Reports out of Taiwan suggest Apple is working on a smaller iPad. Or a larger iPod Touch
Apple is working on a second, smaller version of the iPad, according to Taiwanese newspaper Economic Daily (via PC World).
Specifically, the paper reports that various Taiwanese firms are helping Apple build a 7-inch version of the iPad, including Chimei Innolux (LCD screens) and Cando Corporation (touchscreen technology).
It's thought that the 'iPad 2' will be in stores in time for Christmas this year.
Given the success of the existing 9.7-inch iPad, it would be no surprise if Apple rolled out a follow-up, though quite how a device that sits halfway between an iPod Touch and iPad will be pitched is far from clear.
Perhaps Apple will see the iPad 2 as the natural successor to the iPod Touch, which is looking a bit long in the tooth.
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