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Apple officially launched sales of a number of new products on November 6, including the new iPad mini equipped with OLED display, iMac equipped with M6 chip, and the latest generation of MacBook Pro series products. From now on, consumers can purchase related devices through Apple's official website and Apple Store apps. The first batch of pre-order users have also begun to receive the new machines. The products are also gradually entering Apple Store retail stores and Apple authorized dealer channels.
The eighth-generation iPad mini released this time introduces OLED display technology to Apple’s smallest tablet product for the first time. The new machine is equipped with an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR display with a peak brightness of up to 1,200 nits, a contrast ratio of 2 million to 1, and supports a minimum brightness display of 1 nit. The 256GB and 512GB versions also offer a nano-textured glass option for the first time to further reduce the impact of reflections.
In terms of hardware, the new iPad mini uses the A20 Pro processor and Apple N1 wireless chip, supporting Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 technologies. With a body thickness of only 5.4 mm and a weight of approximately 255 grams, it is Apple’s thinnest and lightest iPad product to date. At the same time, the device is also the first iPad to be IP67 dustproof and waterproof. Apple also introduced a new Acoustic Display sound solution that emits sound through the screen, so there is no need for traditional speaker openings on the outside of the fuselage.
The front camera of the new phone is 12 million pixels and has been adjusted to the horizontal frame position to optimize the video call experience. The device is compatible with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB‑C version). However, the display refresh rate remains at 60Hz and does not support ProMotion adaptive high refresh rate technology. This has become one of the most common controversial points in early reviews.
In terms of price, the 128GB Wi‑Fi version of iPad mini starts at US$699 in the US market, while the 256GB and 512GB versions are priced at US$799 and US$999 respectively. Opting for nano-textured glass costs an additional $100. Wi‑Fi+Cellular models with cellular support start at $849, with educational discounts starting at $649.
At the same time, Apple also officially launched a new iMac equipped with M6 processor. This is the first major update to the all-in-one product line since the release of the M4 version of iMac. The M6 chip provides up to 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU configurations. Apple said that the graphics performance of the new machine can be up to twice that of the previous generation, and it is also equipped with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and an optional 2.5Gb Ethernet interface integrated into the power adapter.
The M6 version of the iMac starts at US$1,499, corresponding to a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU configuration; the version equipped with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU starts at US$1,699. Educational discount prices start at $1,449.
At the same time, the new MacBook Pro series is also fully launched today. Among them, the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M6 version) starts at US$1,999, equipped with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, and provides Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity through the N1 wireless chip.
Apple also simultaneously launched new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro touch models, with the two products starting at US$2,899 and US$3,399 respectively. The new machine is equipped with an M5 Pro or M5 Max processor and uses a PROLED XDR display that supports touch operation for the first time. At the same time, Apple canceled the previous notch design and introduced the Dynamic Island smart island solution. In terms of display brightness, whether it is SDR or HDR content, the peak brightness can reach 2,000 nits.
According to Apple’s online store, the delivery cycle for some 14-inch and 16-inch touch-screen MacBook Pro configurations in silver and space black colors has been extended to 2 to 3 weeks. Therefore, for consumers who want to get the new device as soon as possible, it may be a faster option to go to the local Apple Store to buy it in stock.
With the official launch of the OLED version of iPad mini, M6 iMac and new generation MacBook Pro series, Apple has further completed its Mac and iPad product lineup updates by the end of 2026, bringing a new round of product upgrades to the high-end mobile computing and desktop device markets.
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