iPad mini 2 And iPad 5 To Be Unveiled On October 22nd
A recent report suggests that Apple will unveil the next two iPad models (the fifth generation main iPad and the second generation iPad mini) at a media event that will be held this month, on October 22nd. This is what AllThingsD said “People familiar with Apple’s plans tell AllThingsD that the company will hold its next invitation-only event on Tuesday October 22. The focal point of the gathering will the latest updates to the company’s iPad line, but new Mac Pro and OS X Mavericks will likely get some stage time as well, I’m told“.
We should point that on October 22nd, another media event will be held by Microsoft. That is the day Microsoft choose to launch its Surface 2 and Surface 2 Pro tablets. In case two media events on October 22nd were just not enough, fear not… there is a third one. Nokia choose the date to unveil new hardware. Needless to say, October 22nd will be a very interesting day for tech enthusiasts, as most likely four new tablets announced will be available on that day.
There have been many leaks regarding the slimmer fifth generation iPad, most of them showing the new design inspired by the current iPad mini’s design. As mentioned above, most analysts suggest that in late October Apple will unveil the iPad 5 together with another iPad, the long rumored second generation iPad mini. The fifth generation iPad is speculated to feature a new design (that will make it slimmer than the current iPad 4) and improved specs, while the iPad mini 2 is rumored to be equipped with a Retina display, to the delight of customers. It has also been speculated that both the iPad 5 and the second generation iPad mini will feature upgraded 8 MP camera sensors.
It seems that at the October media event, besides unveiling two new iPad models Apple will also make announcements regarding OS X Mavericks and the recently announced Mac Pro. A few recent unconfirmed leaked images showed the new iPad models in the same color variants as the recently released iPhone 5S and there have even been rumors about the iPad 5 including a Touch ID fingerprint sensor similar to the iPhone 5S’. However, at this point you should take these rumors with a grain of salt.
Apple’s fiscal fourth quarter earnings call was announced two days ago and it will be held one week after the media event, on October 28th. It is worth noting that this earning report will cover not only July and August, but also September so this means that it will include the first weekend sale of both the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C. We will soon after hear Apple executives’ thoughts on the soon to be announced tablets as well as their praise for the new iPhone models.
If the report proves to be accurate and Apple will unveil two new iPad models (the fifth generation main iPad and the second generation iPad mini) on October 22md, then a November 1st release date seems plausible, especially if we look at past announcements. If Apple will confirm the event we will be covering it live and bring you all of the news in real time. Until then, you can share your thoughts on the upcoming iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 by posting in the comments section below.
