The iPad lineup could include updates to the 9.7-inch and 12.3-inch iPad Pro models, a new 7.9-inch slate (to replace the aging iPad Mini 4) and a 10.5-inch iPad with an almost borderless screen and no home button. The 7.9-inch tablet will allegedly gain a smart connector, essentially giving it Pro functionality with the use of a keyboard. MORE: 10 Tablets with the Longest Battery Life Previously, we heard about a potential trio of new iPads for this year from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, though that report didn’t note a smaller 7.9-inch size. This would result in a lot of iPads to keep around, especially if Apple doesn’t phase out the Air 2 or the Mini 2 or 4. We haven’t seen any invites yet, but we’ll let you know if we get any official word about Apple’s potential iPad event. [Via Mac Otakara, MacRumors]

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