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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Product family | iPad Mini |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Generation | 3rd |
| Release date | October 22, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-10-22) |
| Introductory price | Wi-Fi: 16 GB: $399, 64 GB: $499, 128 GB: $599 Wi-Fi + Cellular: 16 GB: $529, 64 GB: $629, 128 GB: $729 |
| Discontinued | September 9, 2015; 10 years ago (2015-09-09) |
| Operating system | Original:iOS 8.1 Last:iOS 12.5.7[1] |
| System on a chip | Apple A7 with 64-bit architecture andApple M7 motion co-processor |
| CPU | 1.3 GHz dual-core Apple Cyclone |
| Memory | 1 GBLPDDR3DRAM[2] |
| Storage | 16, 64, 128 GBflash memory |
| Display | 64% Color 2048×1536px (326 PPI), 7.9 in (200 mm) diagonal,4:3LED-backlitIPS LCD |
| Graphics | PowerVRG6430 (four cluster@450 MHz) |
| Input | Multi-touchscreen,headset controls, M7 motion co-processor,proximity andambient light sensors, 3-axisaccelerometer, 3-axisgyroscope,digitalcompass, dualmicrophone |
| Camera | Front: 1.2 MP, 720p HD Rear: 5.0 MP AF,iSight with Five Element Lens, HybridIR filter, video stabilisation, face detection, HDR, ƒ/2.4 aperture |
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| Power | 3.75V 24.3 W·h (6,471 mA·h)[2] |
| Online services | App Store,iTunes Store,iBookstore,iCloud,Game Center |
| Dimensions | Height: 200 mm (7.9 in) Width: 134.7 mm (5.30 in) Depth: 7.5 mm (0.30 in) |
| Weight | Wi-Fi: 331 g (0.730 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 341 g (0.752 lb) |
| Predecessor | iPad Mini 2 |
| Successor | iPad Mini 4 |
| Website | iPad mini 3 at theWayback Machine (archived March 21, 2015) |
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TheiPad Mini 3 (stylized and marketed asiPad mini 3) is the third-generationiPad Minitablet computer developed and marketed byApple Inc. It was announced alongside theiPad Air 2 on October 16, 2014 and released on October 22.[3] It uses primarily the same design and hardware as that of its predecessor, theiPad Mini 2. Its new features are the addition of theTouch ID sensor compatible withApple Pay,[3] differing storage sizes and being available in a gold color, as well as the previous colors.
On September 9, 2015, the iPad Mini 3 was discontinued and replaced by theiPad Mini 4.
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The iPad Mini 3 was released with theiOS 8.1 operating system preinstalled.[4] It comes with several built-in applications, which are Camera, Photos, Messages,FaceTime, Mail, Music,Safari, Maps,Siri, Calendar,iTunes Store,App Store, Notes, Contacts,iBooks,Game Center,Reminders, Clock, Videos,Newsstand,Photo Booth and Podcasts. TheApple App Store, a digitalapplicationdistribution platform for iOS, allows users to browse and downloadapplications made by various developers from theiTunes Store. Additional apps made by Apple itself are available for free download, which areiMovie,GarageBand,iTunes U,Find My iPhone,Find My Friends, Apple Store, Trailers, Remote, and theiWork apps (Pages,Keynote, andNumbers).[5] Like alliOS devices, the iPad Mini 3 can also sync content and other data with a Mac or PC using iTunes, Users can use a headset or the built-in speaker and microphone to place phone calls over Wi-Fi or cellular using aVoIP application such asSkype (if hardware supported).
Siri, anintelligent personal assistant andknowledge navigator, is integrated into the device and it can be activated hands-free. The application uses anatural language user interface to answer questions, make recommendations, and perform actions by delegating requests to a set ofWeb services. Apple claims that the software adapts to the user's individual preferences over time and personalizes results.[6] Additionally, Siri can identify songs by usingShazam to listen to any song playing nearby. Siri then stores a list of any songs it has managed to identify on iTunes.
Facebook andTwitter come integrated through Apple's native apps. Facebook features can be directly accessed from within native apps such as Calendar which can sync Facebook events, or use Facebook'slike button from within theApple App Store.[7][8] The iPad Mini 3 also got iOS 9-12. The iPad Mini 3 did not getiPadOS 13.
The iPad Mini 3 uses almost exactly the same design as that of the iPad Mini 2, with the addition of Touch ID. Additionally, with the announcement of iPad Mini 3 and the iPad Air 2, Apple added the gold color option to the existing silver and space gray color choices of iPads.[9][10]
iPad Mini 3 uses nearly the same hardware as the iPad Mini 2, the main exception being the addition of the Touch ID sensor. It has a 7.9"retina display with 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution at 326 ppi. The iPad Mini 3 also uses the A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and the M7 motion coprocessor. It has a 5MPiSight Camera capable of recording 1080p HD video and a 1.2MP FaceTime HD Camera capable of recording 720p HD video.
The new Touch ID sensor detects the user's fingerprint and can be used instead of a passcode to unlock the iPad. Touch ID on the iPad Mini 3 is also compatible with Apple Pay and can be used to authorize purchases in online apps only with fingerprint verification, as opposed to entering passwords.[11]
The iPad Mini 3 is available with storage options of 16, 64 or 128 GB and has no expansion option. Apple also released a "camera connection kit" with anSD card reader that supports MTP.[12]
The iPad Mini 3 received positive reviews but drew fainter praise than its predecessor, as it was identical to the iPad Mini 2 except for the addition of Touch ID and the availability of the gold color. The iPad Mini 2 was regarded as a better buy, being US$100 cheaper and featuring the same screen and internals. While the Mini 2 and 3 were stuck at the same hardware level of the original iPad Air, theiPad Air 2's new hardware was considerably more powerful. Furthermore, the Air 2 was also redesigned lighter and smaller than the original Air, which nullified some of the advantages of the Mini 2 and 3's compact form factor.[13]
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 See also:List of Apple products |
Source:Apple Newsroom Archive.[14]
The iPad mini 3 models first shipped with iOS 8.1
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