This is speculated over the web that Apple is going to launch Mini iPad and iPhone 5 in 2011 and probably this decision is taken to handle with iPhone 4 antenna issues.
The folks over at iLounge claimed to have obtained some details regarding the next generation of Apple devices such as the iPod, iPad, and iPhone slated for this year and early 2011. We advise readers to take all of the following information with a grain of salt, given that complete accuracy and validity cannot be verified.
Make your way past the break to find out more about the alleged upcoming Apple products.
- Smaller iPad — Apple is reportedly working on a smaller 7-inch version of the iPad. The so-called “iPad Mini” is said to be released by the end of this year, or in early 2011. The report coincides with previous rumors, which have indicated that Apple is working on a smaller iPad. Price and other details have not been revealed yet.
- New iPod Models — Just as everyone already suspects, new iPod models are believed to be announced and subsequently released later this month or in September at its annual event in San Francisco, California. It appears that three different iPod models are ready to be released, including a new iPod Nano, a new iPod Touch with a presumably small three-inch touchscreen display, and the third iPod device is currently unknown. However, a new 1.7-inch touchscreen iPod Shuffle is believed to introduced. The rumor was inspired by a tiny Apple-branded LCD display that was leaked last month.
- Next Generation iPhone — A new version of the iPhone is reportedly set to be introduced next year, as early as January. The report states that Apple intends to address the iPhone 4 antenna issues with the new model. However, it’s currently unknown whether the new version will be a completely new redesign or just a revamped iPhone 4. Additionally, Mac Rumor points out that the new device could in fact be the highly anticipated Verizon Wireless iPhone, something which iLounge fails to mention.
- iPhone 4 Bumpers — The company is allegedly developing a less expensive silicone-based iPhone 4 bumper to distribute after the September 30 deadline is up. iLounge sources also state that Apple considered shipping every single iPhone 4 with an accompanying bumper, which suggest that Apple was aware of the antenna issue prior to launch.
As we mentioned above, we highly recommend taking all these claims with a grain of salt. However, it’s important to point out that iLounge has been correct several times in the past. Therefore, we can hope that there’s some truth to some of the aforementioned claims.
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