iOS 5.1 roundup: referenced for new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, minor tweaks

Yesterday was iOS 5.1 day, and it was the news all about related to the release of new beta. Customers would not find any extra new features in the operating system, but this release was precious for those who are interested in the iOS hardware future. Here is out summary of the new devices found in iOS 5.1:

-The Sixth-generation iPhone:

Situated deep inside the file system of iOS 5.1 is a reference to an iPhone 5,1. As clarified yesterday, the jump from 4, 1 to 5, 1 represents a huge leap and of course a major internal change which means that iPhone 5/6 would come with a brand new processor. The expected external changes would be a 4 inch display with a new aluminum casing. The A6 in all prospects.

-The iPad 3 and new iPad 2:

Situated deep inside the file system is a reference to a new-generation iPad, the third iPad 3 model, possibly a carrier dissimilarity, known as iPad 3,3. The more interesting with an iPad 2,4 reference is  an updates to iPad 2 that is either a carrier variation, a GSM+CDMA dual-mode device, a Sprint iPad 2, or something wholly new.

- The next Apple TV:

The iOS release says that as a product in development moves even faster to launch, it has been assigned with a proper codename. Just not only an identifier like “3,1” but also assigned a codename such as N94 (iPhone 4S) or K48 (original iPad). The next-generation Apple TV moved to that step. Thanks to beta release of iOS 5.1, we have codename in our hands for this new Apple TV(3,1). Upcoming Apple TV to feature low-power Bluetooth 4.0 technology opens door to new, more advanced input devices.

New user Features:

There is hardly anything noticeable save for iTunes Match streaming over 3G and tremendously minor keyboard enrichment in the iOS Mail application. Apple is also more open about geo-fencing (such as in Reminders.app) in the location services preferences.

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Apple’s next-generation Apple TV moves closer to reality, assigned J33 codename

The iOS release says that as a product in development moves even faster to launch, it has been assigned with a proper codename. Just not only an identifier like “3,1” but also assigned a codename such as N94 (iPhone 4S) or K48 (original iPad). The next-generation Apple TV moved to that step. Thanks to today’s beta release of iOS 5.1, we have codename in our hands for this new Apple TV(3,1).

As the above figure shows, the new Apple TV is rocking the J33 codename, the second JXX product we have seen from Apple. First was the J2- a new iPad – which we revealed last week. Apple’s iPad 2 is just about reached the peak of Apple’s KKK options with CDMA version called as K95, so Apple’s move to JXX terminology is somewhat that would have to happen sooner or later. With Apple newly beefing up their leading tablets and phones with dual-core A5 chips, we consider this new Apple TV signifies an A5 dual-core model, which packs in 1080 playback capabilities. As to whether this thing has a display on it, it is too early for us to tell.

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