Rumor #1: There Will Be Three Versions of the iPad 2
One of the biggest rumors sweeping the web recently is that there will be three version of the iPad 2. One will be Wi-Fi only, one will support Wi-Fi and UMTS, the 3G technology utilized by AT&T Mobility, and the third model will support Wi-Fi and CDMA, used by Verizon Wireless for its 3G network. In other words, there will be a Verizon iPad.
According to DigiTimes, Apple will be shipping the Wi-Fi, UMTS and CMDA iPad 2 models in a 3:4:3 ratio, specifically because nearly 2/3 of current iPad shipments are 3G models. There are currently two models of the iPad, a Wi-Fi version and a Wi-Fi + UMTS version that works exclusively on the AT&T network in the U.S.
This rumor makes total sense: Apple wants to expand the reach of the iPad and adding a CDMA model for Verizon would compliment a Verizon iPhone perfectly. Recently, Verizon started selling the Wi-Fi iPad with the Verizon MiFi 2200. We’re sure Verizon would much rather sell a CDMA iPad instead.
Rumor #2: iPad 2 Will Have a Front and Back-Facing Camera
Ever since the iPhone 4 was released, there have been multiple reports claiming that the new iPad will finally come with a front and a back-facing camera.
The primary reason cited for the change from the original iPad is Facetime. In order for Facetime to succeed as a product, Apple needs to flood the market with as many Facetime-capable devices as possible.
We expect Apple to rectify its biggest omission from the original iPad with the next generation model.
Rumor #3: Slimmer, Lighter and Retina Display
Earlier this month, Reuters was told by its sources that the new iPad would be slimmer and lighter than its predecessor and would have a better resolution display than the first iPad.”
Well, duh. Apple always tries to make its products slimmer and lighter. Just look at the iPhone’s evolution or the new MacBook Air for proof. It’s also a no-brainer that the iPad 2 will support Retina Display.
Rumor #4: The iPad 2 Will Have a Flat Back
This week there has been buzz about the 2nd generation iPad sporting a flat back after a supposed third party case was leaked to the web.
There’s no way that case is real, and you can take that to the bank. Why? Because Apple never releases the specs for new products to third party accessory makers — they’ve been burned too many times by leaks from third parties to make that type of rookie mistake.
This was completely apparent with the launch of the iPhone 4. There were no third party cases available at launch because none of the manufacturers knew the dimensions of the device. So trust us when we say the supposedly leaked iPad 2 case is total crap.
With that said, we wouldn’t be surprised if Apple did decide to make the back of the device flat. It makes more sense ergonomically. Still, the new iPod touch has a curved back, so it’s anybody’s guess what Apple plans to do.
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