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BackApple is rumored to release iPad mini 8 in October: ushering in the biggest revision in the past five years, it is expected to be equipped with OLED and waterproof body for the first time
Apple is rumored to release iPad mini 8 in October: ushering in the biggest revision in the past five years, it is expected to be equipped with OLED and waterproof body for the first time
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Apple is rumored to release iPad mini 8 in October: ushering in the biggest revision in the past five years, it is expected to be equipped with OLED and waterproof body for the first time

Apple plans to release a new generation of iPad mini 8 in October this year, which will be the first major upgrade of the product line after two years. It has been described as "the largest comprehensive revision in the past five years"!

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  • Apple is rumored to release the iPad mini 8 in October this year, which will be the biggest revision in the past five years.
  • It is expected to have an upgraded Samsung OLED panel, a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate, an A19 Pro or A20 Pro processor, and is expected to have official waterproof and dustproof certification for the first time.

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It has been two years since the last major revision of iPad mini, and this time it is reported that it will usher in the largest update in five years.

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According to previous foreign media reports, Apple plans to release a new generation of iPad mini 8 in October this year, which will be the first major upgrade of the product line after two years. It has also been described as "the largest comprehensive revision in the past five years"!

Apple iPad mini is about to receive a major upgrade.

According to the latest report from foreign media "9to5mac", the focus of this revision is the Great Leap Forward in display technology. The iPad mini 8 is expected to be equipped with an OLED panel supplied by Samsung, which can provide deeper black performance, richer color saturation and significantly improved contrast. The outside world is also expected to follow up with the introduction of 120Hz ProMotion high update rate technology to make handwritten notes and swiping experiences smoother.

In terms of core hardware, the new phones, internally codenamed J510 and J511, are expected to be equipped with A19 Pro or A20 Pro processors, which will not only significantly improve computing and graphics performance, but also further enhance the advanced Siri AI functions supported by the new system.

In order to enhance durability, Apple is rumored to create a more water- and dust-resistant body for the iPad mini 8. The new model may use patented vibrating panel sound technology to replace traditional speaker openings, and the sealed casing will greatly reduce the intrusion of water vapor and dust, making it expected to become Apple's first iPad series product to receive official waterproof certification.

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