wraggster
February 5th, 2011, 17:25
News via http://modmyi.com/forums/ipad-news/748260-new-rumors-ipad-2-surface.html
We've all heard the rumors at this point about cameras on the front and back of the next generation iPad, and we've even heard about Apple dabbling in NFC (Near Field Communications) for future iPhones and possibly the iPad 2, but now iLounge is reporting (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/backstage/comments/new-ipad-details-rfid-add-ons-carbon-body-7-ipad-still-in-works/) on a new set of rumors for the iPad 2.
The report states that Apple is readily developing chips that will interface with NFC capabilities built in to future iDevices, probably the iPad 2. There would be no need for any other type of connection, like bluetooth, with the development of these chips. It also seems Apple may be moving away from the current aluminum body seen on the current iPad, and may opt for a carbon fiber add-on. However, the source indicates that they are not sure carbon fiber will make it on to the final design.
Finally, the source also states that Apple is still... [Read More (http://modmyi.com/forums/ipad-news/748260-new-rumors-ipad-2-surface.html)]
We've all heard the rumors at this point about cameras on the front and back of the next generation iPad, and we've even heard about Apple dabbling in NFC (Near Field Communications) for future iPhones and possibly the iPad 2, but now iLounge is reporting (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/backstage/comments/new-ipad-details-rfid-add-ons-carbon-body-7-ipad-still-in-works/) on a new set of rumors for the iPad 2.
The report states that Apple is readily developing chips that will interface with NFC capabilities built in to future iDevices, probably the iPad 2. There would be no need for any other type of connection, like bluetooth, with the development of these chips. It also seems Apple may be moving away from the current aluminum body seen on the current iPad, and may opt for a carbon fiber add-on. However, the source indicates that they are not sure carbon fiber will make it on to the final design.
Finally, the source also states that Apple is still... [Read More (http://modmyi.com/forums/ipad-news/748260-new-rumors-ipad-2-surface.html)]