The well-known insider Jon Prosser has shared high-quality renders showcasing the alleged design of the next-generation iPad mini. According to him, the renders are based on diagrams, drawings and real images of the device.
Echoing the words of Bloomberg analysts published earlier this month, Prosser claims that the new iPad mini will get thinner bezels around the display and will lose the home button. The Touch ID sensor, he said, will move to the power button, just like the current iPad Air. The rear panel will contain one main camera lens and a Smart Connector pad. Prosser says the upcoming iPad mini will offer users a USB-C connector instead of the usual Lightning connector, and will also boast significantly improved speakers.
According to Prosser, the new iPad mini will be based on the A14 chipset; will receive support for 5G and will be able to boast compatibility with the new, smaller Apple Pencil stylus. It is assumed that the device will only be available in black, silver and gold. The report claims that the new iPad mini will have dimensions of 206.3 x 137.8 x 6.1 mm. The size of the display has not been disclosed, but there are suggestions that due to the reduction of the bezels; its diagonal will increase to 8.5 or even 9 inches, compared to 7.9 inches in the current iPad mini.
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