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The new iPad Mini has arrived to redefine the concept of portability and power. With its compact and lightweight design, it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, but don't let its size fool you: equipped with the powerful A17 Pro chip, it offers superior performance for all your needs. Plus, compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Intelligence make the iPad Mini the ideal choice for those seeking creative use. Let's take a look at all the specifications and features of this release below. Apple .
Design
The new iPad Mini It features a 100% recycled aluminum frame. Its compact design, measuring just 195,4 mm high, 134,8 mm wide and 6,3 mm thick and weighing about 293 grams for the Wi-Fi model, or 297 grams for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model, makes it extremely portable, easy to hold and carry anywhere. Available in four colors – blue, purple, star and space gray - Or iPad Mini combines style and practicality in a single device.
The layout of the buttons and connectors has been designed to maximize efficiency. It comes with a top button that doubles as a Touch ID sensor, volume buttons, a USB-C port for charging and connectivity, and a magnetic connector. These features ensure that the user has easy access to all essential functions without compromising the minimalist and modern design. Additionally, the inclusion of two microphones and horizontally positioned stereo speakers ensures superior audio quality for calls, recordings and media playback.
Fabric
The 8,3-inch Liquid Retina display of the iPad Mini features a resolution of 2266 x 1488 pixels at 326 ppi, offering crisp clarity and details. In addition, its feature true Tone automatically adjusts the white balance according to the ambient lighting, providing a more natural and comfortable viewing experience. The screen is fully laminated, has an anti-reflective coating and is resistant to fingerprints and oil, maintaining viewing quality even in different lighting conditions.
With a maximum brightness of 500 nits, the display of the iPad Mini is perfect for use in any light conditions, whether indoors or outdoors. Compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro and the Apple Pencil (USB-C) makes the display even more versatile, allowing artists, designers and students to take full advantage of its functionality. The precision and fast touch response make tasks such as drawing, writing and editing easy and accurate. The Apple Pencil provides additional control by allowing users to see exactly where the Pencil tip will touch, increasing the accuracy of interactions.
Processor
The heart of the new iPad Mini is the powerful A17 Pro chip, even on the iPhone 15 Pro models, which takes the device's performance to a new level. With a 6-core CPU, including 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, the iPad Mini offers the perfect balance between power and energy efficiency. This means you can easily handle complex tasks while its energy efficiency ensures long battery life. The 5-core GPU delivers up to 25% faster graphics, making it ideal for high-definition gaming, video editing, and graphic design applications.
In addition to the advanced CPU and GPU, the A17 chip Pro includes a 16-core Neural Engine that powers AI and machine learning capabilities. This enables features like personal context awareness with Siri and Apple’s writing tools. Apple Intelligence. HeyPath Mini It also supports 4K video recording at 60 fps and 1080p slow-motion video at 240 fps, as well as offering cinematic stabilization and extended dynamic range for videos, ensuring that your recordings are high-quality and professional.
iPadOS 18
O iPadOS 18 is an evolution of the operating system of Apple , designed to take full advantage of the hardware iPad Mini. O iPadOS 18 introduces improvements to multitasking, allowing users to use multiple applications simultaneously with the feature Split View e Slide Over. Additionally, the new customizable Control Center makes it easy to quickly access your most-used settings and apps, while interactive widgets make the Home screen even more informative and useful.
Apple Intelligence
A Apple Intelligence is an intelligent personal assistant technology, integrated directly into iPad Mini. This artificial intelligence system helps users express themselves and perform tasks with ease, offering advanced features such as Writing Tools, which allow you to automatically review and rewrite texts. The Contextual Search feature with Crab is another innovation, allowing the assistant to find specific information based on the context of your conversations, without compromising data privacy.
Furthermore, Apple Intelligence introduce the Image Playground, which creates new images based on suggested descriptions and concepts, perfect for those working in design and visual arts. Private Cloud Computing ensures that all user interactions are processed securely and privately, using advanced models created by Apple .
Apple Pencil Pro Support
Support for the Apple Pencil Pro No. iPad Mini is a feature that enhances the creative and productive capabilities of the device. The Apple Pencil Pro offers absolute precision, low latency and support for different pressure levels, making it ideal for drawing, painting, writing and note-taking. The tilt sensor allows for realistic shading, while palm detection ensures that only the touch of the pencil is registered, providing a more natural and intuitive user experience.
O Apple Pencil Pro also brings exclusive features, such as Pinch, which displays a palette of tools when you press the pencil, and Rotation, which uses the internal gyroscope to control the tools with precision. In addition, haptic feedback gives instant feedback for more interactive use, and the cursor of the Apple Pencil allows you to see exactly where the tip will touch the screen, ensuring accuracy when drawing or writing.
Front and rear cameras
O iPad Mini It comes equipped with cameras on both the front and rear. The 12MP rear camera is a wide-angle camera with an ƒ/1.8 aperture, ensuring sharp and detailed photos. It has advanced features such as Focus Pixels for autofocus, up to 5x digital zoom, and Smart HDR 4, which captures a wide range of colors and details. 4K video recording up to 60 fps, slow-motion video, and cinematic stabilization make this camera ideal for creating high-quality content. In addition, True Tone Flash improves photos in low-light conditions.
The 12MP Ultra Wide front camera is perfect for selfies, video calls and augmented reality features. With an ƒ/2.4 aperture and wide color capture, it delivers clear and vibrant images. The Center Stage feature, which automatically tracks your movements during video calls, ensures that you are always in the center of the screen, making video calls more interactive and natural. 1080p video recording at 60 fps and cinematic stabilization ensure that videos are stable and high-quality.
Connectivity
O iPad Mini offers a full range of connectivity options to ensure you’re always connected and productive. It comes with a USB-C port, which allows you to recharge your device, transfer data at speeds of up to 10Gb/s, and connect to a variety of accessories and external displays with resolutions up to 4K.
In terms of wireless connectivity, the iPad Mini is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E, providing blazing-fast internet speeds and a stable connection. This is ideal for high-quality streaming, online gaming, and fast downloads. For Wi-Fi + Cellular models, the iPad Mini supports 5G (sub-6 GHz) and Gigabit LTE networks, ensuring you have access to high-speed internet wherever you are. In addition, Bluetooth 5.3 ensures efficient connectivity with accessories such as headphones, keyboards and other devices.
Battery
The battery of the iPad Mini is designed to last all day, providing up to 10 hours of continuous use when browsing the internet via Wi-Fi or watching videos. This performance is made possible by an internal rechargeable lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 19,3 watt-hours. For Wi-Fi + Cellular models, autonomy is up to 9 hours when using the internet via the cellular data network.
Price and availability
The new iPad Mini 2024 is now available for purchase on the official website of Apple and in authorized stores. With prices from R$5.999, the device can be purchased in up to 12 installments or with a 10% discount for cash payments, making it easier to purchase for different budgets. Available in blue, purple, star and space gray, the iPad Mini offers options to suit your personal style. The device comes in three storage options: 128 GB for R$5.999, 256 GB for R$7.199, and 512 GB for R$9.599, allowing you to choose the capacity that best suits your storage needs.
In addition to storage settings, the iPad Mini is available in two models: Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular. The Wi-Fi model starts at R$5.999, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular model, which allows you to connect to the internet even without Wi-Fi, is available from R$7.599. To complement your purchase, you can add accessories such as the Apple Pencil Pro for R$ 1.499, the Apple Pencil (USB-C) for R$899, and the Smart Folio for R$649, which protects the front and back of the iPad Mini.
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Text proofread by: Daniel Coutinho in 15 / 10 / 2024
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