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New iPad Mini Gets an OLED Screen

Apple separates the announcement, preorder and release dates.

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an with an 8.5- and an A20 . The the on 26, with US at $699.

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Source: Apple Newsroom, 2026-10-26.

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Read and understand · 1/2What happens between the announcement and release?

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Preorders open.. The ordering window opens before release.

Clue: Preorders begin on October 28, ahead of availability on November 6. A preorder lets a customer place an order before the product is released; it does not mean immediate delivery.

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The starting US price. The text gives a starting price in the US.

Clue: Apple unveiled an iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display and an A20 Pro chip. The company announced the tablet on October 26, with US prices starting at $699.

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