iPad Mini 2
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The iPad Mini 2 (formerly marketed as the iPad mini with Retina display,
The iPad Mini 2 was initially released with iOS 7.
History
The second-generation iPad Mini was announced during a keynote at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on October 22, 2013.[5] The theme of the keynote was 'We still have a lot to cover.'[6] The iPad Mini 2 was then released on October 23, 2013, in silver and space gray colors. It was initially released with IOS 7.0.3, but cellular models were initially released with iOS 7.[7] On March 21, 2017, the iPad mini 2 was discontinued along with the iPad Air 2 with the announcement of the 2017 iPad[8] and was no longer sold through Apple but continued to support major software revisions. iOS 12 is the last major software release supported by the iPad mini 2.[9] Apple has confirmed the A7 SoC used on the iPad mini 2 is not powerful enough to run iPadOS 13 or higher, leaving the only models in the iPad mini line supporting newer iOS versions as of May 1, 2023, being the iPad Mini (5th generation), and iPad Mini (6th generation).[10][11] The last version of iOS that the iPad mini 2 supports is iOS 12.5.7, released on January 23, 2023.[12]
Features
Software
The second-generation iPad Mini was released with the
The iPad mini can act as a
The second-generation iPad Mini comes with several pre-installed applications, including
The second-generation iPad Mini has an optional
The iPad mini 2 supported 6 major iOS versions, which go by iOS 7, iOS 8, iOS 9, iOS 10, iOS 11, and iOS 12. The iPad mini 2 was the first iPad mini to support 6 major versions, and receive full support for all of them. It is also the first 64-bit iPad mini (the original iPad mini was the last 32-bit iPad).
The iPad mini 2 has not been supported past iOS 12 due to the hardware limitations of its A7 chip.
Design
The second-generation iPad Mini largely has the same design as the first
Hardware
Although the second-generation iPad Mini inherits hardware components from the
As with all previous generations of iPad hardware, there are four buttons and one switch on the second-generation iPad Mini. With the device in its portrait orientation, these are: a "home" button on the face of the device under the display that returns the user to the home screen, a wake/sleep button on the top edge of the device, and two buttons on the upper right side of the device performing volume up/down functions, under which is a switch whose function varies according to device settings, functioning either to switch the device into or out of silent mode or to lock/unlock the orientation of the screen.
The audio playback of the second-generation iPad Mini is in stereo with two speakers located on either side of the lightning connector.
The second-generation iPad Mini is available with 16, 32, 64 or 128 GB[a] of internal flash memory, with no expansion option. Apple sells a "camera connection kit" with an SD card reader, but it can only be used to transfer photos and videos.[24]
All second-generation iPad Mini models can connect to a
Timeline
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Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.[25]
Reception
Critical reception
Writing for TechRadar, Gareth Beavis awarded the second-generation iPad Mini a rating of 4.5 out of 5. Beavis praises the Retina display and A7 chip's performance, and states that its "design is still the best in the tablet category." However, he does criticize the price increase.[26] On his website, AnandTech, Anand Lal Shimpi highly compliments the design and increased speed of the second-generation iPad Mini while lamenting the limited color palette, stating "...it's a shame that this is a tradeoff that exists between the two iPads especially given how good Apple is about sRGB coverage in nearly all of its other displays."[27] Despite some criticisms, such as the quality of the camera, Jeffrey Van Camp of Digital Trends gave the second-generation iPad Mini a score of 4.5 out of 5. He writes: "The iPad Mini 2 is our favorite tablet of 2013. With a powerful 64-bit A7 processor and a high-resolution ‘Retina’ screen, it finishes the job that Apple started with the first iPad Mini."[28]
See also
- Comparison of:
- iPad models
- Tablet computers
- E-book readers
Notes
References
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- ^ "Apple – iPad mini with Retina display". October 31, 2013. Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "iPad mini 2 with Retina display – Technical Specifications". support.apple.com. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Apple iPad Mini gets Retina Display
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- ^ "Apple Discontinues iPad Mini 2". MacRumors. March 21, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2024..
- ^ "Maximum iOS Version for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch: Everyi.com". everyi.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "iOS 13 and iPadOS are compatible with these devices | Yale". www.yalehome.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "iOS 13 Supported Devices: iPhone and iPod touch Models: EveryiPhone.com". everymac.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Montilla, Cassim (September 17, 2018). "iOS 12 est disponible : voici les iPhone et iPad compatibles et les nouveautés à retenir". Frandroid (in French). Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ Cue, Eddy; Cook, Tim; Federighi, Craig; Ive, Jony; et al. (June 10, 2013). WWDC 2013 Keynote. Apple Inc. Moscone West, San Francisco, California. Event occurs at c.1h 25min, to end. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ Ankan Deka, Jim (September 14, 2011). "iPad – the Musician's Genie". EF News International. Eastern Fare Music Foundation. Archived from the original on October 30, 2011. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "The new iPad – Amazing iPad apps, built right in". Apple. March 7, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ Sarno, David (January 29, 2010). "Apple confirms 3G VoIP apps on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Skype is waiting". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "The new iPad: It's a Breakthrough because it features are". Apple. March 7, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ Patel, Nilay (January 27, 2010). "The Apple iPad: starting at $499". Engadget. AOL. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ Topolsky, Joshua (January 27, 2010). "Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event". Engadget. AOL. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ Electronista Staff (December 9, 2009). "Apple tablet due March, to get Kindle-killer book deal?". Electronista. MacNN. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
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- ^ "Free NOOK app for iPad, Download eReader app – Barnes & Noble". Barnes & Noble. April 20, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "iPad Mini– Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News – Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ Beavis, Gareth (December 9, 2013). "iPad mini 2 with Retina display review". TechRadar. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ Lal Shimpi, Anand (November 16, 2013). "Apple iPad mini with Retina Display: Reviewed". AnandTech. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
- ^ Van Camp, Jeffrey (November 15, 2013). "Apple iPad Mini 2 Review". Digital Trends. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
External links
- iPad Mini – official site