Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chip

Apple has released a new iPad mini with a larger 8.5-inch OLED display, thinner design, and faster A20 Pro chip, starting at $699 for the Wi-Fi model and $849 for the Wi-Fi and cellular model. The device features a peak brightness of up to 1,200 nits, a 2 million:1 contrast ratio, and a new nano-texture display option to reduce glare. It also includes a 12-megapixel center stage front camera, faster wireless and cellular connectivity, and fast-charge support. The iPad mini also features an 'Acoustic Display' with specially designed woofers for enhanced audio and a 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators. The device runs on the next generation of Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, which can draw on a user's personal context to help them find what they need, answer questions, and understand what's on their screen. The new iPad mini is available in two colors and is 5.4 mm in thickness.