With Apple currently riding a huge wave of anticipation for the iPhone 6, it makes sense that the electronics giant would want to keep that momentum going. While the iPhone 6 is set for release in just a few days, it's been nearly a year since we've seen any new version of the iPad. Apple has reported that over four million iPhone 6 pre-orders have been made, meaning that the updates to the phone are going over extremely well with consumers.
With those kinds of numbers, it doesn't take too much to think that Apple has made similar changes to the new iPad, but when can users expect the newest version to be announced?
According to rumors, Apple may be planning an announcement soon; an event has been planned for Oct. 21 that could very well be used to unveil the newest version of the iPad and iPad Mini.
An anonymous tip to the Daily Dot has revealed that Apple is planning an event for late October, where it is believed that the company will announce the latest models of the iPad and iPad mini. Details about any new features to be included with the new tablets are scarce, though it makes sense that the same hardware upgrade that the new iPhones are set to receive will make it into the new iPads as well.
Apple has already announced that its newest operating system, OSX Yosemite, will be released later this year, following the huge success of last year's OSX Mavericks. The new operating system offers up a wealth of changes, including a new Spotlight feature, increased SMS support for iMessage and universal iCloud access for all devices (even Windows devices). If the event in October is being used to debut new hardware, it's not too far-fetched to think that Apple would also announce a release date for its new software alongside the iPads.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, Apple is clearly set to capitalize on Christmas shoppers once again. An event on Oct. 21 gives the company plenty of time to announce and market the new iPad, but until the new models are confirmed by Apple themselves, customers will just have to wait and see.
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