Uh except the 2019 iPad Mini. That wasn’t the point anyways. The point is that a redesigned Mini has not been rumored since before the redesigned iPad Pro even came out.
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iPad Mini 6 to Feature 8.3-Inch Display With No Home Button and Narrower Bezels
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There's so many sites and rumors on it, usually Apple leaks a negative to somebody to lower expectations if its not going to happen
Why, exactly, are people excited about narrow bezels? I've always found it a bit mysterious, to be honest. The bezels on my iPad Air are already arguably a bit narrow, since I often inadvertently trigger UI interactions just trying to hold it... Narrow bezels might look nice, but they don't improve the UX, imho.
What is essential for me is quad speakers and up the RAM to 8GB for future proofing the iPad Mini Pro!
Yeah, not gonna happen.
(I’m just saying that so Apple can prove me wrong and makes it happen)
8.3 will be a very nice size to hold compared to the air. This should be the same overal size or slightly small overal than current iPad mini.
I expect price to start at 599 or 549. Maybe the air will come down to 599 base price.
It will be as capable as the air just in an easier to hold package.
I expect price to start at 599 or 549. Maybe the air will come down to 599 base price.
It will be as capable as the air just in an easier to hold package.
Yes.
I suspect the mini isn’t a big seller for Apple but if they’re updating it, it likely has enough sales to support its existence. And for me there isn’t an appeal at all to make it bigger. The smaller form factor slides (as another poster put it) right into my eco setup and usage scenarios: IPhone 11, IP Mini, MBA M1 with large monitor for the MBA to be a desktop.
Ironically, because of the IP Minis more unique footprint, specs and likely lesser build numbers, it pushes its per unit mfg cost up relative to the air. It makes the mini and air pricing potentially crash into each other especially after initial inventory is sold.
But the easier to hold factor is key for me too. The mini is my go to couch device as well as bring along because of the small size. I’d love for Apple to keep the same screen size but reduce the bezel to make the form factor even smaller. ((For anyone who likes more bezel to grab onto, my last protective cover added plenty of edge to grab onto — that thing was serious military grade protection but a bit much on the added weight))
Why should it be impossible?
My drawing is crap I did this in 5 mins just to get a feeling so that one is not very reliable 😄
just waiting for it to be released...my money is ready to depart my bank acct...i'd buy it tomorrow if it was revealed
I bought a mini last week with intention of returning it, but man, base with cellular at $529 is crazy for not having a significant update for a minute, 2019 mini 5 only updated camera and chips, plus Apple Pencil. Want to get one for my wife but worried price will be too steep upon release!
You are hoping against hope. It’s expected to resemble the new iPad Air in this regard.
I find it funny that people think it will be normal if the price is 549-599... Come on, we all know it will be more expensive than current iPad mini due to redesign (if true), but we shouldn't be so "willing" to pay more money just because Apple wants to increase the price.
Current iPad mini costs 449€ in Spain, I don't think too many people will but it if it goes over 500€.
Current iPad mini costs 449€ in Spain, I don't think too many people will but it if it goes over 500€.
While I LOVE your idea, it is destined to be an iPad Air Mini. I can even see them upgrading the iPad Air 5 at the same time with A15 processors and 5g, and adding $100 to each SKU as a thank you to loyal customers.
I hope this rumor is true. It will be the ultimate travel tablet.
Right? When they added Pencil 1 support I was upset. If they don't get Pencil 2 on a redesign, it's a huge missed opportunity. They should do everything they can to get that Pencil 1 out of circulation.
