Part two of my series of things Apple won’t do comes to us from Appleinsider. They claim that Apple is set to release the new retina-sporting iPad 3 coming in March. So far so good. Unfortunately, the article did not stop here, but instead suggested that in October Apple would release an “iPad 4” with “killer apps”.
Last year there were similar rumors from sites like Digitimes that indicated Apple would release a second iPad in 2011 in the fall season as well. The only logical explanation is that what is really being talked about is iOS 6, which certainly could bring some new “killer apps” to the iPad 3 in the October time frame.
Long story short: Apple will not release two new iPads in a given year - especially “to counter a rumored Google-branded tablet as well as touchscreen devices running Windows 8”.
Update: Gruber agrees
People who know me well know that I haven’t really had the most positive feelings about Android for the past few years.
I certainly have used my fair share of devices and software iterations from the G1 running 1.5, the Nexus One with 2.1, EVO and Droid 2 running 2.2, and Nexus S running 2.3.
Each time I played with one I grew tired of slow and cumbersome user interface, ideas only half fleshed out and what seemed to be a constant need to pull my battery out.
Just this week my latest Android smartphone arrived, the Galaxy Nexus. I have been playing with it a great deal over the past few days and while I am in no way ready to post up a full or comprehensive review I wanted to share some of my initial thoughts.
To avoid beating around the bush, the Galaxy Nexus is by far the best Android device I have ever come in contact with. While it is a tad too early to declare a winner it goes head to head with my iPhone 4S and certainly any Windows Phone on the market today.
Don’t get me wrong, I have my complaints of the Galaxy Nexus. Namely the poor camera and the persistent blueish twinge I see on the otherwise magnificent display when looking on from an angle.
Additionally, Android 4.0 doesn’t make it out unscathed either with a handful of UX inconsistencies, strange application compatibility errors, and the embarrassing need to brand OS versions after sugary desserts.
Overall, it is worth noting these points are very minor and the startling experience for me is simply my utter lack of complaints.
Over the next few days (more likely weeks) I intend on playing with this device more and noting down some real highlights of the hardware and software here.
Right now I am just shocked I dont hate it.
