Apple shows off thinner iPad Air and retina iPad Mini
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Story - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24629711
The iPad Mini's new screen has 326 pixels per inch, similar to the 323ppi resolution of the Nexus 7
The 9.7in (24.6cm) computer is 7.5mm (0.3in) thick and weighs 1lb (469g), which the firm claims is the lightest full-sized tablet on the market.
It is powered by the same A7 chip found in the company's iPhone 5S.
The launch comes at a time when some analysts have suggested that Google's Android is about to overtake Apple's iOS as the bestselling tablet platform.
Apple also announced a new version of its iPad Mini.
Its 7.9in (20cm) screen has been upgraded to feature 2048 by 1536 pixels - the same as the larger model. It is being branded as "retina" to highlight the increased resolution.
The iPad Mini's new screen has 326 pixels per inch, similar to the 323ppi resolution of the Nexus 7
The 9.7in (24.6cm) computer is 7.5mm (0.3in) thick and weighs 1lb (469g), which the firm claims is the lightest full-sized tablet on the market.
It is powered by the same A7 chip found in the company's iPhone 5S.
The launch comes at a time when some analysts have suggested that Google's Android is about to overtake Apple's iOS as the bestselling tablet platform.
Apple also announced a new version of its iPad Mini.
Its 7.9in (20cm) screen has been upgraded to feature 2048 by 1536 pixels - the same as the larger model. It is being branded as "retina" to highlight the increased resolution.
Comments
"Apple is promising that A7 chip will bring 7x the speed in regards to performance, and 72x faster graphics performance (hello, iPad gamers — this is your lucky day)."
"...And now announcing the iPad Mini Air.." That doesn't sound too nice to me. Too long :P
I like the new name for the iPad, it's better than "The New-NEW iPad!"
Overall, it was a nice thing to read and watch live. Now to go download the new OSX...
Darren.