The successor of iPad Mini may be released in December after reports claimed that iPad 5 launch is in September.

A report from Digitimes claims that Apple has still not decided if it wants the next generation model of iPad Mini to feature a Retina display or not. Should it decide to go with the higher-resolution panel, then the device may not be released until the end of the year. The report also stated that Apple is experimenting with iPad Mini designs that feature even slimmer bezels.

DigiTimes has a hit or miss reputation when it comes to Apple products. Thus, its report must be considered as a grain of salt until Apple give out an official statement.

This report gives rise to the speculations that Apple will release the iPad Mini 2 by December. This rumour also coincides with previous allegations that Apple is planning separate launches for the two tablets since iPad Mini proved to be more popular than the full-sized iPad.

The company's tablet iPad Mini 2 is speculated to come with Retina Display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536. Other specs include a more powerful dual core A7 processor and a 7.9 inch screen. It will also feature a 10-hour battery life, a FaceTime HD camera, and an iSight camera with 1080 pixels HD video recording. Apple is also trying to reduce the thickness of the iPad Mini 2 by using the Sharp's IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide) technology in its screens.

The iPad 5, on the other hand, is rumoured to have no bezels, and the whole form factor has been made sleeker. Horowitz believes this design indicates that Apple will be calling on Sharp's IGZO screen technology. Sharp, however, according to Horowitz, has been struggling, and its ability to deliver components on time will play a key role in the release of the next iPad.

However, Apple is tight-lipped when it comes to the rumours surrounding its devices.