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Apple announces a version of iPad Mini and we tell you what makes it special

Apple presented this Tuesday the new version of its popular smartphone, the iPhone 13 , which was one of the various device announcements made during a virtual event from its headquarters in Cupertino, California.

The presentation takes place amid protests against the controversial plan that would seek to scan iPhones to locate images of child abuse.

Among the devices that were also featured by Tim Cook, the counselor Apple delegate who has been in charge of the company for a decade , there is a renewed iPad and an updated version of your iPad Mini .

Two new iPads, including the renewed Mini version

Apple also presented its updates to its iPad line on Tuesday, with new versions of its mode the basics starting at $ 329 dollars and a refurbished iPad Mini at starting at $ 499 Dollars.

Apple’s cheapest iPad gets an upgrade with an A processor 13 faster and better front camera than 12 megapixels to improve video calls, as in Zoom. It has a wider lens to capture more people in the same scene and can have an LTE wireless connection .

Apple mentions that the new iPad Mini, which will feature an 8.3-inch touch screen, will be a 80% faster than previous model .

The tablet will include an update to its cameras, compatibility with the second generation of Apple Pencil and support for 5G wireless networks .

The basic iPad will keep the same design and price, but will have more storage starting at 64 GB and will add a front camera of 12 megapixels with support for Center Stage , a feature of iPad Pro models that can automatically detect and follow who’s on the screen.

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The system iPadOS 15 brings New Features to Help You Get the Most Out of iPad Features . Multitasking is even more intuitive and easier to use.

New widget layouts for the home screen and library Apps offer easy ways to personalize the iPad experience and organize apps.

Notes feature reaches system-wide with Quick Note, and offers new forms of collaboration either by writing with your fingers or using the Apple Pencil.

The Touch ID sensor is located on the top button that turns the screen on and off. Photo Courtesy Apple.

In addition, the Translate application comes to the iPad with new functions that make conversations easier and more natural, such as automatic translation .

The iPad mini features an aluminum housing, uses tin and rare earth elements 100% recycled magnets on the case and speakers.

The Touch ID sensor has been integrated into the top button that turns the screen on and off. It also uses a USB-C connector, instead of Apple’s Lightning connector. Can support 5G wireless connection. Works with 2nd generation Apple Pencil stylus.

The new iPad models will be available from 24 of September.

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