Apple exploring 6-inch iPad for Fall 2011, report claims

By on Feb 18, 2011 at 6:12 PM
Tablets February 18, 2011

It’s a bit hard to believe that Apple might be in the midst of testing a trimmed down iPad for a possible release in the fall, especially considering CEO Steve Jobs’ past remarks that 7-inch tablets were “dead on arrival.” Apple has a long history of flip-flopping when it comes to its iOS devices, however, so we certainly shouldn’t rule anything out. With that in mind, Apple enthusiast blog SuperApple.cz reports that Apple is currently testing iPad tablets with screen sizes just under 6 inches. The blog offers no hard evidence or additional details of substance, though it claims to have confirmed its report with two independent sources. Rumors of Apple working on a product sized between the iPad and iPhone have surfaced several times in the past, and it is not unreasonable to think Apple is testing a smaller iPad right now. Whether or not the device is actually slated for release this fall, however, remains to be seen.

[Via 9 to 5 Mac]

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  • Cer

    Kind of like the tiny iPhone rumor, right?

  • JGhjjj

    Fix the load more entries bug please!

  • Kevin

    I can already see Steve announcing it now. “Revolutionary 6″ iPod touch. Also, anything bigger than that is a tablet!”

    • Bringit

      so original of you to make a Steve Jobs “revolutionary” reference. Next you’ll use “magic”. Impressive.

      • morpho4444

        what a good idea!

    • Rupert22

      I dont know what all the fuss is about. I use a galaxy tab and its fucking great. It fast and it works damn well. I see why jobs wants to do it because its portable and convenent. Not everyone wants to carry an 10 inch tab

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=25001493 Hank Godwin

        The fuss is because Jobs said 7″ is way too small. He’s an idiot.

    • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_ZX7I3VN423YBFEWTEQOQ5JR5ME Retro

      Its Dead on Arrival…just like Steve Jobs.

  • FuckApple

    you know what I hope this is true because all you f-ing Apple whores can suck it, “The reason I bought my iPad is because it is bigger!” you guys will be eating your words, in the words of Red Foreman “DUMBASS!!!”

  • Anonymous

    I don’t think we’ll see a 7″ iPad we’ll likely see a 4″ iPhone before that.

  • http://www.itechmax.com Umar Anjum

    iPad will lose the purpose of being a tablet in that size. I never liked the idea of a small ipad or iPhone nano

  • Loco36

    SO fake. first the iPhone nano now the iPad nano……

  • max

    The Playbook at 7″ will fail. I don’t see apple being as stupid as RIM job.

    • Fail

      you’re a fail for thinking it will fail

  • http://www.facebook.com/jdfaust Josh Faust

    Apple said they don’t like 7 inch Tabs. So to no be called a liar, they will release a 7.1 model.

  • Alexander530

    This would not be an ipad. It would be the iphone5. Since everyone is boasting of their 4.0 or 4.3 displays. Apple decided to take a big leap ahead and come out with a bigger smartphone. You want bigger screens, here you go. Now let’s watch Samsung and HTC and Motorola release a phone with a 6.2 screen, lol.

  • Chut Pata

    Since it is a hybrid of iPhone and iPad, I suggest it should be named iPhan, a tribute to all Apple fanboys.

    • Bringit

      Apple fhater.

  • Mike M

    If they can get the price down below $200, this could be the perfect device to solve the Kindle vs iPad question once and for all.

  • Mhung73

    6″ pad …. no much bigger than iphone. dead before arrive. may be a 16″ table with bulletproof glass and dropproof case…. can use a table or chopping board… lol…

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