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All Rumors
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iPad mini won't be much smaller, but will be a lot narrower
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It's iMore's understanding that it will be about as thin as the iPod touch, which is substantially thinner than the 9.7-inch iPad. The quick mockup above shows what I believe are accurate proportions for the iPad mini compared to the 9.7-inch iPad and the current generation iPod touch 4.
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Correct.
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iPhone 5 pre-orders planned for September 12
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iPhone 5 pre-orders are currently planned to begin Sept 12 in the U.S.
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Incorrect, pre-orders begin on Sept 14.
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Apple to update all iOS devices with new connector
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iMore has learned that Apple intends to update their entire lineup of iOS device products to support the new, miniaturized Dock connector, and to do it as early the rumored September 12 special event this fall. This would include the new iPhone 5, the the new iPod nano and iPod touch, the rumored 7-inch iPad mini, and an updated version of the current 9.7-inch iPad.
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Partially correct, all of the new devices received the updated port but the iPad did not nor did the iPad mini launch.
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Apple event planned for September 12
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iMore has heard that Apple is planning to debut the new iPhone at a special event on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, with the release date to follow 9 days later on Friday, September 21. This information comes from sources who have proven accurate in the past.
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Correct, Apple did host an event on Sept 12.
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Apple iPhone 5 release date is September 21
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Apple iPhone 5 will be released on Sept 21.
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Correct, the iPhone was released on Sept 21.
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Apple will provide an adapter smaller Dock connector
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iMore reached out to the original sources that gave us the new Dock connector story way back in February just to make doubly sure -- and yes, there will be an adapter for the iPhone 5's smaller Dock connector that will let it work with many of the accessories designed for the old 30-pin Dock connector.
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Correct, Apple will provide a smaller dock connector.
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A 7in iPad will land in October for $200-250.
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A 7in iPad will land in October for $200-250.
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Paritally correct, they did release a 7in iPad in October but it was for $329.00

