New iPad Mini With Four Upgrades Expected to Launch by Late October
Apple is planning to release a new iPad mini model with an OLED display "by the end of October" this year, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . Apple already updated the iPad Pro with an OLED display in May 2024, but the iPad mini, iPad Air, and entry-level iPad are all still equipped with LCD screens. The move to OLED technology would result in the next iPad mini offering improved image…
Apple is set to release a new iPad mini model with an OLED display by late October this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The existing iPad mini shares its screen technology with the iPad Air and entry-level iPad, which all utilize LCD screens. Transitioning to OLED displays would enhance the device's image quality, delivering richer colors and a higher contrast ratio with true blacks.
As OLED displays tend to be costlier than LCDs, the upcoming iPad mini might feature a more expensive starting price point compared to the present model. Gurman has not disclosed further specifics about the next iPad mini, but he previously revealed that the device will incorporate a new type of speaker system and enhanced water resistance.
The next iPad mini is also anticipated to be powered by either the A19 Pro or A20 chip, a step up from the A17 Pro chip found in the current model. The existing model was launched in October 2024, integrating the A17 Pro chip which enabled Apple Intelligence.
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