iPad development cycle may be shortened to six months

According to foreign media reports, the success of Apple's iOS-based smart phones and tablet computers has transformed Apple from a manufacturer of personal computers and digital media players to a leader in consumer electronics. Whether it is the iPhone or the iPad has been a huge success in the market, no one else can compare with other companies. Obviously, Apple wants to expand the gap with other companies, and decided to shorten the iPad's R&D cycle to a short period of six months.

According to reports, just two months after the launch of the 9.7-inch iPad 4 and iPad mini, Apple has planned to launch a new version of the two products in March 2013. The new fifth-generation iPad will be equipped with a 9.7-inch Retina display, and the thickness will be thinner and lighter, and the appearance will be smoother. It is not yet clear whether there will be upgrades in processor, RAM, and memory capacity. At the same time, the second-generation iPad mini will also have improved display and processor.

If Apple introduces these two new iPad products in March next year, it is clear that its tablet PC's development cycle has been shortened to six months. The shortening of the R&D cycle will benefit Apple's rapid adoption of new technologies in its products, such as thinner batteries. In addition, Apple will further take the lead in the tablet market.

However, although Apple's iPhone is still the most popular smartphone, it is clear that this phone is facing more competitors than the iPad. Whether or not Apple will shorten the development cycle of the iPhone is still unknown. However, from the standpoint of Samsung's launch of the Galaxy series, shortening the development cycle of the iPhone is a reasonable choice for Apple.