The new iPad Air 2, including sensor features user identification via fingerprint (something that will help in online financial transactions security), anti-reflection coating of the screen, the faster new processor generation ABX and an 8 MP rear camera. According to Apple, the iPad Air 2 is 18% thinner and 40% faster than the previous equivalent model.
The small iPad mini 3 well not be thinner than the previous mini- has this sensor fingerprint recognition Touch ID, but the older generation A7 processor. The new models will be available from 24 October.
There was also a new iMac desktop computer with a huge screen 27-inch (68.6 cm) and the highest resolution on the market 5210CH2880 pixel (pixel), and the new Mac Mini.
Finally, as announced, is already available for free "download" the new version of the operating system of Apple OS X Yosemite Computer Macintosh, which, among other things, allows for easier data exchange with iPad and iPhone. The new OS iOS 8,1 Ideas will be available from next Monday.
The Apple, according to the BBC and the "New York Times" has sold 13.3 million. IPad in this year's second quarter April - June, down 9.3% compared to the sales of the corresponding quarter last year.
Analysts questioned whether the new products to be released by the company in the market, will be able to reverse the downward trend in sales - especially given that global tablet sales this year show an increase of 11%, according to research firm IDC, while amounted to 207 million in 2013 Although the iPad still has more sales than any other tablet, the share of internationally has fallen from 33% last year to 26.9% this year as competitors such as Lenovo and Asus show a continued increase sales.
The large "smart" mobile -gnosta as phablet as they are "hybrid" phone (phone) and tablet (tablet) - are progressively stronger competitors tablets. Thus, some analysts do not exclude that there is 'cannibalism' sales since the new iPhone 6 Plus with the large 5.5 inch screen can restrict sales of iPad, especially the mini model.
The Apple however makes the biggest profits (almost 70% of the total) from sales of iPhone and only 10% of the iPad.
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