Apple releases new iPad mini

Oct 26

1. 21:19

   9to5Mac

   New iPad mini models all use a cut-down A20 Pro chip except the 512GB top-end version

   For Apple's new iPad mini, except for the 512GB top-end version, both the 128GB and 256GB versions use a cut-down A20 Pro chip, with one fewer CPU core and no Dual 16-core Neural Engine. The 512GB version has a 6-core CPU plus a Dual 16-core Neural Engine and starts at $999; the 128GB and 256GB versions have a 5-core CPU plus a 16-core Neural Engine and start at $699.

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2. 08:00

   Apple NewsroomFirst-party

   Apple Releases the Biggest iPad mini Upgrade Ever: 8.5-inch OLED Display and A20 Pro

   Apple has released the all-new iPad mini, featuring an 8.5-inch OLED display for the first time, with a peak brightness of 1200 nits and a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1, a body thickness of 5.4 mm, and IP67 water and dust resistance. The new device is powered by the 2nm A20 Pro, delivering up to 4.5x higher AI performance and 2.7x higher graphics performance than the previous generation, while the 512GB version is equipped with a Dual 16-core Neural Engine. Pre-orders for the product open on October 28, with sales starting on November 6, and it ships with iPadOS 27 along with the next-generation Apple Intelligence and Siri AI.

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