App marketing service Fiksu has made a graphic, comparing the new iPad Air adoption to previous iPad launches. It shows that the iPad Air sells way faster than other devices did the first days after the got launched. We do need to keep in mind that the 2012 launches saw staggered releases for Wi-Fi and cellular models, with cellular models shipping at least two weeks later than Wi-Fi models in the first wave of countries. » iPad Air Adoption Outpacing iPad 4 and iPad Mini Launches

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

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

Earlier this week we wrote about a 128GB iPad rumor, Apple today officially announced a new 128 GB version of the fourth-generation iPad with Retina Display. “The 128GB iPad with Wi-Fi and iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular models provide twice the storage capacity of the 64GB models to hold even more valuable content including photos, documents, projects, presentations, books, movies, TV shows, music and apps. ” The 128GB version of the fourth generation iPad will be available from Tuesday, February 5 for a suggested retail price of $799 (US) for the iPad with Wi-Fi model and $929 (US) for the iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular model. » Apple Launching 128 GB iPad on February 5

The iPad mini and the fourth generation iPad are currently available in more than 100 countries worldwide and Apple has just announced that the Wi-Fi + Cellular versions of iPad mini and the new fourth generation iPad with Retina display will be available in China on Friday, January 18. » iPad Mini & Fourth-Generation iPad Launching in China on January 18

Macrumors report that a number of forum members who pre-ordered LTE models of the iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad have either already received their shipments this morning or are seeing their packages out for delivery. It is unknown when Apple will start selling the fourth-generation iPad and iPad Mini in stores, but AT&T was planning to begin selling the devices this Friday, November 16 and stocks of LTE models have arrived in stores already.

Shortly after Apple released the fourth-generation iPad, shipping time for the device was set to an estimated one-week. A view days ago Apple changed it to “3-5 business days” and now 9to5mac reports that it appears that Apple has caught up with supply/demand for the iPad 4. “At least Apple’ s U.S. and Canadian online stores now list all Wi-Fi models of the iPad 4 as “in stock”, meaning Apple has supply ready to ship immediately. LTE models are still expected to roll out over the next couple weeks.” » Apple Catches Up With Fourth-Generation iPad Demand, Now In Stock In Online Apple Store