2026 iPad Mini to Debut Innovative New Speaker System
Apple is developing a next-generation iPad mini with a novel vibration-based speaker system, according to Bloomberg. This system eliminates traditional speaker holes, allowing sound to emit from flat surfaces on the device's chassis.
The new acoustic design aims to create a more water-resistant enclosure, similar to the iPhone's protection level, by removing openings that can let water in. Unlike the iPhone, which uses adhesives and gaskets around speaker openings, the iPad mini's redesign addresses one of the main areas where water typically penetrates a device.
Current iPad mini models lack any official IP rating, making them vulnerable to moisture damage. The speaker hole redesign is a significant improvement in this regard.
The new acoustic design would allow sound to emit from flat surfaces on the device's chassis rather than through conventional grills.
Author's summary: Apple develops new iPad mini with innovative speaker system.