Apple Unveils New iPad mini: What You Get for $699
Apple unveils a new iPad mini with OLED, A20 Pro and IP67 protection. See the $699 starting price, key specifications, release details and buyer advice. The post Apple Unveils New iPad mini: What You Get for $699 appeared first on TechRepublic .
Apple has introduced a new iPad mini model with an OLED display, an A20 Pro chip, and IP67 water and dust resistance. Priced at $699 starting price, the new iPad mini is $200 more expensive than the previous model. The redesigned tablet features slimmer bezels, a lighter body, and a larger display with the same footprint as its predecessor.
The OLED screen delivers richer contrast and deeper blacks compared to the previous LCD display. Three storage capacities are available in the new iPad mini: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, with only the 512GB model offering additional CPU and AI-processing cores. The iPad mini will debut in midnight and starlight finishes. iPadOS 27 introduces resizable windows for multitasking and new Apple Intelligence photo-editing tools.
Siri AI now includes personal-context and onscreen-awareness features, though its availability may be restricted in certain regions. Preorders for the new iPad mini open on October 28, with availability starting November 6. US Wi-Fi pricing begins at $699, while the cellular version starts at $849. Businesses considering the new iPad mini should evaluate its benefits and drawbacks based on their specific needs, test its performance with their employees, and compare the total costs, including accessories and plans.
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