Apple's gold iPad is expected to launch at a 'small' event in Cupertino on 16 October - a week earlier than first thought Despite claims Apple has been gearing up to launch its new range of iPads on 21 October, we may get to see the devices a week earlier. Tech site Re/code claims the launch event will now take place on 16 October at Apple's Cupertino headquarters. If these reports are true, the iPad could go on sale on the 24 October. Last week, rumours suggested Apple was putting the finishing touches to a new version of it's iPad Air - including a gold version.
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Previous reports suggested Apple would launch new iPads on 21 October
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Tech site Recode has now said the event will take place on 16 October
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Reports claim it will be a smaller event than the one held to launch iPhone 6
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Tablet is rumoured to feature a Touch ID fingerprint sensor and Apple Pay
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Experts predict Apple will launch  an 'iPad Plus' with a 12.9-inch screen next year - and its tablets could feature split screen capabilities
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Retina display iMacs also expected to launch alongside Apple Pay system and new Mac software called Yosemite
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