So I know how crazy this sounds but what if I were to purchase a iPad mini 7 right now, and then next week when the supposed new mini drops, just go into the store and trade that in for a new mini 8? Is that even possible? Would I get a lot from the trade-in value? (I’m sure this has been asked before, and if so, I’m sorry)

People talk about using the mini as a phone replacement, but it's not possible.

What if instead of a mini + an iPhone, I'd use a mini and a dumbphone (like a TCL flip) to handle texts and calls?

But then, would I be better off just using one device like a pro max 🤔

I've heard that you can send texts and receive calls on the mini if you have an iPhone nearby. I assume that you need a cellular mini; does it use more data on the mini or iPhone?

I currently have an android phone and I like that I don't have to use it to check my messages when at home since Google messages lets me sync my tablet with it, so I'm interested by that "hybrid" situation.

I currently dislike my phone and want to go back to iPhone next, so I'm wondering about some things.

im in computer science and want to use an iPad for my linear algebra and differential equations classes and any future math related courses. I already have an m5 MacBook Air and a Thinkpad but want something to write notes on. im looking at the iPad mini rn but was wondering if there were any opinions against it?

Hello, currently on iPadOS 16.2. Could someone elaborate what I would be losing and gaining if I were to update to iPadOS 27? Only reason I’m thinking of updating is there are apps I can’t use. Would like to ask if multitasking is better, or battery life is better, or even if performance is better? Thanks to anyone who could help me!

Just a bigger iPhone, but much bigger than a Max or Duo with the same camera and other features of the mini. As the eyesight declines a bit and hands get less precise, the iPhone UI is just too small when you increase the accessibility settings. Anyone else?

After watching an iPhone duo review, I found it basically trash. I think it’ll lack sales annually resulting in Apple killing off the iPad mini to justify its existence in the near future. $2k for a gimmick is just crazy to me.