iPad Mini 4 Rumor Round-up: Release Date, Specs, Features & Price

Although the iPad Mini 3 was good, some users still find faults with the model. With no major difference from its predecessor iPad Mini 2, Apple fans wonder what the company will offer this time for the rumored iPad Mini 4. Following the underwhelming performance of the iPad Mini 3, many are anticipating what new features Mini 4 may offer. 

Macworld, a leading site for the latest Apple products, news, reviews, and forums, released a report on the rumored iPad Mini 4. First on the list of topics is the official date of release for the famed Apple tablet. Since the unveiling of the existing iPad Minis followed a certain pattern, it's a bit safe to assume that the rumored iPad Mini 4 will follow this pattern. 

All iPad Minis were unveiled during the month of October and were released in November with the exception of the iPad Mini 3 which was sold to the public in October about a week after it was revealed. Looking closely at Apple's release dates, it's most likely that the iPad Mini 4 will be launched in November after it's annouuncement in October.

As far as specifications and features are concerned, these things are a bit hard to determine. But in a report by Inquisitr, the iPad Mini 4 will have a vivid 7.9-inch screen as well as a storage capacity up to 128GB, 2GB hard drive and a 64-bit A9 processor. As of the moment, Samsung is the only company making the processor in their competitive industry and for their next tablet flagship; it is most likely that the Cupertino-based giant will need the help of their biggest competition.

In addition to the report, it said that the iPad Mini 4 will be the thinnest and most lightweight tablet to ever be developed. If all came out true then it will definitely have a better functionality than the previous iPad Mini 3. According to rumors, the device will be released by Verizon.

With regards to price range, many experts from the tech arena believe that Apple should drop the price for the iPad Mini 4. The suggested $399 for the tablet was considered on the high side. Inquisitr reports that the iPad Mini 4 will be priced between $400 and $600.

If all the speculations follow through, especially with the date of release, the iPad Mini 4 would definitely make some avid Apple fans and customers happy for the holidays. The mini Apple tablet will look good wrapped and tucked under the Christmas tree.