A report from The Wall Street Journal confirms months of product leaks and rumors, saying that Apple will introduce a high resolution Retina iPad mini and a thinner, lighter version of the standard 9.7-inch iPad during its media event tomorrow. » Thinner iPad and Retina iPad Mini Expected on Tomorrow’s Media Event

Macrumors posted the first photos of the colorful decorations going up on the side of the San Francisco building. The design of the decoration is similar as the invitations Apple send to media members earlier this week. At the media event Apple is expected to introduce new iPad and iPad mini models. » Apple Has Begun Installing Decorations At The Yerba Buena Center

AllThingsD reports that Apple will hold its next invitation-only event on Tuesday, October 22. According to the report, the event will focus on Apple’s upcoming fifth-generation iPad and iPad mini, but also the new Mac Pro and OS X Mavericks. » Apple iPad Event to Take Place on October 22

Chinese parts supplier sw-box.com has posted a video and photos of the upcoming iPad 5 slate-gray enclosure. The video after the break shows the physical differences between the iPad 4 and iPad 5. According to these video the iPad 5 which is expected to debut in October will adopt a similar design to the currently shipping iPad mini. » Detailed Video Showing iPad 5 Physical Changes

Two weeks after iOS 7 Beta 1, Apple released iOS 7 Beta 2 to developers that is available through Apple’s over-the-air updating system and the iOS Dev Center. iOS 7 will not be available to normal users till the official release in the fall of this year. Beta 1 was only available for the iPhone and iPod Touch, but Beta 2 is available for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and iPad mini. » Apple Released iOS 7 Beta 2 To Developers With iPad Support

Apple has reduced prices on refurbished models of the iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad, with all models now carrying approximately 15% discounts relative to brand-new units. Apple has also knocked $30 off of the price of its refurbished Thunderbolt and LED Cinema Displays, bringing the prices down to $799 compared to $999 brand-new. » Apple Reduced Prices on Refurbished iPad Mini and iPad 4 Models

Rene Ritchie at iMore confirms that the iPhone 5S will be unveiled in August. According to Rene Ritchie the iPhone 5S will improve the internals of the phone while leaving the outer casing untouched. iMore is also predicting a possible April launch date for the fifth generation iPad and the second generation iPad mini, which would be in line with the previous iPad 1,2 and 3 launch dates. » Next Generation iPads Due In April, iPhone 5S In August?