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Introducing “GooPad Mini”, The $99 iPad Mini Android Knockoff

Think $329 is too much for an iPad Mini? Well, you should checkout the "GooPad Mini" then, that costs only $99 and looks "almost" exactly like the iPad Mini. This Chinese knockoff features an 8-inch display with 1024 x 768 resolution, the same as an iPad mini, and runs a heavily skinned Android 4.1 Jelly bean that...

Apple SVP Phil Schiller Justifies the iPad’s $329 Price Tag

Earlier today we noted analyst reactions to the $329 starting price of the new iPad mini. Now in a separate article Reuters (via BGR) interviews Apple SVP Phil Schiller on the iPad mini's starting price: "The iPad is far and away the most successful product in its category. The most affordable product we've made so far was...
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Is the iPad mini Overpriced? [Analyst Opinions]

As widely anticipated thanks to the rumor mill built around Apple, the iPad mini was launched with a great fanfare yesterday. But everybody was surprised when Apple announced the iPad mini pricing, and the first reaction of future iPad (mini?) buyers was among lots of smiling faces: the device is overpriced. (more…)
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iPad mini Event Round Up: What You Need to Know

Lots of awesome announcements were made today by Apple at their special event. Here's a round up of today's headlines in case you missed out: Watch Live Streaming Of Today’s Apple Media Event [UPDATE] Four New Lightning Cables To Hit Apple Store Today 13 Inch Retina MacBook Pro and Mac Mini Specs Leaked Smaller iPad...

Apple iPad mini and Smart Cover Videos Now on YouTube

Apple has uploaded a couple new videos to their YouTube channel, specifically today's iPad mini promo and also the new Smart Cover (which is $39) video. Check them out below: Introducing iPad mini: A beautiful screen, fast and fluid performance, FaceTime and iSight cameras, over 275,000 amazing apps, and 10-hour battery life make iPad mini...

Yes, the iPad mini Has Siri But the iPad 2 Does Not

During the introduction of the iPad mini today, Apple did not have enough time to detail all the features of the smaller iPad, such as the inclusion of the voice assistant, Siri. Some of you asked if Siri was included on the iPad mini and the answer is yet--it's listed on the 'Built-in Apps' section...

Apple Prices in Canada Finally Reach Parity with the U.S.

Prices for Apple goods in Canada have always been higher compared to U.S., but it appears now we have reached parity on a majority of products with our American neighbours. An example? Canadian pricing for the iPad mini is identical to the U.S., with prices starting at $329. As for the existing iPad 2 and latest...
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Try Apple’s ‘Tweaked’ Multi-Touch for the iPad mini Right Now

Today Apple announced the iPad mini with thinner bezels, and also noted they have tweaked iOS 6 so it recognizes whether or not your thumb is resting or interacting with the display, as noticed by The Next Web. The following passage from Apple's website notes the change: Rethinking the screen meant we also had to...

iPad mini to Use Nano SIM for LTE Models Instead of Micro SIM

The iPad mini announced today will have an LTE version like its older siblings the iPad 3 and 4th generation iPad. But what makes it special is Apple has updated the unit to use the smaller nano SIM card we first saw in the debut of the iPhone 5. As noted on Apple's iPad comparison...

Apple’s iPad mini Event Stream Now Online

Apple has quickly put up today's special event stream on their website for viewing. If you missed the live stream, you can now watch the event all over again. Apple announced the 13" Retina MacBook Pro, refreshed the Mac mini, debuted all new iMacs, revealed the 4th gen iPad and unveiled the all new 7.9"...