On the positive front, trusted sources claim that Apple is already in talks with display suppliers like LG, JDI and Samsung in order to mass produce AgNW-coated touch panels for the iPad Pro. AgNW means silver nanowire, which is a new material for creating transparent conductive layers from single crystals of single nanowires. These are reportedly more efficient for production costs, have better sensitivity to the touch, and the technology is also compatible with the new flexible display technology that’s been slowly taking over. This added sensitivity includes bringing features like Apple’s new force-touch gestures to the iPad as well, something also rumored in the past. This would mean that Apple would move away from traditional LCDs, which are estimated to only have around 12 years of production existence left given the difficulty there is in extracting the indium tin oxide coating that’s necessary to build them. It’s hard to tell if this will be Apple’s silent move into the OLED technology market, but it would be a smart move given its existing popularity and quality. The rumors are matched with a cherry-topper though, as it seems that this technology will also be matched by sapphire glass as well.
The bad news is that it seems this iPad Pro won’t be ready to launch until 2016, so even if Apple announces it later this year, you might just have to wait for it, just like you did with the Apple Watch.
Samsung Introduces New Notebook 9 Series for 2016
Samsung Electronics unveiled two new additions to its Samsung Notebook 9 series for 2016 – a 15-inch and 13.3-inch laptops – that are extremely portable and lightweight. With its sleek yet durable design, vibrant display and seamless functionality, the new Notebook 9 series is ideal for professional and ultra-productive users who are often on-the-go. Ultra-light: Samsung Notebook 9 series offers ultra-portability, with the world lightest 13.3-inch Notebook 9 weighing less than 1 kilogram, offering ultimate ease and convenience when on-the-go.Vivid and Bright Display: The full-HD display provides superior brightness with a wide angle and low-reflective screen for a comfortable viewing experience from a variety of positions.Extended Battery Life: The 15-inch Notebook 9 provides battery life for up to 12 hours, and the Quick Charging feature enables users to fully charge in just 90 minutes. The 13.3-inch Notebook 9 offers up to 10 hours of battery life on one charge.Enhanced Security: The new security feature Security CAM allows users to take and send photos through an equipped camera to a pre-registered email in case of theft. The Pattern Log-in, Secret Screen, and Record Block features help users protect private files and information.Seamless Productivity: Samsung Link 2.0 and SideSync 4.0 let users access shareable content more easily and efficiently. Also, the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) verified ergonomic keyboard provides enhanced comfort and accuracy. The New Samsung Notebook 9 series will be available in two colors, Iron Silver and Modern Pink, in select markets starting in early 2016.
LG Gram 15 laptop
Yes, there’s no way not to say it. The Gram 15 pictured below is a MacBook clone. But the laptop has a bigger screen, lower resolution and runs on Windows. It also doesn’t have just one port to fix all your needs. The LG Gram 15 has a 1080p IPS display, Core i5 or i7 processor, a bunch of ports (USB Type-C, USB 3.0, microUSB, microSD, HDMI), and up to 7 hours of battery life.
Impressively, the laptop weighs just 2.16 pounds and it’s just 0.6-inch thick. Pricing details and actual launch dates are not available at this time.
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