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Report: iPad Mini 5, New 10-Inch iPad for 2019

Supply chain sources reportedly say Apple is gearing up to launch a fifth-gen iPad mini in the first half of 2019. We should also expect a new, entry-level 10-inch iPad to replace the sixth-gen 9.7-inch iPad released this March.

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Apple hasn't updated the iPad mini since 2015, when it first released the fourth-generation model, so it stands to reason the Cupertino tech giant will probably give its smallest tablet a refresh soon. A Thursday report out of China backs up that assumption.

As MacRumors reports, supply chain sources told the China Times that Apple is gearing up to launch a fifth-gen iPad mini in the first half of 2019.

Last year, Apple gave the 7.9-inch iPad mini 4 a spec-boost, upping its storage from 32GB to 128GB. Many will likely be unwrapping that model for Christmas as Walmart was selling it for just $279, down from $399, on Cyber Monday.

The fifth-gen version, which people are calling the iPad mini 5, will feature an upgraded processor and cheaper display panel, respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in October. Also reportedly on tap for next year is a new, entry-level 10-inch iPad. That model may replace the sixth-gen 9.7-inch iPad released this March, which starts at $329.

China Times says the upcoming 10-inch iPad will sport a "narrower frame" than its predecessor and a similar price, according to MacRumors. It's expected to debut in the second half of 2019. As for what actually comes to pass remains to be seen.

The sixth-gen iPad earned an "excellent" review in PCMag's April review, and our coveted Editors' Choice award.

"The same price as last year's model but now with Apple Pencil support, the sixth-generation iPad is the best midrange tablet choice for most people," PCMag' Lead Mobile Analyst Sascha Segan wrote in the review.

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Angela Moscaritolo

Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

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I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. 

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Technology I Use

My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes. 

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app. 

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth. 

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light. 

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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