Apple iPad 5 iPad mini 2 October 22nd Live Stream

Apple iPad 5 iPad mini 2 October 22nd Live Stream

Apple's keynote media event for the launch of the iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 kicks off today in just a few hours at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET on October 22, 2013.

Apple is slated to unveil its next-generation iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 and the all new Macbook Pro line, along with the refreshed Mac operating system – the Mavericks OS X - at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, California.

The Cupertino company's press invitation for the keynote address states, "We still have a lot to cover."

Apple will provide an official live stream for its keynote media event this week to showcase the launch of the fifth-generation iPad and second-generation iPad Mini. Apple just officially announced a live stream which will be available via Safari-enabled Apple devices and through Apple TV, , as the 'Apple Events' channel has reportedly appeared on Apple TV. The events video page for the October 22 event states: "Live Streaming video requires Safari 4 or later on OS X v10.6 or later; Safari on iOS 4.2 or later. Streaming via Apple TV requires second- or third-generation Apple TV with software 5.0.2 or later."

Live blog coverage will also be available from CNET.

According to 9to5 Mac, the event will be available via simultaneous live stream from London. Apple held a similar satellite stream for international media in other major cities outside of the U.S. such as Berlin, Tokyo and Beijing for its iPhone 5S event in September, and they are expected to do the same for the iPad event. The satellite stream for the international media event in London will take place at the Kings Place Hall at 6 p.m. GMT.

9to5 Mac also reports that Apple will be setting up live streams for its employees around the world.

What to expect at Apple's keynote event on October 22

iPad 5, iPad Mini 2

On the heels of the success of the gold-colored iPhone 5S, Apple is expected to launch the iPad Mini 2 in the new popular color. It will also come in a new Space Gray color variant with anodized aluminum, along with the Touch ID fingerprint sensor that is featured on the iPhone 5S.

The new iPad Mini 2 and iPad 5 are rumored to feature slimmer designs and pack a A7 chip, which also powers the iPhone 5S. It is also expected to pack the all new M7 chip, a motion co-processor. Fans hope that both tablets will sport a retina display.

New Macbook Pro

A refreshed line of Macbook Pro laptops is currently long overdue. The tech giant launched the Haswell-packed Macbook Air in June this year, but so far, there has been no sign of the Macbook Pro. This week's event is set to feature the all new upgraded Macbook Pro laptops, which will feature Intel's Haswell processor that will prolong battery life and improve speed. Rumors also state that the new laptop will support 4k display and also come with a supreme display technology. There are already rumors that the new Macbook Pro will feature Sharp's IGZO display panel with a resolution of 3840x2160 that will allow longer battery life.

OS X 10.9 Mavericks

Apple introduced the new Mac operating system at the WWDC in June. Since then, numerous beta-versions have been released to developers. This weekend, Apple updated it's final OS X Mavericks Golden Master (GM) version to a new build. The original Golden Master version (13A598) was seeded on October 3, and this week's upgrade to the GM version is the 13A603 version.

The Golden Master version is the final version to be released to developers before the operating system is officially rolled out to consumers by the end of this month.

Mavericks is expected to launch pre-installed with the Macbook Pro laptops before the end of this month and the new Mac Pros which will ship in a few months. Mavericks is expected to go live on the Mac App store either on October 22 or by the end of the month.

New features for the latest OS X include a new Maps app, a tabbed finder, iBooks, new look to the calendar, improved Safari, iCloud Keychain, multiple displays and more. See Apple's preview of the new features here.

Last year, the Mountain Lion OS X released on July 25, 2012 for $19.99. The previous year, Apple charged $29.99 to upgrade to OS X Lion.

Apple iPad 5 iPad mini 2 October 22nd Live Stream

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Apple Testing iPad Mini 2 Without Retina Display

Apple is reportedly testing an iPad mini 2 with a new Apple A6 processor and no Retina Display with iOS 7, but it remains unclear if this is a new iPad mini Apple plans to release in 2013.

Apple’s iPad mini is 9 months old and facing increased competition from the new Nexus 7 which delivers improved power and a higher resolution display.  

Multiple reports point to an Apple iPad mini 2 in 2013, but the reports are not clear on the features.

Every other week a new source or analyst claims the iPad mini 2 will feature a Retina Displayor that the iPad mini with Retina Display release won’t come until 2014. Other reports claim Apple is working on a cheap iPad mini or iPad mini 2 for this year. About the only thing the iPad mini 2 rumors agree on is that Apple is working on a followup to the successful iPad mini.

iOS 7 beta code indicates Apple is testing an iPad mini 2 without a Retina Display, but it’s not clear if this is the iPad mini 2 set for a fall release or just a test device with a faster processor

A new report from 9to5Mac highlights clues inside iOS 7 that point to a new iPad mini without a Retina Display, thought it is not clear if such a device is only for internal testing or part of the rumored iPad mini 2 release expected this fall.

According to the report, a developer discovered code in the iOS 7 SDK which deals with all the devices iOS 7 supports. This code includes references to three new iPad mini models, which could be the new iPad mini 2. The models and code names are shown below.

• iPad “2,8,” – J75
• iPad “2,9,” – J76
• iPad “2,10″ – J77

This listing indicates an iPad mini 2 in WiFi and in two different Cellular models. This matches the current iPad mini, and according to 9to5Mac the model numbers line up with current iPad mini models that end at iPad “2,7.”

The iOS 7 beta code shows the details above and a processor linked to the Apple A6 chip currently in the iPhone 5. This would be a step up from the iPad mini which uses an older apple A5 processor and could deliver a better overall experience and better gaming. The report points to a lack of @2x references, which indicates these new iPad mini models don’t include a Retina Display.

The iPad mini with Retina Display reportedly uses the J85 code name internally at Apple.iLounge shared this information at the start of 2013, while talking about the iPad mini 2, possibly with an IGZO display which the publication expected in October.

The iPad mini 2 release is likely set for this fall based on multiple rumors and analyst commentary. Early reports indicate Apple could keep the iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 launches separate to avoid the iPad mini 2 overshadowing a new full-size iPad.

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