Overview
- Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman said in his Power On newsletter on Sunday that the next iPad mini should go on sale by the end of October, a claim other Apple outlets have reported but that Apple has not confirmed.
- Leaks and reporting describe a shift to an OLED display for deeper blacks and better HDR, replacing the current LCD screen on the 8.3‑inch mini.
- The new model is expected to use faster silicon—most reports name an A19 Pro chip with some sources leaving open the possibility of A20 Pro-class performance.
- Reports say the tablet will get a redesigned casing for improved water resistance and a vibration‑based speaker system that removes traditional speaker holes.
- This would be the first iPad mini update since October 2024, could raise the entry price after a $100 bump earlier in 2026, and may change buyers’ choices between a small iPad and larger foldable phone concepts.