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Apple Shows a New iPad Mini

Orders open before the tablet reaches shops.

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a on 26. It has an 8.5- and an A20 . The US is $699.

it from 28. it will be from 6. a not it that .

Source: Apple Newsroom, 2026-10-26.

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Read and understand · 1/2When can people first place an order?

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October 28. Orders open on October 28.

Clue: People can order it from October 28. Apple says it will be available from November 6. Announcing a product does not mean people can take it home that day.

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It measures 8.5 inches.. The screen is 8.5 inches; A20 Pro is the chip.

Clue: Apple announced a new iPad mini on October 26. It has an 8.5-inch OLED screen and an A20 Pro chip. The starting US price is $699.

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Orders open before the tablet reaches shops.

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