iPad Mini 6 Unboxing Videos and Reviews Shared Ahead of Friday Launch

Apple's embargo on reviews of the sixth-generation iPad mini has now lifted ahead of the first devices arriving with customers on Friday, giving the first hands-on looks at the company's much-anticipated refresh of its smallest tablet. In addition to our detailed review roundup, we have gathered together a number of unboxing videos and reviews of the new device.

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The key new features of the devices include a new, all-screen design with squared-off edges and no Home Button, a larger display, Touch ID in the top button, the A15 Bionic chip for up to 80 percent faster performance, Center Stage for video calls, various camera hardware upgrades, and new color options.

Scroll down for the first ‌iPad mini‌ unboxing and review videos from a range of prominent YouTubers.

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For more in-depth impressions, read our iPad mini review roundup.

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Top Rated Comments

FSMBP Avatar
46 months ago
Awesome product...generic/overdone YouTube thumbnails with weird facial expressions holding an iPad.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
acblue94 Avatar
46 months ago

('https://www.macrumors.com/2021/09/22/ipad-mini-6-unboxing-videos-and-reviews/')

Apple's embargo on reviews of the sixth-generation iPad mini has now lifted ahead of the first devices arriving with customers on Friday, giving the first hands-on looks at the company's much-anticipated refresh of its smallest tablet. In addition to our upcoming detailed review roundup, we have gathered together a number of unboxing videos and reviews of the new device.



The key new features of the devices include a new design with squared-off edges, an all-screen design with no Home Button and a larger display, Touch ID in the top button, the A15 Bionic chip for up to 80 percent faster performance, Center Stage for video calls, various camera hardware upgrades, and new color options.

Scroll down for the first iPad mini unboxing and reviews videos from a range of prominent YouTubers.

Videos






















For more in-depth impressions, read our upcoming iPad mini review roundup.

Article Link: iPad Mini 6 Unboxing Videos and Reviews Shared Ahead of Friday Launch ('https://www.macrumors.com/2021/09/22/ipad-mini-6-unboxing-videos-and-reviews/')
iJustine: “Very nice document”. Are you kidding. How can you really get a true review. You can send her a ton of bricks with an Apple logo on it and she will go nuts in happiness.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
4jasontv Avatar
46 months ago
IJustine. Oi.
“Pink is my favorite color.” Opens pink iPad to reveal it looks silver. “It’s subtle.” Compares it to iPad Pro…”I guess this isn’t pink either.”

They all feel phoned in, but her unboxing might have been the most forced.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TheYayAreaLiving ?️ Avatar
46 months ago
Too bad it's delayed till October. But alot of people will be loving this device :)
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
snipr125 Avatar
46 months ago
Its a thing of beauty!
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ElectronGuru Avatar
46 months ago
I’m sorry— is the launch not Friday 9/24 anymore? Or you are talking online orders?
There are four dates in play

1) announcement

2) press reveal (today)

3) initial availability (Friday)

4) eta on new apple orders (currently november, was october, was september)
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)