Overview
- Bloomberg’s reporting says Apple is prototyping a redesigned iPad mini casing to resist water, with no announced IP rating or official confirmation yet.
- The effort explores sealing more ingress points and differs from iPhones that rely on gaskets and adhesives to protect speaker openings.
- The upgrade is targeted for as soon as 2026 after the 2024 seventh‑generation model, with protection aimed at splashes and brief contact with water.
- An OLED display is also reported for the next iPad mini, promising higher contrast and efficiency than the current LCD.
- Pricing could increase by up to roughly $100 over the current $499 starting price if these changes reach production.