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Apple iPad mini might eclipse Surface announcement: unveiling likely staged for October 23?

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By Victor Hristov

Published: Oct 12, 2012, 6:22 AM

Apple iPad mini might eclipse Surface announcement: unveiling likely staged for October 23?

The Apple iPad mini was supposed to be released on October 17th, but an expected press invitation never arrived on October 10th as everyone expected. Subsequently, we’ve heard that Apple might be experiencing issues with manufacturing, or to have delayed the device.

That’s not the case. It has now been revealed that the iPad mini will actually be unveiled on October 23rd at an invitation-only event, days before Microsoft announces its Surface tablet.

That is some smart thinking and good timing from Apple, and it’s quite possible that the unveiling will keep the press busy enough to overshadow Microsoft’s big tablet moment.

The iPad mini is said to be a 7.85-inch tablet featuring Apple’s new Lightning connector and likely a very thin chassis. We’ve already seen countless pictures of mockups, so you have a good idea of what it’s likely to look like.

Chances are the iPad mini will be shown at a smaller event at Apple’s Town Hall auditorium. Apple is said to have ordered 10 million iPad minis for this Holiday quarter.

source: AllThingsD

iPad mini renderings by Martin Hajek

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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