Retina Display

Iterate 18: Retina display

By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Apr 1, 2012 a 10:33 am

David Bardnard of App Cubby, Seth Clifford of Nickelfish, Marc Edwards of Bjango, Gedeon Maheux of the Iconfactory, and Rene Ritchie of iMore discuss designing and updating for Retina and HiDPI displays: preparation, process, tools, formats, distribution, and the future of resolution. This is an Iterate round-table!

How websites are adapting for the new iPad Retina display and other HiDPI screens

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Mar 23, 2012 a 10:04 pm

Following the launch of the new iPad there's been a lot of discussion about how, and where or even whether, websites should update to support the needs of HiDPI screens like Apple's Retina display. If users are going to be looking at websites on a Retina display iPad, and one day Retina display Macs, HiDPI Android and Windows displays, and other high density screens, having them look as good as possible is a definite concern.

The new iPhone won't have a gigantic screen

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Mar 22, 2012 a 2:43 pm

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Despite the latest rounds of super-gigantic iPhone screen size rumors, iMore is hearing that, as of last month, plans for the new iPhone (iPhone 5,1) called for the same 3.5-inch screen as previous generations. While we're told that isn't set in stone, and it's possible Apple could go slightly bigger, there's doesn't seem to be any chance for anything even approaching the size of a Galaxy Nexus.

New iPad Retina display tested, found to "better and more accurate than any display you own"

By Simon Sage, Monday, Mar 19, 2012 a 9:16 pm

DisplayMate has just run through a set of vigorous tests that compare the new iPad with the iPad 2 and a bunch of other tablets, and have confirmed many of Apple's tall claims about the new Retina display.

New iPad vs iPad 2: Retina display tests

By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Mar 18, 2012 a 6:38 pm

The new iPad sports a 9.7-inch, 2048x1536, 264ppi Retina display, which is twice as dense as the iPad 2's equal sized, 1024x1536, 132ppi screen but packs four (4) times as many pixels into the same space. That's exactly what it sounds like -- the new iPad has 4 pixels in the same space the iPad 2 had a 1 pixel.

Best apps to show off your new iPad Retina display

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Mar 15, 2012 a 10:47 pm

If you just got your new iPad and you're wondering which apps and games you need to download right now to show off that gorgeous new high density Retina display (and that fancy new A5X processor!), you're in luck. We have your list right here!

Now, it might take some time for all of your favorite apps to update for Retina display, so you'll need to be a little patient. We'll add to and update this list as new apps hit the App Store, so check back often and make sure you subscribe to our updated for Retina display forum thread for a much more complete list.

New iPad Retina displays rumored to be coming from LG and Samsung

By Simon Sage, Wednesday, Mar 14, 2012 a 10:29 am

Sharp was supposed to be supplying screens for the new iPad, but they were apparently unable to meet Apple's exacting standards, and instead Samsung and LG will be making the Retina displays. iSuppli has suggested that it's only Samsung providing the panels, but other sources have said that LG is a part of the supply deal too, even though they may not be shipping screens until April.

Which apps have updated for the new iPad Retina display?

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, Mar 10, 2012 a 4:00 pm

Which app have been updated to look great on the new iPad's impressive 2048x1536 Retina display? Not very many yet by our count, but we expect the floodgates to open when Apple's third generation tablet actually hits the shelves next Friday, and for a steady stream to follow thereafter.

Next iPad rumored to be called iPad HD

By Allyson Kazmucha, Monday, Mar 5, 2012 a 6:56 pm

The next generation iPad may not be called iPad 3 but iPad HD instead. Gizmodo ran the rumor a few days ago, basing their report on product names from accessory makers. Now both VentureBeat and CNET claim their sources have told them iPad HD will be the official name.

Would a 2048x1536 iPad 3 qualify as a Retina display?

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Mar 2, 2012 a 3:54 pm

Even if the iPad 3 does indeed come with a 9.7-inch, 2048x1536 screen, would that still qualify as a "Retina display"? Does Retina display even have official qualifications? Ever since Apple adopted Retina display as the name for the iPhone 4's high pixel density screen, there's been some confusion as to both of those things. At 330dpi, the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S seems obvious. At 264dpi, a theoretical iPad 3 not so much.