iPad 5 Set for June 18 Launch: 5 Things You Should Know About Apple Upcoming iPad

iPad 5 announcement is around the corner. After much hype surrounding latest leaks, another possible alleged render informs that Apple could announce the much improved iPad 5 on June 18, 2013. Interestingly, Apple is all set to hold World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) this year in the month of June.

The iPad 5 announcement should be around at the time WWDC, as per new reports. In news, the alleged case of iPad 5 has been leaked online. The case surfaced somewhere far east, and then later picked up by Tactus.com. So, going by the images, it appears that the next-generation iPad 5 will sports narrower bezel, similar to what Apple has done with iPad Mini.

The display size remains the same i.e. 9.7-inches. The new iPad 5 is said to be slimmer, and sharper just like the current gen iPad Mini. In terms of depth also, it will be similar to iPad Mini. It is also being speculated that both iPad 5 and iPad Mini, will be announced at June 18 event. The information could be true because Apple has plans to reveal iOS 7 around WWDC. Since the beginning of the year, the alleged case leak of the iPad Mini also reached internet shores.

The iPad Mini 2 is said to have same 7.9-inch display, but this time around, it will have Retina Display. Some even speculate that if Apple uses Retain Display to power up iPad Mini 2 then the cost factor could be a big worry. As per one estimate( via Digitimes , it could add 30 per cent to component costs, and makes it tough to sell the device in countries like India and China, where Apple has just realized how critical these markets are for growth. Apple India currently sells iPad Mini (16GB) for Rs.21, 900.

Five things you should know about upcoming iPad 5

Design

The Apple iPad 5 will look similar to iPad Mini in terms of design, and ergonomics. Apple has tested success with the current gen iPad Mini, and it makes sense to stream lime current lineup.

Display

It is said that the iPad 5 will retain same 9.7-inch Retina Display, and Apple will continue with same technology in future also. What about 4K supported iPad in 2014?

Processor

All most every company now makes Quad-Core based tablets. The Apple iPad 4 had Dual-Core processor, and logically, the sequel should be modern with Quad -Core based processor.

OS

Apple was criticized for iOS 6 because it was so boring in term of looks, and pales in comparison to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. All eyes on iOS 7 powered iPad 5.

Camera

It is said that Apple is currently planning to move to 8-mega pixel territory. One could see an 8-mega pixel rear camera fitted inside the iPad 5 with better imaging features. Stay tuned to GizBot.