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Apple introduces iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence

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317 points diwank | 1 comments | 15 Oct 24 14:35 UTC | HN request time: 0.2s | source
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jerojero ◴[15 Oct 24 14:07 UTC] No.41848765[source]▶
I wish they had improved the screen a little bit as well.

It makes sense to update the model with apple intelligence but that might not be enough for a lot of people to upgrade.

Perhaps we're looking at a device that simply will be out of lineup soon (next few years).

I do like this form factor a lot though, well, eventually we'll get foldable phones to become mainstream I hope.

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bananapub ◴[15 Oct 24 17:25 UTC] No.41850853[source]▶
> It makes sense to update the model with apple intelligence but that might not be enough for a lot of people to upgrade.

that's fine? it's a very mature segment - medium-price small screen tablet. it hasn't even really been updated since 2021, and that was basically new case+usb-c.

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Gigachad ◴[15 Oct 24 22:19 UTC] No.41853702[source]▶
The iPads are basically appliances. They release a new model of fridge every year but I've never once considered "Upgrading" my existing one.

My 2014 ipad air 2 is only just starting to feel old.

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1. chemmail ◴[15 Oct 24 23:44 UTC] No.41854246[source]▶
The base models maybe, but the Pros have crazy OLEDs that almost have me drooling. The speed hasn't changed much, i just got a 11 Pro with M1 and it isn't any faster in normal stuff than the A12 on my 12.9". I always get my Apple devices from used shops and got my 11 Pro for $250 when it was 2 gens old and feel I won't get the OLED one till I find one for $300ish.