New Apple iPad mini 2 image puts Touch ID back on the table (again)

The saga around the next generation of Apple's petite version of the iPad has been taking us for a grotesque spin for the past few months. It therefore feels kind of warranted that we're anxious to see Apple get this over with less than 40 hours from now. That's not to say that we're not excited for the new iPads, but the rumor phase has gotten us a little woozy with all of its conflicting reports. The more significant of those have had to do with the screen andApple's new Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and specifically: whether such will make an appearance. The latter is perhaps a tad more interesting, since it presents a number of very appealing use cases, not to mention that the overall implementation is currently (HTC One max omitted) unsurpassed.

Unfortunately, we've had a ton of diverging reports, though this last one is actually showing off a white iPad mini 2 sporting the new sensor tech once again. And despite our usual unwillingness to speculate directly, we are going to say that this one actually looks legit. Hopefully, this isn't just wishful thinking on our part, for we'd love to see the new tech make an appearance on Apple's full range of gadgets.

Either way, it won't be long now until we know for sure. Speaking of the impending introduction of the new iPads, you should probably use the occasion to read up on the new slates.

source: 2014-news