Photos of Claimed Gold iPad Mini with Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor Surface

Following the emergence last week of new photos that appeared to show the rear shell of the next-generation iPad mini in Apple's new "Space Gray" color, new photos of an alleged "gold" model with a Touch ID fingerprint sensor have surfaced on Chinese website Zol.com.cn [Google Translate] (via Nowhereelse.fr [Google Translate]).

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Specifically, the first photo of the device shows the lower half of the device from front, which appears to reveal a metal ring around the home button, much like the recently released iPhone 5s. The second photo from the set shows the tablet from the rear, revealing a gold finish similar to that of the gold iPhone 5s.

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We do, however, have some concerns over the legitimacy of the images, as the staged environment lacking much context could be indicative of these simply being high-quality renderings rather than actual photos. Suspicions are also raised by the fact that this device appears to be fully assembled, which is a far more advanced state than has been seen before, as until now only various part leaks have surfaced.

Apple is expected to unveil its second-generation iPad mini with Retina display and fifth-generation iPad at a media event within the next month or so, although a report from earlier yesterday indicated that the next-generation iPad mini may not ship alongside the new full-size iPad.

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Top Rated Comments

leerichards1 Avatar
127 months ago
So how long until Samsung start shipping golden coloured devices?

Didn't you hear? - http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/25/gold-samsung-galaxy-s4s/
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
andalusia Avatar
127 months ago
Didn't you hear? - http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/25/gold-samsung-galaxy-s4s/

That's embarrassing.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
andalusia Avatar
127 months ago
Am I the only one who thinks that looks really nice? The Gold is such a subtle shade that it doesn't look tacky at all. It works with the TouchID Sensor golden ring.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
chumawumba Avatar
127 months ago
Please be true!
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Eduardo1971 Avatar
127 months ago
Man, just received my new iPhone 5s and now this!



Wait. These picture are way too clear, defined, and sharp. They are in no way blurry or near an elevator-these must be fake!
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
dazzer21 Avatar
127 months ago
Just me?

Or is it really quite over-blingy?
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)