Showing posts with label apples. Show all posts
Showing posts with label apples. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Supply Chain Sources Feed Speculation on Apples Display Plans for Future Devices
Apple is set to revamp the displays for the majority of its product lines within the next year, according to supply chain research done by NPD DisplaySearch (via CNET).
The new research corroborates an earlier some speculation on report that Apple is set to revamp its displays across multiple product lines and offers Apples plans rooted in the supply chain hints.
Based on supply chain research, we believe Apple is planning to revamp nearly all of the displays in its products over the next year. This would indicate that Apple, once again, intends to count on display technology for new product innovation. We can speculate about Apple’s new products as follows:
DisplaySearch speculates that Apple may launch both a 4.7-inch and a 5.7-inch iPhone next year, roughly in line with a Wall Street Journal report from September claiming Apple has been experimenting with iPhone models carrying displays of 4.8 inches to 6 inches, perhaps for a 2014 release.
DisplaySearchs report also covers the slimmer-bezeled iPad and Retina iPad mini, which will reportedly be unveiled on October 22. Unsurprisingly, the report indicates that both displays will carry the same 2048 x 1536 resolution as the current full-size iPad. DisplaySearch also suggests that a 12.9-inch iPad is set for debut next year, in line with the Wall Street Journals report that Apple is looking at larger iPad models.
The MacBook Air, which is unlikely to get an update at Apples October 22 event, is likely to see a new 12-inch Retina Display model launch next year, according to DisplaySearchs findings. This new low-power MacBook Air would likely feature a 2304 x 1440 display, although this would be the usable screen real estate at a non-Retina equivalent of just 1152 x 720, lower than that of the current 11-inch MacBook Air. Users would, however, be able to opt for higher-resolution non-Retina settings as seen on the Retina MacBook Pro. Mac display upgrade rumors also fall in line with earlier reports that Apple is set to move to IGZO displays, which allow for higher-resolution displays with lower power consumption.
DisplaySearch also claims there will be two Apple-branded 4Kx2K television sets in 55- and 65-inch sizes, feeding longstanding rumors of an Apple television set project that has yet to come to fruition. Finally, the report claims that 1.3- and 1.6-inch iWatch models could debut in late 2014 with flexible 320 x 320 AMOLED displays. This, too, falls in line with earlier rumors claiming Apple is set to adopt AMOLED display for its smart watch device.
The first of these rumored devices with all new displays is reportedly set for an unveiling at an iPad-centric event on October 22. Apple has yet to officially confirm the event, but should send out media invitations roughly one week ahead of time.
Data source: via MacRumors (By Husain Sumra)
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Apples iOS7 Is Making People Sick
Apple’s latest and greatest operating system is making people sick – literally.
The animations and transitions added to iOS 7 have unexpectedly been making people nauseous and giving them motion sickness.
The issue is so prevalent, in fact, that it has an entire message thread filled with complaints on Apple’s forums, first spotted by The Verge, and complaints have been building on Twitter as well.
‘The zoom animations everywhere on the new iOS 7 are literally making me nauseous and giving me a headache,’ wrote forum user Ensorceled. ‘Its exactly how I used to get car sick if I tried to read in the car.’
Actress Eliza Dushku took to Twitter to voice her discontent.
‘Ok now the new #iOS7 is making me motion-sick,’ Ms Dushku tweeted.
The main source of the problem appears to be the zooming animation added in the recent upgrade.
‘Yes, APPLE! Please allow disabling of all this ZOOMING!’ User gillywonk posted to the forum.
Some users have even complained they wanted to downgrade back to iOS 6, despite the large list of new features added in iOS 7.
‘I have the same problem. It hurts my eyes and makes me dizzy,’ Ldejeant posted to the forum. ‘So annoying that we cant downgrade!!!! Really unhappy with Apple on this one :-(‘
Apples iOS7 official launch film
Apple released an update to iOS 7 Friday, but that addressed a separate issue where users could get past the phone’s lock screen without entering a password or other security information.
‘Add me to the nauseous and headache list,’ KelDC wrote in the forum. ‘Apple please give users the option to not have to look at it!’
MailOnline was not immediately able to reach Apple for comment.
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