Apple's new iPad mini introduces an Adaptive True Tone flash, bringing a feature previously exclusive to the iPad Pro line to Apple's smallest tablet. Unlike the iPad Air, the previous-generation iPad mini already had a True Tone flash, but the new Adaptive version dynamically adjusts lighting based on focal length. The flash uses an array of nine LEDs that modify their pattern and intensity to better match the camera's field of view, improving photography and document scanning.
The Adaptive True Tone flash first appeared on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022, and later on the M4 iPad Pro in 2024, where Apple emphasized its ability to enhance document scans by capturing multiple images and combining them into clearer results. The new iPad mini also features a 12-megapixel Wide rear camera with Smart HDR 4 and 4K video recording at up to 60 frames per second. The device starts at $699, with pre-orders beginning on Wednesday, October 28, and availability starting on Friday, November 6.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing