Apple Reveals Updated iPad Mini with a Bigger OLED Screen for $700
Apple says the redesigned desktop delivers up to 5x faster on-device AI performance and twice the graphics speed of the M4 model.
- On Monday, October 26, 2026, technology company Apple Inc. unveiled the redesigned iPad mini, featuring an 8.5-inch OLED display and the A20 Pro chip, with preorders beginning October 28 and availability starting November 6 at $699.
- Featuring a 5.4 mm thin design, the tablet is the first iPad with an IP67 water and dust resistance rating and includes an 'Acoustic Display' that uses custom tweeters to eliminate speaker grilles.
- The A20 Pro chip delivers up to 4.5x faster AI performance and 2.7x better graphics than the previous generation, according to Apple, supporting advanced tasks like on-device Apple Intelligence.
- Consumers face a $200 price increase over the 2024 model, with education pricing starting at $649, an escalation reflecting industry trends like chip shortages amid the AI boom.
- As the company prepares to announce further product updates this week, Apple expects the iPad mini to anchor its ecosystem, maintaining its position as the only pocketable device with flagship-level silicon.
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Apple launches new iMac with M6 in India, prices start at Rs 1,74,900
Apple has launched its new 24-inch iMac with the M6 chip in India, with prices starting at Rs 1,74,900. The desktop brings improved performance, faster on-device AI processing, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and a 4.5K Retina display. Available in seven colours, the new iMac supports up to a 12-core CPU and GPU and runs macOS 27 with Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features. Pre-orders begin on October 28, with sales starting November 6.
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