Assicaute reported that the compact iPad model will be released simultaneously with the next-generation iPhone - in October this year. Tablet device will get a screen with a diagonal close to seven inches, but the aspect ratio is the same as 9.7-inch version. It is assumed that the device's screen resolution may reach 2048 x 1536 pixels. An impressive feature for tablet which cost from $ 199 to $ 249.
Apple plans to save on the amount of solid state drive. It will not exceed eight gigabytes. The iPad will not replace iPod touch, as many assume - both devices will be sold in parallel. According to the original source, Apple intends to push competitors out of the main tablet segment, and an inexpensive compact iPad will help in this .