KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo “who offered accurate Apple information before, multiple times” published a new research note outlining his expectations for Apple’s fifth-generation iPad. Kuo predicts that Apple will adopt the same GF2 touch technology used in the iPad mini, enabling Apple to design a thinner display for the new full-size iPad and the device will be roughly 15% thinner and 25% lighter than the current full-size iPad. » iPad 5 To Be 15% Thinner & 25% Lighter Than Current iPad [rumor]

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a last-minute research report showing “his expectations” for Apple’s iPod Touch update which will be introduced today. Kuo said that he expects the new model to offer new colors , 4-inch display and thinner body, GPS, camera improvements, cross-device compatibility, A5 Chip and a smaller dock connector. Check out after the break for more details. » iPod Touch Update To Bring New Colors, GPS & Camera Improvements?

Taiwan Economic News reported on Tuesday that the battery pack for iPad 3, scheduled to be massively produced in the first quarter of next year is redesigned to be thinner and lighter and will have a longer service life than iPad 2 edition. It is also claimed to have a longer service life than the previous packs. There is also a down side of this upgrade because the price of the packs will jump with 20 a 30 procent. » New iPad 3 Battery Thinner, Lighter & Longer Service Life

The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple has placed orders for key components used in a next-generation iPhone it is preparing to launch sometime in the third quarter, according to people familiar with the situation. According to some suppliers of components to Apple, the new version of the iPhone is expected to be thinner and lighter than the iPhone 4 and sport an 8-megapixel camera. » Apple Preparing For New “Thinner” iPhone In Third Quarter 2011