A Smaller iPad Could Compete with Kindle Fire

A Smaller iPad Could Compete with Kindle Fire Tablet

Many people have been asking if the rumor is true.  Will Apple release a smaller, seven, or eight inch iPad?  I’m not sure if even Apple knows the answer to this question, but personally I would like to see it. Some of the newer Android tablets aren’t bad, but the iPad is simply the de facto standard in tablets. Many say that could change now that Steve Jobs has passed, but it remains to be seen if current Apple leadership can maintain their high standards.

Kindle Sales are Up – So Wouldn’t Apple Release a Smaller iPad?

 Amazon has probably close to 5 million Kindle Fires sold.  Why wouldn’t Apple won’t a piece of that action?  It seems like they are leaving money on the table, and Steve Jobs didn’t become an icon for that.

I’m sure we’ll find out in the coming months if the smaller ipad rumors are true or not.  But with Amazon capturing around 15% of tablet sales, I believe Apple will step up to the plate and dominate the smaller tablet market just like they have the 10″ tablets.  After all, Apple has been working with developers on smaller tablet touch screen displays for several months now.  Are they testing a smaller iPad prototype?  I sure hope so!