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Amazon is offering a $100 discount on the 2024 iPad Mini, bringing the base Wi-Fi model back to $499. This price matches the tablet's pre-June 2026 cost, effectively reversing Apple's recent price increase. The deal applies to Wi-Fi and cellular models and is available without a Prime membership.
The iPhone Duo, launching October 23, offers superior hardware and a foldable form factor but costs significantly more than the iPad Mini. While the Duo provides better processing power and cameras, the iPad Mini retains advantages in screen size, multitasking capabilities, and Apple Pencil support. The choice depends on whether users prioritize a unified device or a dedicated tablet for focused tasks.
9to5Mac reports that Ben Lovejoy used an iPad mini to simulate the iPhone Duo experience, noting the similar screen sizes and improved multitasking. CNET analyzes the $1,999 iPhone Duo as a niche premium device, predicting it will boost foldable market share despite high costs. Yahoo Finance data indicates Apple is entering a new era with this foldable launch.
Apple is preparing to release the eighth-generation iPad mini, a second-generation HomePod mini, and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K before the end of 2026. Leaked code and images confirm the iPad mini will feature an A20 Pro chip, a landscape-oriented front camera, and an OLED display. The HomePod mini will arrive in new subdued colors, while the Apple TV 4K will retain its current design but include internal upgrades. These launches are expected to occur in October, following the recent release of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo.
Apple is expected to announce the eighth-generation iPad mini, a refreshed HomePod mini, and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K by late October 2026. Leaks from Apple’s code confirm the iPad mini will feature an A20 Pro chip, OLED display, and landscape camera. The HomePod mini will retain its design but add new colors, while the Apple TV 4K will keep its current form factor but gain internal upgrades like Wi-Fi 7 and Siri AI.
MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris discovered references to the eighth-generation iPad mini in Apple’s code, confirming it will feature the A20 Pro chip, a landscape-oriented front camera, and a new speaker system. The device is expected to launch by late October 2026, following the recent release of the iPhone 18 Pro. While the overall design remains similar to the current model, the camera placement changes to match other iPads, and a groove on the top edge suggests an added speaker. The new model will also include improved water resistance and an OLED display, according to previous reports. This update replaces the A17 Pro chip found in the current iPad mini, which launched in October 2024.
Leaked images from Apple’s code confirm the upcoming release of the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, a new HomePod mini, and the eighth-generation iPad mini. The Apple TV retains its current design but will feature internal upgrades, while the HomePod mini introduces new subdued color options. These devices are expected to launch in October 2026.
Apple’s upcoming low-cost iPad 12 will feature an A19 chip, 8GB of RAM, and Apple’s C1X modem, according to code found by MacRumors. This upgrade enables Apple Intelligence support, which was absent in the current iPad 11. Simultaneously, leaks confirm an October 2026 release for the iPad mini 8, HomePod mini 2, and Apple TV 4K, with the latter two featuring new color options and design tweaks.
Leaked Apple code reveals the next iPad Mini will feature an A20 Pro chip, a landscape-oriented front camera, and a new speaker system. The device is expected to launch by late October with an OLED display and water resistance.
Apple has officially prepared marketing assets for the next iPad mini, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K, confirming their imminent release. The new iPad mini features an A20 Pro chip, a landscape-oriented front camera, and a redesigned speaker system. The HomePod mini is set to launch in new colors, including green and pink. The Apple TV 4K, the first update in four years, is expected to include an A19 or A19 Pro chip and 8GB or 12GB of RAM. These devices are likely to be announced in October, aligning with Apple's typical product cycle.
Apple is preparing a significant hardware refresh for October 2026, headlined by an OLED iPad mini and an M6 iMac. The new mini features a redesigned case for water resistance and a new speaker system, while the iMac skips the M5 chip for the latest M6 silicon. These launches are part of a broader wave of products expected this fall, including a new Apple TV and HomePod mini, potentially announced at an October event or via press releases.
Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Duo, launches on October 23, 2026, priced at $1,999. The device features a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen, designed with a 'notebook' aesthetic to feel compact yet spacious. While it offers a cohesive iOS 27 experience with dynamic multitasking, it faces stiff competition from cheaper Android alternatives like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Motorola Razr Fold. Critics note its two-lens camera system and Touch ID sensor as potential compromises compared to flagship competitors, though Apple emphasizes its design integration and software fluidity.
Apple’s iPhone Duo—a 7.6-inch phone/tablet hybrid—gets closer to the iPad mini in use with iOS 27 tweaks, a right-side dock, and Pencil compatibility, while the 8.4-inch iPad mini remains a creator-friendly canvas with its magnetic Pencil attachment. At roughly $2,000 for the Duo and about $700 for the mini, Apple faces a need to clearly differentiate the two, potentially via an M-series mini, a folding keyboard accessory, or built-in Pencil storage. The piece views the Duo as a sign Apple is returning to innovative momentum, but the iPad mini will need a bold new direction to truly evolve in a Duo-dominated lineup.
MacRumors outlines what it does not expect to see at Apple's Sept. 9 'Surprise and Shine' event—no iPhone 18, iPhone Air 2, Apple Watch SE 4, new Macs, iPad mini, Apple TV, HomePod mini, or a Home hub—with the focus expected to be on the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and possibly a foldable iPhone, while other products may arrive later this year or in 2027.
Bloomberg-sourced rumors suggest a new Mac mini could launch within days (potential M6), an OLED iPad mini is planned for October, and AirPods 5 are expected in 2026, as Apple rolls out a busy second half of 2026 amid a leadership transition.