New iPad Mini Water-Resistant Design No Speakers Set for Autumn Launch
Apple is scheduled to release a new iPad mini this autumn featuring water-resistant capabilities and a redesign that eliminates traditional built-in speakers, according to hardware tracking reports from Letem světem Applem and iSenaCode.
Eliminating Speaker Grilles for a New Acoustic Architecture
The upcoming hardware revision removes traditional physical speaker grilles from the chassis, altering how audio output is integrated into the compact tablet frame, as reported by ATV Perú.
Adding Water Resistance to the Compact Form Factor
Alongside the acoustic modifications, manufacturing sources cited by Letem světem Applem indicate that this iteration will be the first in the iPad mini line to include official water-resistance ratings.
Supply Chain Preparation and the Autumn Market Rollout
Supply chain tracking published by iSenaCode places the market rollout for the water-resistant iPad mini in the autumn window.