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Apple Will Not Release a Retina iPad Mini Until Next Year?

Posted July 12, 2013 at 4:03pm by iClarified · 14721 views
Previous rumors indicated Apple was still debating a Retina display for the new iPad mini, but new sources claim that shortages of Retina display panels have pushed any plans into early 2014. Apple had been hoping to launch a Retina iPad during the fourth quarter of 2013.

Translated:
It is understood that the second generation iPad mini with general and Retina version, shipping time is enlarged from the original expected in the third quarter was postponed to 9-10 months, that is, in the fourth quarter; But now more outgoing, equipped with Retina panel iPad mini shipment time will be postponed to next year enlarge Lunar New Year.

The report also claims that Apple may be launching a Retina and a non-Retina version of the Mini, but there are no indications of price differences. Earlier this year it was believed that Apple was running into technical challenges relating to a Retina Display for the Mini.

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