For small businesses that need a full-featured computer without adding another bulky laptop to the travel bag, Apple is positioning its redesigned iPad mini as a mobile work tool rather than simply a compact tablet.

Apple announced the new iPad mini on October 26, saying the device delivers its largest update yet. The company highlighted an 8.5-inch OLED display, a thinner and lighter design, the A20 Pro processor, faster wireless connectivity, water and dust resistance, and new artificial intelligence capabilities through iPadOS 27.

Customers can pre-order the device beginning October 28, with shipments and retail availability starting November 6.…