iPad mini launch date remains a mystery
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The pictures, which were published on Twitter, show what appears to be a smaller Apple iPad, with squarer edges and the same Lightning dock connector as the new iPhone 5.
However, as pointed out online by Mike Cane, the FCC identity code on the back of the ‘mini iPad’ matches that of the third generation iPad, indicating that the pictures do not show the real thing.
Rumours about the imminent release of the iPad mini — which observers have also referred to as the iPad Nano and iPad Air — have increased over recent weeks. Several reports, attributed to unnamed insiders, said that Apple would hold an event next Wednesday, October 17.
However, Apple usually sends out invites to its special events at least a week in advance and with no invites appearing so far, it seems unlikely that the new device will launch next week after all.
That leaves very little time for Apple to work, if the mini iPad really is to be released before the Christmas season. Analysts believe the company wants a smaller tablet on the market to tackle rival devices such as Google’s Nexus 7 tablet computer and Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD. As ever, Apple does not comment on rumours and speculation and so observers will have to wait until invites start landing in e-mail inboxes, whenever that might be.
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