An interesting point. We now have photo geotagging. Does that mean (FINALLY!) we have a GPS chip? I suspect we must have --- perhaps with the ephemeris downloaded over WiFi occasionally to allow for faster operations.
Currently Location Services gives you a location (on non-GPS devices) based on - IP address AND/OR - WiFi base stations nearby AND/OR - Cell Phone Towers nearby The third of these is no good without cellphone functionality, and the first two aren't going to work for most outdoor photo shooting.
Which suggests there IS a GPS chip in there (maybe discrete, maybe a GPS cell in the WiFi chip). People with access to a device might want to check this out --- does Maps seem to find locations faster and more tightly?
The iPad 3 location spec still has only WiFi and compass listed, so that particular model has no GPS. I would wager that GPS is being done on the baseband given its presence on the cellular-enabled one.
Would make little sense to spend time and money for a 32nm with a dual core A9 unless they use it in the next iphone too and thet would be far from ideal.
Apple isn't hurting for clock speed nearly as badly as Android device are. If the LTE modem can be integrated to the 32nm A5X, then wouldn't be terribly surprised if something similar land in the iPhone 5. If not, I guess Apple will jump to 28 nm with everyone else.
Seeing as how battery life remained constant between the iPad 2 (25 Whr) and "The new iPad" (worst naming scheme ever) (42.5 Whr), the new screen and quad core GPU must be huge power hogs. It isn't the LTE chip since there is only a 1 h battery life difference between WiFi and LTE usage.
Independent companies also provide a battery replacement service, returning the original unit with new battery but original case. Alternatively it is possible for a technically competent user to buy and install a new battery, which may invalidate any remaining warranty on the iPad. The task does not require soldering, but is technically challenging. Thanks. Regards, http://localseoservices.bravesites.com/
Like iPhone and iPod Touch, the iPad is controlled by a multitouch display a departure from most previous tablet computers, which used a pressure-triggered stylus as well as a virtual onscreen keyboard in lieu of a physical keyboard. Thanks. Regards, http://lookupexpert.com/
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BSMonitor - Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - link
So, the A6 we have been hearing about. Must be iPhone 5 hardware ehh?name99 - Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - link
An interesting point.We now have photo geotagging. Does that mean (FINALLY!) we have a GPS chip? I suspect we must have --- perhaps with the ephemeris downloaded over WiFi occasionally to allow for faster operations.
Currently Location Services gives you a location (on non-GPS devices) based on
- IP address AND/OR
- WiFi base stations nearby AND/OR
- Cell Phone Towers nearby
The third of these is no good without cellphone functionality, and the first two aren't going to work for most outdoor photo shooting.
Which suggests there IS a GPS chip in there (maybe discrete, maybe a GPS cell in the WiFi chip). People with access to a device might want to check this out --- does Maps seem to find locations faster and more tightly?
Brian Klug - Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - link
The iPad 3 location spec still has only WiFi and compass listed, so that particular model has no GPS. I would wager that GPS is being done on the baseband given its presence on the cellular-enabled one.-Brian
name99 - Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - link
So how do they geotag photos, if I'm, say, in the desert? I just don't get it.heffeque - Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - link
The iPad to the desert? You people take your iPads to the weirdest places...jjj - Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - link
Would make little sense to spend time and money for a 32nm with a dual core A9 unless they use it in the next iphone too and thet would be far from ideal.3DoubleD - Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - link
Apple isn't hurting for clock speed nearly as badly as Android device are. If the LTE modem can be integrated to the 32nm A5X, then wouldn't be terribly surprised if something similar land in the iPhone 5. If not, I guess Apple will jump to 28 nm with everyone else.3DoubleD - Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - link
Seeing as how battery life remained constant between the iPad 2 (25 Whr) and "The new iPad" (worst naming scheme ever) (42.5 Whr), the new screen and quad core GPU must be huge power hogs. It isn't the LTE chip since there is only a 1 h battery life difference between WiFi and LTE usage.tipoo - Friday, March 9, 2012 - link
There are no teardowns of final hardware yet but some leaked parts showed the new screen needs two LED light strips instead of one.jaffa62 - Friday, May 4, 2012 - link
Independent companies also provide a battery replacement service, returning the original unit with new battery but original case. Alternatively it is possible for a technically competent user to buy and install a new battery, which may invalidate any remaining warranty on the iPad. The task does not require soldering, but is technically challenging. Thanks.Regards,
http://localseoservices.bravesites.com/
jaffa62 - Monday, May 14, 2012 - link
Like iPhone and iPod Touch, the iPad is controlled by a multitouch display a departure from most previous tablet computers, which used a pressure-triggered stylus as well as a virtual onscreen keyboard in lieu of a physical keyboard. Thanks.Regards,
http://lookupexpert.com/