Apple unveils OLED iPad mini, M6 iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro ahead of Pro and Tell event
Apple announced an OLED iPad mini, an M6-powered iMac and a refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro, alongside updates to its operating systems and AI features.
Apple expanded its fall product rollout on Monday and Tuesday, introducing an OLED iPad mini and new Mac models before the scheduled "Pro and Tell" event. The eighth-generation iPad mini features a 8.5-inch OLED display with 1,200 nits peak brightness, a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and a slimmer, lighter chassis. It is powered by the A20 Pro chip, the same processor used in the iPhone 18 Pro series, and supports Apple Intelligence and Siri AI. Storage starts at 128 GB, with higher-capacity options offering a nano-texture glass panel. The tablet is rated IP67, includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread connectivity via the N1 chip, and ships with a C2 modem for up to 50 % faster cellular speeds. Apple states the battery can last up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi and nine hours on cellular, and a 35 W adapter can charge it to 50 % in 30 minutes. Pricing begins at $699, with pre-orders opening on October 28 and availability on November 6.
"The new iPad mini has Apple's first Acoustic Display, which the company says helps it deliver an even better audio experience," Apple’s product description notes.
On Tuesday, Apple detailed upgrades to its desktop and laptop lines. The 24-inch iMac now runs the M6 chipset, offering up to five times faster on-device AI performance and up to 1.5 × overall speed gains compared with the prior M4 model. Configurations include a base 10-core CPU and an optional 12-core version with four Thunderbolt 4 ports and a nano-texture glass option. The iMac adds the N1 networking chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, and an optional 2.5 Gb Ethernet port. It retains a 4.5K Super Retina display, 12 MP Center Stage camera, six-speaker Dolby Atmos system, at least 16 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. Prices start at $1,499, with a four-port version at $1,699; pre-orders also begin on October 28 for a November 6 launch.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro received a 12-core M6 processor and the same N1 networking chip. Apple claims up to 30 % faster graphics and 25 % quicker AI workloads than the previous M5-based model, with specific performance improvements in ray-traced rendering, image processing, and code compilation. The base configuration starts at $1,999 for 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage, with pre-orders opening on Wednesday and general availability on November 6.