Recent Eurasian Economic Commission filings hint at potential next-gen iPad mini models

Once again, it’s the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) filings that appear to foretell what Apple products are on the horizon.
In this case, a new new filing with six model numbers appears to indicate both a refresh of the standard-sized iPad as well as the rumored fifth-generation iPad mini.
The new filings with the EEC reveals the six model numbers are “tablet computers” and are registered to Apple. The numbers, published on Friday, advises the tablets are certified for sale in Russia, due to the inclusion of encryption-related features.
The six model numbers are A2123, A2124, A2133, A2152, A2153, and A2154. The sequential nature of the model numbers, and the grouping, suggests there are at least two different types of device they apply to, with the A2123 and S2124 likely to be for a different model to the rest.
It’s also thought that the presence of the filing could suggest that the new iPads might arrive in the relatively near future, albeit the exact date of this is unknown. Given that the last iPad launch took place in March 2018, excluding the iPad Pro refresh, it is likely that whatever Apple has planned for the iPad product family will be unveiled at around the same time.
The iPad refresh has been said to include elements borrowed from the iPad Pro, such as a larger display in a similar-sized body with a thinner construction. A 10-inch display has been touted, though a shift to Face ID from Touch ID has yet to be suggested.
Little has been rumored about the new iPad mini models, save for that they might ship at a lower price point than the more recent releases. If launched, it would be the first update to the product line in over three years.
Finally, a seventh iPad model designated A2126 was filed with the ECC on Friday.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and MySmartPrice