The new iPod Touch (5th generation) was announced at the same time as the iPhone 5.
This is not the same device as an iPad mini, which is rumored to be announced in October. Without an announcement, it's tough to get a release date. 
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From: judiththomasson <judith435@gmail.com>
To: iPad@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2012 4:39 PM
Subject: [iPad] ipod touch 5
Hi I saw that there is a new iTouch 5 in different colours coming out in October and you can prepurchase from the apple store. It is slightly bigger than the iTouch 4. so does anyone know if they are still bringing out a new iPad in a smaller version in October as well or are they just updating the iTouch?
Judy
Judy
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