Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K — SkimNews
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- MacRumors' Aaron Perris discovered images and details for the HomePod Mini 2, iPad mini 8, and Apple TV 4K hidden within Apple's own code
- HomePod Mini 2 retains the original 2020 design but ships in new subdued colors — green, pink, blue, white, and black — replacing the current orange, yellow, and blue options
- iPad mini 8 jumps from the A17 Pro to the A20 Pro chip (the same silicon in the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and folding iPhone Duo), and relocates its front-facing camera to the landscape edge
- Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported the next iPad mini could gain improved waterproofing via a vibration-based speaker and an OLED display matching the larger iPad Pro
- Apple TV 4K fourth-generation model is nearly four years after its predecessor; Perris's earlier leaks suggested an A17 Pro chip, while Gurman's 2024 reporting points to Apple's in-house N1 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip
Why it matters: The iPad mini 8's A20 Pro upgrade marks a two-generation leap that brings compact tablet performance in line with Apple's current flagship iPhones, while the HomePod Mini 2's muted palette signals Apple finally conceding that bright colors don't sell smart speakers as the smart-home category matures.
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