The most recent of the additions to the Apple catalog is the iPad mini, a smaller version of the original model that has been sold since 2010. However, although a few days ago it landed on the market "" since last November 2 "" it is already commented that the next move by those from Cupertino would be to incorporate the famous Retina screen into the little invention.
And it is that, if the user takes a look at the technical characteristics of this iPad mini, he will be able to realize that the properties may sound a lot to him. Exactly, it is a second generation iPad ”” or iPad 2 ”” but with a smaller chassis; that is, the same processor, the same RAM memory or the same screen technology "" although the dots per inch are improved "".
Of course, suddenly, the apple company overturns its first assessments of the smaller tablet sector to its original iPad. And now he welcomes the possibility of introducing a model that, although larger than seven inches (7.9 inches to be exact), does not allow to depart from the standard that Steve Jobs commented a few years ago. This attitude has already annoyed certain personalities in the sector; Without going any further, the co-founder of Cupertino (Steve Wozniak), a few weeks ago called “arrogant” the decisions that the senior leaders of his ex-company were making. His criticism was focused on the launch of the iPhone 5, a longer version of the popular smartphone .
However, from SlashGear it is said that Apple would already be working on a second version of the equipment: an iPad mini 2. What would be the main improvement? Well, being able to include a Retina screen with a better resolution. In other words, it could be deduced that Apple's intention is to start from scratch with this new saga and to include the improvements "" that can already be enjoyed in the larger models "", little by little; by fascicles.
After this, the software part is not left behind either: Apple's iOS platform continues without giving a radical change ”” there have been minor changes and new functions have been included ”” to what could be seen in the launch of the first iPhone, back in the year 2.007.
But beware, the application sector also has its place in this regard. And criticism may return with the launch of the iPad mini. After the launch of the new iPad that had a better screen than its previous versions, developers began to release heavier updates "" and compatible with the new resolution "" that mattered little to users of previous generations; the only thing that was achieved is to occupy more space in the internal memory. A matter that could upset the owners of versions of 16 GB, only.
With the iPad mini, this problem continues. The models for sale are still the same as before: 16, 32 or 64 GB of space and you can choose between two variants of wireless connections: one with WiFi and another that combines WiFi and 3G networks.
Apple's ideas seem to be running out. Moreover, the fourth generation of the original iPad is nonsense and has undergone changes as the integration of its new standard physical connection, through using the new connector Lightning; upgrade your camera and adopt a new processor. These small changes created an outrage among users who made the purchase of the previous model "" new iPad "" less than a month ago. Hence, Apple's return policy changed and extended the usual 14 days to 30 days.
So, right now ”” and with the possible confirmation of an iPad mini 2 with Retina display ”” in the future, is it worth it for users to pay now? Or better wait for the new version ?. Also, will this be the only improvement that Apple includes in the future model? The line that those of Cupertino are following could reveal the intentions. And as much as possible, and what could be considered is, in addition to a better screen, it would be a processor improvement. It is yet to be seen the performance of this iPad mini "" using technology from two generations ago "" with the latest video game titles, a very demanding sector.
