Apple Schedules New iPad Mini Pre-Orders for Wednesday Morning
Apple announced that its newly revealed iPad mini will be available for pre-order starting at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, according to a report published by MacRumors. The technology company invited select reporters and content creators to an all-day product launch experience in Los Angeles scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and cited by MacRumors. Gurman expects the presentation to begin with a short video introducing a rumored MacBook Pro featuring a touchscreen. Pre-orders for both the new iPad mini and the anticipated touchscreen MacBook Pro are slated to open immediately following that introductory video. The scheduling suggests the opening presentation will last approximately ten minutes, aligning the 10:10 a.m. pre-order window with the conclusion of the video. Additional hardware, including new iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro models powered by M6 chips, is expected to become available for pre-order at the exact same time.
Press Releases and Regulatory Website Hints
While Apple issued the official press release for the new iPad mini at 6 a.m. Pacific Time on announcement day, press materials for the touchscreen MacBook Pro may not appear on the Apple Newsroom website until closer to the 10 a.m. Pacific Time event start on Wednesday, as noted in the report. Prior to these announcements, Apple’s French regulatory website listed an unreleased iPad mini Smart Folio with the model number A3632. This accessory listing appeared alongside iPhone 18 Pro accessories added in September, providing an early indication of the hardware refresh.
Apple plays the touch-screen MacBook Pro keynote at its event from LA, then things go up for pre-order timed with the video ending. https://t.co/irjcDbgBZL
Frequently Asked Questions
When do pre-orders for the new iPad mini begin?
Pre-orders start on Wednesday at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time, immediately following a scheduled product presentation in Los Angeles.
Where is Apple hosting the media product launch experience?
Apple invited selected tech reporters and content creators to an all-day launch experience in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Which devices are expected to be available for pre-order alongside the iPad mini?
Pre-orders are anticipated to open simultaneously for a rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro, as well as new iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro models equipped with M6 chips.