Refreshed iPad 2, iPhone 5 And Apple TV Specifications

17 Jan 2011 | iPad 2 |

We have heard many rumors about the upcoming iPad 2 and new iPhone.

Now Engadget news site say they get some information from reliable sources about the second-generation iPad 2, new iPhone 5 and high definition Apple TV.

The source also says the iPad 2 isn’t so close to the launch as some other sources have previously mentioned.

The iPad 2 mockups that were shown earlier, were beta versions suggesting the tablet might look much more different from what we’ve seen so far, and the official launch might perhaps be some time away.

The sources say the second-generation iPad 2 to launch in April (which synchronizes nicely with Apple’s one-year product cycle).

The site was told the tablet would be sleeker, thinner, and would obtain new screen technology and resolution. The technology would be similar to iPhone 4′s Retina display but not the same.

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It is expected to have super high resolution, nevertheless no particular specifications were given. The size of device will remain 10, still as iPads House reported before, the new-gen gadget will be equipped with both front and rear-facing cameras.

The sources surprisingly report about a lack of traditional USB port, but the presence of dedicated built-in SD slot.

The iPad 2 will have dual GSM/CDMA chipset made by Qualcomm. This move will allow fabricating the device for both AT&T and Verizon companies simultaneously instead of designing two different devices.

Next device in Apple’s refreshment line after the second-generation iPad is next-gen iPhone.

As rumors say, the iPhone 5 will experience the complete redesign.

It’s being currently tested by Apple’s senior stuff. The news site says they don’t have much information about the device, but it will feature Apple’s new A5. Like the new iPad 2, the refreshed iPhone will also support a Qualcomm chipset that supports GSM/CDMA/UMTS simultaneously. The source also mentions there will be no LTE.

Concerning Apple TV, the site reports that Apple works on its new generation as well.

The new Apple TV is predicted to have the next-gen iPhone 5′s A5 processor. The one promises to be lightning fast, the output 1080p video will feel like running water.

Supposedly, Apple is working on the next generation of the Apple TV. It is expected to include the new A5 processor, the CPU will be blazing fast, it will output full 1080p video like running water.

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