As the next iPhone continues to grow following the arrivals of several high-profile of smartphones, the next consumers might see the refresh of another popular Apple device in stores soon.
According to Digitimes, production on a fifth-generation of iPad will begin around early of July. The report cites "sources with Taiwan-based supply chain makers."
Refer the report inform that the new iPad will be lighter and thinner than the current iPad model, and include a slim bezel like a iPad Mini.
Arrival of a new iPad shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Apple has released one every year since the original made its debut in 2010.
Apple has speculation into the launch of a new iPad kicked off last week, after Fortune reported last week retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy were slashing prices on iPads and iPad Minis, suggesting Apple is poised to launch a new model.
Apple will be continues to dominate the tablet market with the iPad, selling around 23 million during the 2012 holiday quarter, up from 15.4 million in the same time the previous year. However, competitors appear to be catching up. According to IDC, so Apple's tablet market share dropped from 52% in the fourth quarter of 2011 to 44% last year.
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