Is an iPad Mini 6 on the way?
Other than the renewed iPad, an iPad Mini 6 is also rumored to be on the way. This is expected to be built like a smaller iPad Air and have more modern specs and design, with slimmer bezels for a larger display surface.
Is the base iPad out of stock?
Unfortunately, the base iPad is near impossible to find in stock. Shipping delays and chip shortages have dried up discounts on Apple's entire iPad line. The few Christmas deals that we see on Apple's iPad are reserved for the Pro models, which are also starting to sell out.
What iPad models are no longer sold?
Discontinued but Supported. The following models are no longer sold, but these devices remain within Apple's service window for iPadOS updates: iPad Air 2nd and 3rd generation. iPad mini 4. iPad Pro, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation. iPad, 5th, 6th, and 7th generation.
Which iPad Mini has the sharpest display?
iPad mini 6 has the sharpest resolution of any iPad. But that's not the only reason the iPad mini 6 display is great for reading books — it's also the highest resolution iPad display currently available. At 2266x1488 pixels, it maintains the 326 pixels per inch resolution of the iPad mini 5 despite the display growing to 8.3 inches from 7.9 inches.
Why is it taking so long to get iPad mini 6?
Shipping times for select iPad mini 6 storage sizes, colors, and carriers have been pushed into early 2022. They could continue to get worse before they get better. The Wall Street Journal says Foxconn expects supply chain issues to stretch into the second half of next year.
Why is iPad mini on backorder?
Demand for some iPad models outstrips supply. And the result is customers waiting a month or more to receive their tablet. Buyers in some countries who place an order now will be waiting until March to receive it. The problem is a shortage of the secondary processors used in the mobile computers.
Why is iPad out of stock?
This is due to the global chip shortage which has led to the PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles being difficult to come by ever since the Sony and Microsoft systems launched in November 2020. Apple's recent financial results released towards the end of January have shown how iPad stock levels have hit sales.
Why are iPad minis taking so long to ship?
So, it will take some time. Apple, like every other electronics manufacturer, are exposed to same semiconductor shortages that are being experienced worldwide. This is affecting the materials supply chain - and in turn the ability to manufacture finished products.
Is there a shortage of iPad 2021?
Apple dominated the tablet market in 2021, despite iPad shortages amid supply constraints. New data by Canalys on the personal computer and tablet market shows that shipments in the US grew 1% in 2021. Shipments totaled a whopping 135 million units all year.
Is iPad MINI 6 coming?
To give us some insight, here's when the last few models made their debuts: iPad mini 6th generation: September 2021. iPad mini 5th generation: September 2019. iPad mini 4th generation: September 2015.
Is there still a shortage of iPads?
Apple still can't keep up with demand for iPad 9. Apple shipped 4.6% fewer tablets in the first three months of 2022 than it did during the same period of 2021, according to a market research firm. The iPad-maker blames the shortfall on the global chip shortage preventing it from making enough devices to meet demand.
How often do Apple stores restock?
every five daysIf you visit an Apple store once at the beginning of a week and again at the end of the week, chances are you're seeing a completely new set of inventory. Impressively, the company turns over its inventory every five days, according to a new study.
Did Costco stop selling iPads?
A year and a half after Costco stopped selling Apple products through its brick-and-mortar and online stores, the discount wholesaler is now carrying current iPhone and iPad models at discounts up to $120 off retail pricing.
Are Apple iPads delayed?
iPhone 13 delays will extend through 2022 The ongoing iPhone 13 delays mean buyers who ordered a version of the handset in early December might not get it until December 16-23. Some delays might extend to early January. As for the iPad, a December 1st order date translates to a mid-January delivery.
How do I know if Apple Store has stock?
To check for availability on the iPhone and iPod touch Apple Store app, navigate to the buy iPhone page, add your iPhone to the cart, then choose “Check Availability.” The app will show you a list of your favorite and nearby stores.
Why are Apple products delayed?
Apple customers have been facing unusually protracted delivery times for several weeks due to limited production capacity caused by lockdowns and chip shortages.
iPad Mini 6 May Feature 8.38-Inch Display and Launch in October
The sixth-generation iPad mini will feature an 8.38-inch display and could launch in October, according to a Japanese accessory listing spotted by Gizmodo Japan. The now-removed Amazon Japan listing shows an Elecom glass screen protector for an all-screen 8.38-inch "small" iPad, presumed to be the upcoming sixth-generation iPad mini.
New iPad Mini Has Downclocked A15 Chip Compared to iPhone 13
Both the iPhone 13 and the new iPad mini are equipped with Apple's latest A15 Bionic chip, but benchmark results reveal that the chip is downclocked to 2.9GHz in the iPad mini, compared to 3.2GHz in all iPhone 13 models.
Upcoming iPad Mini 6 Could Disappoint Fans
Fan-favorite small tablet, the iPad mini, may disappoint some users with its sixth-generation model, which is expected to arrive as soon as March. The iPad mini most recently got a refreshed design in 2015 with its fourth iteration.
Everything the iPad Mini Tells Us About the iPad Air 5
The recently launched sixth-generation iPad mini brought a huge upgrade to Apple's smallest tablet, and with 2020's iPad Air starting to show its age, the new iPad mini could give a number of indications about what we can expect from the next-generation iPad Air.
Apple Asks iPad Mini Users' Opinions About Screen Size Ahead of Expected Redesign
Ahead of when the company is expected to reveal an updated iPad mini featuring an iPad Air-inspired redesign, Apple is out asking some existing iPad mini customers about whether the iPad mini's screen size is too big, too small, or whether it's "just right." Apple often sends out surveys to customers.
iPad Mini 'Pro' Rumors Reignite as High-End Specs Posted Online
Just weeks after the launch of the sixth-generation iPad mini, rumors about an iPad mini "Pro" have resurfaced online, outlining four alleged specifications for the high-end device.
Apple Officially Obsoletes First iPad With Lightning Connector
Alongside adding the iPhone 6 Plus to its list of vintage and obsolete products, Apple today also updated its list to officially consider the fourth-generation iPad released in 2012 as obsolete. The fourth-generation iPad was marked internally at Apple as obsolete in November, but it had not updated its public list to make it official until today.
Enter iPad mini 6
With the iPad mini 6, gone is the old-school 'forehead and chin' design that housed the Home button and FaceTime camera in favor of an iPad Air 4 -inspired redesign.
Price hike
When looking at the iPad mini 6 versus the iPad mini 5, the only downside is that the starting price has been raised by $100. That's a significant chunk of change and something that might put off a lot of buyers.
Is the iPad mini 6 for you?
Are you ogling the iPad mini 6 or wondering why anyone would spend that amount of money on an 8-inch tablet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
Why is my iPad not getting updates?
Still, the longer your iPad goes without updates from Apple, the more likely it is that security glitches could affect your tablet. So, don't use an unpatched iPad for important or sensitive applications.
What does it mean when an iPad is obsolete?
In a technical sense, an obsolete device is one that's no longer supported by the manufacturer. Here's a list of which iPads are still supported, which are discontinued but supported, and which are obsolete in 2020.
What is the best iPad for 2020?
If you own one of these devices in the autumn of 2020, you're in excellent shape: 1 iPad Pro, 4th generation 2 iPad Air, 4th generation 3 iPad mini, 5th generation 4 iPad, 8th generation
Why the iPad mini is the perfect e-reader
Since it arrived, the iPad mini has become my favorite way to read books. It makes sense to me for quite a few reasons, and it might make sense to you too.
Why the iPad mini 6 is not so great as an e-reader
With all of that said, the iPad mini 6 isn't perfect, and there are reasons to consider a standalone e-reader. So let's take a look at why the iPad mini 6 might not work for you before you rush out and buy one.
Time to pick up a good book
If you already own an iPad mini or you're considering one for digital reading, or you're a die-hard Kindle user, now's a great time of year to get reading.