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Tiny Tablet Time: Take a look at the new iPad Mini Tiny Tablet Time: Take a look at the new iPad Mini Tiny Tablet Time: Take a look at the new iPad Mini It’s been three years since my last iPad mini, and not much has changed. So it has Pencil Pro support, it has a new processor, and that’s it. Well, if there’s more, wait. The iPad mini is one of the largest portable devices I carry around. I mean, I like playing games on the Switch. I read books on my Kindle, I carry actual physical books, and…
What I love about Pencil Pro is primarily the new “squeeze” feature that triggers the tool palette. It feels more intuitive than double-tap, especially when jotting down notes quickly. It also has a built-in gyroscope sensor that allows you to change direction by twisting the tool, giving you more control. You can also save money and buy the Apple Pencil USB-C instead. Apple Pencil USB-C also supports the iPad Mini, but that model omits many important features such as wireless charging, pressure sensitivity, double tap, and squeeze.The Pencil Pro is often marked down to $95 on Amazon, so the $26…
Getting a new iPad mini always feels like a happy little reunion. I’ve been using an iPad Pro, so I haven’t used an iPad mini since I returned the 2021 model three years ago. The new 2024 iPad mini is powered by the A17 Pro chip, strangely taken from last year’s iPhone 15 Pro, and is almost identical to the iPad I reviewed back then. The new processor is really important because it makes the iPad mini the latest Apple device to support Apple Intelligence. But other than that, it’s pretty much the same as the iPad mini from three…
The iPad mini 7 (starting at $499) isn’t a revolutionary update to the superb iPad mini 6, but its under-the-hood improvements make it a superior tablet. The upgrade to Apple’s new A17 Pro chip lets you browse web pages, watch videos and play games more smoothly. New features like Calculator, Math Notes and Smart Script also give this slate added versatility. You also get 128GB of storage to start instead of 64GB like before.While the latest iPad Air and iPad Pro offer larger sizes and faster performance, the iPad mini 7 mostly delivers the same experiences you’d get on those tablets,…
The Apple Pencil Pro is yet another reminder that you can’t draw to save your life. apple Until recently, I was using an older version of the iPad mini. This is the 6th generation model that was redesigned in 2021 and features an A15 Bionic chip and 256GB storage with 5G cellular support. This was a birthday present from my partner a few years ago. It’s a nice device thanks to its small stature and, in my opinion, the “purest” iPad in the lineup. I’ve been using various iPads in place of travel laptops for years, but the pandemic took…
You’re either a Mini person or you’re not.Apple’s smallest iPad has been around for years and has a following. The advantages of small tablets include low cost and easy portability. It can be slipped into a large jacket pocket or small bag, placed on the dashboard for use by pilots, or used as a POS screen in a store. My kids love little iPads and I love all things little technology.But the 2024 iPad Mini, despite its subtle upgrades, doesn’t impress me all that much. Not much has changed from before 2021 Updatethe two big additions are the ability to…
It’s been a lean few years for the iPad. Tablets have fallen out of favor with Apple as the company has shifted its focus to other categories such as mobile, content, wearables, and mixed reality. The same could have been said about Macs a few years ago, but thanks in large part to the arrival of Apple Silicon, this laptop/desktop group has made a comeback in Cupertino. Some would argue that the iPad is having a moment of its own. Apple did indeed make a statement in May when the M4 debuted in the new iPad Pro. This was the…
I’ll be honest: I’ve always loved the iPad Mini. I own several. I purchased this as a gift for multiple family members. I want a tablet that I can read in bed, toss in my overstuffed carry-on bag, or stand over the toaster while I prepare dinner. That’s the mini.Apple’s tablets are all pretty much the same, from the $349 base model to the performance monster M4 Pro. versatility. These are large glass plates that can be transformed into anything with the right apps and attachments. The Mini, on the other hand, has an 8.3-inch screen, making it closer in…
Look, I’m not angry. Apple’s new iPad mini, now in its seventh generation, looks the same as its predecessor, with a number of small upgrades throughout, none of which will wow you. But it’s hard to blame Apple for not doing more. The 6th generation iPad mini was launched three years ago and was a major upgrade, bringing an all-new design and improvements such as a larger display, new Touch ID, and a new camera. The 7th generation iPad mini is just built on the same design, but with a new chip, more initial storage, and compatibility with Apple’s (yet-unreleased)…
Samsung may include Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset in its next Galaxy S25 series. That’s because the tech giant is one of the companies launching devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite in the coming months.Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset at Snapdragon Summit 2024, which will be featured in smartphones from several brands including ASUS, Honor, iQOO, OnePlus, OPPO, RealMe, Vivo, Xiaomi, and more.Samsung has not officially announced whether all Galaxy S25 series phones will be equipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Korean giant launched the Samsung S23 series with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, but in the S24…