{
  "id": 16606382,
  "title": "New iPad mini has big limitation on all but one model",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/new-ipad-mini-has-big-limitation-on-all-but-one-model",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-26T13:19:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/26/new-ipad-mini-has-big-limitation-on-all-but-one-model/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's latest iPad mini boasts major enhancements, including a larger display, sleeker design, OLED screen, and a potent A20 Pro chip. However, not all versions are created equal. Apple's A20 Pro chip features vary depending on the storage capacity. Models with 128GB or 256GB storage come equipped with a 5-core CPU and a 7-core GPU, but they lack the impressive Dual 16-core Neural Engine found in the 512GB version. The latter, which supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing and Dual 16-core Neural Engine, is priced at $999, making it more expensive than the standard models. This omission is particularly disappointing given that the iPad mini now starts at $699. Will the A20 Pro limitation affect your decision to upgrade? Share your thoughts in the comments.",
  "summary": "Today Apple unveiled its biggest update to the iPad mini yet, but if you’re looking to buy one, there’s a key limitation of the A20 Pro chip in every configuration but one. more…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}