Apple's First Water-Resistant iPad to Launch Later This Year
Apple is expected to launch its first water-resistant iPad later this year, coinciding with updates to the iPad mini lineup.
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The brief
Apple is preparing to release its first water-resistant iPad later this year. This development accompanies reports that a new iPad mini is coming soon with significant changes.
Coverage from MacRumors and 9to5Mac focuses on the introduction of water resistance and major updates. Geeky Gadgets reports that the rumored iPad mini 8 may feature an 8.4-inch OLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate.
Future updates will likely clarify the specific model receiving water resistance and the final specifications of the iPad mini 8.
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Quick answers
When is the water-resistant iPad expected to launch?
According to MacRumors, it is expected to launch later this year.
What are the rumored specs for the iPad mini 8?
Geeky Gadgets reports a rumored 8.4-inch OLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate.
Which outlets are reporting on the new iPad mini?
Reporting includes 9to5Mac, Geeky Gadgets, The Star, and PhoneArena.
Coverage (5)
- Rumored iPad Mini 8 Pairs 8.4-Inch OLED with a 60Hz Screen Geeky Gadgets · 1d ago
- Thinking about buying an iPad mini right now? Read this first PhoneArena · 1d ago
- Apple is about to breathe new life into its most underrated gadget The Star · 1d ago
- New iPad mini coming soon with these major changes 9to5Mac · 1d ago
- Apple's First Water-Resistant iPad to Launch Later This Year MacRumors · 1d ago
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