iPad mini

Why Apple absolutely MUST respond to Amazon and Google with iPad mini

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated June 13, 2016

I just read this argument how anyone that thinks Apple might do an iPad mini because of the Kindle Fire or Nexus 7 should be banned from writing about Apple. Seriously? I'd wager it's the other way round. Apple absolutely cannot afford to sit on the sidelines while Amazon and Google take over its prospective customers on the low-end and lock them into their ecosystems.

Yes, Apple knows all too well that Google's $199 Nexus 7 is a game-changer. Tim Cook understands this thing is gonna be big and you can bet he'll do something about it. Why else do you think Apple has started alerting the press that it's been working on a seven-inch competitor...

Gruber predicts iPad mini will use the same display as iPhone 3GS

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 4, 2012

Weighing in on a recent resurgence of the old iPad mini rumor, this time corroborated by credible news outlets such as Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal, Apple pundit John Gruber opined that Apple could use existing manufacturing processes to quickly - and more importantly, cheaply - churn out millions and millions of seven-inch display panels for the iPad mini...

WSJ: suppliers gearing up for mass production of iPad mini in September

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 4, 2012

Following yesterday's report by Bloomberg that Apple is planning to debut a smaller, inexpensive iPad by year-end, The Wall Street Journal (an unofficial Apple mouthpiece) on Wednesday cited the obligatory "people familiar with the matter", reporting that Apple's component suppliers in Asia are preparing for mass production of the iPad mini in September. Get your sandpapers ready!

Bloomberg confirms Apple will unveil 7-8-inch iPad in October

Cody Lee ∙ July 3, 2012

Hot on the heels of analyst-based reports regarding a smaller iPad, Bloomberg is out with its own story this afternoon.

The credible news outlet says that it has received word from people with "knowledge of the plans" that Apple is looking to unveil a 7-8-inch tablet this October...

Rumor: iPad mini with Sharp’s IGZO Retina display to cost $249-$299

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

If you believe the rumor-mill, smaller iPads have been spotted at Apple. And if you believe the usually cred§ible Wall Street Journal, Apple's in fact been developing a shrunken iPad to address the low-to-mid range of the market. And with Amazon's Kindle Fire and now Google's Nexus 7 tablet fighting for these customers, no wonder the iPad mini rumors are beginning to surface all over again...

Thoughts on the rumored 7-inch iPad

Cody Lee ∙ June 29, 2012

It was inevitable that after Google's Nexus 7 announcement, the "iPad Mini" rumors would start surfacing again. The 7-inch Asus-branded tablet has garnered quite a bit of attention this week.

Apple has long been believed to be working on its own 7-inch slate, with reports coming from both Apple-insiders and news outlets alike that such a product exists. But will we ever see it?

Photos of purported 7-inch iPad surface

Cody Lee ∙ Updated December 25, 2017

If this morning's prospects of getting a glimpse at iOS 6 and new Mac hardware aren't exciting enough for you, maybe this will pique your interest. We've come across some photos of what appears to be the rumored 7-inch iPad.

Rumors that Apple is working on an "iPad Mini" have really ramped up in the last 6 months, gaining support from credible news outlets and Apple insiders alike. But so far, we've yet to see any real evidence of the project...

Analyst: iTV to sport iPad-like touchscreen remote and motion detection

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 11, 2012

An analyst wrote in a research note today, based on his supply chain checks, that he expected Apple's rumored television set to feature a Kinect-like motion sensing and a new kind of remote that resembles the iPad and relies heavily on touch gestures.

He also believes Apple will launch an iPad mini in September, alongside the next iPhone...

Analyst: iPad mini and iPhone 5 launching in September, no Liquidmetal chassis

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster's been insisting repeatedly on his checks with suppliers suggesting Apple will launch the next iPhone in October of this year, even in the face of Qualcomm chip supply issues. We've also heard independent claims of the handset not being finalized yet, but still being set for an October release.

And now, another analyst has chimed in, citing checks with Apple's supply chain in Taiwan that point to a September release rather than October...

Rumor: part suppliers preparing to ramp up production for ‘iPad Minis’

Cody Lee ∙ Updated July 11, 2017

This 7-inch iPad seems to be becoming more and more real by the week. Not only has the device been confirmed by industry insiders and other credible sources, but part suppliers are now receiving orders from Apple to build the thing.

Makotakara passes along a report from The Liberty Times, a publication that the site describes as "one of the top four major Taiwan news media," regarding the purported 'iPad Mini.' And it appears that Apple is moving forward with plans to produce the smaller tablet...

Apple suppliers reportedly building specialized plants in preparation of iPad mini

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 14, 2012

As rumors concerning an alleged $200 iPad mini have lately begun picking up considerable steam, industry sources from Apple's supply chain in Asia have chimed in with claims that Taiwanese suppliers are building specialized plants to meet Apple's ever-growing demand for parts and components that go into its iPhone and iPad.

The sources also mention these new production facilities are being constructed in preparation of the iPad mini, said to feature a 7.85-inch display and a low price close to $200.

Apple, which shipped nearly 50 million smartphones and tablets in the first quarter of this year, is responsible for a big chunk of its suppliers' profits.

The Cupertino company controls an estimated two-thirds of the tablet market, though Apple's lead is believed to diminish as Windows 8-based tablets and those running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich arrive later this year...

Rumor: Apple to unveil $200 7-inch iPad this fall

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

iMore is out with a new report today, claiming that it has learned from a reliable source that Apple will be going forward with plans to release a 7-inch iPad this fall. The tablet will launch in October, alongside the new iPhone, and cost less than $250.

While it's easy to chalk this up to just another "iPad mini" rumor — we know, there's been a lot of them — it's worth noting that iMore has been fairly accurate in the past with Apple info, most recently nailing the new iPad event date last March...