Apple's Refreshed iPad mini Brings a Bigger OLED Screen for $700

Apple has refreshed the iPad mini, and the headline change is the display. The updated model moves to a bigger OLED screen, a notable step for the smallest iPad in the lineup, and it starts at $700.

Apple is pitching the update as the most significant the iPad mini line has ever received. That is a strong claim for a product family that has rarely changed dramatically from one generation to the next. Reviewers will be the real test, and the screen is where most buyers will notice the difference first.

The $700 starting price places the mini in a bracket that shoppers may not expect from a compact tablet. Anyone choosing between it and a standard iPad will need to weigh whether the smaller size and OLED panel are worth the cost for their use. Reading, drawing, and watching video are the tasks where OLED contrast tends to stand out most.