Tag: iPad mini

  • iPad mini with edge-to-edge display may be in early development

    iPad mini with edge-to-edge display may be in early development

    The rumor: Apple is working on an all-new iPad mini, according to Kang 康总 (97.8% accurate).

    • The edge-to-edge iPad mini is said to be in the P2 stage, which is early on in a product’s development cycle
    • It’s possible that Kang 康总 could be referring to a different model (our translation here is a bit inconsistent), but an iPad mini seems most likely

    Our take: While there has been speculation of an edge-to-edge iPad mini for years, this is the first we’ve heard from a credible source. If we do ever see this product ship, I wouldn’t expect it for some time.

  • 2021 iPad mini may get slimmer bezels, larger 8.4-inch display

    2021 iPad mini may get slimmer bezels, larger 8.4-inch display

    The rumor: A new version of the iPad mini will be launching in early 2021, according to Macotakara (68.6% accurate).

    • A larger 8.4-inch screen may be surrounded by slimmer bezels, with a similar design to the iPad mini before it
    • Macotakara also expects the Lightning port and Touch ID to remain
    • The new iPad mini may release as soon as March 2021

    Our take: This is great news for anyone who has been waiting for a new iPad mini! It hasn’t been updated in just under 2 years, but Apple doesn’t seem to be done with the product line just yet.

  • iPad Air 4 to go USB-C, next iPad mini to keep Lightning

    iPad Air 4 to go USB-C, next iPad mini to keep Lightning

    The news: Apple is transitioning another iPad model to USB-C later this year, according to Macotakara (67.4% accurate).

    • The next iPad Air is (finally) getting a USB-C port
    • But the next iPad mini is sticking with Lightning

    Our take: It would be great if every port on every device switched to USB-C overnight…but we know that will never happen. At least Apple isn’t restricting USB-C to Pro iPads only.