When will iPad mini and iPad 9th generation go on sale? On September 14, Apple today unveiled its new ninth generation iPad in the US. The tablet received the A13 Bionic platform, iPadOS 15 and a new 12-megapixel front camera.
Apple has updated its smallest iPad mini for the first time since 2019. The novelty received a new body, a new display, a narrow bezel and elegant rounded edges.
Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils the new iPad mini during a special event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, broadcast on September 14, 2021.
On September 14 in Cupertino, the company also showed an updated basic iPad – it received the A13 Bionic chip, support for Apple Pencil, Smart Keyboard and a camera with automatic face tracking.
“The iPad has never been as ideal a companion for work, study and communication as it is now. We're thrilled to have updated our most popular model, ”said Greg Josviak, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, at the presentation.
What are the features of the new iPad – mini?
Apple has increased the tablet screen from the previous 7.9 inches to the new 8.3 inches. The model has a bezel-less Liquid Retina display and the Home button has disappeared. The body of the tablet was made angular, and the Touch ID was hidden in the power button on top. Using the sensor, you can quickly, conveniently and securely log into websites and applications, unlock your iPad and pay for purchases.
The new iPad mini with 64GB or 256GB of storage is powered by the A15 Bionic processor that powers the IPhone13. The new chip makes the gadget more powerful. With the new tablet, you can edit pictures in Photoshop, use advanced applications, shoot high quality content, etc. On iPad mini, you can draw, watch objects in augmented reality, and play games with complex graphics. True Tone technology, wide color gamut and excellent glare protection make text on the tablet clearer and colors vivid in all conditions, the company claims.
In addition, Apple has added two 12-megapixel cameras to the mini. The rear records video in 4K. It is equipped with a 12 megapixel matrix with Focus Pixels technology. Its wide aperture helps you take sharper, brighter pictures.
The front camera is ultra wide angle. Its new Spotlight feature, previously only available on iPad Pro, will track the movement of a person in the frame during video calls. Now it is available even when using third-party applications (TikTok, Skype, etc.).
iPad mini has a USB Type-C port instead of Lightning. The universal port can be used to transfer data, charge iPad mini, and connect accessories. The tablet supports 5G, and its speakers can work in stereo if the iPad mini is positioned horizontally. The tablet also supports the 2nd generation Apple Pencil. It attaches to the iPad mini body.
The next-generation iPad mini is made from 100% recycled aluminum. The novelty is presented in four colors: pink, “shining star”, purple and “gray space”.
What are the features of the new iPad?
The 9th generation iPad with the A13 Bionic chip is 20% faster than its predecessor. The tablet screen hasn't changed. It retained the same diagonal (10.2 inches) and resolution.
The base version will come with 64GB of internal storage instead of 32GB. The main camera of the iPad has received an improved autofocus system. She now shoots better in low light conditions. Front camera – with a 12MP sensor and a 122 ° ultra wide-angle lens.
The tablet display supports True Tone auto-color temperature technology, first-generation Apple Pencil stylus and Smart Keyboard. The tablet supports Apple Pencil, but only the first generation.
The battery lasts all day. The new iPad comes in two colors
– silver and dark gray.
When will tablets go on sale?
The pre-order of the tablets will begin on September 22, and the sale of both iPads in Russia will begin on September 24.
The price of the Pad mini will be:
The base iPad of the ninth generation will cost:
