Kevin Bostic
A new image emerged Friday claiming to show what looks to be a full-size fifth-generation iPad's front panel, again showing design cues taken from the iPad mini, but it was ultimately discovered that the image is actually an iPad mini part.
Update: The image shows an iPad mini front panel, and is not a component for Apple's anticipated fifth-generation iPad, according to Nowhereelse.fr.
The image showed up on Chinese site Apple.pro and shows the rear side of what appears to be the front casing for an as yet unreleased iPad 5. The panel bears all of the holes and markings that typify Apple's tablets — including a hole for the Home button and FaceTime camera — and the connector for the touchscreen component.
The panel bears the same thin bezel seen with Apple's iPad mini, which observers expect will serve as the design guidepost for the next full-size iPad. Images and video of potential iPad 5 cases have borne the same design cues, with a thinner overall body .
The next full-size iPad is expected to retain the screen size of its predecessors, if only to application development for the device easy. Recent rumors suggest that Apple may add a centered rear microphone to the device to help in audio recording.
The rumored new iPad's thinner bezels are said to make the device 25 percent lighter and 15 percent thinner. The new iPad, new iPad mini, and the next generation of iPhones and iPods are all expected to arrive some time in the fall.
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Just take my preorder already!
The next full-size iPad is expected to retain the screen size of its predecessors, if only to application development for the device easy.
How about keeping 4:3 because it's better for *everything* except watching video?
MR has an update that it's an iPad mini part.
MR has an update that it's an iPad mini part.
Well, how big is it?
These leakers should always have a spy ruler and a spy camera on hand.
Just take my preorder already!
I have the first model in constant use and so yes, I'm with you.
I often have my thumbs resting on the bezel. However, sensing the larger area being contacted could lead to that touch being ignored.
All the best.