Next-generation iPad mini makes a video appearance along with next-generation iPad

Apple is expected to refresh its iPad and iPad mini tablets this fall and we have already seen some leaked images and videos claiming to feature parts of the next-generation iPads.

A few days back, Unbox Theory posted a video on YouTube comparing the alleged back and front panels of the new iPad with that of the current iPad, clearly showing how the fifth-generation iPad would be much narrower and feature a form factor similar to that of the iPad mini.

The same user has now posted a new video in which he compares the purported back shell of the next-generation iPad mini with that of the alleged casing of the fifth-generation iPad and the current iPad mini.

The next-generation iPad mini looks pretty similar to the current iPad mini except that the Apple logo on the back sports a Silver mirror finish instead of Black just like the alleged next-generation iPad. The alleged next-generation iPad mini has the same dimensions but the video mentions that it's likely to feature a Retina display.

As per the video, the iPad mini 2 is 13.5cm wide and 20cm tall, while the alleged next-generation iPad is 17cm wide and 24cm tall. The thickness of the new iPad mini is almost similar to the fifth-generation iPad, as seen in the video. 

A number of rumours including a report by the credible Wall Street Journal, have suggested that Apple is modelling its next-generation iPad on the iPad mini in terms of design and form factor. The WSJ report suggested that the new iPad will feature the same touch-panel technology that's seen in the iPad mini, making it thin and light, and adds that Apple intends to use the film-based touch panel used in the iPad mini instead of the glass-based one that is sported by the full-sized iPad.

Pictures of alleged back panels of the next-generation iPad and iPad mini had also appeared online on a website. The iPad mini panel looked similar to the rear housing of the current iPad mini in the images, however, the Apple logo on the casing had been carved out and not just printed on the panel. Apart from this, the housing was not much different from that of the current iPad mini. The picture had also revealed that the casing would not have the 'iPad' branding.

HTC One Mini review

The HTC One, had everything going for it but did you find it just that bit too big? Well, check out the newer, smaller HTC One Mini

HTC One Mini review Love Snazzy design Great size Strong camera Hate Slower processor Unexceptional display Shorter battery life The HTC One is a gorgeous, powerful smartphone that feels fantastic in the hand thanks to its all-metal back and looks sensational because of the highest-resolution screen yet seen. But its size made it feel just too big for some hands. While every manufacturer has been cruising towards bigger screens so that 5-inch displays are becoming the norm, HTC recognised that there’s an audience for a well-built, classy phone for those who think the iPhone 5’s 4-inch screen is quite big enough, thank you. set to go head to head with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and the Nokia Lumia 625, the HTC One Mini is strikingly similar to the HTC One. The same speakers sitting at top and bottom of the display to offer that Beats Audio Boomsound, same aluminium back with central HTC logo and so on. In fact, if it weren’t for the white plastic edge, you’d be hard put to tell it apart from the bigger phone without a tape measure. HTC One Mini: Size and build The white plastic frame, instead of the HTC One’s aluminium edging, is the only element of the new handset that’s less than premium, and even so, it doesn’t look bad, it’s just a slight style change from the original. It’s visually a little more dominant compared to the One where the black screen stretched to the very edges of the screen. And the glossy edge is arguably more comfortable to the touch. And it’s when you touch it that you really feel the difference. This is a lot lighter (122g instead of 143g) and feels superbly right-sized in your fingers, the gently curving back making it feel thinner than it is. The measurements, if you’d like to know, are 132 x 63.2 x 9.3 mm. Compare HTC One Mini deals Some of the features on the Mini have been cut back, and one of these is visible. The power button on the HTC One was the infra-red emitter that let the phone work as an actually quite serviceable remote control. That’s been left out of the Mini so the button is the same white plastic as the frame, on the silver version of the phone. The Mini has the same colour choices as before, Glacial Silver and Black. As last time, this phone is a sealed unit, so there’s no flex or creaking as you move it in your hands. HTC One Mini: Features The feature list is pretty similar to the HTC One, though there are some, like the infra-red, which are left out. So there’s no NFC in this handset. I’m sure NFC will have a big future, but for now we suspect it’s one of those things that people boast their phone possesses and then never, ever use. Like video calling or compatibility with South American networks. Its absence doesn’t seem to have done Apple’s iPhones any harm. So it’s not a big thing that it’s missing here. A bigger compromise has been made in the processor which drops from a quad-core 1.7GHz model on the HTC One to a dual-core 1.4GHz chip here. Though we wonder if this isn’t mostly a numbers game – the phone performed well and at speed throughout. HTC’s BlinkFeed is a feature that has been transferred intact from the bigger phone. This, if you haven’t seen it, is a highly appealing feed of Facebook, Twitter and favourite sites, presented in an attractive format. It’s a cute way to keep up to date with your social networking without having to launch individual apps. HTC One Mini: Screen Since the HTC One managed to include the highest-resolution display ever on a phone, it’s no surprise that this smaller phone doesn’t match it. Where the One has a remarkable 468 pixels per inch, this phone only manages 342ppi. That’s a big drop, but it still beats the iPhone’s Retina display. And it looks great. Sure, it’s not Full HD like the HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S4 or Sony Xperia Z. But this is a noticeably smaller screen than those and the 720 x 1280 resolution seems more than enough. HTC One Mini: Camera HTC took a big risk with the camera on the HTC One. Though we know that more pixels isn’t better per se, to install a 4MP sensor on the One where rivals were sporting 8MP, 13MP and even, on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, 16MP, was pretty brave. It’s the same sensor here. The thinking, borne out thrillingly by the photographic results the phone can achieve, is that it’s better to have fewer pixels on a bigger sensor so those pixels can be bigger and so draw in light more accurately and effectively than a smaller sensor crammed so tightly with pixels that they can’t hardly breathe. The camera also introduced Zoes, moving photos which are fun to use. And you can combine them into 30-second movies where the phone does most of the heavy lifting. This time around there are new soundtracks available, too. This is a great camera, one of the best available on any phone. HTC One Mini: Performance As mentioned above, the slower processor didn’t make the phone seem sluggish. And the RAM built in is 1GB against 2GB on the HTC One. Even so, the phone was nippy at all times and its performance seems as strong as the bigger HTC phone and other handsets like the Galaxy S4. And the metal back, like on the earlier model, was no impediment for the phone signal which was strong and consistent. Call quality was good, to boot. HTC One Mini: Battery Battery life on the HTC One Mini is good, though not as long-lasting as the bigger One or phones like the Nokia Lumia 925. It’ll get you through the day with no problem, but daily recharges are recommended. HTC One Mini: Verdict Is this the best HTC phone? Not quite. The HTC One is a strong contender for best phone ever (from any manufacturer) and the lower specs here stop this phone from beating it. But if you have hands that find the HTC One just too hefty, or if a big phone isn’t your style, this is a sensational phone with a decent processor and excellent camera. It’s about as good-looking and well-built as the iPhone 5, against which it’s very serious competition. It holds up well against other mainstream attention-getters like the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z. In fact, it’s really only beaten by HTC. HTC One Mini release date: August 2013 HTC One Mini price: £380