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iPad Mini 2021 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?‎

Apple's eighth-generation iPad mini went on sale earlier this month with a larger OLED display, a thinner and lighter design, the A20 Pro chip, and water and dust resistance. If you still use the sixth-generation ‌iPad mini‌ from 2021, the upgrade also brings changes that debuted on the 2024 model, including Apple Intelligence, Apple Pencil Pro support, and twice the USB-C transfer speed. The new ‌iPad mini‌ starts at $699 for 128GB with Wi-Fi or $849 with cellular in the United States. The discontinued 2021 model started at $499 and $649, respectively, with 64GB of storage. Both support iPadOS 27.2, have Touch ID in the top button, and are rated for up to 10 hours of web browsing over Wi-Fi or watching video. Both displays also run at 60Hz. Display, Design, and Accessories ‌iPad mini‌ (sixth generation, 2021) ‌iPad mini‌ (eighth generation, 2026) 8.3-inch display 8.5-inch display Liquid Retina display with LED backlighting and IPS technology Super Retina XDR ‌OLED‌ display with 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio 2266-by-1488 resolution at 326 ppi 2316-by-1512 resolution at 326 ppi Wider display borders 24% thinner display borders 500 nits maximum brightness 600 nits maximum SDR and full-screen HDR brightness, with up to 1,200 nits peak HDR brightness and 1-nit minimum brightness Standard antireflective glass Standard antireflective glass or optional nano-texture glass on 256GB and 512GB models for $100, with a polishing cloth included IP67 water and dust resistance, rated for a maximum depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes Available in Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, and Purple Available in Midnight and Starlight Supports ‌Apple Pencil‌ (second generation) and ‌Apple Pencil‌ (USB-C) Supports ‌Apple Pencil‌ Pro and ‌Apple Pencil‌ (USB-C) ‌Apple Pencil‌ hover and ‌Apple Pencil‌ Pro features including squeeze, barrel roll, haptic feedback, and Find My Polyurethane Smart Folio, also compatible with the 2024 ‌iPad mini‌ Two-panel TechWoven Smart Folio with adjustable viewing angles, available separately in Navy Blue and Taupe for $79 94% fiber-based packaging 100% fiber-based packaging and 35% recycled content overall Dimensions and Weight ‌iPad mini‌ (2021) ‌iPad mini‌ (2026) Height 7.69 inches (195.4 mm) 7.69 inches (195.3 mm) Width 5.3 inches (134.8 mm) 5.22 inches (132.6 mm) Thickness 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) 0.21 inch (5.4 mm) Weight (Wi-Fi) 0.65 pound (293 grams) 0.56 pound (255 grams) Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 0.66 pound (297 grams) 0.58 pound (263 grams) The 2026 model is about 14% thinner and 13% lighter in its Wi-Fi configuration. The cellular model is about 11% lighter. A15 Bionic vs. A20 Pro ‌iPad mini‌ (2021) ‌iPad mini‌ (2026) Chip A15 Bionic A20 Pro Manufacturing process 5-nanometer (TSMC N5P) 2-nanometer (TSMC N2) CPU 6 cores (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) 128GB and 256GB: 5 cores (2 super cores and 3 efficiency cores) 512GB: 6 cores (2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores) GPU 5 cores 7 cores Graphics features Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated mesh shading, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing Neural Accelerators Dedicated Neural Accelerators in each GPU core Neural Engine 16 cores 128GB and 256GB: 16 cores 512GB: Dual 16-core Neural Engine (32 cores total) Memory 4GB 12GB ‌Apple Intelligence‌ ‌Apple Intelligence‌ and Siri AI, with support for Apple's larger on-device model for more expressive ‌Siri‌ voices and improved dictation Storage 64GB or 256GB 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB Apple claims up to 2.2 times the CPU performance and up to four times the GPU performance of the 2021 ‌iPad mini‌ in its tests. Against the 2024 A17 Pro model, Apple says it delivers more than twice the unified memory bandwidth and up to 4.5 times the speed in large language model token generation. Cameras and Audio ‌iPad mini‌ (2021) ‌iPad mini‌ (2026) Front camera on the portrait edge Front camera on the landscape edge 12MP front camera with Center Stage and an ƒ/2.4 aperture 12MP front camera with Center Stage and an ƒ/2.0 aperture Smart HDR 3 on the front and rear cameras Smart HDR 4 on the front and rear cameras Retina Flash for the front camera Retina Flash with True Tone for the front camera Quad-LED True Tone rear flash Adaptive True Tone rear flash Automatic document detection and scanning in the Camera app, with adaptive flash to reduce shadows Landscape stereo speakers with external speaker holes Acoustic Display stereo audio with display-coupled woofers and concealed tweeters, without external speaker holes Dual microphones Updated dual microphones for clearer calls and recordings HEVC, H.264, and ProRes playback, with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support Apple also lists AV1 playback and HDR10+ and HLG support Connectivity, Charging, and Price ‌iPad mini‌ (2021) ‌iPad mini‌ (2026) Third-party wireless networking chip Apple N1 wireless networking chip Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 6 Thread Third-party 5G modem (cellular models) Apple C2 5G modem (cellular models) U.S. cellular model A2568 supports LTE band 46 U.S. cellular model A3596 adds 5G bands n14, n26, n70, and n75 and LTE band 106, and drops LTE band 46 UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA support UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ support Nano-SIM or eSIM (cellular models) eSIM only (cellular models) USB-C with USB 3 speeds up to 5Gb/s USB-C with USB 3 speeds up to 10Gb/s External display output up to 4K at 30Hz External display output up to 4K at 60Hz Extended external display mode with iPadOS 27.2 19.3Wh battery 18.9Wh battery Fast charging up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 35W or higher USB-C power adapter, sold separately Now discontinued Starts at $699 (Wi-Fi) or $849 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) Both the 2021 and 2026 models are rated for up to nine hours of web browsing over cellular. Apple claims up to 50% faster cellular data speeds with the C2 modem compared with the 2024 ‌iPad mini‌. Should You Upgrade? If your 2021 model still feels responsive and lasts long enough for reading, browsing, and taking notes, keeping it makes sense for now, and if battery life is your only complaint, a battery service may be enough. However, for many 2021 ‌iPad mini‌ owners, the 2026 model is a worthwhile upgrade. If you've had yours since launch, its battery has had five years to wear down, and 64GB can feel cramped if you keep games or downloaded video on it. The new model gives you a fresh battery and twice the storage if you're coming from the 64GB version. Apple still rates both models for up to 10 hours when new, but the 2026 model can charge to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 35W or higher adapter. The ‌OLED‌ display and lighter design are the changes you're most likely to notice every day. The screen can get dimmer for reading in bed and brighter for HDR video, and the lower weight makes the ‌iPad mini‌ easier to hold one-handed for long stretches. Both displays run at 60Hz, with no ProMotion. The A20 Pro and extra memory matter more if you play demanding games, edit photos or video, or often find that apps reload when you switch back to them. Some of the smaller changes matter more depending on where you use your ‌iPad mini‌. IP67 water and dust resistance is useful if you take it outdoors, read by the pool, or use it in the kitchen. The landscape front camera is better positioned for calls when the iPad is propped up horizontally, and extended display support lets you use a monitor as a separate workspace. Which Model Should You Buy? The discontinued 2024 iPad mini is a good middle ground if your 2021 model is showing its age and you're happy with its display. It gives you more base storage, ‌Apple Intelligence‌, faster USB-C transfers, and ‌Apple Pencil‌ Pro support, and you can reuse your existing Smart Folio. Apple lists the 128GB Wi-Fi model for $509 through its Certified Refurbished store when available, with a new battery and a one-year warranty. Remaining new stock from third-party retailers is also worth considering at a low enough price. If prices are close at the same storage capacity, buy the 2026 model. At $699, it makes the most sense if you specifically want the ‌OLED‌ display, lighter body, or water resistance. If you use a Smart Folio, factor in $79 for the redesigned version. The USB-C ‌Apple Pencil‌ works with either newer model, while the second-generation ‌Apple Pencil‌ needs replacing. Both newer cellular models use eSIM, so check with your carrier if you currently use a physical SIM. A used 2021 ‌iPad mini‌ is still a reasonable buy at around $300 or lower if you want a second device for reading, notes, or streaming and 64GB is enough. Battery condition matters more than cosmetic wear; if the price of a 256GB unit or the cost of a battery service brings it close to a refurbished 2024 model, the newer device is still the better buy. If you're buying the 2026 model, 128GB at $699 is enough for most buyers. If you're already close to filling 128GB on your current ‌iPad‌, the $799 256GB model gives you room to grow. Nano-texture glass brings that configuration to $899 and is worth considering if you regularly contend with glare. The $999 512GB model makes the most sense if you need the extra space for games, media, or projects. It also gets an additional CPU core and a second Neural Engine, which are worth weighing if you use apps that can take advantage of them.Related Roundup: iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "iPad Mini 2021 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Next iPad Air Likely to Have These 10 New Features‎

Earlier today, it was once again reported that the next-generation iPad Air will be equipped with an OLED display, albeit with a 60Hz refresh rate. That is not all, of course, with the new iPad mini announced last month likely providing us with a preview of some other upgrades coming to the iPad Air in the first half of 2027. Below, we have outlined 10 new features that are likely for the next iPad Air:OLED display with more vivid colors and increased contrast ratio, but likely 60Hz still Thinner bezels around the display Nano-texture display option for reduced glare M5 chip: up to 20% faster performance compared to the M4 chip in the current model Approximately 15% thinner and 15% lighter design compared to the current model Acoustic Display: screen vibrations produce sound, no speaker holes IP67-rated water and dust resistance Apple's C2 modem in cellular models with "meaningfully faster uploads" compared to Apple's previous C1X modem Adaptive True Tone flash for improved photos and document scanning Fast-charging support: up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 35W or higher adapterA specific timeframe for the next iPad Air has yet to be rumored, but an announcement in March or April next year is a reasonable guess. Related Roundup: iPad Air Buyer's Guide: iPad Air (Neutral)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "Next iPad Air Likely to Have These 10 New Features" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Announces Swift Student Challenge Ahead of WWDC 2027‎

Apple today announced the Swift Student Challenge for 2027, with submissions set to be accepted from February 8 to February 28, 2027. The Swift Student Challenge is an annual contest that gives young developers worldwide a chance to show off their creativity and app development skills by creating an app. Apple says students should submit an app built in Xcode or Swift Playground that can be experienced within three minutes. Students can submit an app for any platform this year, which is new. In prior years, apps were designed for iOS devices. Ahead of the contest, Apple is offering students tutorials and Meet with Apple online sessions to learn new coding intelligence features and get inspiration for their projects. There are also Develop in Swift tutorials covering Swift UI, AI and machine learning, and spatial computing. Apple will select winners who "demonstrate excellence in innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity." A group of Distinguished Winners will be invited to Apple Park in Cupertino, California to attend Apple's WWDC 2027 event. Rules and eligibility details can be found on the Swift Student Challenge website. Apple hasn't announced dates for WWDC 2027, but the event is typically held in June. In 2027, Apple will announce iOS 28, iPadOS 28, macOS 28, and other '28 software updates. Tag: Swift Student ChallengeRelated Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "Apple Announces Swift Student Challenge Ahead of WWDC 2027" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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New Apple TV Sign Language Feature Announced‎

Apple today announced a new accessibility feature for the Apple TV app that gives viewers the option to watch supported movies and shows with on-screen sign language interpretation. An interpreter will appear in the bottom-right corner of the screen, with the experience said to have been designed and tested by Deaf and native signers. The feature is available in the Apple TV app on devices running iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2 or later. American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation will be available for Being Heumann, which chronicles the story of disability rights activist Judy Heumann. The movie begins streaming in the Apple TV app on Friday. Apple said sign language interpretation will also be available for the movie F1, and for the movies Way of the Warrior Kid and Greyhound later this year. Over time, the option will expand to additional Apple Original films and series. "Each performance is carefully crafted to fit and complement the Apple Original film it interprets," said Apple. Titles with sign language interpretation will be labeled with a Sign Language icon. Viewers can enable the feature in the Apple TV app's settings, and then press the Sign Language button while watching a supported movie or show. Search will also make it easier to find titles that feature sign language with simple phrases like "with ASL." As sign language interpretation becomes more widely available across streaming services, a new "Movies & Shows with American Sign Language" collection will be added to the Apple TV app. Apple mentioning plural "streaming services" suggests that the option will eventually be available for more than just Apple Originals. "At Apple, we believe everyone should be able to enjoy great stories and entertainment," said Sarah Herrlinger, Apple's Senior Director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives. "Bringing sign language interpretation to Apple TV is an exciting step forward in making the viewing experience more accessible and inclusive for Deaf audiences."Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: AccessibilityBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "New Apple TV Sign Language Feature Announced" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Anker's Early Black Friday Sale Surprises With Mystery Boxes and Big Discounts‎

Early Black Friday deals are in full swing at many retailers, and Anker is joining in today with an event that includes big discounts on popular accessories, plus special blind box surprises. This sale will run through November 18th, after which Anker will switch over to its official Black Friday week sale. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Anker. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. During this sale, you can get up to 46% off Anker's best wall chargers, power banks, MagSafe-compatible accessories, cables, power strips, docks, and more. There's also Anker's popular blind boxes, which contain contain surprise accessories at a discount. UP TO 46% OFFAnker Early Black Friday Sale There are four blind boxes available, starting at $39.99 for the Silver Blind Box, which contains one of four randomly selected accessories that have potential value of up to $129.99. For every blind box, you are guaranteed to at least save some money, as each box is priced below the cheapest accessory that you could receive. Portable Batteries Anker 622 MagGo Battery - $25.98, down from $47.99 Anker Prime Power Bank (20K, 220W) - $129.99, down from $179.99 Anker Prime Power Bank (20K, 220W) with Charging Base - $199.99, down from $279.99 Anker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W) with Charging Base - $279.99, down from $329.99 Wireless Chargers Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1) - $79.99, down from $109.99 Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1) - $119.99, down from $149.99 Anker 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station - $169.99, down from $229.99 Wall Chargers and Hubs Anker Prime Charger (160W, 3 Ports, Smart Display) - $115.99, down from $149.99 Anker 14-in-1 Prime Charging Docking Station - $179.99, down from $269.99 Anker Prime Charging Docking Station - $192.48, down from $299.98 Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station - $349.99, down from $399.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find during the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "Anker's Early Black Friday Sale Surprises With Mystery Boxes and Big Discounts" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Disable Touch on MacBook Pro PROLED XDR and When Using Sidecar‎

Apple has long rejected the idea of a touchscreen Mac, so moving ahead with one was always going to be a major shift in the company's thinking. In 2010, Steve Jobs argued that "touch surfaces don't want to be vertical," citing the arm fatigue that comes from repeatedly reaching up to a screen. Some would call this sacrilege... More than a decade later, in 2021, Apple's then-hardware engineering chief John Ternus remarked that the Mac was made exclusively for indirect input and that Apple saw no compelling reason to change its approach. "We make the world's best touch computer on an iPad. It's totally optimized for that. And the Mac is totally optimized for indirect input. We haven't really felt a reason to change that," Ternus said in an interview with Joanna Stern. Touch Comes to the Mac Fast forward to 2026, and Apple has had a change of heart. The new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR is the first Mac to adopt touchscreen technology. Many younger people who grew up with smartphones and tablets expect to interact with their computers the same way they do with their mobile devices, and that expectation appears to have twisted Apple's arm (no pun intended). Of course, just because the new MacBook Pro models have a touchscreen doesn't mean you have to use it. If you forget it's even there, you can turn off the function and pretend it doesn't exist. If you use Sidecar with an iPad on another Mac, you can turn off touch in the same way. Turn Off Touch on MacBook Pro and Sidecar The steps are the same whether you want to disable the MacBook Pro's touchscreen or touch input in Sidecar: Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the menu bar and choose System Settings.... Select Accessibility in the sidebar. Under "Physical and Motor," click Touch. Toggle on the switch next to Ignore Touch Gestures. That's all there is to it. Your Mac will now ignore touch input, and since the setting covers Sidecar too, an iPad you use as a second display will ignore touches as well. If you ever want touch back, return to the same screen and toggle off Ignore Touch Gestures. Touch Friendly, Not Touch First If some gestures prove useful but others keep being triggered by accident, you can adjust them individually instead of disabling touch altogether. In System Settings, select Touch Display in the sidebar, where each gesture can be switched off, and Swipe between spaces, Mission Control, and App Exposé also have pop-up menus for changing how the gesture is performed. Don't overlook the fact that the Accessibility ➝ Touch screen (where "Ignore Touch Gestures" lives) offers further customization options. Touch Accommodations changes how the screen responds to taps, swipes, and touch-and-hold input. AssistiveTouch can also be found on this settings menu if you want alternative ways to control the screen, and the Accessibility ➝ Zoom menu includes an option to zoom using the touch display or Sidecar. Whatever you think about touch on a Mac, one group with a genuine reason to leave it on is app developers. Xcode's iOS Simulator responds to direct touch, so you can test your app's taps, swipes, and pinches right on the screen instead of approximating them with a trackpad and keyboard modifiers.Related Roundup: MacBook ProTag: SidecarBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "Disable Touch on MacBook Pro PROLED XDR and When Using Sidecar" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in December‎

Apple today announced that an additional four games will be added to the Apple Arcade catalog on Thursday, December 3: LEGO DUPLO Playtime, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, solitaire(ish), and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown+. In the U.S., Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month on its own. Alternatively, the service is included with any Apple One bundle subscription. Every game available on Apple Arcade is free of ads and in-app purchases.Tag: Apple ArcadeThis article, "Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in December" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Amazon Begins Early Black Friday Sale, Featuring Sitewide Discounts on Tech and Decor‎

Amazon has joined in on early Black Friday deals this week, with sitewide savings across TVs, headphones, Amazon devices, Apple products, and much more. Another retailer offering a major early Black Friday sale right now is Best Buy. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon's official Black Friday sale is set to kick off next Thursday, November 19, but ahead of that time it's offering big early discounts for the season. The official Black Friday event will run through Cyber Monday on November 30, with major deal drops happening at both midnight and 8 a.m. Pacific Time during both events. SITEWIDE DEALSAmazon Early Black FridayAmazon Early Black Friday Smart home devices for up to 65% off TVs with Alexa for up to 35% off Gifts for under $100 Essentials for under $25 Holiday decor for under $50 Fall decor for under $100 Home and kitchen products for up to 30% off Toys for up to 40% off Apple AirTag 2 - $23.00 ($6 off) AirPods Pro 3 - $199.00 ($50 off) HomeView - $289.99 ($9 off) iPad (128GB Wi-Fi) - $399.99 ($49 off) AirPods Max 2 - $449.99 ($99 off) Apple Watch Ultra 4 - $699.99 ($99 off) M6 Mac mini (256GB) - $779.00 ($120 off) Apple Watch Ultra 4 (Milanese Loop) - $799.99 ($99 off) M5 13-inch MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) - $1,349.99 ($249 off) TVs and Monitors $452 OFF65-inch Hisense 4K TV for $547.99 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity Ultrawide Monitor - $406.41, down from $539.99 50-inch Hisense Smart Fire TV - $397.97, down from $449.99 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity Curved Monitor - $475.00, down from $589.99 65-inch Roku Smart 4K TV - $479.99, down from $649.99 65-inch Hisense Mini-LED 4K Smart Fire TV - $547.99, down from $999.99 65-inch Samsung The Frame (2025) - $1,097.99, down from $1,497.99 65-inch Toshiba ArtVision 4K Fire TV - $997.96, down from $1,297.99 75-inch TCL QLED Smart TV - $1,197.99, down from $1,297.99 65-inch The Frame Pro - $1,347.95, down from $2,097.99 100-inch Toshiba mini-LED Fire TV - $1,797.99, down from $2,499.99 Audio $82 OFFSony WH-1000XM6 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones for $378.00 Soundcore Boom 2 Speaker - $99.99, down from $129.99 Bose QuietComfort Headphones - $299.00, down from $359.00 Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds - $199.99, down from $229.99 Sonos Ace Headphones - $315.00, down from $349.00 Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones - $378.00, down from $459.99 Home $549 OFFAnker SOLIX C2000 Portable Power Station for $949.99 Apple: The First 50 Years Hardcover - $26.00, down from $50.00 Aqara Zigbee Smart Plug - $29.99, down from $32.99 Govee E12 LED Bulb 4-Pack - $32.99, down from $49.99 Govee Neon Rope Lights - $105.99, down from $159.99 Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $529.99, down from $599.00 Anker SOLIX C2000 Portable Power Station - $949.99, down from $1,499.00 Eufy E35 Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo - $999.99, down from $1,299.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find during the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "Amazon Begins Early Black Friday Sale, Featuring Sitewide Discounts on Tech and Decor" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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OLED iPad Air Rumored to Launch in Two Sizes in Early 2027‎

Apple is expected to replace the LCD screens in both sizes of the iPad Air with OLED displays in the first half of 2027, according to DigiTimes. An ‌OLED‌ ‌iPad Air‌ has been rumored for over a year. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported in October 2025 that Apple was developing one and that it was unlikely to arrive before 2027. He narrowed that window to the first half of 2027 earlier this month. The latest report adds shipment estimates and details on how panel orders could be split. Samsung Display is expected to supply most ‌iPad Air‌ panels. BOE is seeking orders for one of the two sizes and still needs to qualify as a supplier. With orders for the ‌iPad Air‌ and iPad mini, Samsung could become Apple's largest supplier of ‌OLED‌ iPad panels overall, while LG Display is expected to retain the lead for the iPad Pro. Industry estimates cited by DigiTimes put 2027 shipments at 4 million to 5 million units each for the ‌iPad Air‌ and ‌iPad mini‌, and 3 million to 4 million for the ‌iPad Pro‌. The ‌iPad Air‌ and ‌iPad Pro‌ estimates each cover both screen sizes. The ‌iPad Pro‌ forecast is well below its reported pre-launch target of around 10 million units per year, with industry sources pointing to the price as a factor in weaker demand. Both sizes of the current M4 iPad Air use LCD screens. The move to ‌OLED‌ would make the ‌iPad Air‌ Apple's third ‌iPad‌ line to adopt the technology, following the ‌iPad Pro‌ in 2024 and the 8.5-inch iPad mini that went on sale November 6. According to ‌DigiTimes‌, the ‌iPad Air‌ is expected to use the same single-stack ‌OLED‌ design and low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) backplane as the ‌iPad mini‌. The ‌iPad Pro‌ uses two light-emitting stacks to boost brightness and reportedly uses a low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) backplane. LTPO's oxide transistors help pixels hold their charge longer between refreshes, so the display can save power by refreshing less often when the image is still. The ‌iPad Pro‌'s ProMotion display can vary its refresh rate from 10Hz to 120Hz. ‌DigiTimes‌ previously reported that the ‌OLED‌ ‌iPad Air‌ would stick with 60Hz, leaving ProMotion exclusive to the ‌iPad Pro‌ in Apple's tablet lineup.Related Roundup: iPad Air Tags: DigiTimes, OLEDBuyer's Guide: iPad Air (Neutral)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "OLED iPad Air Rumored to Launch in Two Sizes in Early 2027" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Maps Could Factor Parking Into Your Arrival Time‎

Apple may be working on a way for Maps arrival estimates that account for parking as well as the walk to your destination, according to findings shared by code explorer pdfu. A new "TimeToPark" flag in the iOS 27.3 beta apparently allows the system to measure time spent near a destination before parking, plus walking time afterwards. The measurements use background location and motion data, with results saved per trip and grouped by weekday and hour. However, pdfu says the feature can only be enabled on internal installations, and no Maps feature uses the data yet. In other words, watch this space – parking-aware ETAs could yet become a thing.Tags: Apple Maps, pdfuThis article, "Apple Maps Could Factor Parking Into Your Arrival Time" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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