- It's official! Apple's hosting an iPad unveiling extravaganza on October 22nd.
iPad Mini 2
- Here's what to expect from the new iPad Mini 2
- A retina display.
- 7.8-inch screen's resolution will double from 1024 × 768 on last year's model to 2048 x 1536
- 64-bit processor architecture.
- A6X SoC currently used on the iPad 4. R
- Expect the new iPad mini to be available for pre-order on the Friday after the announcement, October 25th.
- The official on-sale date should follow a week later on November 1st.
- Expect the same pricing as the original iPad Mini: Wi-Fi models for $330 (16 GB), $430 (32 GB), and $530 (64 GB).
- LTE models will likely cost $460, $560, and $660.
- The iPad 5 will retain its 9.7-inch retina display,
- It'll have a narrower bezel, a lighter design, and an overall look resembling the iPad mini.
- The overall width of the tablet will be 1.5 cm thinner
- An A7x processor
- Expect a camera upgrade here as well.
- As with the mini, pre-orders for the iPad 5 will likely begin October 25th with the tablet hitting stores on November 1st.
- 16/32/64/128 GB Wi-Fi models should cost $500, $600, $700, and $800.
- LTE models models should cost $640, $730, $830, and $930.
- It's just as likely that Apple would want to keep Touch ID as an iPhone 5S exclusive.
