The upcoming fifth iteration of the full-size 9.7-inch iPad will be 25 to 33 percent lighter than the current model, DigiTimes reports, citing unidentified sources from Taiwan's supply chain. The publication's sources also say that Apple will start production of the new completely redesigned tablet in July and that "LG Display, Samsung Display and Sharp are expected to be the suppliers of display panels" for the device. The device is slated for a September launch.
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- DigiTimes says that production will be 2 to 3 million units in September.
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