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OLED iPad mini 8 debuting this week: Here’s what’s coming, and how much it’ll cost

9to5Mac • Sun, 25 Oct 2026

For the first time since 2021, Apple will be overhauling the iPad mini with new display technology. It also marks the first chip refresh since 2024. Here’s what Apple has in store for this all-new iPad mini . more…

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For the first time since 2021, Apple will be overhauling the iPad mini with new display technology.

It also marks the first chip refresh since 2024.

Here’s what Apple has in store for this all-new iPad mini .

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