iPad mini 6 could get new display size as Apple surveys customers

iPad mini 6 could go new display size as Apple surveys customers

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As rumors surrounding the potential release of the iPad mini 6 continue to gain traction, we're now seeing reports that Apple tree is surveying its customers in China ahead of the rumored launch.

According to IT Home, Cupertino'south survey is reportedly centered around the iPad mini brandish size, iPadOS, iPad accessories and more. What's interesting is that Apple customers are being asked almost the iPad mini iv, a model that was released in 2015 and has since been discontinued. However, its successor, the iPad mini five, featured a screen size that was identical to the previous generation. The survey asks whether the users observe the display size optimal, besides large or too small.

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The source also states that customers are reportedly beingness asked virtually their devices, particularly whether they own any of their competitors' tablets from the likes of Samsung, Windows PC, Amazon or Huawei. Additionally, the survey included questions about other smartphone brands, the Apple tree Lookout and more than.

Other parts of the survey concern the iPad mini accessories, such as the keyboard, headphones, protective cases, an included charging adapter, cablevision and more than, while also asking whether customers are putting them to use.

While this could be a simple customer experience survey, we tin't help but remember how Cupertino rolled out a like questionnaire ahead of the last year's launch of the iPhone 12 models. And once the announcement followed, the latest iPhone product boxes were stripped of the previously included power adapter and the EarPods. Such adjustments were part of Apple tree's new sustainable packaging strategy in lodge to reduce due east-waste.

According to the rumors, the iPad mini 6 is tipped to feature a mini-LED display that would exist the same size as its seven.9-inch predecessor, while other sources claim that the next iPad mini model will go an 8.four-inch display. Equipping a mini-LED panel (currently featured in iPad Pro 2021 models) could deliver improved brightness and dissimilarity levels over the traditional LCD displays.

Another Apple leaker Jon Prosser speculated that the new iPad mini 6 is said to be powered by the A14 Bionic chip, which is currently featured in the latest iPhone 12 models. The Lightning port could besides be swapped with USB-C, and the iPad mini 6 may offer optional 5G connectivity.

And as per the blueprint, a series of iPad mini six renders from Jon Prosser and RendersbyIan hint at a blueprint like await to the iPad Air 2020: smaller bezels, no home push button, Bear on ID on the side and apartment edges.

While the iPad mini half-dozen'south release date is up in the air, exist sure to bookmark our iPad mini half dozen hub, as nosotros are updating it regularly with all the latest rumors and leaks.

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