Apple 12inch iPad rumors: leaked images reveal cut outs for speakers in outer shell

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There have been rumors that Apple Inc. is working on a new 12-inch iPad, dubbed Apple iPad Pro and also referred to as iPad Plus, which will compete with the Microsoft Surface 12-inch tablet, as well as various Samsung 12-inch tablets currently available in the market. Apple has not yet confirmed or denied this rumor, but the latest 3D renders of the tablet have further added to the hype surrounding the company's upcoming new 12-inch iPad.

Measuring 305.31 mm x 220.8 mm x 7 mm, the iPad Pro will apparently feature a killer 12.9-inch display, making it Apple's largest tablet yet, and will be powered by the Apple A8X/A9 chip with 2 GB of RAM. Other rumors claim that the iPad Pro will be powered by an A9 processor with 4 GB of RAM and 11,000 mAh battery, along with 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB storage options. The iPad Pro will also feature Apple's famous Touch ID Fingerprint scanner and a killer stylus, while housing four speakers.

The latest leaked 3D images of the outer shell of the iPad Pro appear to confirm some of these rumored specifications, as they shows four cut outs specific to the tablet's speakers, with two of the speakers placed at the top of the tablet and the remaining two located at the tail-end. The latest 3D renders also confirm the earlier leak of the tablet's casing that had revealed place holders for four speakers.

Apart from the camera cut outs, the new 3D images also show the place holders for the camera unit, volume rocker, power button and an extra microphone. As per the 3D renders, the microphone will be located next to the primary camera.

The iPad Pro is rumored to cost "somewhere between the iPad Air and MacBook Air" and has been currently pegged for launch at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

 

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