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Leaked screenshots from a development and debug tool called iBoot reportedly contain data about Apple’s next-generation iPad. The images were supplied by a source who claims to be in possession of an iPad 3 prototype, according to BGR.
Based on the screen captures we see model numbers J1 and J2 (iPad 3,1 and iPad 3, 2) which corroborate with the same model numbers that DigiTimes reported a few weeks ago. It’s worth pointing out, however, that these aren’t two different devices but rather two models of the same iPad – likely a Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + GSM / CDMA / LTE to cover all carriers.
Perhaps the most important discovery from the debug screens is confirmation that Apple is using an A6 processor, model number S5L8945X. BGR notes that the Apple A4 model was S5L8930X and the A5 is S5L8940X. The A6 is expected to be a quad-core processor which would make the iPad 3 the fastest iOS device to date. Samsung is the likely manufacturer of the A6 for Apple despite their continued battles in the courtroom.
References to quad-core processing were found in iOS 5.1 early last month as first reported by 9to5Mac. The iPad 3 is expected to ship with a QXGA (2084 x 1536 pixels) display and improved battery life.
The latest speculation indicates that the iPad 2 will receive a price cut to $399 with the introduction of the iPad 3. The lower price would allow Apple to compete with other vendors such as Sony, Motorola and Samsung that offer tablets at a lower price point.
As always, we recommend that you take Apple rumors with a healthy dose of salt. Images like this could easily be faked.
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St1ckM4n said:
I'm just gonna pop in here, and say that iOS isn't anywhere close to 100% smooth either. iPhone 4S and iPad 2 both lag when flicking left to the spotlight search (just one example). Friends iPhone 4 also has lock-up issues sometimes.
But I do agree, that overall android is noticeably laggier more often than iOS.
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quad core (and the part number really) is a bad sign for the ipad.
either they have to significantly increase the die size, or shrink the gpu. neither are good options.
even the part number evokes the image of it being only a half-step up from the previous processor.
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@ everyone
You guys need to realize that it is futile to argue with Princeton. He will own you on this subject as he has evidently spent more time and effort doing extensive research on this matter. Everybody knows that the iOS platform is the smoother than frogs hair. /end of thread
I really want a new iPhone.. I am currently placing my car in the for sale section on craigslist in hopes to get enough monies to buy one. :-D
seriously though, droid phones than run OEM roms and are cluttered with bloatware are laggy and not as smooth as any of the i(insert apple product)s. However, I run a custom ROM on my old samsung EPIC 4G and it will out preform most of the droid cell phones I see being used today. No the UI is still not as smooth as the new iPhone, but it still works well enough for me.
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princeton said:
St1ckM4n said:I'm just gonna pop in here, and say that iOS isn't anywhere close to 100% smooth either. iPhone 4S and iPad 2 both lag when flicking left to the spotlight search (just one example). Friends iPhone 4 also has lock-up issues sometimes.
But I do agree, that overall android is noticeably laggier more often than iOS.
I do agree, the spotlight search thing drives me nuts. I think Apple could fix it by having it so the keyboard renders after the movement to the screen is completed, but I would assume if it were that easy they would have done it already. As well as the settings menu sometimes having an issue when you first load it. But it's not near as bad as Android which can't do anything smoothly. Also I have no lock up issues so I think that's probably an isolated incident.
As for WP7, I very rarely notice any stutter. Usually when I restart the phone and immediately scroll in the app list it will take a second to become smooth, but after that it's pretty much smooth sailing 24/7.
@ everyoneYou guys need to realize that it is futile to argue with Princeton. He will own you on this subject as he has evidently spent more time and effort doing extensive research on this matter. Everybody knows that the iOS platform is the smoother than frogs hair. /end of thread
I really want a new iPhone.. I am currently placing my car in the for sale section on craigslist in hopes to get enough monies to buy one. :-D
seriously though, droid phones than run OEM roms and are cluttered with bloatware are laggy and not as smooth as any of the i(insert apple product)s. However, I run a custom ROM on my old samsung EPIC 4G and it will out preform most of the droid cell phones I see being used today. No the UI is still not as smooth as the new iPhone, but it still works well enough for me.
Not just OEM roms, as I've said, even their Galaxy Nexus can't keep up. Might I ask which rom you run on your epic 4G? Has Teamhacksung released an ICS port for you guys yet? I've been planning to try out their i9000 version when I get a chance.
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St1ckM4n said:
Custom ROMS do make a huge difference. The amount of tweaking done adds to both synthetic and real-life performance.
Also, one thing I forgot to mention.. I am of the belief that the stock CPU governor on Android is lower-performing than on iPhones. Just my opinion, no proof. But the battery life is definitely worse on iPhones, and pumping up android governor to the most performance-based one makes a HUGE difference.
Interesting stuff.
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@Princeton
On my Epic 4G, I am running ERA's "Legendary" Rom from XDA devlopers. Upgraded from EI22 to the EL30 kernel. There isn't any bloatware or any sprint apps installed. I have a few apps that I chose personally and installed. The phone is very fast and not laggy at all. *My battery lasts all day long with casual use. You may dig up a video on youtube of this rom by qbking77 if you want to see how it runs straight out of the box.* Anyone who flashes a custom rom should always re-calibrate their battery.
-systym
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