New iPad prototype leaks out, alongside cases hinting at a slimmer tablet

What looks to be the back of an upcoming iPad edition leaked out, indicating a slightly altered rear camera placement. Now there are rumors about an upcoming high-res iPad Mini 2, as well as a thinner iPad 5 with smaller bezel, and each of those might look like the leaked prototype above, at least from the rear.

Meanwhile, cases for the alleged iPad 5 have shown up, confirming the rumors for a 15% thinner and a third lighter next generation Apple tablet. The cases also reiterate the camera placement changes we actually see on the supposed prerelease unit, and the additional small opening indicates we might indeed have additional mic on the back for some spatial sound recording.

The other rumored specs are an A7 processor, 8 MP camera and an expected price of $500 for the 16 GB version as usual.


source: Weibo & SonnyDickson (Twitter) via GforGames