Fansite Apple.pro has claimed to have already used the new mini iPad tablet which it says is a 3G model with a screen size down from ten inches to just eight.
Industry insiders expect the new slimmed-down tablet to be very popular with people who value the extra-portability of a smaller model and it will also allow Apple to compete with Google’s range of seven-inch Nexus tablets.
Rumours from Apple suppliers suggest the inside of the new device will be equivalent to an iPad 2. The third iPad had a specification increase but also increased slightly in weight due to the demands of the high-definition Retina display.
Apple is also introducing a new iPhone but both devices are expected to be unveiled at separate launches to as to maximize the impact of each event.
‘I don’t think Apple would want reviews of both a new iPhone and new-size iPad appearing at the same time,’ said Daring Fireball’s John Gruber.
‘Why share the spotlight? Why have another Apple product battling with the iPhone for the top spots in news coverage?
‘The more I think about it, the less sense it makes for the iPhone to even share the stage at the announcement with any other product.
‘The iPhone is too big, too cool and garners too much attention – and it’s in Apple’s interest to keep that attention undiluted.’
Via: Daily Mail
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