Apple to Release iPad Mini Air That's 30% Thinner?

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Posted July 22, 2014 at 5:23pm by iClarified

A new rumor is predicting that Apple will release an iPad Mini Air tablet that will be 30% thinner than its predecessor. The report comes via Taiwan's United Daily News and is relayed by GforGames.

The Chinese media reports that one of the tablet’s biggest selling points will be its thinness, and that the device will allegedly be 30% thinner than the previous model. In addition, the publication suggests that the iPad Mini Air will draw its processing power from the new A8 processor which is currently manufactured by TSMC.

The site's supply chain sources also predicted that the iPad Pro (12.9-inch) could arrive at the end of Q3 / beginning of Q4 2014. That contradicts a prediction by David Hsieh, VP of the Greater China Market at DisplaySearch, who says the larger iPad won't hit the market before 2015.

Would you be interested in a thinner iPad Mini Air? Let us know in the comments!

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Apple to Release iPad Mini Air That's 30% Thinner?

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Jobs - July 24, 2014 at 2:55am

Apple to Release iPad Mini Air That Could Have 40% Longer Battery Life if it Wasn't 30% Thinner!

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gamerscul9870 - July 24, 2014 at 3:01am

Apple to release 30% thinner ipad and the battery is unclear! and the size if it even if it gets smaller doesn't weaken it.

Steeeve - July 25, 2014 at 2:42pm

At least until the next iOS update...

gamerscul9870 - July 25, 2014 at 2:54pm

Along with a better chip with efficiency. iOS is every now and then efficient but will warn you what kills battery the most.

justabrake - July 25, 2014 at 2:59pm

And no flash ! Right ......

gamerscul9870 - July 25, 2014 at 3:00pm

That's what phones are, flashlights aren't this big!

justabrake - July 25, 2014 at 3:01pm

Adobe Flash !

gamerscul9870 - July 25, 2014 at 3:03pm

Three word, apps or jailbreak.

Rodney - July 23, 2014 at 10:09pm

Oh yeah, the thinner iPad Air I can't wait to see it. I love iPad Air and now with security home button would be great.

nickk - July 23, 2014 at 1:52pm

With the new iPad Mini 3 coming out I better sell my old iPad before the value of it drops. I usually search 8-13 different sites to find the best offer, but I just found this company that compares all the buyback companies in one spot, it’s called RecomHub. It's like Kayak but for electronic devices that show you all the offers in one spot.

King - July 23, 2014 at 3:55am

So, a bigger iPad mini? Doesn't that change the meaning of being mini?

Fukran John - July 22, 2014 at 9:59pm

It would be in air. lol

6italia0 - July 22, 2014 at 8:24pm

Not sure thinner really matters as much. The iPad already comes in 128GB so the only really needs would be security improvements like Touch ID. A gold housing would be a really nice touch though. Otherwise the iPad mini retina is fine just the way it is. I don't think it would be a good idea to do a 12.9" iPad, that would be pointless, bringing back the 17" MacBook Pro would be a better option (w/upgradable/removable SSD drives of course)

gamerscul9870 - July 22, 2014 at 8:29pm

Here is already for any model MacBooks.

justabrake - July 22, 2014 at 8:02pm

I'd be more interested in the 12.9 iPads wonder if prices on them going higher because of size !

Jose Salpipa - July 22, 2014 at 7:49pm

I'm definitely getting one

Ren - July 22, 2014 at 6:42pm

We are all suckers! ipod, ipad and iphone are all the same, Apple just alter features, screen and components. Very Ingenious!

Dommm - July 22, 2014 at 7:56pm

iPod - No GPS,No lock switch, But does have the loop (5th). iPad - No flash but does have multitasking gestures

justabrake - July 22, 2014 at 6:27pm

It would be news if it were 30% cheaper not lighter

Dommm - July 22, 2014 at 7:57pm

It says thinner

justabrake - July 22, 2014 at 7:58pm

I know ! Thanks ....