Apple iPad mini rumored to begin mass production in September, priced around RMB 1580-1900

Although there are various rumors about the Apple iPad mini, messages from mainstream overseas media such as The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg are undoubtedly more reliable. According to them, the Apple iPad mini will begin mass production in September and then be officially released in October. It is rumored that the size of the iPad mini's touch screen may be between 7 to 8 inches, but it does not come with a Retina display.

Based on information disclosed by the past Apple information website iMore, the resolution of the iPad mini's touch screen will reach 2048×1536, with a pixel density of 326 ppi. Therefore, the exact specifications of the touch screen for the future iPad mini might not be known until just before its release.

Priced starting at $249

Despite some controversy surrounding the hardware configuration of the rumored Apple iPad mini, its pricing is more affordable than past rumors suggest, with an expected price range of $249-$299, approximately RMB 1580-1900. Although this low pricing seems somewhat different from the impression given by previous Apple products, according to iMore, Apple is taking this step to enhance competitiveness and leave no room for competitors.

In order to maintain such a low price, Apple naturally needs to control costs in some areas. Therefore, it is rumored that the internal storage space of the iPad mini will only be 8GB. However, there is no more accurate information yet regarding the specifications of the camera.

Released in October

It is worth noting that although it has been rumored for a long time that the iPad mini will be launched alongside the next generation iPhone, there have been two prevailing theories regarding the specific release time. In the past, iMore reported that this tablet would be officially released in October together with the next generation iPhone. Analyst Brian White from Topeka Capital Markets recently disclosed that Apple will launch the iPad mini and the new iPhone in September this year.

However, based on the latest situation, the iPad mini should start mass production in September and then be officially released in October this year. According to reports by The Wall Street Journal, Apple's component suppliers in Asia are preparing for the bulk production of the iPad mini in September. Additionally, according to overseas media reports this Wednesday, LG and AU Optronics will become suppliers for the Apple iPad mini, and various activities within Apple's supply chain already hint at the approaching release date of the iPad mini.