Rumor: iPad 3 and iPhone 5 both on track for LTE
Nikkei Business is reporting that the iPad 3 and iPhone 5 are both on their way with LTE 4G radios, set to debut on Japan's NTT DoCoMo in summer and fall of 2012 respectively. Yes, we already suspect an iPad 3 and iPhone 5 are coming next year, and yes we already suspect they'll both have LTE options on networks that support it, but it's still nice to see the usual rumors popping up along the way.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is said to have met with NTT DoCoMo president Kiyoyuki Tsujimura and VP Takashi Yamada earlier this month to work out the details of the arrangement, and the companies have reportedly reached agreeable terms.
As to the timing, summer and fall Japanese launches don't preclude spring and summer U.S. releases, but as we saw with the iPhone 4S this year, Apple isn't afraid to move the timing around. Could iPad 3 take over the old iPhone WWDC spot in June 2012? We'll have to wait and see...
Source: Nikkei Business via BGR
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I'll say this. IF the iPad 3 has a retina display, a 1080p video camera AND off-contract/month to month LTE support like the iPad 2 has currently, I'll probably be in line to buy one FINALLY.
Definitely will push me over the edge to switch from the iPad 2 WiFi to a LTE + WiFi model. I'm severely missing the jailbreak with MyWi for my 4S; it's hampering my iPad usability!
there isn't a jailbreak out for 4s yet?
Nope, unfortunately. I was kindof expecting one by now, but im sure the usual people are working hard on it.
There is a tethered JB out, just not untethered.
It's doubtful. I bet none of the above. Not even an ipad 3. Think ipad 2S. Better camera, faster, siri, and hspa+.
Tone down those expectations.
I think it would at least have to have 1080p video recording and LTE. Retina display? Who knows, but if not, I won't buy. I've never really been all that impressed with the iPad's screen. Regardless of if my expectations become reality, I'm just stating what expectations must be met for me to even consider an iPad.
Nicely put. It's about what you want.
Exactly.
One thing that I'm pretty sure of is that an iPad will never have an "S" Model. The reason why is that there's really no need to. The turnover rate for an iPad is not the same as an iPhone or any other Cell Phone for that matter. Just because you buy an iPad one year, doesn't necessarily mean that you're going to buy another iPad the next year. Whereas a person is usually more prone to buy the newest iPhone, especially if it's in the year that they're eligible for an upgrade W/ a new 2 yr contract., because it's cheaper, and because if they are eligible, that means that they've had the phone that they're upgrading from for at least a year and a half or more.This means that the phone that they're upgrading to will be a major upgrade to them regardless of it it's an "S" model or not because it's at least 2 generations newer.
IMO, it makes more sense for Apple to always provide major upgrades to the iPad's abilities and form factor in an effort to compensate for the "drawback" of having to persuade customers to buy a new iPad, at full price, year over year. Because of the "major" upgrades, they would never on give it an "S" name, as it would give the impression that it isn't much newer than the previous model, and leave customers asking themselves if they really need it.
AT&T just turned 3G on in my town Today! I'm just excited about that!
Oh course they will be LTE devices. It would be a gigantic FAIL if Apple could not bring LTE devices to market 9 months after the competition.
Yes, they did it with the original iPhone (lacking 3G), but this is a very different market now. A significant upgrade to the 4S is needed for the next generation.
I wouldn't get a first gen LTE device. The battery will SUCK
Which is why Apple didn't put LTE in the 4S. I doubt they'll put out a new device that gets worse battery life than the standard set by the 4, software battery draining issues aside.
I think Apple trying to make things thinner might bite them a bit when considering LTE. I think making a slightly larger battery to accommodate LTE is the way to go, and personally I'd be happy with iPhone 4 thickness, larger screen and excellent battery life.
why would the iphone 6th generation be called iphone 5??? try IPHONE 6!
The second model was named for it's network
so far apple has more history naming for the network and updating for "speed" as for the sequence in line
I expected that, the question is when. I bet the next iphone will have wimax and sprint options too.
I last bought the 3GS. Work bought my 4. So I'm eligible for a new phone today.
Kansas City is one of the first 15 cities to get LTE from AT&T. So we're one of the few with 2 LTE networks. I'm happy with them where I am, great service. I was saving up for the 64gb 4S but I'm debating skipping it now that KC has LTE. If AT&T LTE wasn't coming to Kansas City until 2013 my decision would be easier. LTE + Siri + new camera + new design may be worth waiting for. Siri + new camera wasn't a huge difference to me now that the alternative is looking better. I wanted the additional capacity but I don't need it badly.
Wimax is dead. Odds are quite low that Apple will support it, especially since Sprint is moving to LTE end of 2012 and basically deprecating Wimax.
looks like all the same rumours that was supposed to be in the just released 4s are all being used all again for the next iphone
Hi Brad, interesting choice of requirements. Would you actually make movies with your iPad as opposed to your iPhone or other smartphone? Right now the camera on the iPad is worse than iPhone because Apple doesn't expect people to do photos or video with iPad. Also, would you shell out extra for a cell plan for your iPad, rather than tethering to your phone?
Really i am going to have to wait until june for an iPad3 what happened to march? i want one sooooo bad but i am not sure that i want to buy on in the middle of the cycle... i know i will be pissed when the 3 comes out with retina display and 1080p camera hmmm hmmm hmmm what to do
Stop calling the next phone "5". Until Apple actually announces a name the media should refer to it as "6".
It is really? I'm looking forward to seeing the truth in 2012...
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