iPad Mini 6 May Feature 8.38-Inch Display and Launch in October

[MacRumors]

The sixth-generation iPad mini will feature an 8.38-inch display and could launch in October, according to a Japanese accessory listing spotted by Gizmodo Japan.

The now-removed Amazon Japan listing shows an Elecom glass screen protector for an all-screen 8.38-inch "small" iPad, presumed to be the upcoming sixth-generation iPad mini. This appears to be the most specific measurement for the rumored device's display seen so far.

The next iPad mini has been repeatedly said to feature a display in the region of eight to nine inches. The display analyst Ross Young suggested earlier this year that the sixth-generation iPad mini will feature a 8.3-inch display, matching this accessory listing.

An 8.38-inch display would be a significant increase over the current iPad mini's 7.9-inch display, partly facilitated by a new iPad Air-style design with slimmer bezels and no Home Button.

The screen protector was scheduled to go on sale on Wednesday, October 20. While the sixth-generation iPad mini is expected to arrive this fall, there have been no more precise indications about when the updated device could launch. Some observers have speculated that it could arrive alongside redesigned MacBook Pros at an Apple event in October, and the fact that this accessory was set to go on sale next month may give that claim greater credibility.

Wednesday, October 20 mostly aligns with Tuesday, October 19 in the United States. Apple often hosts a special event in October to unveil new products and usually does so Tuesdays, so October 19 would not be an unreasonable guess for an Apple event to launch the new iPad mini.

For more on what to expect from the sixth-generation iPad mini, see our dedicated guide.

Article Link: iPad Mini 6 May Feature 8.38-Inch Display and Launch in October

 

[dantracht]

Mark Gurman might be right. iPads/macs next month?

 

[socialwill]

I still think they should call this the iPad Air 8.3, just keeps the naming simple.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Woo hoo! Perhaps, same time Mac 💻 14”-16” is being dropped?

So many people are waiting for updated iPad Mini.m

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Mark G might be right.

Gurman knows his stuff. He’s the real GOAT! This year he’s been on fire 🔥

 

[Nautilus007]

Don't get me wrong - excited for the device, but is .4 inches a lot?

 

[jdclifford]

I still think they should call this the iPad Air 8.3, just keeps the naming simple.

How about the iPad Air Mini?

 

[psac]

Don't get me wrong - excited for the device, but is .4 inches a lot?

...That's what she said?

 

[Populus]

Put Face ID on it and pair it with a smart keyboard folio and I’M IN!

Honestly a smaller iPad pro is what really would drive me crazy. 9” would be perfect for me.

 

[xraydoc]

I've been holding off on upgrading my 11" iPad Pro until the new mini is released. Pencil 2 support in a package this size would be the ultimate portable productivity device for me.

 

[Mick-Mac]

Can we please skip the insanity of quoting screen sizes down to the nearest 1/100"...

 

[crawfish963]

The perfect iPad size for reading and games?

 

[Saturn1217]

Very happy if this is true. My greatest fear with the new mini is that they would make it bigger. 8.38inches sounds like the device size will remain unchanged, just the bezels are changing.

Hopefully they give this a quality decent screen. I'd love some kind of OLED (basically anything where blacks can be true blacks) but maybe that is asking too much.

 

[acblue94]

The sixth-generation iPad mini will feature an 8.38-inch display and could launch in October, according to a Japanese accessory listing spotted by Gizmodo Japan.

The now-removed Amazon Japan listing shows an Elecom glass screen protector for an all-screen 8.38-inch "small" iPad, presumed to be the upcoming sixth-generation iPad mini. This appears to be the most specific measurement for the rumored device's display seen so far.

The next iPad mini has been repeatedly said to feature a display in the region of eight to nine inches. The display analyst Ross Young suggested earlier this year that the sixth-generation iPad mini will feature a 8.3-inch display, matching this accessory listing.

An 8.38-inch display would be a significant increase over the current iPad mini's 7.9-inch display, partly facilitated by a new iPad Air-style design with slimmer bezels and no Home Button.

The screen protector was scheduled to go on sale on Wednesday, October 20. While the sixth-generation iPad mini is expected to arrive this fall, there have been no more precise indications about when the updated device could launch. Some observers have speculated that it could arrive alongside redesigned MacBook Pros at an Apple event in October, and the fact that this accessory was set to go on sale next month may give that claim greater credibility.

Wednesday, October 20 mostly aligns with Tuesday, October 19 in the United States. Apple often hosts a special event in October to unveil new products and usually does so Tuesdays, so October 19 would not be an unreasonable guess for an Apple event to launch the new iPad mini.

For more on what to expect from the sixth-generation iPad mini, see our dedicated guide.

Article Link: iPad Mini 6 May Feature 8.38-Inch Display and Launch in October

Sooner then later the mini will have a 9.7" which was the size of the earlier iPads. Then eventually the mini will have a 10.5" screen size. lol.

 

[Kylo83]

I don’t get why anyone needs a small tablet

 

[acblue94]

Put Face ID on it and pair it with a smart keyboard folio and I’M IN!

Honestly a smaller iPad pro is what really would drive me crazy. 9” would be perfect for me.

9"? go get a 9.7" iPad then. lol.

 

[boak]

I still think they should call this the iPad Air 8.3, just keeps the naming simple.

This gets very complicated if the 8.3 and 10.9 don't get updated at the same time, which judging by history is true.

 

[profets]

I still think they should call this the iPad Air 8.3, just keeps the naming simple.

That would be a cleaner lineup, especially since the Air and mini will be very similar in feature/design and just different in display size. Kind of like the iPad Pro.

iPad Pro (12.9, 11)
iPad Air (10.9, 8.3)
iPad (10.2)

How about the iPad Air Mini?

Cool idea, though feel like it should follow iPhones with the Pro Max as well.

iPad Pro Max
iPad Pro
iPad Air
iPad Air mini

 

[Populus]

9"? go get a 9.7" iPad then. lol.

Actually, 9” is closer to 8.36 than to 9.7”. And, anyways, the 9.7” iPad is much, much bigger than a hipothetical 9” iPad mini without bezels. Also, the 9.7” iPad is discontinued, the regular iPad is now 10.2”

For the same size of a 10.2” I have my 11” IPad Pro. I only would go with a smaller iPad if it had a big enough display for my needs, and for me, I think a 9” display would be the best balance between portability, a confortable smart keyboard folio, and screen size.

That’s just my opinion, if I cannot express my thoughts in a free and respectful way, just let me know

 

[dannyyankou]

I don’t get why anyone needs a small tablet

Easy to hold in one hand, ultra portable, still a good size for watching movies, playing games, etc.

 

[Nozuka]

I don’t get why anyone needs a small tablet

The only tablet i like to use.
For anything bigger i prefer Notebooks

 

[siddavis]

Is that a "notch" in the screen protector, or is the front camera really really wide?

 

[Digital Dude]

I don’t get why anyone needs a small tablet

I can’t say that I need it, but I would like it. I have Wi-Fi in my car, and once the form factor is known, I may mount it somewhere in my vehicle. ✌️

 

[Liquid Galaxy]

Don't get me wrong - excited for the device, but is .4 inches a lot?

The wife thinks so..

 

[cameronp16]

This would line up well for an October release alongside the Macs. It still seems weird to break up the iPad releases by releasing the new base iPad today and the mini next month, but we shall see after today.