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Apple hints about mini iPad launch
Wednesday 17th October 2012 | Shavy
Apple has sent out invitations which speculate to the launch of mini iPad.
The bestselling tablet computer, iPad, might come up with its smaller version which you can hold with your one hand. Rumours suggest the new model will feature a display that is 7-8in (18-20cm) in size.
Apple’s former boss, the late Steve Jobs was not in favour of producing such a small tablet. He believed that “7in tablets are tweeners, too big to compete with a smartphone and too small to compete with an iPad."
However, in a recent patent battle with Samsung an email from Apple's head of iTunes business, Eddy Cue, revealed that Mr Jobs' views might have later changed. Mr. Cue wrote on January 24, 2011, "I believe there will be a 7in market and we should do one. I expressed this to Steve several times since Thanksgiving and he seemed very receptive the last time."
Apple is already succeeding with the sales of its tablet computer- currently selling iPad 2 at £329 (its cheapest tablet). The success of mini iPad might also be determined by the price Apple decides to sell it.
By Shavy Malhotra
