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Apple Unleashes Its New iPad Mini with Bigger, Brighter OLED Screen
The compact tablet adds an OLED screen, IP67 water resistance and the A20 Pro chip, with prices starting at $699.
- On Monday, October 26, 2026, Apple announced the 8th-generation iPad Mini, featuring an 8.5-inch OLED display and the Apple A20 Pro chip.
- Replacing the 2024 model, the tablet introduces IP67 water-resistance and an under-screen speaker system Apple refers to as the "Acoustic Display."
- Powered by the A20 Pro chip, the device offers up to 60% faster CPU performance and up to 4.5x the AI performance compared to the A17 Pro.
- Pre-Orders begin Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with retail availability starting November 6, 2026; the 128GB Wi-Fi-only model starts at $699, a $200 increase.
- Apple's "Pro & Tell" event follows on October 28, 2026, where the company is rumored to unveil a refreshed lineup of MacBook Pro models.
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Apple promises a week full of news and, before its next event, took the opportunity to update the iPad Mini. Pre-booking opens on October 28, with the tablet arriving at the market on October 6. Prices start at 769 euros.
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