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Leaked fifth-gen Apple iPad schematics show thinner waistline

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What looks to be schematics of the upcoming fifth edition of the Apple iPad have surfaced, showing it is set to inherit the visuals of the iPad mini.

As the image above shows, the iPad 4 has rounded edges, while the iPad 5 will get rid of them in favor of more straight lines, just like those if the iPad mini. Furthermore, the next-gen iPad will also be slightly slimmer. According to the sources cited by Nowhereelse.fr, Apple is gong to make the iPad 5 25% thinner than the outgoing model.

Another schematic drawing of the iPad 5 shows some measurements that we can compare to the current-gen one. As seen below, the iPad 5 is shown to be 232 x 178.5 x 7.9mm thick. However, this thickness isn’t confirmed to include the actual display. In comparison, the iPad mini is 7.2mm thick, while the iPad 4 is 9.4mm.

Naturally, you should take these bits of information with a pinch of salt, despite claims that the source is “undoubtedly proven to be reliable”. Traditionally, Apple should make its announcement of the fifth generation iPad between mid-September and the end of October.

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