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Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chip

Apple has announced a major update to its compact tablet lineup, introducing a new iPad mini that features an 8.5-inch OLED display, a faster A20 Pro chip, and a thinner, lighter design. The device carries a starting price of $699 and includes upgraded artificial intelligence capabilities, improved audio, faster wireless connectivity, and an IP67 water-resistance rating. Pre-orders for the updated tablet opened on October 28, following the official reveal by Apple.

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  • ✓ The new iPad mini features an 8.5-inch OLED display and a faster A20 Pro chip.
  • ✓ The device has a thinner and lighter design compared to its predecessor and includes an IP67 rating.
  • ✓ Pricing for the updated tablet starts at $699.
  • ✓ Pre-orders for the new iPad mini opened on October 28.
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Apple launched a redesigned iPad mini equipped with an 8.5-inch OLED screen, an A20 Pro processor, an IP67 rating, and a thinner, lighter body starting at $699.

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  1. Apple Unveils Redesigned iPad Mini with OLED Display and A20 Pro Chip

    Apple has announced a major update to its compact tablet lineup, introducing a new iPad mini that features an 8.5-inch OLED display, a faster A20 Pro chip, and a thinner, lighter design. The device carries a starting price of $699 and includes upgraded artificial intelligence capabilities, improved audio, faster wireless connectivity, and an IP67 water-resistance rating. Pre-orders for the updated tablet opened on October 28, following the official reveal by Apple.

    Why it matters

    This release represents the largest update ever for Apple's smallest tablet form factor, bringing high-end screen technology and processor upgrades to the compact device category. The introduction of the A20 Pro chip aligns the mini model with advanced processing capabilities seen in higher-tier hardware, while water resistance and enhanced wireless features expand its durability and use cases. The timing coincides with a broader fall product expansion by Apple that also incorporates new Mac hardware.

    What is confirmed

    • The new iPad mini features an 8.5-inch OLED display and a faster A20 Pro chip.
    • The device has a thinner and lighter design compared to its predecessor and includes an IP67 rating.
    • Pricing for the updated tablet starts at $699.
    • Pre-orders for the new iPad mini opened on October 28.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The OLED display on the new iPad mini operates without ProMotion.

    What to watch next

    • Customer delivery dates and initial retail availability following the October 28 pre-orders
    • Consumer and technical reception regarding the omission of ProMotion on the OLED screen
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    3. Apple — Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
    4. CNN — Apple just revealed the iPad Mini I’ve always wanted. But is it worth the new price?
    5. Ars Technica — Apple reveals updated iPad mini with a bigger OLED screen for $700
    6. Bloomberg.com — Apple Debuts $699 Water-Resistant iPad Mini With OLED Screen
    7. www.ibtimes.co.in — Sensex opens 122 points down and Nifty slips below 22,750, IT sector faces selling pressure amid rising oil concerns
    8. techcrunch.com — Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chip | TechCrunch
    9. www.businesstoday.in — Apple unveils iPad mini with OLED display, A20 Pro chip and IP67 rating: All details - BusinessToday
    10. www.mactrast.com — Apple Unveils New iPad Mini With 'Its Biggest Update Ever' Including an 8.5-Inch OLED Display, A20 Pro Chip, More - Mactrast
    11. www.morungexpress.com — Apple unveils all-new iPad mini with OLED display, A20 Pro chip and AI-powered features | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
    12. www.deccanherald.com — Apple unveils A20 Pro-powered iPad mini with OLED screen; check key features, price and India availability details
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