The New iPad Mini Is Here — And So Are Deals on Earlier Generations
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Apple announced a new iPad Mini today, refreshing the iPad Mini line for the first time since 2021. The new iPad features an A17 Pro chip, which is the same chip used in last year’s iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. The new iPad Mini is compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro and has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display. It’s available to pre-order now and will be available to buy on Oct. 23.
The biggest addition to the iPad Mini is Apple Intelligence, the Cupertino company’s take on AI which includes new writing tools for productivity and the ability to create custom avatars, which Apple calls Genmojis. Apple announced that Apple Intelligence would be available on the iPhone 16 at its September “Glowtime” event. Apple Intelligence was not ready by the time the new iPhone started shipping out, but Apple has said it will be available on iOs 18 later this month. Apple Intelligence will roll out the iPad Mini later.
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The iPad Mini marks the third new iPad release this year, following the iPad Air and the iPad Pro, which were unveiled in May. The 10th generation iPad was released in 2022. The iPad Mini will retail for $499, which is half the price of the iPad Pro, and the palm-sized tablet has been an enduringly popular option for users who prize portability over power.
In addition to iOS 18, the iPad Mini is getting other upgrades, including 128GB of storage, which is double the storage of the previous generation. Given Apple’s (somewhat grudging) transition to USB-C, the new iPad Mini will also feature a USB-C port, like the previous generation. The USB-C port has been upgraded with data transfers up to 10Gbps, making it a good option for people who use their iPad to store photos and videos.
As is typical with the release of new tech, the announcement of the iPad Mini brought discounts to earlier iPad generations, including the iPad 9 and 10. You can check out the deals below, including savings of up to $100.
save $50
Apple iPad (10th Generation)
$299.00 $349.00 14% off
The 10th generation iPad is now $50 off, dropping it to under $300. It’s the lowest price in 30 days.
save $100
Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th Generation)
$229.99 $329.99 30% off
The 9th generation iPad, released in 2021, is also on sale. The 64GB version, which is typically $329.99, is now available for $229.99. The 256 GB version is also $100 off.
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Apple – iPad Mini (6th Generation)
$399.99 $499.99 20% off
If you don’t want to wait for the latest iPad Mini, you can pick up the last generation for $100 off for the 64GB model, dropping the price to $400. The 256GB model is available for $549.99, which is also $100 off.