Apple’s next iPad mini is almost ready

Apple has a lot in store for this fall, headlined by the iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro launching next month. Apple is also working on a new iPad mini, and a new report today suggests it’s coming in October. Apple’s next iPad mini is almost ready, here’s what to expect.

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On the bright side, Apple is more certainly working on an Apple Watch overhaul. Apple prototyped a stylus for the foldable iPhone that we may never see.

Apple seems to be well aware of that and according to Bloomberg ‘s Mark Gurman, the company has "internally prototyped, tested and considered launching" a modified Apple Pencil for its upcoming foldable. Gurman added that it was "unlikely" that Apple releases this prototyped accessory along with its first iPhone with a folding display.

Gurman reported that the prototype stylus was "stubbier" than the existing Apple Pencil models that are usually paired with iPads. Like the existing styluses in Apple’s product offerings, this prototype would attach to the side of the foldable iPhone for storage and charging.

Maintaining that same attachment point poses a major problem since it would get in the way when you open up the foldable but don’t want to use the stylus. On top of that, Gurman added that a stylus could leave marks on the display since foldable devices tend to have more delicate screens.

Even Samsung has certain S Pens that only work with its foldable smartphones.