{
  "id": 16617950,
  "title": "Apples new iPad Mini has a bigger display, a newer chip, and a higher price",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/apples-new-ipad-mini-has-a-bigger-display-a-newer-chip-and-a-higher",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-26T14:10:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/apple-ipad-mini-8-announced"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple unveiled its latest iPad Mini on Monday, marking the debut of the eighth-generation model. The new device boasts several enhancements over its predecessor, which was released in 2024. These include a larger display, a repositioned front camera, a more powerful chip, and additional features. Pre-orders for the new iPad Mini began on Wednesday, with the gadget set to become generally available on November 6. The starting price in the United States is $699, marking a $200 increase from the original price of the last iPad Mini, a point that might disappoint some buyers.\n\nThe iPad Mini 2026 is available in two color options: Midnight and Starlight. For $699, customers can expect the following base specifications: an A20 Pro processor, an 8.5-inch OLED display, storage options of 128/256/512GB, a 12MP wide and front camera setup, up to 10 hours of battery life, and IP67 water and dust resistance.\n\nOne of the most notable improvements is the larger display, which is about a tenth of an inch bigger than the previous model and uses an OLED panel instead of the previous LCD. The A20 Pro chip is a significant upgrade from the A17 Pro chip in the last iPad Mini, enabling all of Apple's Intelligence features, including enhanced Siri AI capabilities. However, there's a catch: the 512GB variant features a more powerful GPU in its A20 Pro chip compared to the other storage options, though the practical implications of this difference remain unclear at present.\n\nOther improvements include the new IP67 water and dust resistance, a redesigned front camera with an edge placement, an improved audio system without the standard speaker grilles, and support for the latest WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6 technologies. As always, Apple Pencil functionality remains intact, catering to users who rely on stylus input.",
  "summary": "Apple unveiled the new 2026 iPad Mini model, and everything about it seems better than before, except for the price.",
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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."
}