Apple is all set for another round of product launches later this month, and consumers are likely to see new iPads and Macs this time around.
Previous reports stated that Apple would be holding an press event on the 15th of October, but AllThingsD’s sources, who claim to be familiar of the Cupertino company’s plans, stated that the invite-only event is all set for the 22nd of October.
According to the sources, Apple will be launching its 5th generation iPad – complete with a new 64-bit A7 chip and an iPad mini with Retina Display that will likely have the same chipset. No news yet as to whether the new iPads will have Touch ID like the iPhone 5s, but there have been rumors that they will.
For the 5th gen iPad, this will be slimmer and lighter, and will look a lot like the old iPad mini. It measures 239.20mm in height, 169.50mm in width, a depth of 7.2mm, and the back panel alone weighs 92 grams.
Other changes in the new iPad we previously told you about on SiliconANGLE include two buttons for volume control, speakers that are located at the bottom center of the device, an an extra mic hole at the top, a logo at the back which now has a mirror effect like the iPad mini, and finally, the edges are rounder, instead of tapering off, which will make it more comfortable to hold when used for longer periods.
Aside from the new iPad, AllThingsD’s sources also claimed that a new Mac Pro and OS X Mavericks will also be unveiled at the event.