Apple to release iPad mini and iPhone 5 in China in December

Apple has announced the release date of its latest iOS-based products for the Chinese market. Chinese consumers will be able to buy the smaller 7.9-inch iPad mini, 4th generation iPad from December 7 whereas the iPhone will be up for grabs from December 14. The arrival of iPad in China will make it the 42nd country to get it and 47th in case of iPhone 5.

iPad mini features a 7.9-inch display and is smaller and thinner from the current set of iPads. The fourth-generation iPad on the other hand boasts a 9.7-inch screen with Retina Display, Apple A6X processor, FaceTime HD camera and lots more.

The iPhone 5 boasts a larger 4-inch Retina Display with A6 processor onboard, improved battery life, Siri etc.

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