• iPad

iPad (Photo : Reuters)

The long-rumored Apple's iPad Mini 4 release date is speculated to be in the fourth quarter of the year - between late October and early November.

According to the speculations, Apple will take the wraps off the device in early October, following the traditional release pattern - iPad Mini - officially revealed on Oct. 23 and released on Nov. 2 in the year 2012, iPad Mini 2 - unveiled on Oct. 22 and launched on Nov. 12 in 2013, while the current generation iPad Mini 3 was showcased on Oct. 16 and landed at the market on Oct. 24, last year.

Like Us on Facebook

The upcoming device is said to pack a powerful A9 processor with 2GB of RAM. The iPad Mini 4 will come in a thinner design with a 7.9-inch display, and will likely boast to be the thinnest as well as the lightest tablet ever, according to Inquisitr.

The next generation of iPad Mini is expected to feature improved hardware in comparison to its predecessors along with 128GB storage capacity and TouchID sensor. The device will reportedly run the latest version of operating system out of the box - iOS 9.

Rumors have it that the iPad Mini 4, in regards to the hardware specifications, will be on the same page with Apple's another much awaited device - iPad Air 3, which is also speculated to release in the fourth quarter this year. The iPad Mini 3 successor is expected to debut through the Verizon carrier and carry a price tag of $399, just like its predecessors, as per Venture Capital Post.

The most anticipated iPad Mini 4 release is just a few months away. However, the company has not officially commented on anything related to the device.