Apple updates iPad, iPad Mini: specs, prices and more
During a Tuesday Apple event, the company announced its new iPad and new iPad Mini, which now supports a USB-C port and functions alongside Wi-Fi 6 and 5G.
The redesign of the new iPad Mini brought with it a significant uptick in performance and some new color options — but perhaps most surprising was its use of a USB-C port now, making it more accessible charging-wise. The screen size is up to 8.3 inches large now, up from 7.9 inches, and it now sports the brand’s high resolution Liquid Retina display — like the iPad Air, it now includes TouchID in its top button. Compared to its predecessor, the iPad Mini now boasts a 40-percent boost in CPU performance and a 80-percent hike in its GPU performance. The new model supports Wi-Fi 6 and 5G networks, too.
The 2nd Gen Apple Pencil now works with the iPad Mini, which attaches to and charges it. It also brought with it four new Smartfolio covers.
The new iPad Mini starts at $499 for the 64GB model in either Purple, Pink, Starlight and Space Grey — also available is the 256GB model starting at $649. For $150 extra, either model can come with cellular data capabilities.
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