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Monday, April 6, 2015
Has Apple made a resolution to release a Retina and non Retina iPad mini 2
According to the last piece of info we gleaned from the ever-churning Apple rumour mill, the company hadnt decided if it will upgrade its popular iPad mini with a Retina display.
In what is admittedly a speculation-raising twist, reports on Friday suggested that Apple will give buyers of the 7.9-inch iPad mini 2 the option of snapping up both Retina and lower-res non-Retina equipped models.
In its report, Taiwans reputable Economic Daily News (via Electronista) has claimed a shortage of Retina display panels means a potential Q4 2013 release has been scrapped in favour of an early 2014 arrival.
A report from earlier this week suggested that it was the decision over screen resolution itself could cause delays, but either way, it doesnt seem like the iPad mini 2 will arrive much before Christmas.
The long-running saga over whether Apple would launch a sequel with a higher resolution display has been going since the day the company initially announced the device in October 2012.
The relatively lo-res 1024 x 768 resolution was by far the most criticised feature of an otherwise widely-liked device, which sold by the truckload amid stiff competition from the likes of the Google Nexus 7.
Recent speculation has also suggested that the second-gen device would have a faster A6X processor, a touchscreen bezel or even no bezel, and, if a Retina display is on-board, a slightly thicker profile.
When will we see the new iPad mini 2 (or 2s), and what features will it/they include? Apple as yet to confirm even a single refresh to its smaller slate let alone a pair, so until we get official word were sure to hear everything from the plausible to the utterly implausible. Thats OK though - at least well be entertained.
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In what is admittedly a speculation-raising twist, reports on Friday suggested that Apple will give buyers of the 7.9-inch iPad mini 2 the option of snapping up both Retina and lower-res non-Retina equipped models.
In its report, Taiwans reputable Economic Daily News (via Electronista) has claimed a shortage of Retina display panels means a potential Q4 2013 release has been scrapped in favour of an early 2014 arrival.
A report from earlier this week suggested that it was the decision over screen resolution itself could cause delays, but either way, it doesnt seem like the iPad mini 2 will arrive much before Christmas.
Will it, wont it?
The long-running saga over whether Apple would launch a sequel with a higher resolution display has been going since the day the company initially announced the device in October 2012.
The relatively lo-res 1024 x 768 resolution was by far the most criticised feature of an otherwise widely-liked device, which sold by the truckload amid stiff competition from the likes of the Google Nexus 7.
Recent speculation has also suggested that the second-gen device would have a faster A6X processor, a touchscreen bezel or even no bezel, and, if a Retina display is on-board, a slightly thicker profile.
When will we see the new iPad mini 2 (or 2s), and what features will it/they include? Apple as yet to confirm even a single refresh to its smaller slate let alone a pair, so until we get official word were sure to hear everything from the plausible to the utterly implausible. Thats OK though - at least well be entertained.
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Google Nexus 5 made official with Android 4 4 KitKat in tow
The Google Nexus 5 has been officially unveiled following months of rumours and leaks, with the flagship phone becoming the first to run the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.
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Set to go head-to-head with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5S, the Google Nexus 5 will be manufactured by LG, and boast the same 2.26GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor as the Korean company’s own LG G2 handset.
Google Nexus 5 Features
A worthy follow-on to last year’s Google Nexus 4, the newly confirmed Google Nexus 5 features list is brimmed with high-end components.
Lining up alongside the 2.26GHz quad-core processor, the phone will sport a 4.95-inch 1920 x 1080p Full HD, up on the 4.7-inch HD panel on its predecessor. Set to offering stunning visuals, the Full HD display is further enhanced by a 445 pixels-per-inch image density. Providing some added protection, the phone will feature a handy Corning Gorilla Glass 3 coating.
Although on paper the 8-megapixel Google Nexus 5 camera might look like a weak spot when compared with the 13-megapixel offerings on some of its rivals, the integrated snapper is set to benefit from optical image stabilisation options to boost image output. A secondary, 1.3-megapixel camera is included on the phone’s fore for shameless selfies and video calling.
Playing host to the now customary array of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC connectivity options, the Google Nexus 5, unlike the 4 before it will also play host to 4G networking options. Powered by a 2300mAh Lithium-Polymer battery, the phone’s battery life should see you through a full day’s use although this is again down on the 3000mAh offering found on the LG G2.
Lining up at just 130g in weight and a mere 8.59mm thick, the Google Nexus 5 certainly looks the part, with the phone set to be made available in both 16GB and 32GB storage options.
With 2GB of RAM on board, the Google Nexus 5 specs sheet is rounded off by Adreno 330 graphics and the new Android 4.4 KitKat OS, a software package which will introduce cloud based backups alongside a range of other additions.
Google Nexus 5 Release Date and Price
Now that the phone is official, Google looks keen to get the Nexus 5 out to consumers. As such the Google Nexus 5 release date has been set for tomorrow, November 1, with the phone to hit the UK and US simultaneously.
In keeping with the company’s desire to offer high-end products at a reasonable cost, the Google Nexus 5 is nice and friendly on your wallet. The 16GB model will set wannabe owners back £295.
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