{
  "id": 17615516,
  "title": "The new Apple iPad mini has a smaller battery — but that's a good thing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/the-new-apple-ipad-mini-has-a-smaller-battery-but-thats-a-good-thing",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-01T14:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad-mini/apple-reveals-that-the-new-ipad-mini-has-a-smaller-battery-but-heres-why-thats-actually-a-good-thing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 8th-generation iPad mini features a smaller battery capacity of 4,900 mAh, which is a 97% reduction from the 5,034 mAh battery in the 7th-generation model released in 2024. However, this decrease in battery size does not necessarily mean a decrease in actual battery life, as Apple has managed to maintain the same 10 hours of web browsing or 9 hours of web browsing on a cellular connection. The smaller battery capacity contributes to the iPad mini's reduced thickness and weight compared to its predecessor. Despite the lower capacity, the inclusion of an OLED screen and a powerful A20 Pro processor (found in the latest iPhone 18 Pro) makes this new iPad mini a worthwhile upgrade. Preorders for the device start now, with shipping expected on November 6. The iPad mini is available in Wi-Fi only models starting at $699 / £699 / AU$1,099, and the two color options are Midnight (gray) and Starlight (cream).",
  "summary": "While the 8th-gen iPad mini has a slightly smaller battery capacity, it's not something to worry about.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Engadget",
        "title": "Why your Apple AirPods' battery drains so fast and how to make it last longer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/why-your-apple-airpods-battery-drains-so-fast-and-how-to-make-it-last",
        "published": "2026-10-31T23:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}