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Apple Said to Plan More Water-Resistant iPad Mini for 2026

Bloomberg details a hole‑less, vibration speaker design intended to improve splash protection.

If Apple succeeds in integrating a water-resistant design, it would mark the first time an iPad has received such treatment,
Control Center makes it easy to access text size adjustment when iPad mini is too small
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Overview

  • Apple is reportedly developing an iPad mini with casing aimed at casual wet use comparable to the iPhone.
  • The redesign is said to use a vibration-based speaker that eliminates external openings to limit water entry.
  • This approach would differ from current iPhones that rely on gaskets and adhesive around speaker grilles.
  • The next model is expected to adopt an OLED display and could arrive as soon as 2026.
  • Reports anticipate a higher starting price—potentially up to $100 more than today’s $499 base—with the exact IP rating still unknown and the current model lacking any official water resistance.