iPad Mini

Apple 'planning to call it iPad Mini'

04:46 AM Aug 29, 2012

 

Rumours are rife that Apple will be launching a smaller version of the iPad in October. BLOOMBERG

SAN FRANCISCO - Even though Apple remains tight-lipped about the possibility of a 7-inch iPad, pundits are certain of its existence, even dubbing it the "iPad Mini".

And it seems the Cupertino-based company may like the name.

Citing an unnamed source, Japanese Apple blog Macotakara said Apple is officially planning to call the forthcoming 7.85-inch tablet the "iPad Mini". The source added that the device will sport the familiar iPad logo on the back of the case, reported PC Magazine.

The launch of the "iPad Mini" is thought to be in October, said technology news site AllThingsD, citing several unnamed sources. Initial reports said both the new iPhone and smaller tablet will share a stage at an Apple event on Sept 12.

The idea is that both announcements would likely be blockbuster events and Apple would want to leverage on two big announcements leading up to the annual shopping binge.

Tech blogger John Gruber of Daring Fireball said recently: "I don't think Apple would want reviews of both a new iPhone and new-size iPad appearing at the same time. Why share the spotlight? Why have another Apple product battling with the iPhone for top spots in news coverage?"

According to AllThingsD, sources concurred that Apple will take the opportunity to hog headlines by releasing the new iPhone and new diminutive iPad separately. AGENCIES

Source: www.todayonline.com