Taiwanese publication DigiTimes reports that according to “sources with Taiwan-based supply chain makers”, Apple will ramp up production of the 5th generation iPad in July-August.
iPad 5 Case Also Hints at iPad mini Like Design
The leaked photos of the next generation iPad’s rear shell have indicated that the next generation iPad may end up looking like the iPad mini with narrower bezels along the sides in portrait mode and thinner body.
Apple accessory manufacturer Minisuit has already created a case for the 5th generation iPad based on data and specifications they’ve received from a reliable source, which is very similar to the leaked photos.
Rumor: iPad 5 Will Be Thinner and Lighter Due to iPad mini Display Tech
Apple Launches 128GB iPad With Retina Display
Apple has just announced a new version of the 4th generation Retina iPad with 128GB, twice the storage of the top-end model.
As expected, the Wi-Fi-only model will be available for $799 and the Wi-Fi+Cellular model will be available for $929. The 128GB Retina iPad will be available starting Tuesday, February 5th through Apple’s Online Store, Apple’s retail stores and select Apple authorized resellers.
Apple Rumored To Launch ‘iPad 5′ With iPad mini Like Design in October
Amazing 3D Renderings Of iPad 5 With Thinner Bezel
Earlier today, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo issued a new research report where he has made his predictions on what Apple will launch in 2013.
He forecasts that the next generation iPad will be slimmer and lighter and adopt the thinner side bezels seen on the iPad mini.
Cellular iPad mini And iPad 4 Goes On Sale in China This Friday
Apple has just announced that the Cellular+Wi-Fi models of iPad mini and the 4th generation iPad will be available in China this Friday, January 18.
Apple May Release Thinner, Lighter 5th Generation iPad in March 2013
Apple surprised us by releasing the 4th generation iPad along with the iPad mini in October, just seven months after releasing the 3rd generation iPad. It has been widely speculated that Apple was moving to a fall release for the iPad.
But Japanese blog Macotakara reports that according to their sources, Apple is planning to release the next generation iPad in March 2013.
LTE iPad mini & iPad 4 Goes on Sale at AT&T, Sprint & Verizon
As expected, Sprint, Verizon and AT&T have announced the availability of 4G LTE-capable iPad mini and the 4th generation iPad in their retail stores today.
Strangely, Apple is yet to announce when the LTE capable iPad mini and 4th generation iPad will be available in Apple retail stores and its authorized resellers.
LTE iPad mini And iPad 4 Pre-orders Arriving in the U.S.
As expected, some customers who had pre-ordered their LTE iPad mini and iPad 4 are reporting that they’ve received their shipments earlier today or seing their packages out for delivery, according to reports on MacRumors and 9to5Mac.





