Apple's second generation of iPad Mini is expected to be released in September and may come in several versions with different screen resolutions.

There are reports which indicate that Apple may introduce several versions of the iPad Mini 2. Some sources have claimed that Apple would be planning to launch different versions of the iPad Mini with varying screen resolutions.

However, this is highly unlikely since Apple is hesitant in increasing the screen size of its devices. According to one of the analysts of ExpertReviews, iPad Mini 2 could probably end up with the same resolution as the full-size iPad.

This way, the Cupertino tech giant will only need to get developers to write apps for the one screen resolution. The buzz seems to be everywhere, and people are anxious as to how it will look and with what changes it will be launched.

Rumours emerged that the successor of iPad Mini will be released in December after reports claimed that iPad 5 launch is in September.

A report also from Digitimes claims that Apple has still not decided if it wants the next generation model of iPad Mini to feature a Retina display or not. Should it decide to go with the higher-resolution panel, then the device may not be released until the end of 2013. The report also stated that Apple is experimenting with iPad Mini designs that feature even slimmer bezels.

This rumour also coincides with previous speculations that Apple is planning separate launches for the two tablets since the iPad Mini proved to be more popular than the full-sized iPad.

The company's tablet iPad Mini 2 is speculated to come with Retina Display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536. Other specs include a more powerful dual-core A7 processor and a 7.9-inch screen. It will also feature a 10-hour battery life, a FaceTime HD camera, and an iSight camera with 1080 pixels HD video recording. Apple is also trying to reduce the thickness of the iPad Mini 2 by using Sharp's IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide) technology in its screens.