Apple rumours

Posted by: Klout10 on 26 September 2010

Since I'm in the market for a iPod touch, I wonder if Apple is to release a smaller iPad soon??

Regards,
Michel

Posted on: 26 September 2010 by garyi

Apparently they are readying the replacement macbook air with 11in screen.

Posted on: 26 September 2010 by Fred Mulder

I'm not familiar with Apple products that well, but I guess a new iPad release will take some time (since the current model is just recently released). Looking on the bright sight, a new (smaller) iPad should support Wifi Direct (fingers crossed it has a more efficient energy consumption)

Some background information: the Wifi Alliance is getting ready to unveil Wi-Fi Direct in the weeks ahead. It's a new standard that will allow devices like cameras, cell phones and computers to talk to each other without needing to connect to a wireless network first.

Happy hunting, Fred

Posted on: 26 September 2010 by Lontano

There has been a rumour for some time of a 7 inch ipad. Guess we'll know when they want to tell us.

Posted on: 26 September 2010 by JAB

I have an ipad nano - also known as an iphone!

Posted on: 26 September 2010 by Mike Hughes

http://tinyurl.com/24qpeep Why all may not be as it seems when it comes to the new iPad.

Mike

Posted on: 27 September 2010 by OscillateWildly

Try:

http://www.macrumors.com/

Scroll down for news.

Cheers,
OW

Posted on: 27 September 2010 by garyi

Mike thats just a blog from a random, why did you link to it?

Crucially he does not have the facts right.

Posted on: 28 September 2010 by Mike Hughes

Just a blog?

Just like this is "just" a forum

Which "facts" does he have wrong?

Mike

Posted on: 28 September 2010 by garyi

The ipod being cheaper than an iPhone.

Um.

Posted on: 28 September 2010 by Mike Hughes

Is that it?

Actually, I think you'll find that He says that it's dearer than the iPhone. Granted that's in dollars but it's not exactly hard to find am iphone4 for around £100 and an iPod for a lot more.

So your point was... ?

Posted on: 28 September 2010 by JAB

please tell me where I can find an iphone 4 for £100??????

Posted on: 28 September 2010 by TomK

Amazon has iPod for £174 while an iPhone is at least twice that.
I'm puzzled.

Posted on: 28 September 2010 by Jay

quote:
Originally posted by Klout10:
Since I'm in the market for a iPod touch, I wonder if Apple is to release a smaller iPad soon??

Regards,
Michel

Unlikely Michel. There's an iOS update for the iPad later this year and the thinking is a year on from the launch, we'll see an updated iPad.

What do you you want to do with it? I have both an iPhone 4 and iPad.

Jay

Posted on: 28 September 2010 by winkyincanada

quote:
Originally posted by JAB:
please tell me where I can find an iphone 4 for £100??????

Easy if you sign up for a long-term contract with bizarrely punitive early exit penalties.

Posted on: 29 September 2010 by Mike Hughes

quote:
Originally posted by JAB:
please tell me where I can find an iphone 4 for £100??????

Er,O2 for starters. That's before you even look at deals thar look at broadband too.

I'm nor finding an 18 month contract punitive in any sense. I have an iphone4. Why on earth would I switch. Having the 32GB guarantees it will work through a few OS uphrades yet and in Thr same way there was little reason to go from 3GS to 4 I suspect I'll have no need for the next phone.

If this is punishment then bring it on

Posted on: 29 September 2010 by Exiled Highlander

Mike

Go sign up for an AT&T contract in the US....

Cheers

Jim

Posted on: 29 September 2010 by winkyincanada

quote:
Originally posted by Mike Hughes:
quote:
Originally posted by JAB:
please tell me where I can find an iphone 4 for £100??????

Er,O2 for starters. That's before you even look at deals thar look at broadband too.

I'm nor finding an 18 month contract punitive in any sense. I have an iphone4. Why on earth would I switch. Having the 32GB guarantees it will work through a few OS uphrades yet and in Thr same way there was little reason to go from 3GS to 4 I suspect I'll have no need for the next phone.

If this is punishment then bring it on

No punishment if you stay the course. The punitive bit comes if you choose to opt out early.

Posted on: 29 September 2010 by Mike Hughes

Yes and my point is that barring redundancy it's a phone where the need to come out early is pretty unlikely.

Mike

Posted on: 30 September 2010 by winkyincanada

quote:
Originally posted by Mike Hughes:
Yes and my point is that barring redundancy it's a phone where the need to come out early is pretty unlikely.

Mike

Yes, there is no "need" to opt out early, but these things are fashion as much as function. I'd be interested to see the numbers on early contract renewal. Wouldn't be surprised to see this is a significant chunk of business. One of Apple's main games is making the old stuff look "broken". They're no different to anyone else in this regard. 18 months is a long time in smartphones for many.