New iPad Release Expected to Be Thinner, Lighter

The fifth iPad release will likely mean a smaller and lighter device, borrowing technology from the iPad Mini. While technology tends to get smaller and lighter as new editions are introduced, the iPad 3 and 4 were actually heavier and thicker than the iPad 2 due to the newly introduced retina display.

However, the fifth version of the iPad is expected to return to dimensions more akin to the second generation of the tablet.

How these new specifications will be achieved is a matter of some speculation, as Apple has yet to make any official announcements. While some outlets report rumors that the device will be made thinner and lighter with a new smaller and more efficient LED backlight, other reports say a new film-based touch sensor will also contribute to a smaller model.

The release date for the product is also in question, and though it was rumored that the new product might be revealed at an Apple press conference later this month, it is also rumored that consumers will have to wait until the third quarter of this year for a new iPad.

Regardless of the final specs of the new iPad release, it is likely that the device will join a legion of other tablets already in use in classrooms. The New York Times reports that iPad use in schools is growing around the United States as the devices are used to replace traditional textbooks.

Apple even introduced iBooks textbooks, a platform exclusively for textbook publishers. According to the company site, the interactive textbooks offer students the ability to view numerous photo albums, take advantage of a dictionary and see 3D models, among other features.

It’s not just Apple putting tablets in schools. According to Yahoo News, earlier this year at the SXSWedu conference, News Corp.’s education division introduced a new tablet called Amplify designed specifically for students. Among traditional tablet features, it includes software that allows teachers to view student activities and offer instant polls and anonymous quizzes.

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