Following the iPadOS 15.5 update, an unknown number of iPad mini owners have been complaining about intermittent charging issues plaguing their Apple tablet.
Some iPad mini 6 owners report charging issues following the iPadOS 15.5 update
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The best iPad cases for kids
Yes, you should probably put a case on your iPad before handing it over to a child. But how do you know which one to get? That's where we come in. After many hours of research, we’ve put together this roundup of the best iPad cases for kids with options for all models, budgets and use-cases.
New iPad mini wallpapers for iPhone
Of the devices Apple announced in September 2021, the all 6th-generation iPad mini is getting a lot of attention. The fun sized device now includes an edge to edge screen and a Touch ID power button like its larger predecessor the iPad Air. Adding to the playfulness, Apple added more color ways and included iPad mini wallpapers that match each hardware version.
Quick video tips: How to get started with, set up and use your iPad mini 6
Congrats on getting your new iPad mini 6! If you're wondering where to start, we're here to help. Watch our quick video for useful iPad mini 6 tips ranging from setting up and configuring the tablet to discovering hidden features to using Apple Pencil 2 and other accessories.
The iPad mini 6 volume buttons change their input based on orientation
The all-new, redesigned iPad mini features plenty of noteworthy elements. That includes the "all-screen" design thanks to its smaller bezels, Touch ID built into the top button, and a USB-C port. Among other things. But it looks like Apple slipped in another detail, tied to what many would consider is one of the more boring elements of the tablet.
iPhone 13 and some iPads reset their home screen widgets when restored from a backup
If your iPhone or iPad widgets reset to their default settings after restoring your device from a backup, feel free to chalk that up to an iOS bug that Apple is aware of.
Download the official iPad mini 6 wallpapers
Apple released iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 to the public on September 20, 2021. Deep inside the file structure of the IPSW file, one can locate the official iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPad mini 6 wallpapers. You can head there, or simply check out the official Apple wallpaper files right here in a special edition of Wallpapers of the Week.
Compared: iPad mini 6 vs iPad mini 5
Apple's California Streaming event wrapped up pretty quickly, all things considered. The company unveiled a handful of new products, including the iPhone 13 lineup. But arguably the star of the show was the brand new, oft-rumored, all-new redesigned iPad mini.
How to preorder your iPhone 13, iPad mini 6, iPad 9 or Apple Watch Series 7
Apple's refreshed its phone and tablet offerings with the September 14 unveiling of the new iPhone 13, sixth-generation iPad mini and ninth-generation iPad. The gadgets are shipping soon so read this if you're about to pre-order an iPhone 13 or one of the new iPad models.
The A15 Bionic in the iPad mini 6 is slightly slower than the iPhone 13
One of the best parts of the brand new, redesigned iPad mini is the fact it features an A15 Bionic processor. That's the newest chip from Apple, and it's also what's present in the iPhone 13 lineup, too. However, if you were thinking the speeds would be the same across devices, it turns out that isn't the case.
mmWave 5G support: Non-existent on the new iPad mini, limited to US-only iPhone 13 models
Cellular versions of Apple's sixth-generation iPad mini don't support mmWave, a faster 5G protocol that's predominately used in the United States, at all. As for the new iPhone 13, it still restricts mmWave 5G support to the US just like its predecessor, the iPhone 12 family.
California streaming no more: You’ve read about the latest Apple shiny, now watch all the new ads
Apple's virtually-held September 14 event under the tagline “California Streaming” revealed updates to the iPhone lineup, Apple's bread and butter, in addition to the sixth-generation iPad mini and Apple Watch Series 7. If you're not caught up yet, it might be a great idea to watch the new ads first to familiarize yourself with Apple's talking points before diving deeper.