Next iPad Mini Will Allegedly Feature Thinner Bezels, USB-C Port, and Touch ID Power Button

[MacRumors]

On his newly launched Front Page Tech website, leaker Jon Prosser has shared renders showing off the alleged design of the next-generation iPad mini, which he says are based on schematics, CAD files, and real images of the device.

In line with details shared earlier this month by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Debby Wu, Prosser claims that the new iPad mini will feature slimmer bezels around the display and no home button, with Touch ID relocated to the power button like the latest iPad Air. The report adds that the new iPad mini will switch from a Lightning connector to USB-C and will be equipped with "dramatically improved" speakers.

According to Prosser, the new iPad mini will be powered by the A14 chip, support 5G, and have compatibility with a new, smaller Apple Pencil. The device will launch by the end of the year in three colors, including black, silver, and gold.

The report claims the new iPad mini will have dimensions of 206.3mm x 137.8mm x 6.1mm, but no display size was offered. The current iPad mini has a 7.9-inch display, and Bloomberg has claimed the new model could have an 8.5- to 9-inch display. The rear shell looks similar to the current iPad Air, with a single camera and a Smart Connector.

Prosser has a mixed track record with Apple rumors. He accurately revealed that the new iMac would be available in a variety of colors, but he was mostly recently wrong about a new MacBook Pro being announced at WWDC this week.

Article Link: Next iPad Mini Will Allegedly Feature Thinner Bezels, USB-C Port, and Touch ID Power Button

 

[smulji]

My wallet is ready.

 

[dantracht]

Back to the Prosser well I see. Since he had SUCH a great week right?

Day 1 purchase if true. Love the mini.

 

[Kulfon]

Enough of the Prosser already!

 

[HeavenDynamic]

Will it launch at WWDC or at the March 23rd event?

 

[xDeadTechx]

until these is more evidence of this device existing I’ll hold my excitement.. Prosser is annoying as anything and don’t trust his leaks since he was so sure about the MacBook Pro announcement and got trolled by Apple for it.

however, this Mini looks great and can’t wait to see if it’s true..

 

[magicschoolbus]

shame it will get the underwhelming iPad OS that was just announced.

 

[UltimateSyn]

Day One purchase for me if true. One gripe I would have is a lack of 120Hz, but I’d probably suck it up and buy anyway.

 

[swrobel]

Gets excited...

...oh wait, it's a Prosser rumor...

...dials back the excitement

 

[thejoshuabradshaw]

That's a day ONE purchase. That will also lock in the 13mini for me as well. I love my 5mini cannot imagine a full-screen version. Face ID would be the killer for me.

 

[Tubamajuba]

Ah yes, the weekly "next iPad mini still has all the same things we thought it would have" article.

 

[jgbr]

Because YouTubers and leakers doing so well this week!

some of their guesses anyone would make:

“Exclusive: there is going to be A new iPhone in the future!!! Shocker”.

see anyone can do it.

 

[Benjamin Nabulsi]

Love it. This is going be massive hit with the smaller pencil.

 

[Howard Ellacott]

Makes sense, should just be a smaller iPad Air, especially since it's more expensive than the home button education iPad.

 

[BacioiuC]

Outside of the recent MBPro non-announcement at WWDC, Prosser was spot on with a ton of crap. I guess his status will be confirmed once the re-designed Air and Pro launch. His iMacs were close to spot on so those will be the tie breakers.

But from my experience with his leaks, I'm setting money aside for this mini! Would fit perfectly in my lineup.

 

[clayj]

Can't stand home buttons. Let's see this, Apple!

 

[Jackorias]

I'm hoping this is a sooner, rather than later release. A smaller-bezelled mini would be perfect for me. Can use it to jot random notes during the day and it's nice to use for YouTube and browsing in bed.

 

[LilNasX]

iPad Air, but make it mini

 

[schlitzz]

What a lonely guy.......

 

[sracer]

If this new design is the next Mini, I expect it to be released in Oct 2022.... starting price $499.

 

[djlythium]

PLEASE!

 

[LFC2020]

Where's my new MacBooks Jon ? Nothing more than clickbait trying to promote his new website. ?‍♂️

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1403436322228998149

 

[AdonisSMU]

Does the iPad Pro have Touch ID in the power button?

 

[Yr Blues]

mini iPad is best iPad

 

[CC77]

I'll believe it when I see it but it's fun to dream about!