The device is rumored to go on pre-order on October 26

Oct 18, 2012 09:06 GMT  ·  By

Rumors on the upcoming availability of the iPad mini continue to emerge and point to an early November release. We reported yesterday that Apple is expected to launch the iPad mini on November 2.

Today, the folks over at Geeky-Gadgets report that one of their reliable sources close to a major UK retailer claims the iPad mini will go on sale on Friday, November 2.

Moreover, preorders for Apple iPad mini are also expected to commence on October 26, though the cited source is not sure that this information is 100% accurate.

According to the latest hearsay, the device will be available for purchase for around 200 GBP or $250 USD for the 8GB model. The iPad mini will be officially announced on October 23, so stay tuned for more updates on the matter.