Apple to reportedly ditch Home button on iPad firstNovember 29, 2016 - 13:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A report from often-reliable Japanese site Makotakara says that a new 10.9-inch iPad rumored for release early next year will have the same footprint as the current 9.7-inch iPad Pro, despite the larger screen size, 9to5Mac reports. Citing an "informed" supply-chain source in Taiwan, the site says that the larger screen size will be offset by smaller bezels. The top bezel containing the FaceTime camera is said to remain, while the Home button will be removed and side bezels reduced … It is widely expected that Apple will replace the physical Home button on the iPhone 8 with one embedded into the display, and it seems the tech might actually be seen in the iPad first. However, the piece also suggests that the thickness of the new model will be increased to 7.5mm, the same thickness as the iPad Air. While Apple increasing the thickness of any of its products might sound unlikely, it may be that this is the price of the reduced bezels – the reduced height and width of the battery needing to be offset by making it thicker. The larger 12.9-inch iPad Pro is also said to be gaining 3mm in thickness, so can presumably be expected to benefit from the same reduction in bezels. Explaining the oddity of a slightly larger screen size alongside the continuation of 9.7-inch models, KGI said that it was to meet demands from both education and enterprise markets for a slightly larger screen, while the 9.7-inch model would be pushed downmarket to maintain a clear distinction in the range. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |