Apple has revealed the iPad mini 8, featuring an OLED display, A20 Pro processor, and IP67 water and dust resistance. The 8.5-inch tablet runs iPadOS and supports both Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil Pro. It includes a Center Stage selfie camera, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread connectivity. Cellular models use Apple's C2 modem with 5G sub-6GHz and Gigabit LTE. Pricing starts at $699 for 128GB, with 256GB and 512GB options available. The 512GB model features a six-core CPU and dual 16-core neural engine.
The announcement comes just days after the iPhone Duo began shipping. While the iPhone Duo unfolds into a 7.6-inch tablet-like display, the iPad mini remains the smallest tablet running iPadOS. Apple isn't concerned about cannibalization, as the devices offer different experiences. The iPad mini 8 also introduces improved ingress protection, though it's not rated for steam or sprays.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing