Apple's smallest tablet is getting a bigger screen. Earlier this week, the company announced the eighth-generation iPad Mini alongside several new MacBook Pro models, bringing OLED technology to Apple's miniature tablet for the first time. The diminutive slate won't hit shelves until November 6th; however, you can already preorder it from Amazon, Walmart, Apple, and […]
Here’s where you can preorder the new OLED-equipped iPad Mini

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