Apple leaks mention of iBooks 3.0, reinforcing iPad mini focus on ebooks

The appearance of the yet unreleased "iBooks 3.0" as a requirement for certain titles in Apple's iBookstore suggests the company will soon update its ebook client app for iOS, likely in conjunction with the release of iPad mini.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 62

'iPad mini' to give Apple tech advantage, protect mobile device marketshare

The technology used in Apple's hotly-anticipated "iPad mini" will reportedly give the company a three to five year advantage over competitors, while the tablet itself is expected to protect against the emerging "midsize" device market positioned between the dominant iPhone and 9.75-inch iPad.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 114

'iPad mini' expected to be released on Nov. 2

Apple is expected to keep its usual release schedule and put the 7.85-inch iPad into the hands of consumers less than two weeks after it is announced.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 72

Apple predicted to phase out iPad 2 to streamline product line for 'iPad mini'

Apple is bucking industry trends and outperforming its peers by creating its own growth through hardware and software innovation — an aggressive strategy that one analyst believes could lead to Apple phasing out the $400 iPad 2.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 19

Purported 'iPad mini' display has same aspect ratio as full-size iPad

New photos claiming to show a display panel for Apple's so-called "iPad mini," with an aspect ratio identical to the screen on Apple's traditional iPad.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 40

Every five 'iPad mini' sales projected to cannibalize one full-size iPad

Apple's anticipated "iPad mini" is forecast to have a cannibalization rate of 20 percent, which would mean every five smaller iPads sold would take the place of one full-size 9.7-inch iPad.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 87

Apple to show 'a little more' at Oct. 23 'iPad mini' event

Apple on Tuesday sent out invitations for a media event that will be held in one week, where the company is expected to launch a handful of new products, headlined by a smaller iPad with a 7.85-inch display.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 230

Exclusive: 'iPad mini' part numbers reveal Apple plans 12 configurations in two colors

Apple next week is set to launch a new, smaller iPad in 24 different configurations, suggesting four different storage capacities and two color options, AppleInsider has learned.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 106

Retailer purports to show 'iPad mini' in Wi-Fi, cellular models priced from 250-650 euros

The internal inventory system of a German electronics retailer shows Apple's so-called "iPad mini" available in 16 different models, beginning at 250 euros and going as high as 650 euros.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 206

Rumor: Pictures show alleged 16.7 watt-hour 'iPad mini' battery

Images of a purported "iPad mini" battery hit the web early Sunday, showing Apple's much-rumored 7.85-inch tablet may employ a 16.7 watt-hour battery, which would offer more energy than the cells found in Google's Nexus 7 and Amazon's Kindle Fire HD.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 47

Reuters reaffirms 'iPad mini' expected to debut at Oct. 23 special event

Following a similar report on Friday, Reuters says Apple will be holding a special event in late October, where the company is expected to announce a new, small form factor tablet dubbed the "iPad mini."

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 29

Rumored 'iPad mini' event to focus on iBooks, report says

Shortly after it was reported that Apple is "likely" to unveil a 7.85-inch iPad at an as-yet-unannounced event on Oct. 23, a separate report claims the alleged product announcement will focus on the purported tablet's e-book capabilities.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 131

Asian companies already have 'iPad mini' accessories boxed, labeled and ready to order

Some third-party accessory makers are so prepared for Apple's rumored 7.85-inch iPad that they already have the products boxed and ready to go, before the device is even made official.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 14

Apple 'likely' to unveil 'iPad mini' at event on Oct. 23 - report

Apple is now expected to hold a briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 23, to unveil its smaller 7.85-inch iPad, with a product launch expected to follow soon after.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 165

Apple's 'iPad mini' predicted to be 'the next big thing' in China

An anticipated smaller iPad from Apple is expected by one market watcher to have considerable success in China, where users have shown an eagerness to adopt devices with mid-range screen sizes.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 33

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