iPad 3 to Include Haptic Display Technology to Provide On-Screen Textures?

series of last-minute rumors , speculation suggesting ipad 3 might include haptic technology give on-screen objects texture. rumors have linked finnish company senseg apple , have been fueled apple's media event invitations carrying tagline "we have have see. , touch."

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while speculation senseg , apple has been floating under radar time , rationale posted in our forums last week, the guardian first major source put forward specific claim yesterday, noting conversations senseg executives earlier year left the guardian impression company indeed working apple.

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when guardian met senseg's chiefs in helsinki offices in january, directors declined whether had spoken apple use of technology in ipad - said talking tablet manufacturers. [...]

asked week whether apple customer e-sense technology, petri jehkonen, senseg's technical marketing manager, declined comment. asked whether apple not customer, replied: "that apple say. comment no comment."

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the next web has put speculative piece suggesting haptic feedback indeed making appearance on ipad 3.

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the bits , pieces i've managed uncover tantalizing , have led me believe @ least 1 major new feature have not seen before on apple device before make appearance on new tablet.

i'll honest front: have been unable nail down is. [...]

tantalizing , attractive possibility come introduction of touch-feedback technology ipad's display.

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the report continues reasoned analysis of how apple may have been able quietly include technology in ipad 3 , unobtrusive nature of haptic technology have been kept behind scenes.

, pocket-lint weighing in own claims, once again pointing quotes senseg executives hints company may working apple.

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"we won't making statements until after apple's announcement," company spokesman told pocket-lint timing that's obvious else after asked them direct question of whether senseg involved in ipad 3 launch.

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the report links trusted reviews report june 2011 in senseg claimed working "a tablet maker based in cupertino."

apple has expressed interest in haptic technology in past, evidenced patent applications on company's ideas. specific rumors incorporating technology ios devices have been non-existent until now. few hours go until apple's media event, observers don't have long wait find out if last-minute claims true.

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it cool, doubt it.

 

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