Apple unveiled the new generation of the iPad mini, priced at $699, featuring an OLED display and water resistance

On October 26, Apple released an updated iPad mini featuring an OLED display, a more powerful processor, and protection against water and dust. The tablet’s starting price will be $699—$100 more than the previous model. The announcement kicks off a week of presentations of the company’s new devices.

The new iPad mini features an 8.5-inch OLED display, compared to the 8.3-inch display on its predecessor. The display offers higher contrast and deeper blacks. According to Apple, the peak brightness is more than double that of the previous generation. The company has also reduced the tablet’s thickness by 14% and its weight by 13%.

For the first time in the iPad mini lineup, the device features IP67-rated dust and water resistance. Other new features include a sound system with speakers beneath the screen and a repositioned front-facing camera designed, in part, for video calls, Bloomberg notes. Instead of the A17 Pro chip found in the previous model, the tablet runs on the A20 Pro processor, which is used in the new iPhone 18 Pro/Max, as well as in the company’s first foldable smartphone—the iPhone Duo. Customers will be offered models with storage capacities ranging from 128 to 512 GB, as well as versions with a standard screen and a matte finish featuring a nano-texture that reduces glare. The most expensive configuration—featuring a nano-textured display and cellular connectivity—will cost $1,249, according to Bloomberg’s calculations. Pre-orders will open on Wednesday, and sales will begin on November 6.

The iPad mini launch kicks off a series of product releases that Apple has scheduled for late October. Later this week, the company is expected to unveil a new iMac and a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 processor, as well as the first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen. On October 28, Apple will hold an event in Los Angeles where journalists and content creators will be able to test the new devices, according to Bloomberg. Apple shares are down about 1% in trading on October 26. Since the beginning of the year, they have risen 26%.

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