Apple Discussion Thread - iPad Air 2, iMac 5K Retina, OS X 10.10 out

[Teal Ambition 47,805]

I would strongly suggest against the 1.4GHz because it's basically a MacBook Air in desktop form. Get the 2.7GHz instead, it's 200 more but totally worth it. You also get double the storage and better graphics.

 

The Mac Mini is an actual computer, in a small form factor.

Perfect, thank you :)

 

and oh really!? Wow lol I thought it was some attachment for the iMac or something like that.

[Mr Josh 3]

Perfect, thank you :)

 

and oh really!? Wow lol I thought it was some attachment for the iMac or something like that.

Nope, it's just really small . They haven't updated it in 2 years tho and a redesign is expected really soon, probably at next Thursdays event.

[Teal Ambition 47,805]

Nope, it's just really small . They haven't updated it in 2 years tho and a redesign is expected really soon, probably at next Thursdays event.

Ohh ok, perfect. Thank you for your help 

[Mr Josh 3]

Ohh ok, perfect. Thank you for your help 

Anytime :sara:

[Matti 91]

Ordered the iPhone 6 yesterday but all you b---hes want one so I'm gonna have to wait 2 freaking weeks for it.

[Mr Josh 3]

Apple.club.tw has shared new images that appear to show a variety of components from the iPad Air 2, which include pictures of the logic board, home button flex cable, front panel, and volume control flex cable.

 

The home button flex cable appears to contain a space for a Touch ID home button, complete with the stainless steel ring. Previous reports claimed that Apple's forthcoming iPads would receive Touch ID functionality, and these newest pictures likely confirm that the feature will at least be on the iPad Air 2.

 

 

Meanwhile, the logic board image also shows what may be Apple's A8 processor along with RAM chips and other components. Currently, it is unknown as to whether the A8 chip on the iPad Air 2 will be clocked at a higher speed than the A8 chips found on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The logic board also appears to contain a noticeably different layout when compared to the board from last year's iPad Air. For instance, the SIM slot appears to be directly on iPad Air 2's logic board, while the component was located in a separate compartment for the iPad Air.

 

 

The front panel of the iPad Air 2 contains a more prolonged connector on its side and contains cutouts for the Touch ID home button and FaceTime HD camera. While the panel doesn't appear to be notably different when compared to the front panel for the iPad Air, some reports have claimed that the iPad Air will have an integrated display to make way for a thinner profile. Lastly, the volume control flex cable shows the up and down volume buttons and what may be a microphone. With this layout, it is possible that Apple may be getting rid of the mute/screen rotation switch to further reduce the tablet's overall thickness.

Apple is expected to unveil the

 

iPad Air 2 alongside the next-generation Retina iPad mini at a media event in Cupertino, California next Thursday, October 16. Other reports have also claimed that the company will announce updated Mac Minis and updated iMacs with at least the 27-inch model carrying a high-resolution Retina display.

Update 5:26 AM: Enhancing the contrast on the main chip reveals it to be labeled as an A8X. Apple has traditionally used "X" versions of its main chips with enhanced graphics for its iPads, but the company abandoned that strategy with the first-generation iPad Air, opting to use a regular A7 chip with the only difference being that it was clocked slightly faster than the version found in the iPhone 5s and Retina iPad mini.

[thatfoxyfeeling 12,682]

So it's the same as the iPad Air just an 'upgraded' version?

[Mr Josh 3]

So it's the same as the iPad Air just an 'upgraded' version?

Yes

[Bellatrix 34,639]

So OS X Yosemite comes tomorrow?

[Mr Josh 3]

Apple appears to have mistakenly updated its iPad User Guide for iOS 8 with screenshots that divulge details on the company's upcoming iPad updates. The screenshots, designed for Apple's iOS 8.1 update to the User Guide, suggest new iPads referred to as the "iPad mini 3" and the "iPad Air 2" are coming tomorrow.

 

Both tablets are confirmed to have Touch ID support in the guide and the design of the two tablets appears to be largely the same as the existing versions. Rumors have suggested the second-generation iPad Air may be thinner than the original version due to new integrated display, but that is not clear from the screenshots.

The iPad Air 2 has also been rumored to include a design that does away with the mute switch, but a rear-facing screenshot is not available to confirm that particular design change. The new mini will, however, continue to have a mute switch. Information included within the guide suggests the iPad Air 2 will be receiving an improved camera with support for Burst Mode images.
 

Apple will introduce the next-generation iPad Air and Retina iPad mini tomorrow, at an event held on its Cupertino campus. Along with Touch ID, the iPad Air is said to be gaining an A8X processor, a new anti-reflective display, and a gold color option. It is unclear if the iPad mini will receive updates beyond Touch ID support as rumors have suggested Apple is aiming to focus on its larger, more popular tablet

[Mr Josh 3]

Almost 3 hours to go!

[CaliLilMonster 462]

So ready for Yosemite! Isn't iOS 8.1 coming out today too? yay!

[Mr Josh 3]

30 minutes!

 

 

Live stream

[inuborg 4,135]

But will they snub the iPods again

[Mr Josh 3]

But will they snub the iPods again

I have hopes for 4.7 and 5.5" versions of the iPod touch. I don't think they will touch the nano or the shuffle.