Pictures claim to show Apple's 'space gray' second-gen iPad mini shell
The second generation of Apple's iPad mini will come in the new "space gray" hue debuted by the iPhone 5s, if newly-leaked images of the anticipated device's rear shell are to be believed.
Apple's upcoming refresh of the best-selling iPad mini will see the device's slate coloring dropped in favor of the company's new gray, according to newly-leaked photos purported to show the iPad Mini 2's rear shell. The images, which also depict slight structural updates, were first uncovered by French blog NowhereElse.fr and match up to another recent leak of purported iPad Mini 2 and iPad 5 sim trays.
"Space gray," introduced with the new flagship iPhone 5s, succeeds "black and slate" as the darkest color on offer from Cupertino. Following the phone's introduction, the company's iPod lineup was also updated to introduce the new shade.
The second-generation iPad mini is expected to be announced by Apple at an event in October, alongside a new fifth-generation iPad. It's expected that Apple's next 7.9-inch tablet will feature a high-resolution Retina display, while the new full-size iPad will sport a redesigned chassis similar to the iPad mini.
Both devices have been outed in numerous part leaks that have arrived throughout 2013. But Wednesday's latest leak is the first indication that the anodized aluminum back may adopt Apple's new "space gray" coloring.
Apple's upcoming refresh of the best-selling iPad mini will see the device's slate coloring dropped in favor of the company's new gray, according to newly-leaked photos purported to show the iPad Mini 2's rear shell. The images, which also depict slight structural updates, were first uncovered by French blog NowhereElse.fr and match up to another recent leak of purported iPad Mini 2 and iPad 5 sim trays.
"Space gray," introduced with the new flagship iPhone 5s, succeeds "black and slate" as the darkest color on offer from Cupertino. Following the phone's introduction, the company's iPod lineup was also updated to introduce the new shade.
The second-generation iPad mini is expected to be announced by Apple at an event in October, alongside a new fifth-generation iPad. It's expected that Apple's next 7.9-inch tablet will feature a high-resolution Retina display, while the new full-size iPad will sport a redesigned chassis similar to the iPad mini.
Both devices have been outed in numerous part leaks that have arrived throughout 2013. But Wednesday's latest leak is the first indication that the anodized aluminum back may adopt Apple's new "space gray" coloring.
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What is with this anodized aluminum thing anyway? One minor scratch and the whole effect is blown.
Like I said in another thread, is it possible the ipad 5 has smaller bezels but the same footprint, making it wider?
The case pics I seen looks to have a screen that is more "square" than rectangle.
All going well the leaks will be pretty concrete about the display so that I can flog it before the news announcement.
I hope this is in addition to and doesn't replace the current natural aluminum color.
It's replacing the stale model.
No flash at all, so low light photos will be still out of the question, looks like.
A flash would be nice, and I'm sure they will add one eventually to make the device more appealing, but it could easily be argued that adding features that encourages people to take photos with iPads is not a good thing.
I hope this is in addition to and doesn't replace the current natural aluminum color.
What is with this anodized aluminum thing anyway? One minor scratch and the whole effect is blown.
Well, anodised means that the outermost layer gets coloured. Its not like when you dye something and a cloth gets the colour through and through. So, when you scratch away the outermost, coloured layer you see the natural aluminium.
This. Loving that space gray iPad shell!
Looks like Liquidmetal?
Looks like Liquidmetal?
Liquid metal looks like chrome. Nothing like this.
Anyone have any thoughts on whether it'll have an A6x or an A7 CPU?
Which I'm on a upgrade for, I was going (need) to get an iPad but if that's going space grey then it doesn't fit into the rest!?
This means that newer iMac's and accessories will be going this root too?
Looks like Liquidmetal?
Liquid metal looks like chrome. Nothing like this.
Disagree. It is much more greyish than chrome.
Anyone have any thoughts on whether it'll have an A6x or an A7 CPU?
I presume you mean A7x ?