While chatter on the next iPhone continues to grow following the
arrivals of several high-profile smartphones, consumers might see the
refresh of another popular Apple device in stores soon.
According to Digitimes,
production on a fifth-generation iPad will begin as early as July. The
report cites "sources with Taiwan-based supply chain makers."
The
report says that the new iPad will windows key shop be thinner and lighter than the
current model, and include a slim bezel similar to the iPad Mini.
Speculation into the launch of a new iPad kicked off last week, after Fortune reported last week
retailers such as Best Buy and Walmart were slashing prices on iPads
and iPad Minis, suggesting Apple is poised to launch a new model.
The
potential arrival of a new iPad shouldn't come as much of a surprise.
Apple has released one every year since the original made its debut in
2010.
Apple continues to dominate the tablet market with the iPad,
selling nearly 23 million during the 2012 holiday quarter, up from 15.4
million the same time the previous year. However, competitors appear to
be catching up. According to IDC, Apple's tablet market share dropped
from 52% in the fourth quarter of 2011 to 44% last year.
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