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Apple Unveils OLED iPad Mini Ahead of November Release

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

Apple introduced a redesigned iPad mini on October 26, featuring an 8.5-inch OLED display and an A20 Pro processor. US pricing starts at $699.

Although the device has been announced, preorders do not open until October 28, with availability scheduled for November 6. The announcement, ordering window and release are separate milestones, rather than a single launch-day event.

Source: Apple Newsroom, 2026-10-26. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-gives-ipad-mini-its-biggest-update-ever/

Read and practise

1. What can a reader conclude about October 26?

   1. Delivery had begun.
   2. Preorders had closed.
   3. The device had been introduced but was not yet on preorder.

2. Which statement preserves the pricing qualification?

   1. US prices begin at $699.
   2. All models cost exactly $699.
   3. The global price is fixed at $699.

Your turn

Explain the main development in your own words. Include one detail that helps a reader understand it.

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