After claiming that Apple’s going to release two iPad mini updates by Q1 next year, NPD DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim now claims that the 2nd generation iPad mini could go into mass production by June or July this year.
Analyst says Apple Planning two Retina iPad mini updates, one in Q3 ’13 and the other Q1 ’14
iOS 7 release may be delayed due to design overhaul
It has been widely speculated that iOS 7 will feature a flatter design. The overhaul is being led by Jony Ive, Apple’s SVP of Industrial Design, who also provides leadership and direction for Human Interface software teams across the company after Scott Forstall’s departure.
Bloomberg reports that Apple runs the risk of delaying the release of iOS 7 due to the revamped user interface and increase in collaboration between hardware and software divisions under Ive.
iPad 5 to be 15% Thinner, 25% Lighter, Powered by A7X Chip
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is back with another research note, this time laying down his expectations for the fifth-generation iPad, dubbed the iPad 5. His claims are in line with rumors we’ve seen till now — a thinner iPad that weighs less and has thinner bezels around the screen.
iOS 7 to Come With Significant UI Improvements, Running Behind Schedule
John Gruber of Daring Fireball, Rene Richie of iMore, MG Siegler of TechCrunch, Tim Stevens of Engadget, Matthew Panzarino of The Next Web and others had an interesting discussion about iOS 7, the next generation mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on Branch.
Apple Reportedly Cuts iPad mini Shipments by 20% For Q2 2013
US Department Of Defense Planning To Buy 650,000 iOS Devices [Report]
Analyst Expects Retina iPad mini to Launch in Second Half of 2013
The iPhone 5S Problem: Is The Predictable Product Cycle Hurting Apple?
Over at iMore, Rene Ritchie reasons why Apple’s predictive iPhone release cycle might hurt the company with the iPhone 5S, in the face of intense competition from Android phone manufacturers, led by Samsung. We’re of course all familiar with Apple’s “tick-tock” iPhone release cycle: A major hardware refresh in one year, followed by an evolutionary ”S” update the next year.





