iPad 6 Rumors: Device to Feature 30-40 Percent Higher Pixel Density

By Vincent Funaro, Christian Post Reporter Monday, October 14, 2013

The iPad 6 rumors have already begun to surface.

A new research note issued by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the company will release a 6th generation version of the tablet with a 9.7-inch screen and 30-40% higher resolution.

"Contrary to speculation that next year's iPad next year may come in a 12" form, or larger, we think it will not change from the current 9.7" format as we think a 12" iPad would not provide a good mobility experience given today's technology limitations," he wrote.

"In light [of] advancing Oxide and a-Si technologies, the PPI of iPad 6, which we expect to come out at end-2014, will exceed that of 2013's iPad 5 by 30-40%, which will offer more competent visuals."

He also discusses the third-gen iPad mini which will launch alongside this sixth-gen iPad model. He believes the second-generation iPad mini will be introduced at Apple's media event later this month. It will feature a Retina display. The third-gen will retain this same display and resolution.

The iPad 5 release date has been confirmed for Oct. 22.

Apple will host a media event on that date to introduce the fifth-generation iPad and the iPad mini 2. Other devices and software set to make an appearance there include the new Mac Pro and OS X Mavericks.

The event's date was confirmed by AllThingsD, a site that has been pretty reliable in the past concerning information on Apple products.

"People familiar with Apple's plans tell AllThingsD that the company will hold its next invitation-only event on Tuesday October 22," wrote the publication. The focal point of the gathering will be the latest updates to the company's iPad line, but new Mac Pro and OS X Mavericks will likely get some stage time as well, I'm told.