Apple is cheaping out on the expensive new iPad mini

Apple announced the eighth generation iPad mini, described as the biggest upgrade in the product's history. The device features an 8.5-inch OLED display with 24% thinner bezels, reducing the thickness to 5.4 millimeters and weight to 255 grams. Powered by the A20 chip, the tablet starts at $699. Preorders are currently open, with wide availability scheduled for November 6. This model improves portability for one-handed reading while maintaining a compact footprint compared to previous LCD versions.