Next iPad Mini Likely to Have Retina Display, Possibly Multiple Colors of Back Covers

[MacRumors]

Apple's suppliers are preparing the next generation iPad mini for mass production and it will "likely feature a high-resolution screen from Samsung" according to The Wall Street Journal, contradicting a report from earlier today that claimed the next iPad mini would not have a Retina display.

The piece also claims that Apple is considering offering multiple colors of back covers for the device, possibly complimenting the rumored lower-cost iPhone which is expected to have plastic back covers in a number of colors.

Apple is working with suppliers in Asia on its next iPad mini with a high-resolution "retina" display, unlike the current iPad mini that comes with a lower-resolution screen, the people said. The size of the new tablet will likely be the same as the current 7.9-inch model, which was released in November last year. Apple has also been contemplating multiple color back covers for the new tablet, they said.

Apple plans to use screens from not only Samsung, but LG and Sharp as well. According to the New York-based financial newspaper, Apple initially planned to use LG and Sharp but decided to add Samsung to the mix in order to ensure an "adequate supply of screens." The current iPad mini uses displays from both Sharp and Taiwan's AU Optronics.

The paper does warn that Apple routinely tests various designs and has been known to make changes late in the design process, and there is no mention of a potential release date. It notes that Apple is more likely to add Retina after the announcement of Google's new high-resolution Nexus 7.

Earlier today, evidence surfaced in the iOS 7 beta that a non-Retina, A6-powered iPad mini was in development, while a number of analyst reports have gone back and forth on whether the next iPad mini would include a Retina display.

Article Link: Next iPad Mini Likely to Have Retina Display, Possibly Multiple Colors of Back Covers

 

[RobertMartens]

iPad Mini is already just right. I hope they don't change a thing for a long long time.

 

[BvizioN]

Nice! Is going to be an exciting autumn!!

 

[haruhiko]

Retina or not, that's the question.

 

[A Hebrew]

Are these guesses really worth being posted?

 

[grs]

Glad that's settled.

 

[Jett0516]

make up your mind apple!

 

[viperGTS]

I'd rather have fast graphics than a retina display.

 

[kbt1020]

I guess one thing we all know for sure is that no one knows jack except Apple

 

[XboxMySocks]

This just in: Analysts can't make up their damn mind

 

[emon878]

Are these guesses really worth being posted?

Well this site is rumors site ....

 

[Patriot24]

I guess one thing we all know for sure is that no one knows jack except Apple

When WSJ says, "people familiar with the matter", that means "Apple".

This is a clear message from Apple to kill the rumors started today that the next Mini would not have retina. They don't want people rushing out to buy Nexus 7 thinking retina isn't coming.

 

[Santabean2000]

Hope Apple aren't getting too greedy here. Retina seems fairly much a given standard these days.

Another non-Retina model would be a tough sell.

 

[vojta3476]

"the people said"............. sounds like a great source

 

[crackbookpro]

If the next model of a mini is cheaper... and has a polycarbonate body(w/colors)... I'm buying.

I think these would be big big news.

 

[RobertMartens]

When WSJ says, "people familiar with the matter", that means "Apple".

This is a clear message from Apple to kill the rumors started today that the next Mini would not have retina. They don't want people rushing out to buy Nexus 7 thinking retina isn't coming.

I don't think rumours affect sales that much.
Right now the Nexus 7 is up against the iPad Mini which doesn't have a high resolution screen. That is the fact until Apple changes it.

 

[voyagerd]

It will come with a Retina display on one side and a non-retina display on the other!

"Introducing the New iPad Mini. Twice the displays, twice the possibilities."

 

[bb426]

I just can't see them NOT releasing a Retina iPad Mini at this time.

 

[pgiguere1]

Sounds a lot like an usual WSJ controlled leak, probably in reaction to today's rumor. If true, Apple's PR is quick!

Maybe today's findings are actually about some second new iPad sporting a non-Retina Display? An iPad mini C? Current internals, color plastic casing, $229 price tag?

 

[BvizioN]

make up your mind apple!

I think Apple have by now. It is the annalists that haven't.

 

[tehBrad]

this is directly from Apple, i promise.

they are trying to kill down the earlier rumor that it wouldn't have one because they dont want Nexus 7 sales to get out of control

 

[iLoveiTunes]

sweet..I am in if that's the case.

Also, wondering whether this got reported on macrumors ?

Samsung rigged S3 performance

 

[anglognzls]

It will come with a Retina display on one side and a non-retina display on the other!

"Introducing the New iPad Mini. Twice the displays, twice the possibilities."

I lol'ed.

 

[goinskiing]

Are these guesses really worth being posted?

Last I checked, this was macRUMORS.com. Their job is to report rumors and our job is to decide what we deem as viable. Fairly simple concept.

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I'd rather have fast graphics than a retina display.

I'll take both please. Pressure is on after the Nexus 7 (2013).

 

[0ptix]

So if the next gen iPad mini came in several colours, would they keep the aluminum design (much like the iPod touch) or have some kind of plastic backing like the 'iPhone 5C'?