Apple rumors: a new ‘new iPad,’ more on the iPad mini

Here are the latest Apple rumors from the blogosphere:

“Apple may launch an updated version of the iPad 3 (officially called The New iPad) at the Apple press event next Tuesday (23 October), but a Newer iPad (or iPad 4) isn’t expected until mid 2013, and, according to supply chain sources will merely feature a “simpler manufacturing design’.” — “Macworld UK” (www.macworld.co.uk)

“Parts firm ETrade Supply posts several photos of what it believes to be a legitimate display from Apple’s forthcoming “iPad mini” set for introduction at next Tuesday’s media event. The display is said to be of the same 4:3 aspect ratio of the full-size iPad and measures 162 mm x 124 mm.” — “MacRumors” (www.macrumors.com)

“New photos claiming to show a display panel for Apple’s so-called ‘iPad mini,’ with an aspect ratio identical to the screen on Apple’s traditional iPad.” — “AppleInsider” (www.appleinsider.com)