Apple Officially Announces All-New 8th Generation iPad mini

• Apple now offers the all-new 8th-generation iPad mini, officially announced, starting at $699.
• Pre-orders open October 28, with official release on November 6.
• Free shipping within the US.
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Editor's Pick: Apple finally remembered the iPad mini! 🍎 On October 26, Apple officially unveiled the all-new 8th-generation iPad mini. This time it's not just a routine upgrade—it's a major refresh across the display, performance, and body design!

Finally an OLED display! The new iPad mini upgrades to an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen with bezels reduced by 24% and peak brightness of 1200 nits, delivering clearer visuals and more vivid colors. It also offers a Nano-texture glass option for the first time. That said, the refresh rate remains 60Hz—a slight letdown.

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🚀 A20 Pro brings a major performance boost! Powered by the all-new 2nm A20 Pro chip, it delivers up to 60% faster CPU multi-threaded performance, up to 2.7x faster GPU performance, and up to 4.5x faster AI performance compared to the previous generation! Whether you're gaming, editing videos, or running Apple Intelligence, everything runs more smoothly.

✨ Thinner and lighter—and it's water-resistant now! The new model is reduced to 5.4mm (0.21 inches) in thickness, weighs even less, and adds IP67 dust and water resistance for the first time. For audio, it features the all-new Acoustic Display technology for a better sound experience. It also upgrades to a landscape 12MP Center Stage front camera, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and supports fast charging—up to 50% in 30 minutes.

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💰 Pricing and availability: The new iPad mini comes in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities, in Midnight and Starlight finishes. US pricing starts at $699, with the cellular model starting at $849. Pre-orders open October 28, with official sales starting November 6.

Overall, this is absolutely the most sincere upgrade to the iPad mini in years! Although the starting price is $100 more than the previous generation, the OLED display, stronger performance, and thin, lightweight, water-resistant design make this one-hand-holdable tablet even more appealing. For users who love streaming shows, reading comics, and gaming on the go, this one is truly worth checking out!