Apple Launches $699 iPad Mini as Pro and Tell Week Builds Toward Mac Refreshes
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Updated · CNET · Oct 26
Apple Launches $699 iPad Mini as Pro and Tell Week Builds Toward Mac Refreshes
3 articles · Updated · CNET · Oct 26
Summary
Apple opened its Pro and Tell week with a new iPad Mini that starts at $699, opens preorders Wednesday and goes on sale Nov. 6.
The 8.5-inch tablet upgrades to OLED, adds an A20 processor, IP67 water and dust resistance, a repositioned front camera and a thinner, lighter design than the prior model.
Tuesday could bring an iMac refresh with an M6 chip, while Apple is also expected to split MacBook Pro updates between an M6 14-inch model and OLED touchscreen versions on M5 Pro or Max chips.
Wednesday’s special event caps a broader Apple launch run that already included the iPhone 18 line and will be followed by smart-home releases through December.