Survey reveals iPad owners peeved at the iPad 4

There were many who were almost at the edge of their seats when Apple unveiled the iPad mini and the new iPad refresh (iPad 4). Despite this, there are also a number of iPad owners who are peeved at Apple for launching the latest iPad. This is according to a new survey.

The survey was conducted by Toluna QuickSurveys. The survey firm polled 2,000 current iPad owners. 45% of these owners were annoyed Apple announced the iPad 4 too soon, when the iPad 3 (new iPad) was only launched this year in March.

Sadly, Toluna QuickSurveys failed to include in their survey the reason why current iPad owners are annoyed at the iPad 4. However, it seems the common consensus is that owners feel their iPad is now obsolete less than a year after it was launched.

The refresh of the new iPad sports the Lightning connector just like the iPhone 5 and supports EE’s 1800MHz 4G spectrum. It also packs the A6X processor. Apple claims that the chip is two times faster compared to the older iPad, which makes it the most powerful iOS device in the market.

Other specs include a 9.7-inch retina display with a resolution of 1536×2048 pixels, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a 1.2-megapixel HD front-facing camera, which is more powerful compared to the previous 0.3-megapixle secondary camera.

Although the survey revealed that current iPad owners are peeved at the iPad 4, it does reveal that the iPad mini has been received more positively.

According to the survey, 14% are sure to get their hands on the device while 32% say that they would probably buy the device, which means that 46% are interested in getting the smaller iPad. 21% say they would get it as a gift.

Are you planning to get the iPad 4, or are you still pretty peeved Apple launched the device earlier than expected? Let us know though a comment on our Facebook page.

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Report claims new iPad to be revamped to prevent overheating

DigiTimes’ sources claims Apple is redesigning the new iPad to prevent overheating. The redesigned version is said to be released towards the end of the year alongside the iPhone 5.

DigiTimes reports, “’The sources said the new iPad’s battery is being revised, which will help prevent overheating issues and could possibly make the device slightly lighter and thinner than previously designed. However, no comments were offered as to why the lens is being enlarged.”

Newspaper Apple Daily’s sources also say Apple will be releasing an upgraded version of the new iPad this summer. The report says that Apple will be shifting its panel supply from Samsung to Sharp. The panels supplied by Sharp will sport IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide) panel technology. This would mean that the revamped tablet would sport a thinner profile and a longer battery life.

Of course, take this information with large doses of salt.

Do you think Apple will release a revamped version of the new iPad to avoid overheating issues? Give us your thoughts.

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iOS 6 brings Siri to the new iPad

Currently, Siri, the voice-controlled personal assistant, was exclusive to Apple’s current smartphone the iPhone 4S. However, once the next generation iOS (iOS 6) rolls out, Siri will now be available for the Cupertino firm’s latest tablet the new iPad.

When the new iPad was launched in March of this year, many expected Siri to come with Apple’s shiny new tablet. However, it only came with voice dictation, which is nothing like the personal assistant. Now, Apple has revealed that the new iPad’s users will get to enjoy Siri once iOS 6 is rolled out sometime during the fall.

Thrilled Siri is finally coming to the new iPad? Let us know through a comment.

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