iPad Air 3, iPad Mini 5 Major Highlights, Release Expectation Possibly Delayed

By Marnelle Joyce | Feb 04, 2017 | 11:50 AM EST

Apple is expected to freshen up its iPad Air lineup in March. The iPad Air 3 and iPad Mini 5 are highly believed to arrive that month.

The iPad Mini lineup is, likewise, set for renew indicating Apple fans to perceive an iPad Mini 5 soon. However, speculations are claiming that the iPad Mini 5 is modified and dubbed as the iPad Pro Mini.

The iPad Air 3 is still predicted regardless of reports that Apple has slain the iPad series as per Value Walk. The consumer-electronics monster is refusing to accept that iPad Air is one among the revealed Pro models.

Apple is ever known for being keen in diminishing thickness of its devices. Therefore, iPad Air 3 is expected to be 6mm in depth. This hardware is the slimmest tablet ever unveiled by the company if proven true. Fans could anticipate Gold, Silver and Space Grey color selections with an addition of Rose Gold version.

A 9.7-inch display with 2,048 x 1,536 resolution is probably to be retained in the alleged tablet computer. Apple Pencil support, an A9X chip, and a four-speaker audio system are also included among the specs. Apple could roll the camera in the iPad Air 3 similar to the 9.7-inch iPad Pro.

The iPad Mini 5, on the other side, is a highly favorite and valued device series for Apple. The iPad models will be revealed in March as per reports in China. The announcement would include the second generation Apple Pencil.

The iPad Mini 5 is also claimed to be 5mm in depth with 7000-series aluminum used in the Apple Watch range. This is for its durability, lightweight and prevention of bending.

An adjustable display, Smart Connector from the iPad Pro with a foldable screen for easy storage is likely expected. In addition, the iPad Mini 5 will arrive with battery enhancement and three storage versions.

As per DigiTimes, the 2017 iPads will be postponed to the second half of the year despite March as the highly predicted period. Their spare parts are yet to be determined.

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