Updated: Apple to livestream iPad mini event

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In a very un-Apple-like move, Apple has decided to live-stream its iPad mini launch event later today over Apple TV and on its website.

The live video feed will be available through the Apple Events app on Apple TV devices, currently showing the image from the invites that Apple sent to media last week.

Update: Apple will also be streaming the event on its website, but it states that you'll need to be using "Safari 4 or later on Mac OS X v10.6 or later; Safari on iOS 4.2 or later" - clearly only Apple fans need apply.

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Although there are no guarantees that Apple will be unveiling a smaller iPad at the event, its invite seems to hint at just that with its tagline, "We've got a little more to show you."

We're also expecting to see some new Macs, MacBook Pros and possibly even a refreshed new iPad 3 with Apple's new, smaller Lightning adapter.

The event kicks off later today at 6pm BST/10am PST; join us here on the site or over on Twitter for all the breaking news.