# #iPadMini in the news

October 26, 2026 at 01:12 PM

> Apple Unveils Eighth-Generation iPad Mini · Apple Announces 'Pro and Tell' Event for October · Apple Plans Major October 2026 Launch Events

[Apple Unveils Eighth-Generation iPad Mini](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/apple-unveils-eighth-generation-ipad-mini-860f36ff>)
*October 26, 2026 at 01:12 PM* - Apple's new iPad mini features an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro chip, and IP67 rating, with pre-orders starting October 28 for $699.

[Apple Announces 'Pro and Tell' Event for October](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/apple-announces-pro-and-tell-event-for-october-18b781a5>)
*October 19, 2026 at 03:44 PM* - Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak confirms a hardware event featuring expected M5 MacBook Pro redesigns and a new OLED iPad mini.

[Apple Plans Major October 2026 Launch Events](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/apple-plans-major-october-2026-launch-events-e5f990bc>)
*October 8, 2026 at 08:41 PM* - Apple is set to unveil a new smart home hub, OLED iPad mini, and M5-powered MacBook Ultra models during two major events this October.