{
  "id": 11925204,
  "title": "The iPad Mini is slightly cheaper again during Prime Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/the-ipad-mini-is-slightly-cheaper-again-during-prime-day",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-04T12:31:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1000323/apple-ipad-mini-amazon-prime-big-deal-days-sale"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has temporarily reduced the price of its iPad Mini for its old $500 price tag during Amazon's Prime Day deals. The Wi-Fi only model with 128GB of storage is now $499, while the 256GB version is priced at $599. The cellular model with 128GB of storage is listed at $649.\n\nThis price drop marks the most affordable configuration of the tablet since late June, making it a good time to purchase the device before any potential new release later this year could increase its cost. The iPad Mini (2024) features Apple's A17 Pro chip, supports Apple Intelligence, is compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro, and boasts faster Wi-Fi and USB-C speeds.",
  "summary": "Apple bumped up prices on several of its devices in June, and we haven’t seen a good discount on the iPad Mini since. Just ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Big Deals Days, however, both Wi-Fi only and cellular-connected models are $100 off. The Wi-Fi version with 128GB of storage is currently $499, the 256GB model […]",
  "key_points": [
    "iPad Mini priced at $499 for Wi-Fi 128GB model",
    "256GB version now $599 during Prime Day",
    "Cellular 128GB model listed at $649"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}