Apple Unveils Water-Resistant iPad Mini With OLED, Higher Price
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Apple has launched a new iPad mini featuring an OLED display and IP67 water and dust resistance, a significant upgrade from its predecessor. The tablet is powered by the A20 Pro chip and includes an improved camera system. However, the price has increased by $200, starting at $699 in the US, positioning it as a premium device. The new iPad mini will be available for pre-order soon and ships on November 6.
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- Apple's new iPad mini features an OLED display and IP67 water/dust resistance.
- The device is powered by the A20 Pro chip and has an improved camera system.
- The starting price in the US has increased by $200 to $699.
- Pre-orders begin soon, with shipping expected on November 6.
- The upgrade positions the iPad mini as a more premium device.
Apple has surprised the tech world by announcing its new iPad mini ahead of its official product launch event. The updated tablet features a significant overhaul, including its first OLED display and full water and dust resistance. This marks the most substantial upgrade the compact tablet has ever received, bringing it in line with Apple's premium device series.
Key advancements include a new 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a peak brightness of 1,200 nits and an optional nano-texture glass finish to reduce reflections. The device has been slimmed down to 5.4 millimeters and now boasts an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. Traditional speaker grilles have been replaced by a vibrating acoustic system integrated into the chassis.
Under the hood, the iPad mini is powered by the A20 Pro chip, built on a 2-nanometer architecture, similar to the one found in the iPhone 18 Pro. It includes enhanced RAM and processing capabilities, with the top-tier 512GB model featuring a dual-core neural engine and 16GB of RAM for local large language model processing. The front-facing 12-megapixel Center Stage camera has been repositioned to the longer edge for more natural video calls when the tablet is held horizontally.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. The device runs on iPadOS 27, featuring a new Liquid Glass design and support for external multi-window displays. It is compatible with the new Apple Pencil Pro and the more affordable USB-C Apple Pencil.
However, these upgrades come at a significant cost. Apple has increased the starting price of the iPad mini by $200, from $499 to $699 for the base 128GB Wi-Fi model in the US. This price hike positions the mini as a more professional and premium device rather than an entry-level option. Pre-orders begin alongside the official hardware event, with the device expected to ship on November 6. Official pricing for Israel has not yet been announced, but a substantial increase is anticipated due to currency exchange rates and local taxes.
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