iPad mini will be discontinued, report claims

16 May 2017
In a world where tablets are selling less and less, the small device isn't really needed anymore - especially with phones getting bigger.

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  • Anonymous
  • mTw
  • 17 May 2017

Rumours say in the next 2 years, smartphone's screen diagonal will be around 7,5", totally bezelless. We already have 6,3".....

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    • AnonD-246723
    • KSE
    • 17 May 2017

    gilda, 16 May 2017What a shame! The mini is the perfect size for reading and ... moreNo.... Kindle has the perfect size and screen for reading . Saying reafing on LCD is perfect is dumb

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      • AnonD-246723
      • KSE
      • 17 May 2017

      Anonymous, 17 May 2017True for Android Tablets. Not so much for iPads. There a... moreiPad sales keep dropping . No matter what you say it won't increase .

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        • Anonymous
        • uJD
        • 17 May 2017

        Savor , 17 May 2017Like the millions of people who stopped buying tablets. Doe... moreTrue for Android Tablets. Not so much for iPads.

        There are iPad exclusive apps that iPhone do not have. Just that Apple put too much power into it, so its good for 4 years and counting, plus their OS have support soo long, so theres no need to upgrade.

        Plus you look at the hardware over the years.. mini 2 (A7) mini 3 (A7) mini 4 (A8).. If i have mini 2, why should i go buy mini 3 or 4?? If they keep it up to date.. like mini 5 (A10).. and ditch their iPad pro lines.. i tell you it will sell like hotcakes again.

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          • Anonymous
          • LQs
          • 17 May 2017

          No...I need a new iPad.

          Preference for 7.5" , LCD, 6000 mAh, no rear cam, 12mp front cam ( but not yellow-ish like i7+)

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            • Savor
            • QX8
            • 17 May 2017

            Force Majeure, 17 May 2017This is true, I would never ever buy another tablet.Like the millions of people who stopped buying tablets. Doesn't matter if Apple discontinued the iPad mini or not, nobody really buys tablets anymore so you wouldn't be the only one. They want phablets. Another tablet is just an added accessory like a smart watch occupied by many other gadgets. No longer a necessity. Tablets were always a fad to me anyways. People eventually stopped caring of it can't make calls except through VOIP or video calls.

            Tablets = giant media player

            Let it die out.

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              • Force Majeure
              • m}J
              • 17 May 2017

              This is true, I would never ever buy another tablet.

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                • Cabinman
                • S3L
                • 17 May 2017

                I have been waiting for mini 5. I use mini iPad far more than my full size unit.
                It is easy to carry about and with the SIM card version an ideal email sender and reader and with the use of kindle app then ideal for reading

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                  • AnonD-488954
                  • FT9
                  • 16 May 2017

                  My favorite device is Ipad mini. My Ipad mini 1 has been working perfectly for four years, and I am still using it for reading, study, and videos every day. I don't understand what can I do with the bulky and heavy Ipads, and why people need to pretend to be using a computer while using the stupid Ipad pro.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 6jq
                    • 16 May 2017

                    gilda, 16 May 2017What a shame! The mini is the perfect size for reading and ... moreNot really. With phones up to 7 inches big these days I struggle to see their relevance. Also 10 inch devices are as big as an A5 book, maybe smaller when bezels are kept at a minimum. Not exactly big devices...

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                      • gilda
                      • 3iJ
                      • 16 May 2017

                      What a shame! The mini is the perfect size for reading and portability.

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                        • AnonD-39937
                        • nD{
                        • 16 May 2017

                        iPad mini it's way too cheap for the bitten apple logo, there was just a matter of time till Apple would have sorted this mistake up.