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Apple iPad mini 5, AirPower Launch Schedule Revealed by Ming Chi Kuo

Apple iPad mini 5, AirPower Launch Schedule Revealed by Ming-Chi Kuo 1p6u2m

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 24 October 2018 15:19 IST

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that AirPower will arrive sometime later this year or early next year 5u734e

Highlights

Ming-Chi Kuo predicts the development of Apple iPad mini 5
The new iPad mini model is likely to debut at Apple's next Spring event
Mentioning of the new AirPods also spotted in his latest research note

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While originally slated to debut in March, could arrive sometime later this year or early next year.

Kuo, as Apple Pencil due to the dated hardware. Features such as True Tone colour temperature adjustment are also not available on the current model.

While Kuo hasn't predicted the iPad mini 5 price, it should be significantly cheaper than the new iPad Pro models that are expected to debut at Apple's event next week. It is also likely that because of the lower price, the new model couldn't have a TrueDepth Camera system to enable Face ID that is likely to debut on the iPad models.

Apart from predicting the launch of the new iPad mini model, Kuo reportedly said that Apple could launch the AirPower later this year or early next year. The analyst is said to have flagged "late 4Q18 or early 1Q19" as likely for "new reports claim the company's delayed launch is due to issues it faced in development, including overheating and interference issues.

Some previous reports suggested that alongside AirPower, new AirPods are in the pipeline - something Kuo corroborates. As per the earlier report, the new AirPods will ship with with hands-free Siri access and a water-resistant design. Apple could also bring an optional wireless charging case for the AirPods to make them compatible with the AirPower charging mat.

It is presumable that the rumour mill could reveal more about the new iPad mini and AirPower in the coming future. Meanwhile, Apple is iPad Pro models at its October 30 event that is taking place in the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Howard Gilman Opera House in New York.

Alongside the predictions of the future models, Kuo has reported forecast what Apple is bringing at its forthcoming event. The analyst believes that there could be at least three new Mac machines, including a "low-price" MacBook as well as an updated Apple Pencil to match the updated iPad Pro lineup.

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