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It may seem like just yesterday that we had the iPhone 5s/4c event but now we are on to the next chapter. Apple has sent out invites for the October 22nd event where we believe we will see the introduction of the next generation range of iPads. The tagline on the invites says �We still have a lot to cover�, and this will probably lead to a lot more speculation over what this event will hold.
The expected iPad event will be held at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco on October 22nd at 10.00am PT. Apple has used this venue on a number of occasions to introduce new hardware so it should feel like home for the attending media and company executives.
If we are to go on history, we already know that device specific speculation goes into overdrive when an event has been officially announced. There has already been a great deal of rumors surrounding the potential introduction of the iPad mini2 that could come with Retina display and a faster processor. A lot of iPad mini owners have complained about the performance compromises on the device when iOS 7 is installed so an improvement under the hood would be a very welcome addition for those who prefer the 7.9 inch tablet.
The inclusion of a fingerprint sensor in the iPhone 5s and accompanying introduction of the Touch ID technology has also increased speculation about the future of the iPad. Apple's Touch ID detection allows users to unlock the device as well as authenticate App Store purchases by scanning a pre-registered fingerprint on the home button of the iPhone 5s. Rumor has it that the same technology will be adapted and used in the iPad 5. Whether or not the iPad mini will get the same biometric based love is another story.
An October announcement means that the iPad range will be available for the holiday shopping season. Apart from the iPads, we're expecting Apple to announce new Haswell MacBook Pros, the availability date of the new Mac Pro, and of course the release of OS X Mavericks to the general public.
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