If you love all things Apple, there's another new device arriving in stores soon.After the release of the iPhone Duo, and the upcoming HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, and HomeView launches, Apple has confirmed a major reboot of the iPad mini.In fact, the US firm is boasting that this is the biggest update ever for this device.
So what's new? The more pocket-friendly tablet is thinner and lighter, while gaining a feature iPad fans have been demanding for years: water and dust resistance.Yes, this is now the very first iPad that is better suited to life by the pool or even using outdoors during a typically soggy British autumn.It's a welcome addition that could eventually make its way to more iPads.
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This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you.You can unsubscribe at any time.More Info.Apple isn't stopping at a few design tweaks, either.
Underneath that aluminium shell sits the powerful new A20 Pro processor, which will deliver performance boosts of up to 60 percent for certain tasks.The A20 is the same brain tucked inside the iPhone 18 Pro and Duo devices.There's good news for anyone who loves watching boxsets on the move, too.The new mini gets a slightly larger 8.5-inch OLED display, without increasing the overall size of the tablet.
That's thanks to bezels that are 24 percent thinner than before, giving users more screen space without making the device any bulkier.Apple is also offering its neat Nano-texture technology as an added option.Previously reserved for select Pro models, the special finish helps reduce glare in bright surroundings, making the screen easier to see outdoors.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTOther upgrades include full support for Apple Intelligence, the latest Siri improvements and Wi-Fi 7 for faster wireless connections.
Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Freeview confirms 14 channel changes and tells UK homes to check TVs now Virgin Media deleting email addresses unless you pay 99p and £65 a year fee The 12MP Centre Stage front camera is also moving to the landscape edge, making video calls through FaceTime more natural when the tablet is held horizontally.As you'd expect, the iPad mini will continue to support the Apple Pencil, allowing users to scribble notes, sketch ideas and get creative directly on the screen.“iPad mini is beloved for its fantastic portability, performance, and display by a wide range of users, from creators and small business owners to doctors, field service workers, and gamers,” said Dave Pakula, Apple's vice president of Hardware Engineering.He added that the thinner and lighter design, OLED display, A20 Pro chip and water and dust resistance make the new model “a huge leap forward” for anyone who wants the full iPad experience in the palm of their hand.It all sounds impressive, but there's one rather large catch.The price is anything but mini.The Wi-Fi model is expected to start at a hefty £699, rising to £849 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular version.That's a serious amount of money for a compact tablet, especially when larger devices are available for less.If those prices haven't put you off, the new iPad mini is expected to arrive in stores next month.
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