VentureBeat writes, Just yesterday we reported on a compelling argument why Apple would separate its iPhone 5 and iPad Mini events, now it looks like Apple will indeed debut its long-rumored smaller iPad in October, sources tell AllThingsD. If true, the report means that the iPad Mini will likely debut alongside new iPod models. It would also give Apple a month to devote to hype for the iPhone 5, which is expected to be announced at a September 12 event. While we’ve been using iPad Mini name as a placeholder for the new smaller tablet, Japanese blog Macotakara claims that will indeed be the name. That...