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Rumor: Fifth-gen iPad to receive rear-facing mic, thinner, lighter design

A rear-facing mic might be in the next-gen iPad’s future. Per Macotakara and AppleInsider, the fifth-generation iPad is expected to ship after Apple’s anticipated “iPhone 5S.” Reports have pegged Apple’s next iPhone for launch around September, which would be around a year after the iPhone 5 went on sale. According to author Danbo’s sources, the […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPad to be 15% thinner, 25% lighter, use smaller, more efficient battery

This could be nifty. Per MacRumors, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has on a number of occasions offered accurate information on Apple’s product plans, recently published a new research note outlining his expectations for Apple’s fifth-generation iPad. Kuo expects mass production and shipments of the new iPad to ramp up in the August-September timeframe, […]

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Rumor: Apple to use LED backlighting system to reduce weight of next-gen iPad

This could prove spiffy. Per CNET, a report released on Thursday says Apple will likely use a modified LED backlight apparatus in a bid to make the 9.7-inch tablet as thin and light as possible. NPD DisplaySearch stated that it expects Apple’s fifth-generation iPad to sport a more efficient LED array, as well as a […]

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Rumor: Fifth-gen iPad production to begin in July-August time frame

There’s gotta be a kernel of truth in here somewhere… Per DigiTimes, sources in Taiwan-based supply companies have stated that production of the fifth-gen iPad is slated to start in a July-August window. The sources added that the display is expected to be manufactured by Sharp and LG Display, while touch panel assembly will be […]

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Rumor: Fifth-gen iPad to take after iPad mini, feature slimmer design

Sometimes it’s the leaked case specs that give it away. Per MacRumors, Apple accessory manufacturer MiniSuit has already created a case for the upcoming fifth-generation iPad, based on data and specifications received from what the site claims is a reliable source. Case manufacturers (in this case, accessory maker MiniSuit) often obtain case specs ahead of […]