ZDNET’s key takeaways

The new iPad Mini sports an OLED screen for higher quality and contrast.

An optional nano-texture display glass reduces glare and reflections.

The new Mini starts at $799, $100 more than the current model.

It’s finally here. Apple has unveiled the latest generation of its iPad Mini a full two years after the tablet was last upgraded. The new 8th generation Mini model boasts an OLED screen, a larger display, a beefy A20 processor, a nano-texture display glass option, a landscape Center Stage camera, and Wi-Fi 7. And I’m picking one up.

Also: The 5 best iPads: Expert tested and reviewed

First, here are the details you need to know.

The new 8th generation iPad Mini starts at $699 with 128GB of storage. That’s a full $200 over the original price of the 2024 model and $100 over the current price.…