Launch of 'iPad mini' could push total holiday iPad sales to 30M

Even without the launch of a new, smaller iPad, a new forecast calls for Apple to sell 21.6 million full-size tablets this holiday shopping season.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 71

WSJ: Apple orders over 10M 'iPad minis' for Q4

According to Wall Street Journal sources, Apple's Asian component suppliers have received orders to build more than 10 million so-called "iPad mini" tablets for the fourth quarter of 2012.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 56

Suppliers see 'frustrating' yields building Apple's 'iPad mini,' supply constraints expected

Development of Apple's rumored 7.85-inch iPad has been "no walk in the park for suppliers," according to one analyst, who has warned that supply will not likely be able to meet demand when the product launches.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 78

'iPad mini' cases made by Cygnett allegedly for sale in Australia

An Australian tech blog on Wednesday reportedly purchased two separate "iPad mini" cases made by accessories manufacturer Cygnett after allegedly finding the products at an undisclosed retail outlet.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 10

Apple now building 'iPad mini,' WSJ says

Apple has begun production of a smaller iPad with a 7.85-inch LCD display ahead of a forthcoming launch, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 63

Purported 'iPad mini' parts show front & back panels, LCD, nano-SIM tray

A collection of photos claim to show a number of parts from Apple's anticipated smaller iPad, including the front and back panels with a space for a nano-SIM tray, as well as the LCD display.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 97

AU Optronics reportedly building 'iPad mini' screens ahead of November launch

Apple is said to have tapped AU Optronics to build displays for its 7.85-inch iPad, reportedly set to hit the market in November.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 25

Rumor: 'iPad mini' production now underway in Brazil

With an official unveiling expected this month, Apple is said to be currently building "iPad mini" units at a Foxconn factory in Brazil.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 35

'iPad mini' mockup compared to Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD

A mockup of a 7.85-inch iPad has been photographed next to a Google Nexus 7 and 7-inch Kindle Fire HD, giving a better idea of what Apple's new, smaller tablet is expected to look like.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 36

Apple rumored to send out 'iPad mini' event invitations on Oct. 10

A new report suggests Apple will send out invitations on Oct. 10 for a media event at which the company will unveil a new, smaller iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 118

Rumor: Video of alleged 'iPad mini' Wi-Fi-only mockup hits the web

A somewhat blurry video of what is supposedly a model of Apple's as-yet-unannounced 7.85-inch iPad was posted to YouTube on Friday, showing slight differences from previous mockups possibly pointing to a Wi-Fi-only version of the rumored device.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 80

Google reportedly planning to launch $99 Nexus 7 by end of 2012

The race to offer the lowest-priced tablet on the market is rumored to reach a new level later this year, with Google reportedly planning to release a $99 Nexus 7 tablet.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 136

Dummy 'iPad mini' compared to Apple's full-size model

A dummy version of a smaller iPad, based on Apple's anticipated design, has been photographed next to a traditional 9.7-inch iPad to offer an idea of the potential size difference.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 19

Rumor: Suspect 'iPad mini' mockup allegedly shows front plate design

A new mockup of the Apple's so-called "iPad mini" showed up on a Chinese website early Tuesday, with the non-working unit appearing to have a fabricated front glass attached to the device's rumored backplate.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 54

Rumor: Pegatron to build 50-60% of 'iPad mini' orders, breaks Foxconn's iPad monopoly

A report on Monday claims Chinese firm Pegatron has managed to secure 50 to 60 percent of orders to assemble the as-yet-unannounced "iPad mini," effectively ending Foxconn's reign as Apple's sole iPad manufacturer.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 82

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