Apple does not exclude the possibility of equipping the new iPad with a large display ports USB 3.0, WSJ reports, citing sources familiar with the development of the device. Initially, 12.9-inch tablet is scheduled for release in the I quarter, but due to delays associated with the supply of components, the debut model was postponed until September .
«Apple is considering the possibility to include in the equipment of the new iPad ports USB 3.0, which will increase to 10 times the data rate. This is especially true when working with large amounts of data, such as backup. The current 9.7-inch iPad and 7.9-inch iPad mini does not have a USB-port "- the newspaper writes.
According to a source, now Apple is exploring new technologies that can be used in 12-inch iPad. In particular, the company intends to increase the speed of data transmission and reduce the charging time of the device. Also, allegedly at Apple are discussing the possibility to add a large plate ports for keyboard and mouse. Note, in October last year sources reported that iPad Pro is a hybrid solution and can work with a desktop OS X, and with the mobile iOS.
Will these technologies are implemented in the final version of the iPad Plus, is still unknown.Apple declined to comment.
According to latest information, the release of 12.9-inch iPad moved to autumn. The reason was the delay associated with the supply of display panels. Initially Apple planned to start production iPad Plus in I quarter. It is assumed that bundled with the tablet will go digital pen whose application in a number of tasks is justified because of the increased convenience, rather than the usual interaction with your fingers.