IPad Mini (1st generation)

On October 16, 2012, Apple announced a media event scheduled for October 23 at the California Theatre in San Jose, California.{{cite web|url=http://bgr.com/2012/10/16/ipad-mini-launch-date-event|title=iPad mini launch: Apple's sends invitations for iPad mini unveiling|publisher=BGR |date=October 16, 2012|access-date=October 24, 2012}}{{cite web|last=Lowensohn |first=Josh |url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57528109-37/ipad-mini-anyone-apple-sets-oct-23-event/ |title=iPad Mini, anyone? Apple sets Oct. 23 event | Apple – CNET News |publisher=News.cnet.com |date=October 16, 2012 |access-date=October 24, 2012}} The company did not predisclose the subject of the event, but it was widely expected to be the iPad Mini. On the day of the event, Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced a new version of MacBook family and new generations of the MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and the iMac before the iPad Mini and the higher end fourth-generation iPad.

The iPad mini was released on November 2, 2012. The US list price started at $329 for the 16 GB model;{{cite news|title=Apple iPad mini will be Available on November 2|url=http://gadgetian.com/43116/apple-ipad-mini-announced-starts-329-pre-order-oct-26-nov-2/|publisher=Gadgetian|access-date=October 23, 2012}} the UK list price was £269 for the 16 GB model, £349 for the 32 GB model and £429 for the 64 GB model.[https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2012/10/23Apple-Introduces-iPad-mini/ Apple UK announcement] Similar releases were made in nearly all of Apple's markets.{{cite news|title=iPad Mini Release Date Is November 2nd (For Wi-Fi Models)|url=http://www.webpronews.com/ipad-mini-release-date-is-november-2nd-for-wi-fi-models-2012-10|publisher=WebProNews|access-date=October 24, 2012}}{{cite web|title=Apple iPad Mini Available for Pre-order in Thailand|url=http://amog.com/tech/154962-apples-ipad-mini-preorder-thailand/|access-date=November 3, 2012|archive-date=November 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103205142/http://amog.com/tech/154962-apples-ipad-mini-preorder-thailand/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Vodafone offers new iPad range across NZ|url=http://techday.com/macguide/news/vodafone-offers-new-ipad-range-across-nz/138021/|access-date=October 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113052442/http://techday.com/macguide/news/vodafone-offers-new-ipad-range-across-nz/138021/|archive-date=November 13, 2013|url-status=dead}} The 32 GB and 64 GB models were discontinued with the release of its successor, the iPad Mini 2 and the iPad Air 1 on October 22, 2013. After almost 3 years on June 19, 2015, the remaining 16 GB model was discontinued as well.[http://9to5mac.com/2015/06/19/apple-quietly-pulls-ipad-mini-from-web-site-and-apple-store/ Apple quietly pulls original iPad mini from web site and Apple Store] It was discontinued from stores, and from Apple's software updates and support.

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{{See also|iOS|iOS 6|iOS 7|iOS 8|iOS 9}}

The iPad Mini shipped with IOS 6.0.1.[http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/11/08/ipad-mini-lte-models-set-to-ship-in-five-days iPad Mini LTE models set to ship in five days] November 12, 2012 It can act as a hotspot with some carriers, sharing its Internet connection over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB, and also access the App Store, a digital application distribution platform for iOS that is developed and maintained by Apple. The service allows users to browse and download applications from the iTunes Store that were developed with Xcode and the iOS SDK and were published through Apple. From the App Store, GarageBand, iMovie, iPhoto, and the iWork apps (Pages, Keynote, and Numbers) are available.{{cite news | url=http://www.efi-news.com/2011/09/ipad-drastic-and-far-reaching-change-in.html | title=iPad – the Musician's Genie | access-date=March 31, 2012 | first=Jim | last=Ankan Deka | date=September 14, 2011 | work=EF News International | publisher=Eastern Fare Music Foundation | url-status=usurped | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111030135119/http://www.efi-news.com/2011/09/ipad-drastic-and-far-reaching-change-in.html | archive-date=October 30, 2011 | df=mdy-all }} Currently the latest versions are IOS 9.3.6 (for Wi-Fi+Cellular models) and iOS 9.3.5 (for Wi-Fi only models)

The iPad Mini comes with several pre-installed applications, including Siri, Safari, Mail, Photos, Video, Music, iTunes, App Store, Maps, Notes, Calendar, Game Center, Photo Booth, and Contacts.{{cite web | url=https://www.apple.com/ipad/built-in-apps/ | title=The new iPad – Amazing iPad apps, built right in. | publisher=Apple | date=March 7, 2012 | access-date=March 14, 2012}} Like all iOS devices, the iPad can sync content and other data with a Mac or PC using iTunes, although iOS 5 and later can be managed and backed up with iCloud. Although the tablet is not designed to make telephone calls over a cellular network, users can use a headset or the built-in speaker and microphone and place phone calls over Wi-Fi or cellular using a VoIP application, such as Skype.{{cite news| url = http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/01/apple-confirms-3g-voip-apps-on-ipad-iphone-ipod-touch-skype-is-waiting.html| title = Apple confirms 3G VoIP apps on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Skype is waiting|work=Los Angeles Times| first=David |last=Sarno |date=January 29, 2010| access-date =March 31, 2012}} The device has dictation, using the same voice recognition technology as the iPhone 4S. The user speaks and the iPad types what they say on the screen provided that the iPad is connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network.{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad/features/ |title=The new iPad: It's a Breakthrough because it features are. |publisher=Apple |date=March 7, 2012 |access-date=March 11, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110316162215/http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/ |archive-date=March 16, 2011 |df=mdy-all }}

The device has an optional iBooks application, which displays books and other ePub-format content downloaded from the iBookstore.{{cite web |access-date=April 20, 2012 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/the-apple-ipad/ |title=The Apple iPad: starting at $499|work=Engadget | publisher=AOL |date=January 27, 2010 |author-link=Nilay Patel |first=Nilay |last=Patel}} Several major book publishers including Penguin Books, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and Macmillan have committed to publishing books for the device.{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/live-from-the-apple-tablet-latest-creation-event/ |title=Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event|work=Engadget|publisher=AOL|first=Joshua|last=Topolsky |author-link=Joshua Topolsky |date=January 27, 2010 |access-date=February 4, 2010}} Despite being a direct competitor to both the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook,{{cite web |url=http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/12/09/apple.device.at.1m.a.month.70.30.revenue.split/ |title=Apple tablet due March, to get Kindle-killer book deal? |work=Electronista |publisher=MacNN |date=December 9, 2009 |access-date=April 20, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731084659/http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/12/09/apple.device.at.1m.a.month.70.30.revenue.split |archive-date=July 31, 2013 |url-status=dead }} both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble offer e-reader apps for the iPad.{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=sa_menu_karl3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771 |title=Free Kindle Reading Apps |publisher=Amazon.com |access-date=April 20, 2012}}{{cite web |url=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nook-for-iPad/379002216/ |title=Free NOOK app for iPad, Download eReader app – Barnes & Noble |publisher=Barnes & Noble |access-date=April 20, 2012}}

On September 17, 2014, iOS 8 was released to the first generation iPad Mini and all Apple Devices.{{cite web|url=http://www.techtimes.com/articles/7950/20140604/which-iphone-ipad-and-ipod-touch-models-will-get-ios-8-find-out-here.htm|title=Which iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models will get iOS 8? Find out here|publisher=Tech Times|date=June 4, 2014|access-date=June 4, 2014}} However, some newer features of the software are not supported due to relatively aged hardware that was shared with the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S.

On September 16, 2015, the iPad Mini received the iOS 9 update, but it doesn't have the new multitasking features featured on the other iPads.

On June 13, 2016, Apple announced the iOS 10 update – with some major updates to the mobile operating system. However, the iPad Mini did not receive this update (along with other devices using the A5 processor including the iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPad (3rd generation), and iPod Touch (5th generation){{Cite web|url=http://www.macrumors.com/2016/06/13/ios-10-compatible-iphone-ipad-ipod-list/|title=List of iOS 10 Compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Models [Updated]|last=Rossignol|first=Joe|date=June 13, 2016 |access-date=2016-06-15}}) due to hardware limitations.

The industry expected Apple to discontinue iOS updates for the iPad Mini, but it has led to some criticism, as the device was sold until June 2015 and support was discontinued beyond iOS 9 by June 2016.{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/06/14/if-you-have-one-of-these-iphones-or-ipads-you-wont-get-ios-10/|title=If you have one of these iPhones or iPads, you won't get iOS 10|website=The Telegraph|date=June 14, 2016 |access-date=2016-06-15 |last1=Titcomb |first1=James }}

{{See also|iPad#Hardware|l1=iPad hardware}}

Four buttons and one switch are on the iPad Mini, including a "home" button near the display that returns the user to the home screen, and three aluminum buttons on the right side and top: wake/sleep and volume up and volume down, plus a software-controlled switch whose function varies with software updates.{{cite web| url=https://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/ | title=Apple – iPad – Compare iPad models. | access-date=October 24, 2012 | publisher=Apple}} The tablet is manufactured either with or without the capability to communicate over a cellular network. All models can connect to a wireless LAN via Wi-Fi. The iPad Mini is available with 16, 32, 64 GB of internal flash memory, with no expansion option. Apple sells a "camera connection kit" with an SD card reader, but it can only be used to transfer photos and videos.

The iPad Mini features partially the same hardware as the iPad 2. Both screens have resolutions of 1024 x 768, but the iPad Mini has a smaller screen and thus higher pixel density than iPad 2 (163 PPI vs 132 PPI). Unlike the iPad 2, it has 5 MP and 1.2 MP cameras and the Lightning connector. The system-on-chip is A5, which is the same one found in the later revision of the iPad 2 (32 nm). The audio processor is the same found in iPhone 5 and iPad 4th generation, which allows the iPad Mini to have Siri and voice dictation unlike the iPad 2. The graphics processor (GPU) of the iPad Mini is the same one found in the iPad 2 (PowerVR SGX543MP2).{{cite web |url=http://versusio.com/en/apple-iphone-5-64gb-vs-apple-ipad-mini-64gb-wifi-cellular |publisher=Versusio |title=16 Reasons for the Apple iPhone 5 64 GB |access-date=February 7, 2013}} The iPad Mini was initially featured with slate and silver colors, however on the release of the Mini 2 the slate color was changed to space gray; the silver color remained.[http://www.gizmag.com/ipad-mini-vs-ipad-mini-2/29541/ iPad Mini vs iPad Mini 2]. Retrieved 10 July 2015.

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The Smart Cover, introduced with the iPad 2, is a screen protector that magnetically attaches to the face of the iPad. A smaller version was available for the iPad Mini, but later models including the iPad Mini 4 also use their own Smart Cover. The cover has three folds, which allow it to convert into a stand, held together by magnets.{{cite web |title=iPad 2 Smart Cover Teardown |date=March 13, 2011 |url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad-2-Smart-Cover-Teardown/5089/1 |publisher=iFixit |access-date=April 16, 2012}} Smart Covers have a microfiber bottom that cleans the front of the iPad, and wakes up the unit when the cover is removed. It comes in six colors of polyurethane.{{cite web| url=https://www.apple.com/ipad/smart-cover/ | title=Apple – Smart Cover | access-date=April 16, 2012 | date=March 2, 2011 | publisher=Apple}}{{cite web |url=http://www.macgasm.net/2011/10/24/ipad-2-smart-cover-colors-revised/ |title=iPad 2 Smart Cover colors revised |work=Macgasm |date=October 24, 2011 |access-date=March 30, 2011 |author=Wright, Josh}}

Apple offers other accessories, including a Bluetooth keyboard, several types of earbuds or headphones and many adapters for the Lightning connector.{{cite web |title=iPad must-haves. And fun-to-haves |url=https://www.apple.com/ipad/accessories/ |publisher=Apple |access-date=April 16, 2012}} AppleCare and free engraving are also available for the iPad Mini.[http://store.apple.com/us/product/S4689/applecare-for-ipad AppleCare for iPad] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911024948/http://store.apple.com/us/product/S4689/applecare-for-ipad |date=September 11, 2014 }} at Apple.com[http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/ipod/editorial/engraving_giftwrap Engraving and Giftwrap] at Apple.com

Reviews of the first generation iPad Mini have been positive,{{cite web | url=http://gdgt.com/apple/ipad/mini/ | title=iPad mini review | work=gdgt | date=May 13, 2013 | access-date=May 13, 2013 | archive-date=May 16, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516034217/http://gdgt.com/apple/ipad/mini/ | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/10/30/apple-ipad-mini-review/ | title=iPad mini review | work=Engadget | date=October 30, 2012 | access-date=May 13, 2013}}{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2012/oct/31/ipad-mini-review?newsfeed=true | title=iPad mini review | work=The Guardian | date=October 31, 2012 | access-date=May 13, 2013}}{{cite web | url=http://bgr.com/2012/11/06/apple-ipad-mini-review/ | title=Apple iPad mini review | work=BGR | date=November 6, 2012 | access-date=May 13, 2013}}{{cite web | url=https://techcrunch.com/2012/10/30/ipad-mini-review/ | title=With The New iPad, Apple Accelerates; With The iPad Mini, It's Pedal To The Metal | work=TechCrunch | date=October 30, 2012 | access-date=May 13, 2013}}{{cite web | url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/10/30/3576178/apple-ipad-mini-review | title=iPad mini review | work=The Verge | date=October 30, 2012 | access-date=May 13, 2013}} with reviewers praising the device's size, design, and availability of applications, while criticizing its use of a proprietary power connector and its lack of expandable storage and Retina display.{{cite web | url=http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/06/tech/mobile/ipad-mini-review/ | title=iPad Mini review: More than just a smaller face | work=CNN | date=November 6, 2012 | access-date=November 6, 2012}}{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2012/oct/31/ipad-mini-review | title=iPad mini – review | date=October 31, 2012 | access-date=November 6, 2012 | work=The Guardian}}{{cite web | url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/10/30/apple-ipad-mini-review/ | title=iPad mini review | work=Engadget | date=October 30, 2012 | access-date=November 6, 2012}} The device competes with tablets such as the Amazon Kindle Fire HD, Google Nexus 7, and Barnes & Noble Nook HD.{{cite web | url=https://gizmodo.com/5953978/ipad-mini-everything-you-need-to-know | title=iPad Mini: Everything You Need to Know | work=Gizmodo | date=October 23, 2012 | access-date=November 6, 2012}} Joshua Topolsky of The Verge praised the industrial design of the iPad Mini, however panned its lack of Retina display and price.{{cite web | url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/10/30/3576178/apple-ipad-mini-review | title=iPad mini review | publisher=Vox Media | work=The Verge | date=October 30, 2012 | access-date=February 19, 2013 | author=Topolsky, Josh | author-link=Joshua Topolsky }}

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