Apple to unveil new, smaller version of iPad in October: reports
27 Aug 2012
Apple is expected to unveil a new, smaller version of its wildly popular iPad in October after it releases the latest version of its iPhone next month, according to the All Things Digital website.
"First comes the latest iteration of the tech giant's hugely popular smartphone, which will be unveiled at an as yet unannounced event on September 12," the website said.
"Only after the next-generation iPhone is out the door and on sale will Apple announce the smaller iPad it's been working on," it said.
"That device, which is expected to have a display of less than eight inches (20 centimeters), will be uncrated at a second special event, which sources say is currently scheduled for October."
The 10-inch iPad has long held a near total sway over the tablet market, but is now faced with a growing challenge from smaller models like Amazon's Kindle Fire, the Google Nexus 7 and the Samsung Galaxy.
The miniature iPad is expected to launch later in the year and according to analysts, the device could allow the California-based company to regain its former position.
