a week before the Patriots. Apple knows that no rival tablet has captured people’s imaginations. (Certainly no profitable tablet.) There was a very healthy argument that the company didn’t need to launch a new iPad at all. But the fans needed something. So they got a live album. At an emotional level, Apple now largely owns the handheld world. The iPhone, the iPad and the MacBook Air are each the most desirable machines for those who like to travel light (and sexy) and be seen traveling light (and sexy). The next step has to be a takeover of the one piece of electronic furniture that Apple has never emitted from its little basement workshop: television.
Pick up the new iPad and suddenly, it’s clear. You’re actually touching your photos, reading a book, playing the piano. Nothing comes between you and what you love. To make that hands-on experience even better, we made the fundamental elements of iPad better — the display, the camera, the wireless connection. All of which makes the new, third-generation iPad capable of so much more than you ever imagined.
Four times more pixels than iPad 2. Razor-sharp text. Richer colors. The Retina display transforms the entire iPad experience. So everything looks and feels incredibly lifelike and perfectly detailed.
The best display ever on a mobile device.
The best display ever on a mobile device. Everything you do with iPad, you do through its large, beautiful display. And when the display is better, the entire iPad experience is better. The Retina display on the new iPad features a 2048-by-1536 resolution, 44 percent greater color saturation, and an astounding 3.1 million pixels — in the same 9.7-inch space. That’s four times the number of pixels in iPad 2 and a million more than an HDTV. Those pixels are so close together, your eyes can’t discern individual ones at a normal viewing distance. When you can’t see the pixels, you see the whole picture. Or article. Or game. In ways you never could before.
Breakthrough technology. For a breakthrough display.
In order to create a display with four times the pixels, we had to design it in a completely new way. You see, every pixel in a display has multiple signals telling it when to light up. But when you have a lot of pixels and a lot of signals on the same plane, signals get crossed and image quality suffers. To make sure everything on the new iPad looks crystal clear, Apple engineers elevated the pixels onto a different plane — separating them from the signals. It’s technology that’s breakthrough. Just like the new iPad itself.
The A5X chip with quad-core graphics drives four times the pixels of iPad 2 yet it delivers the same smoothness and fluidity iPad is known for. Even with all that extra oomph, the new iPad still gets an amazing 10 hours of battery life.
More power on display.
The Retina display on the new iPad wouldn’t be possible without the new and powerful A5X chip. It drives power to every one of the 3.1 million pixels in the display. And its quad-core graphics processing makes everything you do on iPad feel incredibly responsive. From the little things like swiping, scrolling, and pinching to the big things like editing photos in the new iPhoto, applying filters and transitions in iMovie, and, of course, playing games.
Instant on. Touch and go.
You use your iPad all the time. A few minutes here, an hour or so there. And each time you press the Home button or open the Smart Cover, it’s ready to go. Instantly. That’s the work of flash storage. It’s fast and reliable, so you can get to your apps and do whatever you need to do, pronto.
Battery life spared.
The new iPad features a Retina display with four times the pixels of iPad 2 and quad-core graphics. How much of an effect does that have on battery life? Almost none. You still get up to 10 hours of power to read, watch, play, write, and create whatever you want, all you want.
The new iPad features Apple’s 5-megapixel iSight camera. Designed with advanced optics, it lets you shoot gorgeous photos and 1080p HD video. The 5-megapixel iSight camera features a backside illumination sensor that captures great-looking pictures whether by sunlight or candlelight. Autofocus, tap to focus, and tap to set exposure functions mean every photo you take instantly becomes a frameworthy gem. And with built-in face detection that automatically balances focus and exposure across up to 10 faces, there’s more room for more grins. So everyone look at iPad and say “Cheese.”
Record HD video in full 1080p.
Sometimes life takes you by surprise. You’re reading a best seller on your iPad waiting for the morning train when you spy a gifted performer on the platform. Or you’re browsing the web on the couch when your dog trots by wearing your daughter’s tutu. The iSight camera on the new iPad lets you capture all these unpredictable, beautiful, and hilarious moments. In 1080p HD, no less. And with automatic video stabilization, your recording is free of bumps and shakes. Which is a big advantage when you’re laughing uncontrollably.
It’s all in the lenses.
Megapixels matter. But the quality of a photo is determined by other things, too — like the camera’s optics, image signal processor, and software. The iSight camera uses advanced optics to give you the best picture possible. With an ƒ/2.4 aperture and a five-element lens, it captures light efficiently to produce a sharper overall image. And the hybrid infrared filter — typically reserved for expensive SLR cameras — keeps out harmful IR light for more accurate, uniform colors. The advanced hybrid infrared filter keeps out harmful IR light, so you’ll see more accurate and uniform colors. The larger ƒ/2.4 aperture lets in more light, so photos look brighter and better.
Built with the latest in wireless technology
The new iPad lets you connect to fast data networks around the world — up to 4G LTE.
World ready. And very well connected.
You use your iPad a lot, so you want it with you wherever you go. The new iPad offers the most comprehensive support for networks around the world. It’s designed with cellular antennas that access a larger frequency spectrum. That means you can get online almost anywhere you are — whether you’re on AT&T or Verizon. You can even pop in a local SIM card to get a connection when you’re traveling.Learn more about Wi-Fi and 4G
Really really fast is your only option.
The new iPad supports fast cellular networks the world over — up to 4G LTE.2 So you can browse the web, stream content, or download a movie at blazing-fast speeds. It also works on GSM/UMTS worldwide network technologies including HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA — the fastest 3G networks out there. You’ll see downlink speeds up to 42 Mbps with DC-HSDPA and up to 21.1 Mbps with HSPA+.3
iPad as a personal hotspot.
Now for the first time, you can share the high-speed data connection on your iPad. If your carrier supports it, iPad can act as a personal hotspot for connecting up to five devices — such as a MacBook Air, an iPod touch, or another iPad — over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB.
The world’s most advanced mobile operating system.
iOS is the magic behind iPad. It lets you see and do everything using Multi-Touch. It includes all the powerful, innovative, and fun built-in apps you use every day, many times a day. It’s the preferred choice for app developers. And it’s yet another reason no other device comes close to iPad.
Your content. On all your devices. iCloud stores your music, photos, apps, mail, contacts, calendars, documents, and more and wirelessly pushes them to all your devices.4 So if you buy a song, take a photo, or edit a calendar event on your iPad, iCloud makes sure it appears on your Mac, iPhone, and iPod touch, too. You don’t have to do a thing.Learn more about iCloud
Talking is the new typing. Write an email. Send a text. Search the web. Or create a note. And do it all with only your voice. Instead of typing, tap the microphone icon on the keyboard. Then say what you want to say while your iPad listens. Tap Done and, just like that, your spoken words become written words. Dictation also works with third-party apps, so you can do things like update your Facebook status or share a thought on your Twitter feed.
Apps for iPad aren’t like anything else. That’s because every app — 200,000 and counting — is designed to work with iPad features like the beautiful 9.7-inch screen, Multi-Touch, the accelerometer, the gyroscope, and more. Learn more about apps for iPad
GarageBandiPhotoiMovie
Over 200,000 apps to choose from.
The App Store is home to over 200,000 apps and counting — all made just for iPad. And many of them are free. You buy apps from the App Store using the same Apple ID you use to buy music from iTunes. Find an app you like, tap to buy it, and it starts downloading instantly. iPad lets you know when updates are available, so your apps are always current.
Apps made just for iPad.
An app that’s made for iPad is genuinely made for iPad. That means it’s specifically designed to take advantage of the way iPad works. Need proof? Check out Apple’s beautiful iPhoto app on the new iPad. It’s just one of thousands of apps that let you do things with iPad you never thought possible. With iPhoto in the picture, the iLife family of apps for iPad — including GarageBand andiMovie — is complete.5
More than a way to protect iPad from dust and scratches, the iPad Smart Cover can wake and sleep iPad with a simple open and close. It even folds back and instantly turns into a handy little stand.
A cover with magnetic appeal.
What a smart pair. iPad and the iPad Smart Cover, that is.6 Smart magnetic technology built into each one really pulls them together. The iPad Smart Cover snaps perfectly into place to protect your iPad screen. Open the Smart Cover and your iPad wakes up. Close it and your iPad goes to sleep. Fold the Smart Cover and it becomes a stand. It’s all just so, well, smart.Learn more about the iPad Smart Cover
Whether it’s the new album you bought, photos of your Barcelona escapade, or an HD movie, AirPlay lets you stream what’s on your iPad straight to your speakers and HDTV. All the great stuff on your iPad — your music, photos, and videos — can stream wirelessly to your HDTV and speakers via Apple TV7 or to AirPlay-enabled speakers over a Wi-Fi network. With just a tap on the AirPlay icon, you can rock the house with your favorite album, have a movie night, or show off some photos. And go big. Learn more about AirPlay.
iPad and the Environment
Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more
iPad embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
- Mercury-free LCD display
- Arsenic-free display glass
- BFR-free
- PVC-free
- Recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
Apple and the Environment
Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Apple Product Environmental Reports detail the environmental attributes of our products.
Recycling
Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your iPad.
iPad 3 to be named iPad HD?
1 year ago
The iPad 3 – set to be announced on Wednesday – could actually be called the iPad HD, according to leaked part listings from case manufacturers,Gizmodo reports. An alleged leaked inventory shows the name iPad HD, hinting Apple could choose the moniker to big up the device’s retina display. It would make sense from a marketing point of view. And marketing isn’t exactly Apple’s weak point. Despite Apple being legendarily closely guarded about its product name and specs prior to launch, some manufacturers are tipped off just before the big day. With the next iPad event just five days away, Apple may have warned case makers so they can have products ready for launch.
The retina display is thought to be the big selling point of the new iPad. With a purported resolution of 2,048×1,536-pixels, it promises to boast ridiculously bright colours and amazingly sharp edges. A couple of weeks ago someone got their hands on the purported retina display, got the microscope out, and zoomed right in, showing it should have twice the resolution of the current iPad 2. Sadly there was no way to power it up to see for ourselves, but give it a few days and we’ll know either way. The screen is thought to be the same 9.7 inches as the current iPad, so the dimensions of the device shouldn’t change much. But Apple might have a smaller version waiting in the wings — yesterday news leaked of a 7.85-inch iPad due in the autumn.
This backs up previous rumors that it’ll have the same resolution as the iPad 2, so apps will work without developers having to tweak them. Apple may also slash the price of the iPad 2 next week to cut off competition from the Amazon Kindle Fire. We could also see an updated Apple TV. Just not the one we all want to see, unfortunately. Is iPad HD a better name than iPad 3? And will you be buying one? Let me know in the comments below, or on our Facebook page.
