A couple of months ago, Apple finally launched its new iPad Mini with an 8.3-inch display but soon after its release, some users started complaining about the “jelly scrolling” issue in which the right side of the screen runs faster than the left side in portrait mode.

In response, Apple said that this is normal for LCD display as such screens refresh line-by-line. But now it seems that the technology giant is working on a new variant of the iPad Mini 6 that could solve the “jelly scrolling” issue on the device.

As per the report coming from @FronTron, Apple is considering launching a refreshed iPad Mini with a 120Hz ProMotion display instead of the current 60Hz screen. This is the same display that Apple is using on the iPad Pro models since 2017 and this year’s iPhone 13 Pro models also come with a ProMotion display.

It comes with a variable refresh rate where it drops to 10Hz when the content on the screen doesn’t need a high refresh rate. This means that the system automatically detects the activities and what refresh rate to apply, helping the device save battery life.

If the reports are to be believed, then Apple is currently testing an 8.3-inch panel that is manufactured by Samsung. Do note that this is just a rumor at this point in time and there’s no confirmation that Apple will actually launch a refreshed version of the iPad Mini 6, so take this with a pinch of salt.

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The Apple iPad mini 6 had just recently hit the stores. But, users of the new tablet started noticing a jelly scrolling effect on its display soon after its sale. Now, the sixth generation of iPad mini is facing additional issues related to its display.

The Cupertino based giant claims that these issues are normal and not caused by hardware defect. However, various users are also reporting other issues with their iPad mini 6’s LCD panel, which includes the discoloration and distortions. As per a users on Reddit (Via 9To5Mac), some units of the latest iPad mini 6 have been facing a manufacturing defect with the 8.3 inch Liquid Retina LCD display. The Reddit user found that he faced some distortion and discoloration when touching the screen with the iPad in portrait orientation.

Furthermore, the user found that the issues apparently become more noticeable when the iPadOS is set to dark mode and when the screen is touched with slightly more pressure than usual. He further added that even after receiving a replacement unit from Apple, the new iPad still suffered from a similar issue. Reportedly, the company;s retail employee told the customer that it wouldn’t be surprised if the firm announces a recall for the iPad mini 6 due to its display.

As of right now, the issue does not appear to be too widespread and might just be a hardware issue on a smaller scale. But, a few other users on Reddit have also managed to replicate the distortion issue on the iPad mini 6’s LCD panel. Those suffering from this issue can take their iPads to an Apple Store or Repair Center to ask for a replacement unit. So stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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Known for its teardown of smartphones, iFixit now brought iPad mini 6 under their radar and tore the life out of it to find out what’s actually inside it. Other than getting to know more about the processor, battery, Type-C connector, the most awaited bit, from the eyes of the affected lot, is iFixit’s take on the ongoing “Jelly Scrolling” fuss. While the teardown experts suggest this effect is normal, the wobbling is surprisingly much more noticeable on iPad mini 6.

iFixit notes that it is a natural behavior for LCD and OLED displays to exhibit similar display wobbling but it also appears that the jelly scrolling on iPad mini 6 isn’t as minimal as others and is indeed a pain. However, it still remains unclear as to what could be the reason behind its occurrence but it is highly likely to be because of a specific board placement. This means, that there’s no imminent solution to this problem and iPad mini 6 users will have to continue facing the jelly scrolling issue.

The short video of iPad mini 6 disassemblies by iFixit suggests that A15 SoC used is downclocked a bit when compared to what it is in the iPhone 13 series. It is easier to remove the USB-C connector on the new iPad mini when compared to the previous generations. The battery still being adhered to the chassis indicates that early rumors pointing towards Apple mulling a similar move with the device’s battery were void.

iFixit gives the device a 3 out of 10 and claims that the new device is slightly more repairable. The preliminary video doesn’t dive into much detail but a full teardown can be expected in the coming days.

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Ever since the Apple iPad mini 6 hit the stores last week, users across the globe have been affected by a weird “jelly scrolling” effect in the display. This makes the scrolling stuttery where one part of the display refreshes at an abnormally slower rate. But as it turns out, this may not be an issue after all. Apple believes there’s nothing wrong with the screen and this is expected behavior on LCD panels.

There have been multiple reports that suggest a wobble effect kicks in the iPad mini 6 and at first, it felt like a software bug. Despite this being an annoying event, the company states that the “jelly scrolling” effect is completely expected on LCD screens. Apple blames the LCD panels “do refresh line by line,” ​which causes a delay between lines.

Here is is slow-mo video of scrolling on the iPad Min i slowed down EVEN MORE in a frame-by-frame step through. Notice how the right moves up faster than the left.

In normal usage you barely see it, but every now and then it become noticeable. In landscape it goes away entirely pic.twitter.com/iq9LGJzsDI

— Dieter Bohn (@backlon) September 22, 2021

Contrary to what Apple says, the “jelly scrolling” effect is negligible and hard to notice on other iPad models having 60Hz LCD displays, including the iPad Air 4. Not just Apple, but devices with LCD panels from other brands don’t seem to have this issue either.

But now that Apple has cleared the air on the “jelly scrolling”, there’s no way iPad mini 6 users can expect a repair or replacement and will, unfortunately, have to bear with the wobbling display. For the ones who are still under the 14 days window of refund, if you happen to face this issue, getting it returned appears to be the only wise option as of now.

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Recent rumors have revealed that Apple is working on a major design overhaul of its upcoming iPad mini tablets. Now, renders have revealed these new major changes in design while also highlighting some of its key specifications as well.

According to a GSMArena report, the new renders were designed by Michael Ma (@apple_idesigner) offers us a look at the upcoming tablet that is expected to launch sometime around the iPhone 13 series later this year. Notably, these renders also offered some keys specs as well. The upcoming iPad mini will basically be a more compact version of the fourth generation of iPad Air, with an 8.4 inch Liquid Retina display.This display will have a 60Hz refresh rate and uniform bezels. Furthermore, the complete renders of the tablet are listed as 206 x 138 x 6.1mm and it will be available in Space Gray, Silver, Rose Gold, Green, and Sky Blue colors. Under the hood, the iPad mini render sports the Cupertino based giant’s A14 Bionic chipset. The iPad mini will also reportedly run the company’s third generation Pencil stylus and will arrive in a WiFi only and 5G cellular model as well. The tablet will also bring a Touch ID scanner housed in the power button.

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Apple for a long time is preparing for the launch of its next Mini version of the iPad. Allegedly it will be called the Apple iPad mini 6 and it is expected to arrive this fall. Now, an iPad chassis has been spotted in a hands-on video which is said to be of none other than the chassis of the upcoming iPad mini.

According to the video, the purported Apple iPad mini has an upgraded design as compared to the predecessor. It brings thinner bezels and a new camera design to the table. The hands-on video of the chassis showcased that iPad has slim bezels and does not have the Touch ID at the bottom.

This could mean that the upcoming device is skipping the fingerprint ID and is going solely for the Face ID. Interestingly, the tablet has a bigger camera unit. It is similar to what we have seen in the iPhone 13 rumors.

Moreover, the iPad has a weird placement of the volume rocker. The tablet has the volume rocker placed at the top left-hand side, opposite the power button. As per the source, this could be a manufacturing error and it might just have the regular volume button placement.

Apart from this, the iPad mini a.k.a alleged iPad mini 6 appeared in multiple leaks. As of now, we know that the tablet may feature a smaller screen, somewhere between 8.5-inch to 9-inch. The device will come powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset and will have support for Apple Pencil.

Instead of a lightning port, the device is expected to have a USB Type-C port for charging. It will run on iPadOS and come in Gold, Silver, and Black colors.

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Yesterday, we saw alleged dummy images of the upcoming iPad mini model. It showed that the display had thick bezels, a physical Home button, and a design similar to the predecessor. However, we have received new renders of the iPad mini 6 and the renders tell us a whole new story.

The renders of the Apple iPad mini 6 we received were from an anonymous source so we aren’t sure if it’s 100% legit. Anyway, talking about them, the alleged images seem to be listings for a screen protector of the iPad mini 6.

Unlike the images leaked before, we see construction that has a more boxy design with somewhat sharp edges and not curvy edges on the back. Also, these resemble the iPad Pro 2020 and the latest iPhone 12 series design language.

We see a Power button at the top, volume buttons to the right. Upfront, the selfie camera is tucked inside the bezels and not present underneath the display inside the punch-hole. Speaking of which, the renders are quite different from the one we saw in January.

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That older report said that the iPad mini 6 would have punch-hole display upfront and host an in-display fingerprint sensor(Touch ID on display). Contrary to this, a report by a Japanese website Mac Otakara said that iPad mini will emanate iPad Air 3 design, continue to have Touch ID on the home button which is clearly missing on the new renders.

So far, reports say that the iPad mini 6 will feature either 8.5-inch or 9-inch display out of which 8.4-inch seems to be most likely. Either way, it will be an upgrade from the 7.9-inch screen on the iPad mini 5. And unlike the ‘Pro’ version, Apple will probably release this model with the lightning port in 2021.

Apple brought the Touch ID on the power button with the iPad Air 4 last year and it is still unclear which of the options Apple would choose for iPad mini 6. Lastly, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that an iPad mini, alongside a new ‘Pro’ model, is coming with a mini-LED display but there are no further reports on the same.

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Apple has been revamping its devices lineup and while some of the devices are getting refreshed internals, some device have updated designs. Now, it seems that the company’s upcoming iPad Mini 6 could have a new design and some interesting features.

The report about the updated design for the Apple iPad Mini 6 comes through David Kowalski, who previously leaked information related to devices like Google Pixel 5, Samsung Galaxy Note20, and the Apple iPhone 12 Pro.

He had also shared information about the Apple iPad Pro (2021) and now in the latest information for the iPad Mini 6, he claims that the company will be using an in-display Touch ID fingerprint sensor. The renders show a cutout in the region of Touch ID which may be just for illustration purposes.

Another feature that is being reported is the punch-hole cutout for housing the front-facing camera. If that case, the company will be able to cut down the size of bezels, offering a full-screen experience to users.

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It also seems to be in line with what Ming-Chi Kuo said about the iPhone Mini 6 with a 9.1-inch display. Yes, the device is expected to come with a bigger display compared to what the previous models in the iPad Mini series featured.

The device is expected to come powered by the Apple A14 chipset, which is the same chip that powers the newly launched iPhone 12 series. As for the availability, the device could get launched in the month of March, along with the iPad Pro 2021 and iPhone SE 2021.

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