The Possible Future Apple Products

With Apple always pushing the envelope with clean design, innovative tech decisions and strategic product launches, I mocked up 10 possible products that Apple could develop in the near future.

iPets

The ultimate accessory, the iCat and iDog will be the perfect buy for those that want to have a loving pet but don’t have the time to commit to raising a real one. With full iOS integration you can install new pet trick apps, keep an eye on your home, and have a new running buddy to track your stats, all without having to clean up after it.

They will include:

• Full iOS/iCloud integration to interact with all your iOS devices
• Full iTunes store integration to directly download “pet trick” apps
• Facetime to be able to check on your home through their eyes
• Nike+ integration so they can track your stats as they run with you
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology

iPlay

This will not only be a gaming console, but the future in gaming. iPlay gives you a streamlined gaming connection for all your iOS devices though an iCloud-esk service, letting you play at home on your tv, through the controller if moving to another room, or through any iOS device when on the go. All of your gaming states will flow in one continuous experience, and so will any movies/shows you watch through iPlay.

It will include:

• Controller: when playing on the console it acts as a second “view portal” for the game
• Full iOS/iCloud integration to interact with all your iOS devices
• Full iTunes store integration to directly download games/movies
• Facetime to be able to see friends as you play/watch movies together
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology

iCycle

This is the holy grail of bicycles. No matter your riding style; Road, Mountain, Recreational or Urban, this bike will auto-switch or you can manually change to it via the miniature handle bar screen. It not only switches the resistance level to match your stride, but the bike tires continually update depending on your terrain. The chassis of the bike has an internal battery which you re-charge while you ride, letting you plug in your iOS device and charge it on the go.

It will include:

• Full iOS/iCloud integration to interact with all your iOS devices
• Full iTunes store integration to directly download music on the go
• Nike+ integration so they can track your stats as you ride
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology

iBrew

Waking up never felt so good, iBrew connects with your iHome or iPhone alarm to perfectly auto-start the brewing process to your morning coffee. With Apples patented “iBean” packets, you just pre-load up to 12 at a time and your iBrew does the rest.

It will include:

• Full iOS/iCloud integration to interact with all your iOS devices
• 12 iBean packets
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology

iceBox

The iceBox truly is a new way to experience your kitchen. Watching a movie on your appleTV but want to go make a sandwich? The iceBox gives you the option to motion sense when you are in the room and it will continue streaming the movie while you are in the kitchen.

Inside the iceBox, you have different compartments for different food selections so you can actually defrost tonight’s dinner while you’re at work by simply using an app on your iOS device. Just brought a 6pack home to watch the game with the guys but the beers are warm? the iceBox has a “super chill” compartment in the freezer which speeds up the chill-ification process to quickly chill beer, make instant icecubes and more.

It will include:

• Full iOS/iCloud integration to interact with all your iOS devices
• Full iTunes store integration to directly download movies or cooking apps
• Built in Motion sensor and Facetime
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology

iQua

Water, The Essence of Life™. Apples new filtration system allows you to purify any type of polluted water, this unique, premium carbon water filter removes 99.9% of mercury. It also reduces chlorine (taste and odor) and 99.9% of trace levels of pharmaceuticals, giving you clean, great-tasting pure water.

It’s portable and it’s design allows the water to stay chilled for prolonged periods of time, making it the perfect water bottle to have at home, in the office, or to take with you camping. Each filter lasts 3 months if bottle is fully re-filled 8 times a day.

It will include:

• 2 filters 
• Holds two 8z glasses

iceCream

No gimmicks or flashy add-ons to the Apple iceCream, just great flavor delivered in a low-fat way.

It will include:

• great flavor 
• low in fat

HiTops

Apples looks to hit fashion week with these sleek and hi-tech HiTops. Taking a hint from Back to The Future, these sneakers will have an auto-lace feature that you simply have to slide to unlock and re-lock. Nike+ integration lets you keep track of your steps and calories burned if you want, or you can simply enjoy the comfort and look of these show stopping kicks. They will be available in Black or White.

These will include:

• Nike+ integration so they can track your stats as you walk 
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology

iSight

This piece of hi-tech eyewear is not only fashionable, but it will help you see life in a whole new way. Available both as prescription and non, these glasses can go from clear lenses to shades with the click of an app, or with an auto-adjust depending on the sun. The revolutionary lenses will also heighten the resolution of everything you see, letting you experience life in 1080p HD, but not only will you just be seeing it, you can also turn on the Camera feature which let’s you take pictures and even video with an iOS app. These glasses will be available in Black or White.

It will include:

• 10-megapixel iSight camera
• Autofocus
• Face detection in still images
• Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 60 frames per second with audio
• Video stabilization
• Full iOS/iCloud integration to interact with all your iOS devices
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 4.0 technology

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iRosol

The perfect tool for any artist, this spray canister can not only exactly match any color it scans (or that you choose) but it can spray as small as a pencil line or as thick as a paint roller. The revolutionary and replaceable paint cartridges last twice as long as conventional spray paint, and you only need to switch one color C(Cyan) M(Magenta) Y(Yellow) at a time as it runs out. Black SprayCan sold separately.

It will include:

• 1 set of CMY cartridges
• Pantone™ color chart – when bought as a set with the Black SprayCan

The strength and weakness of Apple

The strength and weakness of Apple | We always pay much attention to Apple Company for the fact that; it always produces good hardware and system that meet our daily demands. In the process, we often overlook its strengths and weaknesses.

Apple has a good reputation, so I suppose that almost all Macintosh users may have notice the strength of Apple. All computer users know of its high end products, so it must have the best technology in personal computing and a major marketshare.

Mac users are a group of people who are most loyal to Apple product. These people always want to use Mac computer and do not want to switch to other computers for the perceived reason that Apple is synonymous to high quality products.This situation make Apple increase its users every day.

Another cogent factor is that Apple makes enormous investment in the area of Researchand Development (R&D). This investment makes Apple innovative enough to come out with excellent products to its users.

Mac users always overlook the weakness of Apple for its high quality products.

I think the major weakness of Apple is that its resources are incompatible with other computers. Apple has its unique hardware and system, all of them exclusively compatible to Apple series products. Moreover, Mac users cannot transferinformation to other computer except Mac computer.

The high price of Apple product is another weakness. Apple keeps innovating resulting in a highly packaged product but do not factor in customers financial status or affordability. The price of Apple products is always surging beyond that of competitors, so many computer users switch to other computer brand even though they like Mac computer. Apple may achieve high market share if it can reduce its prices.

The top management of Apple is constantly being changed and shuffled. They have flexible strategy, so they always undertake internal changes with respect to employees and products. This situation renders Apple in an unstable position.

The Best New Apple Product in 2013

The Best New Apple Product In 2013

iOS 7

Tim Cook began his talk about Apple's mobile operating system by saying the company didn't just want to sell the most devices but make gadgets people "actually use and love the most." He then unveiled a totally new version of the firm's mobile OS, dubbed iOS 7, which got a standing ovation from the crowd. (One audience member shouted out "We love you!" as Cook took the stage after a video presenting the concepts behind the new OS.)

The design eschews the so-called skeuomorphic design -- in which software looks like the real-world objects it represents -- that was favored by Steve Jobs and the ousted Scott Forstall. Instead, the system presents a much more flat and colorful design. In fact, the system is all new from the bottom up, looking very little like predecessors. From the fonts to the app icons, the entire OS looks much cleaner and simpler. Apple (AAPL, Fortune 500) showed off a new Safari web browser and weather app, among others. Siri is getting two new voices -- one male and one female -- along with more features for use in a car. Perhaps one of the most impressive new elements is the way the design attempts to create depth. For example, if a user tilts their device slightly, the background wallpaper stays fixed while the app icons shift slightly, creating a 3D effect. iOS 7 will be available this fall.
 

iTunes Radio

Apple unveiled iTunes Radio, a streaming music service similar to Spotify and Google (GOOG, Fortune 500) Play. The company's Eddie Cue demonstrated how users could create playlists based off personal preferences, as well as how to select previously curated lists. The service works on Apple Macs and Windows PCs, as well as iPads, iPhones, and iPods. Much like Pandora (P), iTunes Radio will be free with ads. iTunes Match subscribers get the service free of ads.
 

Mac Pro

It had been a while since users of Apple's top-of-the-line desktops had something truly new to cheer. A very long while: the current "cheese grater" design dates back to before Apple made the switch to Intel-based CPUs in 2006. So it was a treat to meet an all-new design for the desktop line. "This product is so cool," said Apple's Phil Schiller, "I'm going to go over the top." Then the lights dimmed and a dramatic video introduced the radical new design.

Taking up one-eighth the volume of current Mac Pros, the new machines are black and cylindrical. They look like a cross between a trash can and a bear canister -- but much sleeker. "Can't innovate anymore my ass," Schiller said to raucous applause before unspooling an impressive list of technical specifications. He didn't reveal a price, but said the machines would be made in the USA and become available later this year.
 

Mac OS X Mavericks

Apple joked that it was starting to run out of big cats to name its desktop OS's after. Making a pun on the latest, Mountain Lion, executives joked that the name "Sea Lion" just didn't seem quite right somehow. Instead, the next decade of OS's will be named after spots in California, where Apple is headquartered. First up? OS X Mavericks, named after surfing spot off the coast known for its massive waves.

The next version of the system -- due out this fall -- is focused on improving "power and performance." Demos showed off speedy and smooth scrolling as well as a dramatically faster version of the Safari web browser. Other improvements include tabbed finder windows, file tagging, and a much better implementation of multiple displays for power users. The company is including a desktop version of its Maps application that can beam directions directly to a user's iPhone. Apple will also be releasing a version of the iBooks bookstore on its desktops and laptops.

MacBook Air

 

Promising all-day battery life, Apple showed off new ultra-thin and light MacBook Airs. The new laptops are based on Intel's so-called Haswell CPUs, which draw much less power. The new 11-inch model, for example, is going from five hours of battery life to nine; the larger 13-inch model is going from seven hours currently to 12. Prices start at $999, and the devices will be available immediately.

iWork

File this one under "kinda random." Apple showed off its version of Google Docs, called iWork for iCloud. This software allows users to create spreadsheets, presentations, and documents in a web browser that can seamlessly be synced with iPads and iPhones running the same applications. Apple's presentation showed its PowerPoint-like Keynote software running in Safari and Google Chrome, including on a Windows machine. A public beta is scheduled for later this year. Apple's browser-based software has been spotty in the past -- but if these apps work the way they did in the demo, it could be a significant step forward.

The Best Solution If The Screen Is Totally Black On The Apple Laptop

The Best Solution If The Screen Is Totally Black On The Apple Laptop | If your Macintosh computer won't turn on, here's how to troubleshoot it. Please keep in mind that although your computer may display similar symptoms that prevent it from showing video, this article discusses what to do if the computer won't turn on, meaning that when you press the power button:

• You don't hear a startup chime.
• You don't hear any fan or drive noise.
• The power button or power indicator doesn't light up at all.

If your computer doesn't display any video, it may display one or more of these similar symptoms when you press the power button:

• You may hear a startup chime.
• You may hear fan or drive noise.
• You may see the power button or power indicator light up.

If any of these conditions occurs, see Troubleshooting: My computer has no video instead.

Resolution

If your computer won't turn on, try each of these steps:

1. Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a working wall outlet, and that it's properly connected to the power adapter. (To check if the wall socket is working, plug in a lamp or other electrical device.)
2. Make sure that the power adapter is properly connected to the power port on the side or back of the computer.
3. Disconnect all accessories that are plugged into the computer, such as a printer, hub, or other mobile device.
4. Reset the computer's PMU, SMC, or PRAM. Refer to the instructions for your model:
   • Portable (iBook or PowerBook)
   • Mac mini
   • iMac
   • Power Mac
   • Mac Pro
   • MacBook or MacBook Pro
   • Other Mac computers
5. Try plugging a different power cord into the computer (if you have a working one available). If the computer starts up, replace the old power cord.
6. If the computer uses a power adapter, try connecting a different power adapter to the computer (if you have a working one available). If the computer starts up, replace the old power adapter. (Computers that use a power adapter include MacBook, MacBook Pro, iBooks, PowerBooks, Power Mac G4 Cube, and Mac mini.)
7. If you tried all of the steps above and the computer still won't turn on, contact Apple technical support ( 1-800-APL-CARE in the U.S.) or take your computer to the nearest Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) for diagnosis. If you plan to visit an Apple Retail store, make a reservation at the Genius Bar using http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/ (available in some countries only).

Note: Diagnostic fees may apply for issues not covered under warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan (APP).

Predicting the Future of Apple TV

Apple says it has a lot of exiting new products coming to market in 2014. I would not be surprised if Steve Jobs' vision of Apple TV is actually one of them.

At Apple’s recent shareholder meeting, CEO Tim Cook told his audience that Apple TV brought in $1 billion in revenue in the last fiscal year and said that Apple TV is now more than a hobby. That means Apple sold about 10 million Apple TV boxes during this time. 

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I was at the D5 conference when Steve Jobs told about 350 top industry execs that Apple TV was a “hobby” and that Apple would see where it went. While I believe Jobs was not sure where Apple TV was headed when he launched it, this product has clearly caught the attention of millions of users. It’s now a real product that has a lot of potential for Apple. In fact, I believe it sits at the center of Apple’s push into the living room.

The best way to think about the future of Apple TV is as a platform for Apple to deliver new content, apps and services aimed at the living room. To Apple, the TV is just another screen to be used to access these services and apps. In his biography of Steve Jobs, author Walter Isaacson quotes Jobs:

“I’d like to create an integrated television set that is completely easy to use,” he told me. “It would be seamlessly synced with all of your devices and with iCloud.” No longer would users have to fiddle with complex remotes for DVD players and cable channels. “It will have the simplest user interface you could imagine. I finally cracked it.”

Since this news was revealed in the book, many people have been in a tizzy over what Apple has planned for Apple TV. Although Jobs does mention an integrated TV set, I think Apple’s real focus is on creating a powerful box that sits outside the TV and works with hundreds of millions of existing TVs. I believe this type of device is at the heart of Apple’s TV business model.

With this in mind, here are the things Apple has to have in place before it launches any new Apple TV:

As Job’s pointed out in his comments to Isaacson, he was planning to reinvent the user interface for Apple TV and make it really simple to navigate DVDs, cable channels and any type of content that can be shown on a large screen like a television. People sit 6-10 feat away from their TV sets, so a touch-based user interface won’t work. I suspect that the iPhone and iPad will play a big role in whatever new TV product Apple creates, but Apple is probably also working on voice commands and gestures as part of this new user interface. This is where we will see a real breakthrough when it comes to navigating content on a big screen.

The next thing Apple will have to have in place is a solid software developers kit (SDK) so that people can write apps specifically for Apple TV. When Apple introduced the iPad, the company immediately released an SDK so that developers could write apps specifically for the iPad. Even though it uses the same operating system found on the iPhone, the way people interact with a tablet with a bigger screen is somewhat different than on the iPhone. So Apple had to create an SDK that took into account richer touch features as well as hooks for supporting more powerful processors, larger batteries and many other technologies not found in the smaller iPhone.

It’s the same thing with Apple TV. While we expect whatever Apple does with Apple TV to also use iOS, the interface for the TV will be completely different than what’s on the iPhone and iPad, and software developers would need to write apps specifically for interacting with a larger screen that uses different forms of input.

Apple would also need to have even better content deals in order to expand the reach of Apple TV. Rumors have been circulating that Apple was interested in some type of deal with Time Warner Cable to acquire more content, although since Comcast is trying to buy Time Warner Cable, it is unclear whether a deal between Time Warner Cable and Apple would even be a possibility now. Regardless, Apple needs a lot of new content as well as dedicated first- and third-party apps to differentiate its TV platform from products offered by Roku, Google, Amazon or many other large companies who want access to a family’s living room.

When Apple rolls out a new product — especially one that impacts an existing category of products but in new ways — it has to prime and develop the channels before launch so that when it debuts, people can have a place to buy them. Apple has quite an edge on its competitors in this area since it owns over 2000 of its own stores, but it would also have to have in place distribution deals with big players like Walmart, Costco, Target and others to get this product to market quickly. Apple needs to start building up a strong users base that would take advantage of the apps, content and services to be delivered to the living room.

The last thing that needs to be in place is a roadmap for how any Apple TV device could become the center of a home automation strategy in the future. Apple TV could be tied closely to iPhones and iPads as part of a digital home ecosystem. Apple clearly wants to become more pervasive in the home, and while a TV box helps accomplish that goal, making an Apple TV device double as a hub for home automation would give Apple a powerful stronghold. Once people buy into Apple apps and services for the home, they’re not likely to walk away just because a competitor has something cheaper. Tying Apple TV and a home automation service to Apple’s iCloud offering would be a powerful combination for Apple’s customers.

So, what is the future of Apple TV? Well, if we follow the guidelines mentioned above, we can expect that it will use iOS and have a new interface fine tuned for interacting with the TV from 6-10 feet away. To Apple, the TV is just a new big screen to which the company can deliver new apps and services. Apple will give developers a powerful SDK that is designed for writing apps for a TV, unleashing new types of creativity for use on a larger screens.

We can also expect to have a lot of other content and possible communication deals — perhaps deals in which Apple becomes the actual front-end interfaces for some cable companies in the way it has recently partnered with car companies to deliver a connected platform for automobiles.

I also believe that Apple’s interest in home automation will be part of the new Apple TV. We can expect some creative things from Apple in this area as well. And of course, we should expect that as soon as the product is available, people will be able to buy it from Apple and thousands of other retail stores.

As stated earlier in this column, I firmly believe that Apple’s new TV product, whatever it will be, will sit in some type of box outside the TV set itself so that it can be used on hundreds of millions of existing TVs. Although Apple could create an actual TV set with all of this technology inside, I don’t think it would do this other than to have a showcase product of some type. Apple would want to bring any new Apple TV box to hundreds of millions of homes, and while some might buy an upscale TV made by Apple, that’s not where Apple’s real money will be made.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said on multiple occasions in the past six months that Apple has a lot of exiting new products coming to market in 2014. I would not be surprised if Steve Jobs’ vision of Apple TV is actually one of them.

The Best of the Best Apple’s Product Timeline

The Best of the Best Apple’s Product Timeline | From the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) II to the iPad mini, these are the 26 products that made the iPhone maker the beloved tech company that it is today. What must-have device will Apple unveil next?

April 1977: Apple II

The first personal computer and the first widely successful microcomputer, which featured an 8-bit home device, color graphics (as noted by the rainbow-striped apple logo), and a floppy disk drive known as the Disk II.

January 1983: Apple Lisa

The first personal computer to feature a graphical user interface, it was targeted toward business customers. It also included protected memory, cooperative multitasking, advanced calculator, a numeric keypad, non-physical file names, and a higher-resolution display.

January 1984: Macintosh Personal Computer

The first in the line of Apple Macintosh personal computers, this was equipped with a 9-inch monitor, a keyboard, and mouse. It was also known for its advertising in Ridley Scott’s famous Super Bowl XVIII commercial, “1984”.
 

October 1991: PowerBook 100

The first portable computer, known for its practical compact design and trackball pointing device positioned in front of the keyboard instead of a mouse.
 

October 1998: iMac G3 Desktop Computer

Known for its initial release in a translucent encasing of a bright shade of Bondi blue, the G3 Computer was later offered  in a variety of vibrant colors, with matching keypad and mouse.
 

October 2001: iPod

Subsequently branded in 2006 as “iPod Classic”, the iPod was the first portable media players released by Apple, featuring a black and white LCD screen and 5GB of memory for storing 1,000 audio tracks in MP3 format.
 

January 2004: iPod Mini

A smaller version of the iPod Classic, the iPod Mini featured a small monochrome 138×110 LCD screen and a touch-sensitive scroll wheel. It was available in Silver, Pink, Blue, and Green.

January 2005: iPod Shuffle

The smallest known model of the Apple iPod family, and the first of these devices to use flash memory. Its aim was to easily store songs and then play them in random order. It was also showcased as the budget-sensitive alternative in the Apple line.
 

January 2005: iPod Nano

A smaller, more compact, and sleeker product in the iPod line, it also used flash memory and was launched in two black or white models.
 

May 2006: MacBook

Replacing the PowerBook line, the MacBook was recorded as the best-selling Macintosh in history. Its initial design was produced in a mix of polycarbonate and fiberglass, and was aimed at the consumer and education markets.
 

January 2007: iPhone

The smartphone designed by Apple. The design was the first to integrate a touch-screen device, removing the need for keyboards.
 

September 2007: iPod Touch

Following the same concept of the iPhone, the iPod Touch was a touch-screen device equipped with all the wireless capacities of the iPhone, except that of being able to connect to cellular activity.
 

June 2008: iPhone 3G

The third-generation iPhone was showcased for its innovative features, such as Assisted GPS and 3G data.
 

October 2008: MacBook Air

The first release of the Air legacy, designed to optimize both performance and portability, known for its aluminium encasing, light weight, and thinness.
 

June 2009: iPhone 3GS

The iPhone 3GS featured additional enhancements to the 3G, such as better camera resolution, voice control, and a slimmer shape.
 

April 2010: iPad

The first release in the line of Apple tablet computers, the iPad featured a touch-screen system on a 9.7-inch screen

September 2010: iPod Touch 4G

With front-facing camera for FaceTime, ability to record 720p videos, 960 x 720 still photos, the iPod Fourth Generation was initially launched with a capacity to hold 8GB of memory, which was then replaced in September 2012 with the 16GB model, while the 32GB model was sold at a reduced price and the 64GB model was discontinued to make way for the upcoming Fifth Generation. A new color option — white — was also released in October 2011.

June 2011: iPhone 4

Fourth-generation iPhone, equipped with new features such as video calling, or FaceTime, more access to music and movie media, and a renovation in its design, featuring a flat rectagular back as opposed to the curved previous models.
 

March 2011: iPad 2

The iPad 2 featured an ion polymer battery with extended longevity, and a rear-facing camera to facilitate video calling.
 

October 2011: iPhone 4S

The iPhone 4S owed its name to a new voice recognition system named “Siri”, in addition to new features such as cloud storage and higher camera resolution.
 

March 2012: iPad 3

The iPad 3 came equipped with a 5 megapixel camera, voice dictation capability, Siri, and a quad-core graphics processor.
 

June 2012: MacBook Air

Featuring the same classic design of the previous product in the Air line, the 2012 MacBook Air included a quicker RAM and SSD speed, USB3 ports, a FaceTime camera, and dual-core Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Core i5 and i7 processors.
 

June 2012: MacBook Retina

This MacBook model showcased itself through one main innovation — a high-resolution Retina 2880-by-1800 pixel display.
 

September 2012: iPhone 5

The biggest innovation in the fifth-generation iPhone was the change in shape compared to its predecessors: lighter, longer, thinner, and featuring a 4-inch screen. Although it launched on September 21, Apple began accepting pre-orders starting September 14, which resulted in sales of over two million units in the time.
 

October 2012: iPod Touch 5G

The fifth-generation iPod Touch followed the same design as the iPhone 5G — a slim, light body, and a 4-inch screen. In addition, this particular line of iPods was also available in an array of colors: Slate, Silver, Pink, Yellow, Blue, and Project Red.
 

November 2012: iPad Mini

A mini tablet computer and the first product in the iPad line to feature a small 7.9-inch screen.

Analyst Expects Tablets Apple iPad Air 2 with Retina iPad Mini

Analyst Expects Tablets Apple iPad Air 2 with Retina iPad Mini | Renowned Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo weighed in on several Apple products Wednesday, including the future iterations of the iPad Air and Retina iPad Mini. While not much has been said about Apple’s tablet line, Kuo thinks Apple may be changing its game plan this year. In an extensive report, Kuo, who is employed by KGI Securities, described where the iPad line will be going in 2014.

“We think the upgraded iPad Air will be launched earlier in 2014 than the iPad Air was in 2013. The biggest changes will be A8 processor, Touch ID (fingerprint recognition), and main camera resolution of 8MP.”

While Kuo agreed to rumors that the next iPad will see the A8 processor, the successor to the A7 chip that has been described as “desktop class,” he threw in some new rumors into the pot. While Apple is normally very consistent with its release dates, Kuo suggests that the iPad Air 2 and Retina iPad Mini will see an earlier third-quarter launch. The current tablets were announced in October and launched on the first of November. Kuo believes that the next iPads will release before the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, which is rumored to launch in late September.

Many analysts have speculated that the Retina Mini iPad may not see a refresh this year, but Kuo and KGI Securities has determined it will.

“We previously thought Apple would not release a new version of the iPad mini this year, but we now think Apple will launch an upgraded version with same form factor, A8 processor and Touch ID (fingerprint recognition) to boost shipments of iPad mini with Retina display.”

The security firm also shot down rumors that Apple will release a large version of the iPad. Kuo believes that Apple is working on a 12.9-inch iPad, repeating what he has said in previous reports from February and October that the company will not release it in 2014.