iPad 5 inherit design iPad mini, release - in October

Apple last fall unpleasantly surprised many people that has released a new iPad after only six months after the start of sales of the next model. This suggests that the anti-competitive company can switch to a six-month update cycle range tablets and smartphones. However, according to iLounge, with reference to a trusted source, the update "apple" devices will return to the usual cycle.

According to the source, the debut of iPad 5 is scheduled for autumn 2013. Release tablet of the fifth generation in October and will bring a number of interesting innovations. Reported that the device will be thinner and lighter than the iPad 4.

iPad 5 will be equipped with a standard 9.7-inch display, which is made of technology IGZO. Original Screen Japanese company Sharp will provide Apple mobile devices, several competitors advantages. First, IGZO to preserve battery life, in some cases, up to 80-90%, and also provides for the use of ultra-thin frame and has a level of sensitivity to the touch "at the level of plain paper."

According to journalists iLounge, who is said to have personally witnessed the prototype of a new model of the tablet, the frame around the screen iPad 5, located in the portrait mode, on each side will be really thin. In appearance resembles a compact version of the gadget iPad mini. The hardware part of the gadget will also undergo changes, although new design and the display will be sufficient for high-demand, journalists believe.

In iLounge noted that simultaneously with the iPad iPad mini 5 debut of the second generation. Device which is under the code J85, will be released in October. The unit will display Extra-Retina.

Samsung showed the ultra-secure "google phone" Galaxy Xcover 2

Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Xcover 2 smartphone protected. The device is protected to IP67, which provides a complete and dustproof device's ability to stay under water to a depth of one meter for 30 minutes. With this Galaxy Xcover 2 allows underwater shots.

 

The phone has a 4-inch display with a resolution of 800x480 pixels and a dual-core processor with a frequency of 1 GHz. RAM is 512 MB, there is a slot for memory cards microSD.

The model has a 5-megapixel camera with flash and a front VGA-camera. In addition, the smartphone provides a dedicated button for taking photos - it can help to be comfortable doing underwater shots.

 

Also reported modules GPS / GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0 and a battery capacity of 1700 mAh, which allows the smartphone to work up to 570 hours of standby time. The operating system Galaxy Xcover 2 uses Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Dimensions of the device - 130,5 × 67,7 × 11,9 mm, weight - 148 g

Cost Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 will be announced during the exhibition MWC 2013.