Friday, January 6, 2012

Gadgets to look forward to in 2012

Three gadgets from Apple and one from Google made our list of the most awaited devices of 2012. However, this year will be very generous in new launches that will shape our technologic future.             

iPad 3
Everybody is holding their breath for the release of the iPad 3, which is rumored to have a full HD display and be slightly slimmer than its predecessor, iPad 2.
Apple is said to be aiming to make the competition tougher by sporting an A6 Quad-core Processor in the iPad 3. The gadget will also come with the latest iOS 5, which will host the multi-touch gesture technology. Last but not least, iPad 3 is expected to include the retina display feature and 3D capabilities. Tech experts expect it tobe launched in March or even earlier, on Steve Jobs’ birthday on February 24.  
iPhone 5
After Apple’s latest launch proved to be the improved version iPhone 4S, the wait is still on for the iPhone 5, which will be launched without Steve Job’s obsessive monitoring. Some experts say that this phone will make or break the Apple supremacy, even if the company is already challenged by strong competitors such as Samsung. Anyway, iPhone 5 is expected to have a design that is bolder than ever. Also, even though Jobs was adamant to upgrade to a bigger screen, the iPhone 5 will have a four-inch screen, which means it will be able to compete on an equal footing with many Android devices. It will also be 4G compatible, allegedly.
Google tablet
The rivalry between Google and Apple has long been well-known, but now the Android giant has menaced with ‘brutal competition,’ announcing it will launch a tablet that will put Apple’s iPad to shame in the first half of 2012. Google officials warned this will be a ‘very high quality gadget. It remains to be seen if it will be so.
Samsung Galaxy S3
After striking gold with the Galaxy S2, Samsung is rumored to be busy at work on its sequel, the smartphone Samsung Galaxy S3. Tech experts expect the gadget to feature a Samsung Exynos 4212 processor at 1.8GHz and an ARM Cortex A9 chip, which will offer a 25% performance boost and a 30% reduction in power consumption. It is expected that the Galaxy S3 will run on Google’s latest OS – Android Ice Cream Sandwich. Rumors indicate that this version of Samsung’s smartphone is prepared to be launched at a similar time to the iPhone 5.
Sony Xperia Play
A long-awaited smartphone that features real game controls and is PlayStation certified. Includes a Qualcomm Scorpion processor, backlit LCD screen, 5.1 megapixel camera, over 150,000 Android apps, social network integration, stereo speakers, PlayNow service, 8GB of storage, and 1500mAh battery.
Apple HDTV
Steve Jobs had long hoped for the launch of a TV set from Apple, and it is rumored that this will be launched before the 2012 holiday season. The TV set will allegedly come in a range of sizes to cater for all tastes. Navigation will be done using an iPad, iPhone, or Siri. There was also mention of iTunes, App Store, and iCloud integration.    
Canon 5D Mark III DSLR camera
The camera includes rumored specifications such as 4:2:2 video, resolution of 21 megapixels, and extended battery life and DIGIC 4 image processor.   

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