Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chip

Apple on Monday unveiled a new iPad mini with a larger 8.5-inch OLED display and a faster A20 Pro chip. The tablet is thinner and lighter than its predecessor at 5.4 mm, and comes in two colors. Pricing starts at $699 for the Wi‑Fi model and $849 for the Wi‑Fi + cellular version. Apple says the OLED panel reaches peak brightness of up to 1,200 nits and offers 2,000,000:1 contrast, with full-screen brightness of 600 nits for SDR and HDR. Other upgrades include a 12-megapixel “Center Stage” front camera, improved wireless and cellular connectivity, and fast-charge support. Pre-orders begin October 28, with availability starting November 6.