Apple's new iPad out in April, iPhone 5S in August: Report

The iPhone 5S and iPad rumour mill is getting stronger. iMore has reported that the Apple will launch new versions of the iPad, the iPad mini in April while the iPhone 5S will be released later in August.

The report states that sources familiar with the plans have told iMore that the iPhone 5S does indeed have the same basic design as the iPhone 5, with a more advanced processor and an improved camera.The report on iMore adds, Retina for the iPad mini, however, still doesn't sound imminent. The iPad fifth generation is likely to come with bumped upspecifications.

So does this mean Apple is finally giving us a 12 or a 13 megapixel camera, like the Nexus 4, Xperia Z and LG Optimus G? Let's hope so.

[caption id="attachment_650555" align="alignleft" width="380"] The iPhone 5 is seen in this file photo. AFP[/caption]

Previously Apple Insiderhad reported that Apple was testing the new iPhone 5S and another smartphone. The report was based on a note circulated to investors by Jefferies analyst Peter Misek, who had stated that the iPhone 5S has will come with a "super HD camera/screen, a better battery, and NFC," and "possible updates include an IGZO screen for Retina+."

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Rumour mills have also indicated a cheaper iPhone could be in the offering.MacRumorshas recently reported viaCommerical Timesfrom Taiwan that Apple is preparing both an iPhone 5S and a lower-cost iPhone which could be out in August and September this year. The report quoted Barclays analyst Kirk Yang.