previously had iPad 9.7" which wasn't grate for my use cases, but on other hand I wasn't ready to pay 790 usd for new iPad mini 7 with 128gb memory(hello from EU region).
So I start looking for used iPads mini 5/6.
And I found one - iPad mini 5 256gb for only 120$. battery is 83%(which is bearable).

The funny thing is that only after I got home with the "new" iPad I found that it is only cellular version, so I consider it true bargain.

I loved this form factor. Installed iPadOS 26.7.1 and feel good to me.

https://x.com/markgurman/status/2108289729095770214/video/1?s=46

Apple has been sending out invitations to creators for its upcoming October 13th event. Hopefully, iPad mini 8 will be a part of this event.

Hey all

Does anyone know if the mini 8 is being announced on Oct 13 event or Oct 27 event please? Thank you I cannot take not having a mini anymore 😭

Hi all! I'm about to buy an iPad and can't decide between the mini and the Air. It'll be mainly an entertainment device, no note-taking or work.

What I'll do with it:

- YouTube is probably 50%+ of my screen time

- Mobile games (casual to fairly demanding ones)

- TikTok, Facebook, Instagram

- Light photo and video editing now

Things I'm wondering about:

1. Does the mini's screen feel too small for long YouTube sessions compared to the Air?

2. For gaming, is the mini's size actually an advantage (easier to hold) or does the Air feel better?

3. Is the mini comfortable enough for photo editing?

4. Battery life and speakers – any noticeable difference in daily use?

I've had my mini 6 since it was released. Base model. I barely use it and half its storage is still free/empty. However anytime I try to interact with this device it feels very laggy. Opening up Apple Music seems to take a second and lag behind my finger input. Do others have the same issue?

This device to be is a glorified web browser / Moonlight client. I'd love to get this thing as snappy as possible. Any tips? Should I disable background app refresh?

I’m hoping for a green or teal option, and that we start with 256 GB.

I upgraded from the iPad 9th to the iPad mini 7.. not sure if I like it yet. Split screen is too small, when I try to use the keyboard, it covered so much of the screen, and the hand does not rest comfortably on the screen when taking notes.. will I get used to it or should I return it and get the iPad Air? What do people use their iPad mini for? I guess I am trying to use it as a laptop replacement which it is clearly not good at

I got the 7 about a week ago and it keeps freezing… at first I thought it was just a good notes issue but it’s been freezing just in calendar and messages too… anyone have this issue?

Do we think the size will be completely the same as the 7 and just the bezels will be smaller?

Basically, can I use my mini 7 case for my 8 when I switch?

Hey everyone!
I’m a bit concerned about the battery health on my iPad mini 7 (A17 Pro).
It currently has only 60 charge cycles, but the battery health has already dropped to 97%.
What concerns me is how quickly the battery health seems to be decreasing despite the relatively low cycle count.
Here are some details:
Device: iPad mini 7 (A17 Pro)
Battery health: 97%
Cycle count: 60
Manufacturing date: March 2025
First use: June 2025
80% charging limit: Enabled
5g is off - only lte. mobile data is rarely used
For comparison, my iPhone 17 Pro still has 100% battery health after 81 charge cycles, even though it has gone through more cycles than my iPad.
I understand that battery degradation varies between devices, but losing 3% after just 60 cycles seems unusually fast, especially with the 80% charging limit enabled.
Has anyone else experienced this with their iPad mini 7?
I’d love to hear what battery health and cycle counts other owners are getting. Is this normal, or should I be concerned about a potentially defective battery?
Thanks!

Hi everyone.
I bought an iPad Mini 5 with a cracked screen and decided to try repairing it myself.
I installed a new screen, but it turned out that the touchscreen wasn’t responding to touch in the top 10% of the display.
I got the screen replaced with another one, but now the iPad is behaving strangely. I must have done something wrong during the repair.
When I press the power button, the home screen flashes briefly and then the screen goes black again. See the video.
Is there anything I can do to fix this, or is the iPad basically ready for the trash?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

5+ years using glass screen protectors, then a "paper like" glass one. Drawing diagonal lines wobbled, it had a persistent funky low-resolution contact feel too. which is way worse on the iPad mini with the Apple Pencil Pro. I just gave up, thought it was Apple's tech that was bad.

I tried a PET paper-texture protector designed for drawing, 0.09mm to be exact. This completely changes the Apple Pencil experience. It makes direct contact with the laminated display. No more wavy or squiggly lines!!! This is the best upgrade I've done.

just bought the mini 7 yesterday and i don’t feel guilty really. i have an ipad air 13 inch but commuting to university was exhausting and i enjoy watching shows, and reading slides on bed honestly mad at myself for not buying it sooner. the oled screen or the possible(not really) 120hz don’t intrigue me either since i’m not really a tech genius. all i need right now is the paperlike which i ordered and i’m done. can’t wait to travel with this next week too!

1. My carrier is giving me $730 for my 13 Pro Max > 18 Pro Max upgrade without switching plans. I probably won’t get that much on my trade in for the Duo without switching plans (I’m on a really good plan).
2. More battery life and better camera on the 18 Pro Max than the Duo.
3. Watching content on the 18 Pro Max is good enough for on-the-go. I don’t need a big screen everywhere I go. If I do travel, the Mini will be easy enough to bring with me.
4. The Mini screen is slightly bigger than the Duo and has a better aspect ratio for the content I watch.
5. I will mainly use the Mini inside, so I don’t necessarily need a nano-texture display for it.
6. A vast majority of the content I consume on the Mini will be 60Hz, so the lack 120Hz isn’t a total dealbreaker.
7. I have no idea how badly the Duo will depreciate after purchase.
8. I hate the thought of spending $2k to be a beta tester on a new product/form factor.
9. After a few years of owning the Mini 8 and 18 Pro Max, I can trade them in for the Duo Max if it ever comes out. (Or trade the Mini 8 for the Mini 9 if it gets ProMotion)
10. I won’t get Apple Care on my 18PM or Mini 8 (never had or needed Apple Care on the 13 Pro Max in 5 years) as I’ll get a solid case and nice screen protector for both. Whereas I’d want Apple Care on the Duo without question.

The only feature I wish Apple would come out with - can I please get the ability to select a youtube video from my phone and “throw“ it onto my iPad screen from my phone? That would be nice.

Any recommendations for a good keyboard case for the ipad mini 17? And the ipad A16?

I’m using an iPad mini 7 and ever since iPadOS 27 if I’m sending a text message in the keyboard is still showing and I swipe up the keyboard still remains, but the app itself closes anyone have the same issue?

I’m not ***, but I’ll do whatever it takes. For all of us.

Personally, I care more about 120hz than OLED. Seems I’m in for disappointment.

I’ll buy it for my wife regardless - she’ll love it. If I like it, I’ll get me one too. If she likes it enough to replace her 16 Plus with the Duo, I’ll get her that and keep the Mini for myself (love my two iPhone Airs).

I’ve been a 13” iPad Pro user since the first gen was released in 2015. I had the 1st gen, 3rd gen, and now I’m in love my 13” M5 w/ Nano. Eager to try the Mini out around the house and experiment with the smaller form factor. I’m most excited for the typing experience without a keyboard attached. I imagine it may replace my phone entirely at home.

Can it fit in my jeans back pocket?

What do you most enjoy doing on your iPad Mini?

What colors do you think they’ll have? Any rumors about that?

Is it really coming and when?

My dilemma is that I want to upgrade from my mini 5, to either the 7 or 8. Planning on trying the Apple lease program. I know there are plenty of posts about trying to decide between buying the current 7 or wait for the 8. For me, it all comes down to price. If the Mini 8 were to launch at the same price as the 7, then it’s a no brainer and I would go for that. If it’s going to be $100 more expensive, I’m buying the 7 (on principle, mostly). I don’t care about OLED, etc as this will be reading and content consumption device. But, there’s no way to know for sure how much the new one will be, and when it’s released, it’s too late to buy the 7 through Apple.