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Apple announces iPad mini 6, iPad 9 models

If you were hoping for new iPads to be announced at Apple’s “California Streaming” event on Tuesday, your wish has come true.

The company unveiled both the iMac mini 6 as well as the iPad 9, which are currently available for pre-order as of this writing.

The ‌iPad‌ 9, which replaces the eighth-generation version, continues to be priced at $329. It features an A13 chip, up to 256GB of storage, and a new 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front-facing camera that supports Center Stage for video calls.The new version adds sRGB support as well as a True Tone display, but offers no improvements to the rear camera. The tablet continues to use somewhat thick bezels as well as a Touch ID Home button.

The new iPad mini 6, which is priced at $499, features more robust changes, an 8.3-inch all-display design, slim bezels, and a new Touch ID power button. The tablet now sports a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front-facing camera with Center Stage, and offers up to a 256GB storage capacity. It arrives with Apple’s latest A15 processor, and is available in new colors that include pink, purple, space gray, and starlight, while the ‌iPad‌ 9 is available in space gray and silver.

Both tablets will be delivered to customers starting on September 24.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via MacRumors