Apple unveils iPad mini 8th generation ahead of Pro and Tell event

What happened

Engadget reports that ahead of its 'Pro and Tell' event, the company has already launched a few new devices. Engadget reports

Engadget reports that the new iPad mini is slightly narrower than the last one, at 5.22 inches. Engadget reports

Engadget reports that the OLED iPad mini — the eighth generation of the device — runs on the A20 Pro, the same chipset as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. Engadget reports

Engadget reports that the chipset also boasts a 7-core GPU — two more cores than the A17 Pro, which powered the last-gen iPad mini. Engadget reports

Engadget reports that the 8th-gen iPad mini has a sealed enclosure to help protect it from the elements. Engadget reports

Engadget reports that the company says the new iPad mini should run for up to 10 hours when you're watching video or surfing the web over Wi-Fi. Engadget reports

Engadget reports that if you have at least a 35W power adaptor, you'll be able to recharge the battery to 50 percent of its capacity in 30 minutes, Apple says. Engadget reports

Engadget reports that it starts at $699, which is $150 more than the previous model after Apple increased the price of that in June. Engadget reports

Engadget reports that Apple has introduced its N1 networking chip to the iMac. Engadget reports

Engadget reports that pre-orders open October 28 and you'll be able to pick one up in store on November 6. Engadget reports

Why it matters

• Context

  The iPad mini 8th generation features a C2 modem, a new chipset, and a refreshed camera and enclosure, signaling a hardware refresh midway through the cycle.