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Apple is set to launch three refreshed iPad models early next year, following the recent OLED‑equipped iPad mini. The new iPad Air will feature an OLED display, likely retain a 60 Hz panel, and may upgrade to an M5 chip, priced around $799‑$899. The base iPad will receive an A19 chip, 8 GB RAM, and Apple Intelligence support, with no major design changes. The iPad Pro will add a vapor‑chamber cooler and a new M6 or M7 chip, starting [...]

Apple’s latest iPad refresh cycle will extend into early 2027, with the entry‑level iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro slated for updates in the first half of the year. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the iPad Pro will switch to the M6 chip and receive vapor‑circuit cooling to curb thermal throttling, while the iPad mini will get a new OLED display. The iPad mini’s 2026 update was the last of the 2026 cycle, leaving the remaining models [...]

Apple’s Vice President unveiled the upcoming iPad mini, confirming it will feature an OLED display but will omit ProMotion’s 120 Hz refresh rate, while adding an “Acoustic Display” that uses sound to enhance visual perception. In parallel, Reddit announced that most of its content will soon require users to log in, a shift aimed at curbing spam and improving community moderation. Apple also released HomePod software version 27.2, introducing four new capabilities: automatic designation as the default wireless speaker [...]

Apple announced its most extensive iPad mini refresh, featuring a slimmer, lighter chassis and a new OLED screen that runs at 60 Hz. The display offers faster pixel response, reducing motion blur, and delivers higher contrast, brightness, and color fidelity. The device is the first iPad with IP67 water‑ and dust‑resistance, enabled by a novel Acoustic Display that emits sound through custom drivers and tweeters. The updated mini, powered by an A12 Bionic chip, supports the Apple Pencil [...]

Hello Games has released the Forsaken update for No Man’s Sky, adding Halloween-themed content such as haunted tech, biological horrors, and new shipbuilding options. The update introduces new weapon and suit styles, postal delivery missions, a radial weapon menu, a minimal HUD, and accessibility tweaks. It also adds “seamless warping,” allowing players to jump directly to the brightest star. The patch is now available on all platforms, including iPhone and iPad, expanding the game’s reach to mobile users. [...]

Apple replaced a marketing image for the iPad mini on its South Korean website after concerns that a hand gesture could be interpreted as an offensive “C” sign mocking male genitalia. The original photo, used worldwide, showed a palm‑up hand gripping the tablet’s thin edge; the South Korean version removes the hand entirely. The change follows past controversies over similar gestures in Korean media, prompting Apple to preemptively adjust imagery to respect local cultural sensitivities.

Amazon has re‑launched its month‑end promotion, offering the 11‑inch iPad with Apple’s A16 chip and 128 GB of storage for $399, the lowest price in the current iPad lineup. The deal applies to the Wi‑Fi‑only model and includes a $50 discount on the 256 GB and 512 GB variants. The discount arrives shortly after Apple introduced the iPad mini 8, which starts at a higher price point than its predecessor, prompting price‑sensitive shoppers to seek alternatives. Additional savings were highlighted on [...]

Apple unveiled its latest iPad mini, touting a new OLED display, thinner chassis, and the A20 Pro chip with dual 16‑core neural engines. The 8.5‑inch panel offers double the peak brightness and higher contrast, while the device gains water‑dust resistance, a 12‑MP Center Stage camera, Acoustic Display, and fast‑charge support. Despite these upgrades, the refresh rate remains at 60 Hz, sparking criticism from reviewers who note competitors offer 120‑Hz or higher panels. The omission highlights a trade‑off between cost [...]