Apple is launching the iPad on the day which happens to be the one Nokia chose for the Nokia World Event. Apple is yet to unveil its latest range of iPads this year. While previous reports have suggested that Apple might be holding an event on 15th October, AllThingsD is saying that the unveiling will take place on October 22.
The event will also see Apple announcing the new Mac Pro and OSX Mavericks. AllThingsD has an excellent track record on Apple event dates and we can safely assume that the keynote will indeed happen on Tuesday, October 22nd.
Apple’s chosen date clashes with two other major events planned for the month. Nokia’s Nokia World event is also scheduled for the same day in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, October 22nd is also the date when Microsoft starts selling its Surface 2 tablets. If history is anything to go by, Apple doesn’t have a thing to worry about. Popular interest is always trained on Apple events and Nokia can expect to be out of the limelight.
Unfortunately for Nokia, the event at Abu Dhabi is not a minor event. Nokia is expected to launch six new devices including its first phablet and first tablet. With such hot devices lined up for being released, Nokia would have expected to be in the news at least for a day.
We already have a pretty clear idea of what the new iPads are expected to look like. It is clear that the larger version will adopt the design of the original iPad Mini sporting a thinner design and more angled edges. The iPad Mini 2 is expected to get a bump in internals and might be getting Retina Display. Leaks have also indicated that the iPads might come with Apple’s new TouchID sensor, found on the iPhone 5S. It is a little doubtful at the moment but can’t be ruled out entirely.
It would be interesting to see how Apple decides to compete with the low-cost tablets flooding the market.
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