Apple Posts iOS 6.0.1 Downloads for Cellular-Capable iPad Mini and Fourth-Generation iPad

Apple has just posted new downloads of iOS 6.0.1 for the forthcoming cellular-capable models of the iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad. The downloads, which arrive as Build 10A8426, signal that Apple is preparing to launch the devices, which are scheduled for a "Mid-November" debut in the United States. We've seen signs that Apple will be delivering pre-orders of these devices as soon as Friday, November 16.

ipad mini cellular
The new downloads include:

iPad mini
- iPad2,6
- iPad2,7

Fourth-generation iPad
- iPad3,5
- iPad3,6

Apple posted downloads of iOS 6.0 for the Wi-Fi models of the iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad three days before they launched on November 2.

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ironsienna Avatar
167 months ago
Is it going to turn the display from regular to retina??? :p;)
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buddybd Avatar
167 months ago
You only have to wait less than a year, don't worry.

Or six months :P
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Mr. Gates Avatar
167 months ago
Why is the forth gen iPad still using the 3,x identifier? They didn't make it 4,x? Just curious if anyone knows.:confused:

You, my friend......Have WAAAAYYYY too much spare time .
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chriscrk Avatar
167 months ago
As soon as Nov 16? I thought they were already out. I already got a chance to play with a demo unit in my campus tech store. Absolutely loved the design, and if it had retina then I'm sure I would've bought one.
You only have to wait less than a year, don't worry.
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RedOrchestra Avatar
167 months ago
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HOPEFULLY, with the update to iOS 6.0.1, the disappearing emails on my iPad 3 will no longer disappear!
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ryuzakii Avatar
167 months ago
wait, why are the firmware files there?
what would be the purpose of downloading them?
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