Following the release of the new Apple iPhone 7, fans have shifted their focus on the upcoming iPad Mini 5 and iPad Pro 2. The two highly anticipated tablets were rumored to come out during the same time iPhone 7 was launched last month. However, the company decided to skip the two devices and now speculations are widespread that both iPad Mini 5 an iPad Pro 2 will be rolled out in early 2017.
Nonetheless, the Cupertino based company has remained silent with regard to the development and release of iPad Mini 5 and iPad Pro 2, but several sources are saying that Apple is already gearing up for their upcoming releases. There are also speculations suggesting that the device might be launch as early as expected as Apple is likely to hold another event by the end of this month. However, the company has yet to confirm these reports.
According to a report by MacWorld, the iPad Mini 5 will arrive with a 3D Touch pressure-sensitive technology similar to that of the new iPhone 7. The device is expected to arrive with a slimmer and lighter design as it will carry a 7000-series aluminium body, which will also make it more durable and robust.
Meanwhile, many people expect the new iPad Mini 5 to run on Apple's latest A10X chipset; however, reports are circulating that the tablet will be powered by the current A9X processor. The powerful chipset will be paired with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal storage capacity; however, interested buyers will have the option to choice the other two variants, which will have an internal storage of 64 GB and 128 GB respectively. The much-awaited tablet is also said to arrive with Apple's new operating system, iOS 10.
The company is expected to provide concrete details with regard to the development and release of the upcoming iPad Mini 5 on its fourth quarter earnings conference call, which is scheduled to happen on Oct. 25. Stay tuned for more news and updates about iPad Mini 5.