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Apple unveils new iPad Mini with OLED display
Apple on Monday unveiled a new iPad Mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display starting at $699 for the Wi-Fi-only model.[1, 2, 6] Bloomberg reported the tablet also has a water-resistant design and a faster chip.[1] The Verge and TechCrunch reported the device uses an upgraded A20 Pro chip, while Engadget described it as an A20 processor.[4, 5, 6]
TechCrunch reported the new iPad Mini has a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor.[5] The announcement came days before Apple's "Pro and tell" event on Wednesday, kicking off a week of product launches, according to Bloomberg and The Verge.[1, 6] Preorders open Oct. 28 at 10:10 a.m. PT, and CNET reported the tablet arrives Nov. 6.[2, 3]
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Where accounts differ (1)
- Facts differThe Verge and TechCrunch say the new iPad Mini has an A20 Pro chip; Engadget's headline says it has an A20 processor.[4, 6]
- The Verge · Not rated · Oct 26, 9:05 a.m. ET Apple updates the iPad Mini with a larger OLED display
Apple announced a new iPad Mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display. The company revealed the new device just days before its "Pro and tell" event on Wednesday. It starts at $699 for the Wi-Fi-only model. Aside from an OLED…
- Engadget · Not rated · Oct 26, 9:16 a.m. ET Apple updates the iPad mini with an A20 processor and OLED display
The new tablet stats at $699.
- The Verge · Not rated · Oct 26, 9:05 a.m. ET Apple updates the iPad Mini with a larger OLED display
How balanced is this coverage?
Of the 2 rated outlets that covered it, 0 are left of center, 2 are center and 0 are right of center. 4 more are not rated.
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- Left: none.
- Leans left: none.
- Center: Mashable (−0.45), Bloomberg (+0.08).
- Leans right: none.
- Right: none.
Not rated CNET, Engadget, TechCrunch, The Verge. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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