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iPad Mini
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A few weeks
prior to the supposed introduction of the iPad Mini saw an image of the
upcoming smaller model of the tablet offering of Apple appearing in a
micro-blogging site based in China. Although the image was rather dark, it was
probably the closest view of the back view of the upcoming device that has
emerged so far.
The image
showed that the supposed iPad Mini will not have a camera at the back although
it may not be much of a problem since its most likely competitors also do not
come with the same feature.
The
authenticity of the image remains uncertain since the one who posted the
supposed iPad Mini image has not made any similar postings in the past that
leaked Apple products. However the Apple logo on the supposed iPad Mini
appeared real while the design looks similar to the current model of the iPad.
Recent
reports have hinted that the smaller model of the iPad will be introduced by
Apple by September 12 although the company has not made any confirmations on
the supposed launch date. In addition to the iPad Mini, the iPhone 5 will
reportedly be introduced by the company at around the same date.
The upcoming
iPad Mini contradicts the pronouncements of the late Steve Jobs that a
seven-inch tablet is too small to fully optimize its features. However a recent
report indicated that the late Apple co-founder was receptive on the notion of
offering a smaller device according to Eddie Cue of Apple. An email
correspondence reportedly revealed this supposed change of heart by Jobs, who
was also known to change his mind at times.
The upcoming
iPad Mini will reportedly feature a seven-inch display screen and is considered
as the main competitor to the rather successful Amazon Kindle Fire and the
recently released Google Nexus 7 tablet.
Since the
two small-sized tablets have a rather low price, industry watchers are hoping
for Apple to keep the price tag of the upcoming iPad Mini at around the same
price range.
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