Apple Inc took the wraps off its long-awaited iPad mini tablet device on  Tuesday, as well as an upgraded fourth-generation version of the original iPad.

Apple said at a California press conference that the new smaller iPad has a  7.9 inch screen as opposed to the 9.7 inch screen on the larger device. The  company said it was approximately the thickness of a pencil and would offer both  WiFi and cellular data connections.

iPad Mini debuts Nov. 2 for $329