Apple updates the iPad Mini with a larger OLED display

Apple announced a new iPad Mini with a larger, 8.5-inch OLED display. The company revealed the new device just days before its “Pro and tell” event on Wednesday. It starts at $699 for the Wi-Fi-only model, and $849 for Wi-Fi and cellular.

At 5.4mm thick, the iPad Mini is thinner and lighter than its predecessor. It also has bezels that are 24 percent slimmer, allowing the device to maintain the same small form factor with a display that’s slightly larger than the previous generation’s 8.3-inch screen. The new iPad Mini comes with an IP67 rating for protection against water and dust, along with a peak brightness of up to 1200 nits.

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